FAQs

Most patients do. Dr. Mantone's practice is built around referrals from other physicians, often a primary care provider or a sports medicine clinician who has already evaluated a knee, shoulder, or hip concern. If you were not referred, call the office directly; staff can tell you whether your insurance plan requires a referral before your visit.

Yes. Dr. Mantone is accepting new patients, whether you arrive as a direct physician referral or you contact the office on your own.

Bring a photo ID, your insurance card, a list of current medications, and any referral paperwork, prior imaging, or records related to your knee, shoulder, or hip concern. Having this ready at check-in helps the visit move smoothly and gives the clinical team the full picture before you are seen.

His practice focuses on sports medicine and conditions of the knee, shoulder, and hip. Dr. Mantone completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, and a fellowship in shoulder and elbow care at Baylor University in Dallas, Texas, training that underlies his focus on these joints.

Dr. Mantone practices in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and is affiliated with Avera Orthopedics. If your referring physician or primary care provider has already sent records ahead, the office can confirm they were received when you call to schedule.

It depends on your specific plan. Coverage for orthopedic visits, imaging, and any follow-up care varies by insurer and by plan, so the office staff will confirm your benefits and any referral requirement when you call to schedule.

Call the office directly to schedule, whether you are coming in on a physician referral or reaching out on your own. Have your insurance information and any relevant referral or imaging paperwork ready when you call.

Call the office. Staff can answer questions about referrals, insurance, records, and scheduling before your visit, and can route clinical questions to Dr. Mantone's team as needed. This information is educational and is not medical advice. For questions about your own care, contact the office directly.