Your Appointment

To better understand your medical history and the treatment you have had to date, it is vital that you bring several items to your first appointment. New patients should bring their medical records with them on the day of their appointment. All patients should hand-carry their radiology films including x-rays, CT scans, etc. for Comprehensive Hematology Onocolgy Physicians to review. You should allow adequate time for a thorough examination and expect to provide a complete medical history including current medications. You may call your doctor's office to discuss sending your records prior to your appointment.



 

• Medical records
  Knowing your medical history and what treatments you have had to date is necessary when coming to the Comprehensive Hematology Onocolgy Physicians treatment facility. Have your doctor make copies of your medical records (hospitalizations, office visits and treatments) and bring them with you.
   
• Referring physician information
  Your oncologist will want to consult with your primary care and referring physicians regarding your disease to share the findings so that you may be offered the best course of treatment. Please bring the addresses and phone / fax numbers of your primary care and referring physicians with you to your first appointment. If you would like a copy of your report forwarded to other physicians, let us know their contact information.
   
• Medications
  Any medications that you are taking should be brought with you to your first appointment, or at least a listing with dosages.
   
• X-rays
  Arrange to bring the actual x-ray films related to your diagnosis to your first appointment. You can obtain these from the radiology department at the medical facility where your films were taken.
   
• Pathology slides and written reports
  If you already had a biopsy of suspicious tissue, it was sent to a lab where a pathologist has prepared slides to help your doctor make a diagnosis. It is important to bring the actual glass slides as well as the written pathology report to your first appointment. You may obtain these from the pathology department at the medical facility where your biopsy was taken.
   
• Insurance
  Your health care insurance coverage may have been discussed before you arrive, but please bring your health insurance ID card, along with your referral pre-authorization form and another photo ID, such as a driver's license.

• Forms
• There are forms that we require be completed by your first appointment. You can find these under the Forms tab of this website. Please complete them and bring them with you to your first appointment.