Do I need a referral to see Dr. Williams?  NO. As a primary health care provider no referral is necessary to see Dr. Williams.  Some insurances require referrals to specialists, such as Doctors of chiropractic. So it is best to check with your insurance carrier of this office to inquire if your insurance requires a referral. Many medical providers refer to our clinic regularly and we gladly accept those referrals.

Will my insurance pay for Chiropractic care? In most cases the answer is yes. It is best to call the office and have our well trained staff contact your insurance company to inquire of your exact coverage.

Am I too old or does my osteoporosis keep me form being treated by a Doctor of Chiropractic? I personally have treated patients over 100 years old. I have many patients in excess of 90 years of age. All patients must be treated differently.  We do not treat a patient in their 90's the same as we would a 16 year old football player. Every patient is unique and treated as such!

Will the Doctor take x-rays of me?  After an exam the doctor will determine if x-rays are needed and will take them here in the office.

How does a Doctor of Chiropractic's education
compare to a Medical Doctor's education?

Chiropractic

vs.

Medicine

Chiropractic
 
Medicine
540
Anatomy
508
240
Physiology
326
380
Pathology
401
165
Chemistry
325
120
Microbiology
114
630
Diagnosis
324
320
Neurology
112
360
X-Ray
148
60
Psychiatry
144
60
Obstetrics
148
210
Orthopedics
156
Total Hours
3,065
 
2,706
OTHER REQUIRED SUBJECTS
Spinal Adjustments
Pharmacology
Nutrition
Immunology
Advanced Radiology
General Surgery
GRAND TOTAL CLASS HOURS
Chiropractic
Medicine

Is Chiropractic Care Safe?

There are literally thousands of published scientific studies proving chiropractic's safety and effectiveness. In the words of the New Zealand government's inquiry, chiropractic care is...

"Remarkably Safe"

In fact, chiropractic adjustments are safer than back surgery, muscle relaxers and even aspirin!

If I have other questions may I discuss them with Dr. Williams? If you have other questions you may e-mail us at info@wmschiroclinic.com, or you may call us at 301-334-3180, and the Doctor will be glad to speak to you. Free consultations are also available when needed.