Medical
Evaluation

The medical philosophy at Birk Grove focuses on improving the functioning of our patients through pain management, therapeutic treatment, and symptom relief through a holistic approach.

• Initial medical evaluation: A patient's initial visit will include a comprehensive physical exam with Birk Grove’s Nurse Practitioner.
• Review of medical history and current medications.
• Rule out possible underlying rheumatologic, endocrine, infectious, connective tissue, metabolic, or other contributing conditions.
• Comprehensive physical exam to include tender point evaluation.
• Discuss daily functioning levels, sleep patterns, and pain levels.
• Order various lab work.

Follow up visits

During follow up medical visits, theNurse Practitioner will re-assess the patient’s level of functioning, pain and sleep. In addition, any necessary medications may be initiated or modified.

“It’s great to have a medical professional that really listens to my concerns, but it’s very rare to have a medical professional that follows through like Kelly Faulkner does. She personally calls me between appointments to see how I am feeling. She also gave me her email address so that I can email her with questions or concerns. It’s been such a blessing after going from doctor to doctor in search of treatment for my, fibromyalgia, that I have found a Nurse Practitioner that is incredibly knowledgeable and caring.”

--J.W. Fibromyalgia Client