Patient Information

- If this is your first time visiting us at Paradigm Health, take a moment to print and complete our New Patient Package and bring it with you to your appointment.

- Arrive 20-30 minutes early for your visit to make sure you have time to complete the check-in process prior to your scheduled appointment. If you’re scheduled for testing please follow any instructions specific to your test.

- Please make sure to bring your any current imaging reports as well as imaging discs, blood work, insurance card, a picture ID and any information provided by your referring physician.

- If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call the office immediately to cancel or reschedule (985-882-4500).

- Keep a written list of all of your symptoms and problems.

- Document your health history (current medications, allergies, past illnesses, past medical treatments and family health conditions).

- Ask questions about your diagnosis. Be sure you understand what the doctor says. Ask for an explanation of any terms you do not understand.

- Be sure you know the instructions for any medication, whether a generic version of the drug is available and what the possible side effects are.

- Ask what treatment you should follow, including medical treatment and dietary and lifestyle changes.

- If you need tests, ask how much the tests cost and whether your insurance will cover them.

- Learn how often you should have these tests and whether they will be scheduled and performed in the physician’s office.

- Ask how to prepare for any tests you may need.

- Take note of when and how you will receive the test results.

- If a follow-up visit is needed, ask when it should be scheduled.