Your first visit will be 1 1/2 hours long with the doctor who will take a very comprehensive health history and physical exam. If needed, a blood draw and urinanalysis will be taken. If you have had a recent blood work up we will request a copy from your doctor or you may bring in a copy with you to the first appointment. We usually require a CBC with differential, comprehensive metabolic panel, urinanalysis, cholesterol panel with LDLs and HDLs separated out, blood typing (A, AB, O, B). After you leave, your case will be studied once all the information has arrived so that we will be prepared to tell you what is wrong and what our recommendations are at your next appointment.
How to get the most from your first office visit.
- Be prepared and on time.
- Write down all your complaints.
- Bring the most recent blood work ups (nothing older than 6 months).
- If you cannot get copies of your blood work ups bring in the doctors name and address of the last work up and we will request a copy.
- Bring in all medications, supplements including antacids.
- Write down all questions you may have and ask them.
- Arrive 15 minutes early to complete paper work.
- We run on time therefore lateness will shorten your appointment.
- We request that you please do not wear perfume or heavy scents, as many of out patients are chemically sensitive.
- Physical exams are given at the first appointment along with blood draws if needed.
- If for some reason you need to cancel an appointment, a 24 hour notice is required otherwise a charge of $50.00 will be billed to you.
