INITIAL EVALUATION
An initial evaluation is an appointment with our Doctor at the clinic. This can be a one to two hour appointment.
- If you are a cancer patient, a phone medical records evaluation is required first.
- If you are not a cancer patient and it is determined that you will not need to have a phone evaluation before coming, we can schedule an initial appointment.
Our goal is to educate you in order to assist you in making the best decisions concerning your treatment options.
Some of our patients have just been diagnosed with cancer or a degenerative disease and don’t want to do traditional therapies such as: surgery, radiation, full dose chemotherapy and toxic prescription medications.
Some patients have been to many doctors and are still dealing with the same medical problems, yet taking costly and sometimes harmful medications.
At Reno Integrative Medical Center we don’t simply put band aids on symptoms; we look for and treat the underlying causes.
New cancer patients:
1st appointment is a one hour phone session with our doctor. It is called a medical records evaluation.
- Cost $250 – A deposit of $100 when you schedule and the balance of $150 the day of your scheduled call.
We have found that the initial appointment being a telephone Medical Records Evaluation instead of an initial in-person appointment has been the most beneficial for our new cancer patients for many reasons such as:
- Easing time and cost restraints
- The ability for the prospective patient to meet and speak with our Doctor about their diagnosis
- The ability to discuss your current state of health and the treatments we offer
- Allows your loved ones and/or patient advocates to be with you during this phone call
- Helps to gather information towards a decision on whether this is the best treatment plan for you
We ask that medical records be sent to the clinic no later than 5 business days before your appointment. We also ask that you send only recent scans, current blood tests and the original pathology report. Please send via email or fax – no CD’s will be accepted. Please note: If your medical records are not received in time, your appointment may need to be re-scheduled.
Our doctor will review your records and discuss treatment options. The information gathered will help in the decision making process. Our office will be in contact after the Medical Records Review to go over costs and scheduling.
- Cost $150
- This will be day one of your cancer treatment protocol should you decide to become a patient.
Appointments can run anywhere from 1 – 2 hours
New non-cancer patient initial evaluation
- Cost $300 – $100 deposit required to secure appointment.
Appointments can run anywhere from 1 – 2 hours
- Deposits for appointments will be applied toward the new patient appointment fee.
- If you are not able to pay your deposit via credit/debit card and you wish to pay by check, your payment must be received within 2 business days of scheduled appointment.
- Appointments without a deposit will be cancelled within 2 business days of scheduling.
- We ask for a minimum of 3 business day notice to cancel.
Your appointment is a crucial part of your treatment. We make every effort to provide you with the best possible care and attention.
Payment and Cancellation Policies
Call (775) 829-1009 to schedule appointment
Reports needed for either a phone medical records evaluation appointment or and in-office appointment.
- Lab results: Within the last 3 months
- CT scans, MRI’s, Bone scans, Ultrasounds, Pet/CT scans: Within the last 3 months
- Pathology reports: Original report, plus current, if any
We suggest that you write down your questions before your talk with the doctor to make the most out of the time you spend with him.
