What do I Bring

When you come to your first appointment, you should:

• Bring a list of all prescription medications you are taking, or all of your prescription medications in a bag to show to your physician,
• Bring a list of all dietary supplements (herbal, etc.) you are taking, or all of your dietary supplements in a bag to show your physician,
• Be prepared to discuss your prior medical history with your physician,
• Bring your completed medical history form with you, and
• Tell your physician, if you are allergic to any medicines.

Please be responsibile so that you can ensure your physician has your complete medical record.  We must have a signed Authorization of Medical Records Release form on file in order to request your records from your referring physician.  Below is a list of items your referring physician will need to furnish our office prior to coming for your first appointment:

If you have a cancer diagnosis:                                                      

• All surgical pathology reports pertaining to your diagnosis,
• Your most recent lab work to include blood counts,
• Any previous films and reports: PET scans, CT scans, MRI, X-ray, Mammogram,
• Any previous chemotherapy/radiation treatment notes, and
• Your referring physician’s progress notes.

If you have a blood disorder:

• Your lab work for the last 3 -5 years, especially blood counts,
• Any previous films and reports: PET scans, CT scans, MRI, X-ray, Mammogram,
• Any previous bone marrow pathology reports, and
• Your referring physician’s progress notes.