If you would like to visit the physicians and
professional healthcare team at UCSF Division of Endocrinology's
practices.
Ask your personal physician or referring physician to request a consultation.
Clearly state the reason for the consultation on the form provided.
Fax or email the scanned consultation request and relevant labs, notes,
etc. to our offices. We will need that
consultation request in order to proceed.
Make sure you have your medical records with you or they can be
sent to us. For you to receive the most beneficial care, it's
important that the physicians at UCSF can look back at x-rays, test
reports, and notes from previous healthcare providers. Most physicians
and healthcare organizations will forward your reports to us if you ask.
In their containers, bring all the medicines that you are
currently taking with you to your visit. We would like you to bring
the medicines in the bottles that you get from your pharmacy; put all
the bottles in a paper bag and bring them to your appointment. A list
of the medicines or the pills in a pillbox is not sufficient.
If you are coming to the diabetes clinic, bring your glucose log
book and glucose meter. These are critical to the doctor.
Have your insurance information handy when you call. Please
contact your insurance and be sure you are fully aware of what will or
will not be covered. Any authorizations required by the insurance are
the responsibility of the patient and the referring physician.
Make a list of your questions. At UCSF, we'll try to explain
everything you'll need to know about your individual treatment plan.
However, if you have a question, it's best to write it down to refer to
during your appointment. We want to make sure we address any and all of
your concerns.
Examine traveling routes and, if necessary, reserve lodgings. If, like many of our
patients, you are not familiar with San Francisco, please refer to the
directions and maps on the main UCSF Medical Center website. If you are going to
be staying overnight, make sure to make your plans and call hotels early
for reservations.
And, Relax. At UCSF, you'll have a team of professionals
working to provide you with the most up-to-date treatment appropriate
for your medical condition.
