General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
• Medical Weight Loss
• Primary Care
  Any PPO patients whose insurance plans require a preauthorization or referral number to see us are responsible for assuring that the necessary authorization for the visit has been obtained from your Primary Care Physician at least 24 hours in advance. If this is not available, we will have to reschedule your appointment. PPO patients should be aware that if we refer you for a treatment, diagnostic study or a physician consultation, we do our best to keep it "in network". This information changes too frequently; therefore the ultimate responsibility for determining whether a location or doctor is on your plan is yours. Many of the same insurance plans have different contracts with different employers. It may be helpful for you to bring your provider manual to your visit. (Even this is not always accurate)
• Emergency Care
  If you are one of our patient’s and have a real medical emergency, proceed directly to your nearest emergency room. We cannot give medical advice to patients that have not been seen by us yet. If you have a medical problem that has changed since Dr, Wasserburger last saw you, and there is a question as to whether this is an emergency, Dr. Wasserburger or the physician on call may be reached by calling (512) 458-1121.
• Urinary Incontinence

Neurologists

• Neurology
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Psychiatrists

• Stress Management
  The physiatrist’s holistic approach also addresses any psychological issues that may affect an individual's recovery. This psychological component is present with increasing frequency, the more chronic the injury. This component can magnify the experience of pain (through a biochemical process) and interfere with an individual’s progress. These factors are therefore treated aggressively. Physiatrists recruit the services of psychologists for possible counseling, stress management and/or biofeedback as well.
• Depression
• Anxiety

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Thyroid
  The cause of a great deal of musculoskeletal pain is related to laxity or relaxation of the connective tissues that control joint movement and provides support for joints. These connective tissues are frequently damaged by trauma or repetitive stresses. The initial healing response may not adequately "knit" the structures back together. Anti-inflammatory medications frequently which are taken after an injury, diminish the healing response and result in diminished healing. The structures may also be weak because of hormonal changes, such as with pregnancy, which causes laxity of the sacroiliac and associated ligaments in the low back, feet, ankles, and other structures. Other individuals may be predisposed because of genetic variation, (possibly because of weaker collagen and other connective tissue or more elastic ligaments); thyroid disease, and other as yet undiscovered causes. The result of the reduced structural stability is a chronic strain of the remaining ligament, tendon and muscle fiber attachments. Those are connected to the extremely sensitive periosteum of the bone, which through nerves, sends pain signals to the brain.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  In difficult muscles, the stretching process can be facilitated by other methods too. Application of warm, moist heat or therapeutic ultrasound by your therapist, can improve the connective tissue extensibility. It is best applied
• MRI
  Prior to your appointment you will need to obtain ALL prior X-rays, myelograms, CAT scans, and MRI scans relevant to your pain problem, AND a copy of the actual report by the radiologist. Please bring these (do not mail them) along with any medical records of pertinent evaluations (i.e., EMG/NCS, prior M.D. or E.R. evaluations) with you on the day of your appointment. This will ensure the accuracy of treating your problem, as well as save your time and money.
• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography
  Physiatrists are first and foremost diagnosticians of a wide variety of neuromusculoskeletal problems. The physiatrist's diagnostic tools are the same as those used by other physicians, with the addition of special techniques in electrodiagnostic medicine (electromyography, nerve conduction studies and somatosensory evoked potentials). This latter form of testing assists the physiatrist in diagnosing a great variety of conditions that may cause pain, weakness, numbness or other types of abnormal sensation. Physiatrists are trained in the interpretation of radiographic imaging, including X-rays, MRIs, computed tomography and bone scan imaging.

Surgeons

• Hysterectomy

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
  Physiatrists are skilled in performing joint injections, muscle trigger point injections, neurolytic blocks (Botox / Myobloc), Reconstructive Injections (prolotherapy), peripheral nerve blocks and a variety of spinal interventional techniques. While the primary goal of these various injections is to control pain, inflammation or muscle spasm, many are also helpful in determining the appropriate diagnosis or pain generator. This is important to determine as specific a diagnosis and therefore treatment plan as possible. These injections may also allow the rehabilitation process to proceed in a more timely fashion.

Dermatologists

• Rashes

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Dr. Wasserburger was a Board Member of the Physiatric Association of Sports, Spine & Rehabilitation (PASSOR) from 1995 to 2000. Obviously, one of her main interests in PM&R is Sports medicine. She is a longstanding member of the American College of Sports medicine (ACSM) and has completed all three “Team Physician” Courses. She was the Team Physician for the Florida State High School Football and Florida State High School Track & Field Championships in 1991 and 1992. She authored or coauthored textbook chapters on: The Biomechanics and Rehabilitation of Football Injuries, The Biomechanics and Rehabilitation of Water-skiing Injuries, Upper Extremity Soft Tissue Injuries, Head & Neck Injuries in Sport, Lumbar Spine Injuries in Sport and Psychological Factors Affecting Soft Tissue Injury.
• Neck Pain
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Allergists

• Allergies