Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
3355 Glendale Avenue • Phone: (419) 383-5645 • utmc.webmaster@utoledo.edu
FAQ'S
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers:
1. What is a Nurse Practitioner?
Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with additional training that
enables them to provide primary or sub specialized health care services.
2. Are all of the physicians Board Certified?
Yes, all of our physicians are board certified.
3. What do the letters F.A.C.G. stand for?
Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology. These letters
are added to the doctor's name based on certain criteria and number
of years in practice. It does not reflect board certification.
4. Can I have my procedure performed at your office?
Upper Endoscopy and Colonoscopy can be safely performed at the
George Isaac Surgery Center. If your insurance company will not cover
these procedures to be done at the George Isaac Surgery Center, they
may be scheduled at other local area hospitals.
5. How do I get copies of my medical records?
To release your medical records, we need a signed consent form that
includes your name, your doctor's name, and the address where the
records need to be sent. All of the listed referring physicians will
automatically receive your information.
6. What are your office hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Endoscopy hours vary, and are Monday through Friday.
7. How do I reach my physician in an after hours emergency?
On weekdays after 5:00 p.m., as well as on weekends and holidays, you
can reach the on-call physician through the hospital operator at
419-383-4000. An Endoscopy staff member is always on-call, also
available through the hospital operator.
8. What information do I need to bring with me to my office visit?
You will need to bring your insurance cards and a list of all medications.
Please have all of your registration forms filled out before arriving at the
office. It is your responsibility to make sure our physicians are a covered
provider by you insurance carrier. It is also your responsibility to ensure
that our office has received a referral from your Primary Care Physician,
if one is needed. If you are unsure if a referral is needed, contact your
insurance company. If this is a follow up visit, please make us aware of
any changes in medications.