Preparing for your gastroenterology (GI) appointment

Thank you for choosing the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. We look forward to seeing you and your child soon.

Hours

GI Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Preparing for your visit

Insurance and co-pay

• Pre-authorization and or physician referral is required before your appointment by some insurance plans.  Please contact your insurance company in advance should you have any questions.
• Your co-pay is listed on your insurance card. This will be collected when you check in.

Medications

• It is very important that we know exactly which medications (prescriptions and over-the-counter) your child is taking. We ask that you bring all of your child's medications in their original containers with you. 

Medical records

• Please have your child's referring physician provide clinical records including the last 3 visit notes, growth charts, diagnostic and laboratory test results prior to the scheduled appointment. 

FAQs

• Can my child eat before the first visit?

  Yes

• Will my child have a procedure during our first visit?

  Same-day procedures are rare.

• Will my child have any other tests at our first visit?

  Your child may have lab work or radiology tests. Usually we collect a urine and stool sample prior to radiology tests (please come prepared).