Understanding Your Individual Risk Factors

A screening recommendation may depend on:

• Age.
• Family history.
• Existing diagnoses.
• Prior screening results.
• Medication use.
• Lifestyle factors.
• New or changing symptoms.
• Previous specialist recommendations.

We help patients consider these factors and understand when a conversation with a specialist or diagnostic provider may be appropriate.

Coordinating Specialty Referrals

Some evaluations require a specialist or outside diagnostic facility.

When appropriate, we can help patients understand the referral process, gather relevant records, and coordinate next steps.

Our objective is to reduce confusion and provide continuity between your primary medical care and any outside evaluations.

Making Sense of Results and Follow-Up

A screening or diagnostic test is only one part of the process.

Patients may also need help understanding results, determining whether additional evaluation is necessary, or coordinating follow-up appointments.

We help bring relevant information together so you have a clearer understanding of what comes next.

FAQs

Are all specialty screenings performed in your office?

Not necessarily. Some screenings or diagnostic services may require referral to outside specialists or facilities.

How do I know which screenings I need?

Appropriate screening recommendations depend on your age, medical history, family history, symptoms, and other individual factors.

Can you help coordinate a specialist appointment?

Care coordination may be available depending on your needs and practice arrangement.

Can you help explain screening results?

We can discuss available results and whether additional evaluation or follow-up may be appropriate.

Medical information on this page is educational and does not replace an individualized evaluation. Call 911 or seek emergency care for potentially life-threatening symptoms.