It depends on your insurance plan. Some insurance plans require a referral from your primary care physician, while others allow direct access to specialists. If you're unsure, check with your insurance provider or contact our office and we'll help you figure it out. For cash-pay procedures like PRP injections, no referral is needed.

Please bring your insurance card, a photo ID, any relevant imaging (X-rays, MRI CDs or reports), a list of current medications, and notes about your symptoms — when they started, what makes them better or worse, and what treatments you've already tried. Wearing shorts or loose clothing makes it easier to examine most joint areas.

No. Dr. Peng is a non-surgical sports medicine physician. His practice is entirely focused on maximizing non-operative treatment options — including physical therapy, ultrasound-guided injections, PRP, shockwave therapy, and percutaneous tenotomy. If surgery is ultimately needed, Dr. Peng will refer you to a trusted orthopedic surgeon and help coordinate your care.

Musculoskeletal ultrasound is a real-time imaging tool that lets Dr. Peng visualize muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and joints during your office visit — without radiation. It's used both for diagnosis (identifying tears, inflammation, fluid collections) and to guide procedures like injections with pinpoint accuracy. This means better targeting, safer procedures, and improved outcomes compared to blind injections.

No. The information on this page and in the downloadable handouts is for educational purposes only and should not replace personalized medical advice. Every patient's condition is different, and treatment plans should be tailored to your specific diagnosis, goals, and medical history. If you're experiencing pain or an injury, schedule an appointment for a proper evaluation.