Your First Clinic Visit

Your initial visit with an otolaryngologist will begin with a family conference of your child’s current health, medical history and family history because some conditions that require surgical care can be hereditary. Also, inform your child’s surgical specialist of any past operations or major illnesses that your child has had. A clinic visit generally lasts up to an hour, but depending on tests that need to be ordered or certain procedures that need to be completed the clinic visit can last up to three hours.

Come Prepared

• Bring a list of any current medications
• Inform the health care team of drug allergies
• Write a list of questions that you may have for the doctor
• Bring your insurance or referral information
• Medical records from other doctor’s offices
• Specialized wound care supplies that may be needed for a child with an ongoing wound

The doctor will then perform a complete physical examination. The otolaryngologist may feel the need to order certain tests or suggest a procedure to improve your child’s condition. Questions during this time are always encouraged, because it is very important that you understand your child’s situation fully and are comfortable with the treatment plan prescribed.

For directions and parking information to your appointment, click on the clinic where your appointment is scheduled:

• General Surgery Clinic
• ENT Clinic
• Neurosurgery Clinic
• Plastic Surgery Clinic
• Urology Clinic