What should I bring with me when I come for a scheduled office appointment?

• Photo ID, driver's license or state ID
• Insurance card/information
• Copies of operative records, i.e. previous colonoscopies, medical records, radiology exams, i.e. sonograms, x-rays, MRIs, CT scans from prior doctor visits
• Medications list with dosages, if applicable

Are my medical records kept private and confidential?

Your medical file is handled with the utmost respect for your privacy. Our staff are bound by strict confidentiality requirements as a condition of employment regarding your medical records. Ordinarily we will not release the contents of your medical file without your consent.

How can my family doctor help me to obtain specialist medical care?

Before seeing any medical specialist, it is always preferable to talk to your own family doctor, who can discuss your condition with you and advise on whether any specialist care is appropriate. If it is, he or she can help you to choose the specialist best suited to your needs. Your family doctor can help the specialist to care for you better by providing relevant information about your health. Communicating with the specialist will also enable your family doctor to care for you better during and after your specialist treatment.

What should I expect during first visit?

During your initial visit, the doctor will review your medical history, current symptoms, explain the specific test or procedure as needed, and go over the risks and benefits. He or she may do a physical exam. Once the test is performed then he or she will decide the appropriate plan of care for you.