Operates under the legal business name Sunshine Specialty Healthcare LLC
Elite Rheumatology and Arthritis Center, operates under the legal business name Sunshine Specialty Healthcare LLC
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get ready
How to
for your
First visit
with Dr.Nandikonda.
We are excited to welcome you to our clinic! To help make your first visit smooth and productive, here are a few things you can do to prepare:
1. Gather Your Medical Records
Bring copies of:
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Most Recent lab tests, imaging (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans)
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Prior rheumatology or specialist notes(Last 2 visits)
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Most recent Hospital discharge summaries, if any
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List of all current medications
2. Bring a Complete Medication List
Include:
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Prescription medications
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Over-the-counter drugs
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Vitamins and supplements
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Any allergies or past side effects
3. List Your Symptoms
Write down:
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When your symptoms started
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What makes them better or worse
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How they impact your daily life
4. Bring Insurance and ID
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Government-issued photo ID
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Insurance card(s)
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Referral from your primary care doctor, if required by your insurance
5. Complete New Patient Forms
You can download and fill out the new patient forms from our website, or arrive 15–20 minutes early to fill them out in the office.
6. Wear Comfortable Clothing
If you’re having joint pain, wear clothes that allow for easy examination of areas like knees, elbows, or shoulders.
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expect
on your first visit
What to
At Elite Rheumatology and Arthritis Center, your health and comfort are our top priorities. Here's what you can expect during your first appointment with Dr. Sumalatha Nandikonda, board-certified rheumatologist:
1. Comprehensive Evaluation
Dr. Nandikonda will take time to:
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Review your full medical history
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Ask detailed questions about your symptoms, pain, stiffness, fatigue, or swelling
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Understand your lifestyle and how your condition is affecting daily activities
2. Physical Examination
She will carefully examine your:
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Joints, muscles, skin, and range of motion
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Areas of pain, swelling, or tenderness
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Other signs of autoimmune or inflammatory conditions
3. Review of Labs and Imaging
If you’ve brought prior lab results or imaging, Dr. Nandikonda will go over them.
She may also order:
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Additional blood work
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X-rays, ultrasounds, or MRIs if needed
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Specialized tests to help diagnose autoimmune diseases
4. Diagnosis and Education
Once the evaluation is complete, she will:
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Discuss possible diagnoses
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Explain your condition in simple terms
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Answer your questions with compassion and clarity
5. Personalized Treatment Plan
You will receive a custom plan which may include:
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Prescription medications or biologics
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Lifestyle or dietary recommendations
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Injections, physical therapy, or referrals for further care
6. Follow-Up and Support
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You may be scheduled for follow-up visits to monitor progress
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eam is available to help coordinate labs, imaging, and prior authorizations
Our goal is to listen, diagnose, and heal — together.
If you have questions before your visit, feel free to call us at
407-888-5980.
We look forward to being your partner in care.
Forms to download
Consent Form
for Medical information release
HIPPA patient Privacy form
Consent to Treat forms
Telemedicine consent forms
Financial Responsibility Aggrement forms