Practical information and fees
Fees
Dr. Rick Verjans is not conventioned: he does not adhere to the Belgian agreed fee schedule.
- Consultation: €65.
- Consultation including ultrasound: €80.
- Therapeutic injections: costs vary by product and treatment.
Ask in advance about the total cost, additional tests and reimbursement by your health insurance fund or insurer. Read about injection treatments.
Booking or cancelling
See the practice information for Ghent and Gentbrugge or Antwerp – Orthoca, with addresses, contact details and booking links.
Choose your location and book. Contact details and booking options vary by location.
For sports medical assessments, exercise tests and Biodex tests, contact Maria Middelares – Gezond.Gent, Kliniekstraat 27, 9050 Gentbrugge, through Gezond.Gent or 09 246 85 84.
Please give timely notice if you cannot attend. Missed appointments and cancellations less than 24 hours in advance may be charged.
What should you bring?
- Previous reports and access codes for imaging such as X-rays, ultrasound, CT or MRI.
- A medication list and relevant medical history.
- Your usual shoes, sports shoes and any orthotic insoles where relevant.
- For a sports medical assessment: the Sportkeuring.be preparation and any certificate form required by your sports federation.
Payment
You can pay by Bancontact, Payconiq or cash.
View addresses and booking options.
Questions about your appointment
Can I see a sports medicine physician if I do not play sport?
Yes. Dr. Rick Verjans sees athletes and non-athletes with musculoskeletal problems. Pain during walking, work or everyday activities can also be a reason for consultation. You do not need to be a competitive athlete.
Which problems can be assessed?
Consultations cover sports injuries, persistent tendon problems and osteoarthritis. Your symptoms, history and goals guide whether further tests, rehabilitation or treatment are appropriate.
Which appointment do I need?
- Consultation: a symptom, injury or discussion of treatment options.
- Sports medical assessment: health assessment for your sport, possibly with a certificate request.
- Exercise test: assessment during exercise, exercise capacity or training zones.
- Biodex test: targeted strength measurement, for example during rehabilitation.
These appointments serve different purposes and are not automatically included in one another. When booking, explain your question, sport and any certificate you need.
Can I directly request PRP, hyaluronic acid or Arthrosamid?
Mention the treatment you wish to discuss and any previous tests or treatments. Suitability must first be assessed. A consultation does not automatically include an injection. Read about PRP, hyaluronic acid and Arthrosamid for knee osteoarthritis.
Preparing for an injection and aftercare
Tell the doctor about medication, blood thinners, allergies, diabetes, infection or fever. Do not stop medication on your own. Preparation, pain relief and return to work or sport depend on your diagnosis and the product used; follow your doctor’s individual advice.
Before leaving, ask what activity is allowed, when treatment will be reviewed and whom to contact with problems. Seek medical advice promptly for increasing redness, warmth, swelling, severe pain or fever after an injection. An injection does not replace exercise therapy, rehabilitation or activity adjustment.
Urgent symptoms
Email and online booking requests are not suitable for urgent care. Telephone the practice, your general practitioner or the out-of-hours medical service for symptoms that cannot wait. In a life-threatening emergency, call 112. See the official Belgian 112 website.
This website is available in English and French. Please ask about the available consultation language when booking; a website translation does not confirm that consultations are offered in that language.