We ask that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your appointment time to allow for parking and registration. A credit card is required at the time that you make your appointment. A charge of $100 will be charged if you fail to show for your appointment. No appointment will be given without a credit card on file. If you arrive late, we may have to reschedule your appointment. A 48-hour cancellation notice is requested for new patient appointments. Cancellations made less than 24 hours may result in a $100 charge for a missed visit. Please bring your initial patient health survey filled out to your appointment. If you do not receive this at least 48 hours prior to your appointment, please call the office and we will e-mail one to you. If you arrive without your completed paperwork, your appointment may be rescheduled. As a courtesy to our patients, we ask for your cooperation. The arrival time for your appointment is not optional; this time is part of your appointment. We strive to run on time and to provide the best service possible.
A CREDIT CARD IS REQUIRED BY DR. MONACO TO BE HELD ON FILE FOR YOUR DURATION OF CARE.
URGENT & EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS
If an emergency situation arrives, we will do our best to see you that same day or refer you to the closest emergency room. The E.R. physician will contact Dr. Monaco regarding your medical condition
PERSONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS ASSESSMENT
You will receive, either by email or regular mail, a Personal Health & Wellness Assessment which you will need to complete and bring with you to your initial consultation with Dr. Monaco. This assessment will provide our team with a complete personal medical, family and social history to which we refer to when needed. Accurate and complete information is critical for your health care. This provides a basis for which your personalized wellness program will be designed. We ask that you bring this COMPLETED form with you to your appointment. There will not be enough time to fill this out prior to your appointment and failure to have this information will require that we reschedule your appointment.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
During your initial consultation, your Health & Wellness assessment will be reviewed and any additional pertinent medical information noted. Your weight and vital signs will be taken. Your physician will perform a physical examination, review your assessment and the nurses’ recommendations and recommend appropriate testing, medications, supplements, as deemed necessary. Follow-up appointments will be scheduled as appropriate for your particular circumstances. For all new patients and annual follow-up, a comprehensive series of lab tests may be ordered. Salivary testing is ordered as necessary to monitor hormone levels in patients using topical hormones.
During follow-up visits, all testing and laboratory results will be reviewed with you. You will receive a copy of all test results. A customized program which may include hormone restoration, medical, nutritional and nutraceutical (supplements) support will be given to you. You will be instructed on the reason for our recommendations, what to expect from your customized program, and how to take and use these medications, hormones and nutrients. You will be provided with a Medication & Supplement Sheet with our recommendations to which you can refer.