Cotton Tree Gastroenterology Group

First Visit to Cotton Tree Gastroenterology

Preparing for Your First Visit

Please remember to bring the following to your appointment
  • Your records and patient forms, completed
  • Your insurance card
  • All prescriptions and over-the-counter medication you are currently taking
  • A list of all questions and concerns you may have

During Your First Visit

During your initial visit, our doctors will:
  • listen to your account of the problem and 
  • ask number of questions. 
Your doctor may then:
  • will likely examine you, 
  • review any X-rays,
  • read any other test results that you have.
Next our doctors will give you their opinion and recommendations. 

In some cases you will be reassured and no further investigation or treatment will be required. In these cases there will be some tests, and in others, the next step will be a biopsy, a procedure, or other treatment.

When a Procedure is Required

If a procedure is needed, our doctors will 
  • explain the specific procedure, 
  • help you understand what it involves, and 
  • explain the risks and benefits. 
During the consultation any questions or concerns, you may have - will be answered. The range and scope of these questions will vary depending on your conditions by the doctors encourage our patients being both informed and comfortable with their treatment.If surgery is the right treatment for you
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