What to Expect
Before Your Visit
Check to see if your insurance plan is accepted by our office by visiting our Insurance Page or contacting the clinic you plan to visit.
On The Day Of Your Visit
On your first visit, the cardiologist will want to get a thorough personal history from you, and most likely, will want to conduct a physical examination. Depending on the findings of the tests and history, the doctor will want to go over various additional testing and treatment plan options.
Specific information on tests and treatment plans can be found in the front of your patient information and education booklet, or from your physician.
What To Bring and How To Dress
- Bring all your prescription medications in their current containers
- Continue your medications as usual unless instructed otherwise by your physician
- Refrain from eating for at least two hours before your visit; the preceding meal should be light, without coffee, tea or alcohol
- Wear or bring appropriate clothing, such as comfortable, loose-fitting shorts, slacks or jogging attire; please do not wear one-piece outfits or panty hose; you may be asked to remove your shirt or change into a patient gown, bring or wear comfortable shoes designed for walking
- Plan to be in our office for one to two hours
- Bring insurance forms/identification cards
Upon your first visit to our clinic, you will be asked to fill out our Patient Health Questionnaire. This three page health background form is now on-line for your convenience. You may fill this form out on the screen by typing in the fields and printing the form, or you may print this form and fill it out by hand. This form is 100% safe to fill out on your computer because you do not transmit any personal information over the Internet. Print the form and bring it with you on your first office visit.
