Prepare for Your First Visit
In general, the first visit for a new patient entering our clinic involves a meeting with one of the physicians.
At the initial visit we will review any previous treatments you may have had and formulate a plan for your management at the Duke Fertility Center . Please try to obtain copies of your records pertaining to previous evaluations and treatments.
Operative reports can usually be obtained by contacting medical records at the hospital where the procedure was performed or the operating physician’s office. Copies of films such as hysterosalpingogram will also be helpful.
During this initial visit the physician you see will compile the details of your history and past treatments, if any, and decide on the necessary testing. Expectations and treatments may be discussed but should not be considered finalized until all the recommended evaluation is complete.
Your physician will manage your care and evaluate the results of the tests that have been ordered. Once all the necessary testing has been completed your physician will be able to formulate a plan for your treatment that is suitable to your individual findings and desires.
Be sure we answer your questions about any part of your evaluation and treatment before starting treatment.
You will need to have a current Pap smear on file. Please obtain a copy of the results if you have had one within the last year. Often your primary care physician or referring gynecologist will be able to assist you in getting a current Pap smear.
Insurance
Your insurance carrier may require a referral from your primary care provider.
Please contact your insurance carrier about the type of coverage provided and what you will need to do to ensure you have access to your benefits. You do not want to become burdened with unexpected bills, which could have been avoided by investigation of your insurance options.
Our financial representatives will be able to assist you with most of these matters but there is no substitute for good preparation.
