Your First Visit
On your first visit, plan to arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time in order to complete the necessary medical forms.
Please bring the following items with you:
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A list of current prescriptions and over-the-counter medications you are taking, including dose and frequency.
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Insurance Cards and PHOTO ID.
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Any recent test results.
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Referral forms, if required by your insurance company.
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Please ask your Primary Care Provider to send or fax us a copy of your medical record before your appointment, so that our physicians are better able to assess your needs.
Online Resources
Renal Consultants is committed to helping our patients, and their advocates, easily access a wide selection of essential health and educational resources.
American Association of Kidney Patients
AAKP is leading the effort to bring kidney patients together to promote community, and conversations to seek out services that help maximize patients’ everyday lives.
American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes.
American Society of Nephrology
The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) leads the fight against kidney disease by educating health professionals, sharing new knowledge, advancing research, and advocating the highest quality care for patients.
http://www.asn-online.org/kidneydisease/info/
Kidney Options
Kidney Options is an educational resource for people who have or know people who have kidney disease. Kidney Options is also a resource for health care.
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearing House
Be the vital member of your kidney team. Learn as much as you can about your disease and kidney options.
http://www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov/
National Database for Standard Reference in US Dept. of Agriculture
A comprehensive resource for the nutrient and electrolyte make up of most foods available in USA.
