Post-Op Instructions | Orthopedic And Spine Surgeon

Your first post-operative appointment is generally 2 weeks after surgery with Dr. Pateder’s physician assistant, April Cournoyer. If this appointment has not already been scheduled, please call Dr. Pateder’s administrative assistant (703) 483-4679 to do so.
Your second post-operative appointment is generally 6-12 weeks after surgery with Dr. Pateder. The exact time of the second appointment will be determined at your first post-operative follow-up appointment.

April Cournoyer

April Cournoyer is a board certified physician assistant who specializes in all aspects of spinal care. She works closely with Dr Dhruv Pateder in both non-surgical and surgical management of patients with neck/arm pain, back/leg pain, disc herniations, stenosis, scoliosis and all other spinal disorders. April also sees and evaluates patients in her own clinic. For emergency consultations, she and/or Dr. Pateder can generally see a patient within 24 hours (if not on the same day).
After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Promotion from East Carolina University in 2006, she went on to complete additional training in the medical field and obtained a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Shenandoah University; upon graduation, she immediately obtained board certification. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants.

ALWAYS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & CONCERNS.

ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTIONS: Pamela Alcantara 703-483-4679

MEDICAL QUESTIONS: April Cournoyer, PAC 703-483-4656

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