{"id":388,"date":"2019-06-20T12:48:58","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T16:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spartanburgent.fm1.dev\/?page_id=388"},"modified":"2023-09-28T12:06:10","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T16:06:10","slug":"first-time-visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/resources\/first-time-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"First Time Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
First\nTime Visit with our physician or Hearing Center \/ Returning after a year or\nmore.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your\nfirst visit to Spartanburg & Greer ENT establishes a vital foundation for\nour relationship with you. Our physicians and staff are dedicated to\nproviding every patient with the best care possible through their experience,\nunderstanding and trust. Knowing what to expect at your first office visit with\nus will help maximize your time with our providers and make the process more\nefficient and enjoyable.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Much like any other medical appointment, you will be asked to provide identification, as well as information on your medical history and current medications. To facilitate this, please complete the following steps – this will save you time upon arriving<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To complete your forms electronically:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note: we ask that you complete new information on a yearly basis.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If your paperwork is complete and can be presented at our receptionist desk, we ask that you arrive only 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If\nyou do not have completed paperwork for our receptionist, we ask that you\narrive 30 minutes prior to your appointment time to complete your patient\npaperwork. This also allows for sufficient time for front office staff to\nfollow up on your submitted paperwork, obtain signatures required for your\nmedical protection and privacy and identify any missing items for your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All\npatients, including returning patients, should bring a valid ID and a copy of\ntheir insurance card to each visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plan to speak openly with your provider about your\nquestions and concerns. You can educate yourself on your symptoms by reviewing\nthe content on our website. Also, take some time to review our staff page and\nfamiliarize yourself with our providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During your first visit, we make sure to obtain\nimportant background information, like your medical history and give you time\nto get to know your doctor. Most initial evaluations take approximately one\nhour. More complex or emergency (acute) type evaluations can take up to two\nhours. Please allow for sufficient time for us to complete the examination and\nprovide the best care for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the conclusion of your first visit, your provider will discuss any next steps, treatment plan options and follow-up appointments that may be necessary. Our front office staff will be happy to assist with you any follow-up scheduling before you leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat To Bring<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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To complete your forms manually:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
First Time Patient Forms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Check-In<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
During Your Visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Follow-Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n