Patient Services
Physical and Occupational Therapy
First Choice’s talented team of physical therapy specialists can be relied upon to develop customized treatment plans that will most highly benefit each patient, aiding in the restoration of mobility, reduction in pain, prevention of disabilities and improvement of overall health and fitness.
Make First Choice Your ONLY Choice for Physical and Occupational Therapy
First Choice’s comprehensive, outpatient physical and occupational therapy practice provides superior patient-centric care for general Orthopedic, sports and soft tissue injuries, including Worker’s Compensation cases. Our experienced, caring team, coupled with our state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, allow us to develop an individualized rehabilitation plan that is specifically tailored to help our patients’ achieve their respective recovery goals. We specialize in the prevention and treatment of disorders, injuries, and illness of the muscles, bones, and joints, including related post-operative rehabilitation.
Our Philosophy of Care
At First Choice, our goal is to empower you with knowledge so that you are better able to participate in your own recovery. We encourage you to ask us questions about your treatment plan so that you fully understand your condition and how best to optimize the outcome of your therapy and rehabilitation. Please let us know how we can help make your First Choice experience most comfortable for you.
Location/Office Hours
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
INDIAN HARBOUR OFFICE
2030 S Patrick Dr.
Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937
321-802-5806
VIERA/ROCKLEDGE OFFICE
5445 Murrell Rd Ste 105
Viera, Fl. 32955
321-802-5807
MELBOURNE OFFICE
709 S Harbor City Blvd, Ste 100
Melbourne, FL 32901
321-802-5810
SUNTREE OFFICE
6300 N Wickham Rd Ste116
Melbourne, FL 32940
321-802-5813
PALM BAY
4311 Norfolk Pkwy Ste 114
West Melbourne, Fl. 32904
321-802-5816
Physician Referrals
First Choice is pleased to welcome PT referrals from physicians serving patients who live and work in Florida’s Space Coast region. Patients, please feel free to download this form and have your doctor fill it out for you. Doctors, please feel free to download this form for your records.
Welcome New Therapy Patients
When visiting First Choice’s physical and occupational therapy practice for the first time, please plan on arriving at or shortly before your scheduled appointment time, wearing comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear. In addition, upon your arrival, you will need to provide us with your driver’s license or photo ID, insurance card and the following new patient forms, as applicable.
For added convenience and meaningful time savings on the day of your first visit, please feel free to download, print and complete all required forms and those additional forms which are applicable to you and present them to our receptionist upon your arrival:
- Required: Cancellation Policy
- Required: Therapy Verification of Benefits
- Required: Patient Acknowledgement Form/HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices – Please review the HIPPA Notice of Privacy Practices
- If applicable: Patient Health Insurance Waiver
- If applicable: Self Pay Plan for Therapy Services
- If applicable: Standard Disclosure and Acknowledgement Form – Personal Injury Protection
- If applicable: Lower Extremity Symptoms and Pain Questionnaire
- If applicable: Low Back Disability Questionnaire
- If applicable: Upper Extremity Symptoms and Pain Questionnaire
- If applicable: Neck Disability Index
Insurance
At First Choice Orthopaedics, our staff aims at providing every patient with the highest quality healthcare. If you have any questions about the insurance policies we accept, please call our office. We are proud to partner with you to help you afford the healthcare that you need.
"They are always punctual and return calls and treat you with great respect."
ANGELA DALE
"I found him to be very accurate with my diagnosis, and even found other things wrong that most doctors' didn't find."
VERIFIED PATIENT
"Gave me confidence in him and in my ability to have a good experience in surgery recovery.. Was a great experience if a knee replacement can have one..highly recommend."
ELIZABETH THORNS
"I have been a Happy patient of Dr. Lombardo 22+ Years!! Now my Back is very bad and he told me to have Dr Saucedo help me, and He DID!"
FRAN BAKER
"Dr. Lombardo had me walking. I could have lost my legs in the accident and my quality of life was compromised since walking was an issue. I can't thank him enough. "
KATHY DEVERCELLY
"There are many orthopedic doctors in Brevard county & Dr. Lombardo is the very best one w/ out a doubt. He is very sports oriented & thus has a great deal of knowledge."
VERIFIED PATIENT
"I would recommend him to anyone. He has a wonderful bedside manner and is an amazing surgeon."
SYDNEY STEPHAN
"Dr. Vliegenthart saved my left arm back in 1988. He corrected a botched surgery that almost cost me use and or loss of."
VERIFIED PATIENT
"Listened to all of my concerns and is working with me to avoid surgery. I definitely found the right doctor for me."
VERIFIED PATIENT
"Dr. Harrison has done both my should surgeries and I can't say enough good things about him. He helped ease my mind and my recovery was incredible."
COURTNEY
"HE did the surgery with a plate and 9 screws. I had my follow up care...and the surgeons were impressed with his work. I recovered well enough to be back on the job"
LORI G.
"By week three, no pain at all. I don't know how that was even possible, but all I can say is Dr. Harrison is my HERO!"
TAMMY O.
"I have already had a great experience....we chose the right office, very impressed"
VERIFIED PATIENT
"He operated on my husband and now he is up and moving again. His assistant Brittney is adorable she is so sweet and helpful great staff all around."
VERIFIED PATIENT
"Excellent orthopedic doctor . I had a full knee replacement and could not be more pleased with the results .Thrilled he is back in the area."
MARY LEBRUN
"Dr. Sands is an awesome Dr. He is very nice, he explains everything, listened to my concerns & took plenty of time for me."
LOUISE LEINTZ
LOCATION
First Choice Medical Group
709 South Harbor City Blvd, #100
Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone: 321-802-5850
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