Plan transportation before the appointment
Use live directions from your part of Chamblee to 5009 Roswell Rd, Suite 201, Sandy Springs, GA 30342. Local routes and Perimeter traffic can change the best option. If you plan to use public transportation, check current transit trip planning for the complete journey rather than assuming a station is within walking distance.
Ask the office about current arrival instructions if mobility is limited or another person is assisting you. We do not advertise a Chamblee branch or a fixed travel time.
Organize medicines and prior care
If several medicines or clinicians are involved, bring a list of what you take, the dose, and who prescribes it. Include products used only when symptoms flare. Describe both benefit and side effects so the evaluation can consider the whole picture.
If medication is the main reason for the visit, contact your current prescriber about ongoing needs while the new appointment is arranged. A consultation request is not a refill request and does not guarantee continuation of an existing prescription.
Choose a functional goal for the visit
A goal might be completing a shift, carrying groceries, or sleeping without repeated interruption. Explain the activity in concrete terms and describe how symptoms interfere. This gives the clinician a useful reference for discussing options and follow-up.
Ask what would change the plan and how to contact the office if questions arise. If further testing or referral is recommended, clarify the next action before leaving so the trip results in a plan you can follow.
Request an appointment with a clear next step
Call 770-702-7500 or use the appointment link to request a visit. Briefly describe your main concern and ask which records, referrals, or insurance details are needed. Bring identification, your current insurance information if applicable, and a complete medication list.
A consultation is an evaluation, not a guarantee of a prescription or procedure. The clinician can discuss expected benefit, risks, alternatives, and whether another specialty is appropriate. If a treatment is recommended, ask what is included in the cost and how follow-up will work before deciding.
Your questions, answered
A little more clarity.
Can I request a medication review?
Yes. Bring the full medication and treatment history. Prescribing decisions follow a clinical evaluation, and a visit does not guarantee a specific medication.
How do I confirm insurance before traveling?
Contact the office with your exact plan information, then confirm network participation, specialist benefits, and referral requirements with your insurer. Coverage for a consultation and coverage for a treatment may differ.
Should I send detailed medical information in a booking message?
Use the booking process for appointment details and follow the office's instructions for sharing medical records securely. Do not put sensitive records or images in a general message.
Have a question for our team?
Leave a message for our team, or call 770-702-7500.