Patient Guide
What to know before your visit, and answers to common questions.
How to book a serial
- 1Choose your preferred chamber
- 2Call the chamber mobile or the assistant
- 3Confirm your serial number and time
- 4Arrive on time with your reports
Before your appointment
- 1Call the chamber to confirm your serial and time
- 2Dhaka chamber is closed on Fridays; Rajshahi chamber sits every Friday
- 3Arrive a little before your time
- 4Note when your symptoms began and how they have changed
- 5Bring your current medication list and your questions
Reports to bring
- MRI report and films or CD
- X-rays
- CT scan (if done)
- Previous prescriptions and current medication list
- Recent blood tests or other reports
What the consultation may involve
- 1Discussion of your symptoms, their duration and effect on daily life
- 2Physical and neurological examination (sensation, strength, reflexes)
- 3Review of previous reports and imaging
- 4Advice on further tests if needed
- 5Discussion of treatment options suited to you — which may include non-surgical care
This is general educational information. Your diagnosis and treatment will depend on an individual clinical assessment.
When to seek urgent care
- Sudden problems controlling bladder or bowel
- Numbness around the back passage or inner thighs
- Rapidly worsening weakness in arms or legs
- Severe pain after an accident or fall
- Pain with fever, unexplained weight loss or a history of cancer
With these signs, do not wait for a chamber serial — go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Frequently asked questions
1 How do I book a serial?
Call the appointment assistant, Md. Sharif, on 01732394242. The same number books a serial for both the Dhaka and Rajshahi chambers.
2 Is the Dhaka chamber open on Fridays?
No, the Dhaka chamber is closed on Fridays. The Rajshahi chamber sits every Friday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
3 Does every spine problem need surgery?
No. Every patient is different and many conditions are treated without surgery. Treatment is decided only after an individual examination and review of reports.
4 Which reports should I bring?
Bring MRI, X-ray, CT scan (if any), previous prescriptions and your current medication list.
5 Does the website form confirm my serial?
No. Serials are confirmed by phone only. Please always confirm your time by phone before visiting.
