- What if I have a medical question after hours?
Simply dial the office phone number and follow the prompts for the on-call physician or dial 911 for emergencies.
- Why is my primary care physician so important?
Choosing a primary care doctor is a great way to maintain exceptional health throughout the course of your life. In addition to treating acute illnesses, your primary care physician can partner with you to meet your long-term health goals and needs. Over time, this relationship can translate into continued health and enhanced quality of life.
- What is Internal Medicine?
Internal Medicine involves the non-surgical medical care of adults. Internal Medicine doctors are dedicated to preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases that affect adults or those over 16 years old.
- Who needs a complete physical exam, why and how often?
The best way for your doctor to start with your medical care is with a comprehensive physical exam. This usually involves a thorough examination of all the organ systems as well as a broad set of blood work and a urine test. This allows your doctor the best opportunity of diagnosing any problems. A physical exam should be done annually if your medical plan provides this coverage. Otherwise you should have a physical every two or three years until the age of forty and annually thereafter.
- Where do I go to have testing done that is ordered by my physician?
Our office offers a complete line of testing: Radiology, CAT Scans, Nuclear Medicine, Vascular Testing and Laboratory Services.
- What do I need to bring with me to my appointment?
- Insurance Card. You must show your insurance card at each visit.
- A complete list of current medications/vitamins or the actual bottles.
- Pertinent information about your medical and surgical history, such as records of previous treatment, immunization record and a copy of your previous medical records if you are transferring from another practice.
- Copies of your most recent x-ray films, MRI’s and CT scans.
- What types of insurance plans do you accept?
For a complete list of health insurance plans, click on the link “About IMA” and “Accepted Insurances”. Please call our office if your plan is not listed.
- What hospitals are you affiliated with?
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township.
- Where on the Internet can I look for and find health information?
For a complete list of websites visit our “Helpful Links” page.
- What do I do if I cannot make a scheduled appointment?
Notify our office as soon as possible to have your appointment rescheduled.
- Do you have parking at your facility? Is it free?
Yes, our practice provides free and convenient parking at our offices.
- How do I obtain a referral?
Contact the office and speak with your physicians secretary and she will assist you.
- How do I request a copy of my medical records? Is there a charge?
You will need to contact our Medical Records Department. If another physician is requesting your records, there is no charge. If records are for your personal use or for insurance purposes, there is a charge depending on how many records.
- Are there same day appointments?
Every attempt is made to accommodate same day appointments. If the requested physician is booked, our office has Physician Assistants that work with your physician and offer same day appointments.
- Can I see a PA instead of my doctor?
Yes, but it is required that you do see your regular physician at least alternating office visits.
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