Dr. Steven Krywulak
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Surgeon Bio:
Dr. Krywulak was born and raised in Calgary. He relocated to Kelowna in February of 2002 to start an orthopedic surgery practice. He lives in Kelowna with 2 children and enjoys cycling, skiing, snowboarding and guitar.
MRI wait times:
If you require an MRI, current wait times at KGH are 6-9 months. These waits can also vary year to year. Private MRI services are available through Image One MRI.
Surgical wait times:
These are also highly variable and currently are 6-12 months for most procedures. IHA does not provide sufficient operating time to orthopedic surgeons in order to respond to surgical needs in a timely fashion. If clinical need dictates, a person may be prioritized on the waitlist ahead of others based on urgency as determined by Dr. Krywulak.
What patients can expect at their initial consultation visit:
- Your appointment can run up to an hour.
- Interview with surgeon
- Review of imaging
- Physical exam
- Discuss diagnosis, treatment plan
Things to bring to your appointment:
- Health Care Card
- List of current medications and supplements.
- List of previous surgeries and the approximate year they were performed.
- Wear a tank top for shoulder assessments (females)
- Wear/bring shorts or loose fitting pants for knee and hip assessments.
Form fees:
Fees for insurance forms vary depending on the length of the form and the time taken to fill it out. Most forms cost $40 – $60 to complete.
Other Services Provided:
- Cortisone injections: Cost is $80.00 and receipt provided for extended medical plans.
- Visco-supplementation: We carry a supply of Durolane for injection into the knee and provide it to patients at a cost of $350 per injection which is 35% less than pharmacy pricing.
Note:
Due to the high volume of calls we receive at the office, you may reach an answering machine. All messages will be returned as time permits.
It is very difficult for us to estimate wait times for surgery so we recommend that you not phone for that information. All of the OR bookings are now done at Kelowna General Hospital booking office so you may phone there if you have a concern. Phone 250-862-4300 and ask for OR booking.
Contact
Shelley
MOA