Resources for Patients

First Visit

Your first visit to our office will be in the form of a consultation. The physician will meet with you to discuss your gastrointestinal issues, medical and social history, and to perform a physical examination. They will then discuss with you a treatment plan and course of action.

Please Bring The Following Items With You To Your Visit

• Most current insurance card(s)
• Driver’s license or photo identification
• Co-payment in the form of cash, check or credit card
• A complete listing of your medication, including dosages
• If you have seen a Gastroenterologist in the past and/or have had prior diagnostic testing done CT scan, x-ray, lab work, etc.), please have those records forwarded to us in advance or bring with you to your appointment.
• Ensure that our office has received a referral, if necessary, in advance of your appointment.
• It is important that you arrive at your appointment early and allow ample time for the check-in process. We cannot predict how long it will take each individual to complete the process; therefore, please arrive according to the suggestions below:
• New patients and those not seen in over 1 year – 30 minutes
• Existing patients – 15 minutes
• Procedures – 30