New Patient Instructions

What to bring:

• Remember to bring your health insurance card and copay
• Make sure you obtain a referral prior to your visit, if necessary
• Here are directions to our location
• Please come 15-20 min before your appointment to fill out this medical history form

What to expect:

• After arrival, you will be asked to sign saying that you read our Financial Policy and HIPAA privacy notice policy.
• Your appointment is scheduled for 30 minutes. We typically run on time.
• In consideration of our other patients, if you are late for your appointment, or require additional time we are happy to schedule a follow up appointment to provide you the time you need.
• Most patients are first seen by one of our PAs, Lauren or Kortney, who are expert hernia physician assistants. Either Dr. Fullington or Dr. Reinhorn will then come in for an examination to confirm the diagnosis and plan.

Additional Information

• Here is information about our fast recovery hernia surgery
• Here is information about groin strains and why we usually recommend PT first
• If you require surgery, we can provide you with a date when you finish the appointment
• Here is a list of questions to read if you think you need your hernia fixed