What to Expect When You Visit Phoenix Family Medical Clinic

Seeing a new family doctor for the first time can be overwhelming. At Phoenix Family Medical Clinic, we strive to make you feel as comfortable as possible so your appointment is no longer a point of stress, but an opportunity to heal. After you’ve scheduled your first appointment, we typically ask that you compile a variety of items as well as any questions you might have for your doctor. Follow our guide below to get the most out of your first visit and ensure a comfortable transition.

Before Your First Appointment

Whether you call or book your appointment online, there are a few simple things to do before you come see us. If you’ll be using insurance to cover your visit, verify that we accept it. There are a few simple ways of doing this: you can ask us over the phone while scheduling your appointment or visit our website where we have listed the insurance we currently accept for your convenience. If you’re not using insurance for your visit, there’s no need to worry. We currently accept all patients regardless of your health insurance standing. Our office will work with you to estimate out-of-pocket costs so you feel comfortable with the treatment rendered.

There are a few things to avoid before your doctor visit. You should eat normally, but avoid drinking alcohol or coffee before coming in. These beverages have adverse effects on certain tests your doctor may choose to run.

What to Bring

When you visit Phoenix Family Medical Clinic for the first time, there are a few documents you’ll want to bring along. If you have any of the following, bring them with you to the office:

• Proof of health insurance
• Medical records, including past surgeries
• List of allergies
• Family history
• Immunizations

If you’re visiting a doctor for a specific reason, it’s good practice to make note of symptoms you’re experiencing as they happen. If you believe your symptoms are related to a dietary issue or food allergy, consider installing a diet tracker on your phone and log your meals for a few days before your appointment. That way you’ll always have correct information for the doctor.

Questions to Ask

Part of feeling comfortable in our clinic is building trust with your family doctor. We encourage our patients to ask as many questions as possible during their appointments. We recommend writing any pressing questions down before coming in to guarantee that you receive answers before going home. You can ask your doctor questions about treatment options, side effects of treatment, costs, test results, second opinions and much more. Our doctors are highly experienced and are well equipped to answer any questions you may have.

What Makes Our Office Different

Phoenix Family Medical Clinic is a full service family practice facility that provides quality and compassionate care to patients in Phoenix and surrounding areas. We differ from other area family practice facilities, as we practice both traditional and integrative medicine. This provides you with many treatment options that are both lifestyle- and budget-friendly. We accept same-day appointments and house multi-lingual staff members to accommodate everyone possible. Learn more about what makes us stand out.

Our doctors are currently accepting appointments for all areas of need. Follow this guide to make the transition to a new doctor stress free.

Visit our website to make an appointment, or for the phone number for the clinic nearest you.

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