Prior to your first visit, it is important for us to review your previous medical history.  Please arrange to have your medical records from your current health care provider forwarded to our office and bring any x-rays that may have been taken. Also, please bring a list of medicines prescribed and non-prescribed. We ask that you arrive 15 minutes early for your first visit to allow time for registration. Please bring your insurance card with you.

In some cases, we will send you a medical history questionnaire and patient registration form.  Please fill out these forms and bring them with you to your first appointment.  If the appointment is less than one week away, simply bring the completed forms and medical records with you. 

When you arrive in our reception area you may be asked to fill out paperwork. You will also be provided our Notice of Privacy Practice.  It describes how we may use your health information and outlines your privacy rights under HIPAA, a federal regulation governing patient privacy.  We will ask you to sign an acknowledgment that you have received this notice.  For minor patients, a parent or guardian must sign one acknowledgement for each child.  Only individuals given permission on the form may access your health information; such as tests results or copies of records. 

You will check-in with the receptionist upon arrival at our office.  Please be sure to notify us of any changes in your name, address, telephone number, employer, or insurance information.  When you receive a new insurance card, please show it to our receptionist.  Be sure to bring any referral forms required by your insurance plan. 

At the end of your visit you will be required to stop at the check-out desk to pay any co-pays and to schedule your next appointment if needed.