How should I prepare for my first appointment?

For your first appointment with your Family Physician, bring:  

  • Your insurance and/or Medicare card.
  • All your medicines, both prescription and over-the-counter, as well as the vitamins and nutritional supplements you take.
  • The name, phone number, and address of a family member or close friend to notify in case of an emergency.
  • Your Living Will or Durable Power of Attorney, if you have one.
  • A list of allergies to any medications or foods. 
  • A list of hospitalizations or previous surgeries and recent vaccinations. 
  • The names and addresses of your previous doctor and other physicians you see. 
  • A list of any questions you may have for your new physician.
  • Fill out Registration forms ahead of time: [Print Registration Forms]