General Patient Information -SIU Internal Medicine

INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINICS

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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is dedicated to meeting the health care needs of the residents of central and southern Illinois. Ongoing research and teaching activities interface with clinical services, allowing us to provide the latest, most sophisticated medical care in the region.

Because we are part of an academic medical center, in addition to the physician or health care professional, you may also be seen by a medical student, resident, or fellow. Students are college graduates in their third or fourth year of medical school training; a resident or fellow is a medical school graduate and a licensed physician in the state of Illinois who is seeking advanced training in internal medicine or one of its subspecialties. Your SIU faculty physician is your ultimate caregiver and is responsible for all decisions regarding your care.

We're pleased you've chosen us as your health care provider. We encourage you to read this information. It explains how you can receive high-quality, comprehensive medical care 24 hours a day, seven days a week-whenever the need arises. Most of your questions should be answered here, but if you are still uncertain about any of our office procedures, we hope you will call one of the appointment lines listed.

Cardiology Clinic:	SIU Clinics Building, 2nd Floor	217-545-0185
Dermatology Clinic:	SIU Clinics Building, 2nd Floor	217-545-3821
Endocrinology Clinic:	SIU Clinics Building, 2nd Floor	217-545-3821
Gasterenterology Clinic:	SIU Clinics Building, 1st Floor	217-545-0173
General Internal Medicine Clinic:	SIU Clinics Building, 1st Floor	217-545-0182
Hematology/Oncology Clinic:	Carol Jo Vecchie Women & Children's Center, 2nd Floor	217-545-5817
Infectious Diseases Clinic:	SIU Clinics Building, 1st Floor	217-545-9346
Medicine Psychiatry Clinic:	SIU Clinics Building, 2nd Floor	217-545-8075
Pulmonary Clinic:	SIU Clinics Building, Lower Level	217-545-0182
Rheumatology Clinic:	SIU Clinics Building, 1st Floor	217-545-0182

New Patient Procedures
Please plan to arrive at least fifteen minutes early for your first appointment. As a new patient in Internal Medicine, you will be greeted at the reception desk and asked a few questions so that we can establish your record. These questions will include your legal name, address and telephone number, date of birth, Social Security number,and employment and insurance information.

In order to complete the registration, you will need to bring:

Your insurance card;
The address of your insurance company;
Any Worker's Compensation information, if it applies.

In addition, we ask that you bring medical records, x-rays, laboratory reports, and any prescriptions or over the counter medications you are taking. These will help your physician fully evaluate your medical history and condition.

Appointments/Cancellations
Please call the number listed above to schedule appointments. Cancellations should be made as early as possible so we can schedule another patient who needs to see us.

Prescription Refills
Please call the number listed above to obtain refills of the medicines that we prescribe. It is a good idea to have your medication bottle with you when you call. Please provide us with the name of the medication, the dose, how often you take it, and the name and number of the pharmacy you use. It is important to call for your refill a day before you need additional medication.

Phone Calls and Messages
Please call the number listed above and ask to speak with a nurse. If we are away from the phone, please leave a message along with your name, phone number, and birthday. We attempt to answer every message within the same day. Please help us by calling in the morning whenever possible.

Fellows, Residents and Students
All of our attending physicians are members of the faculty of the SIU School of Medicine. We are proud of this fact and believe this results in better healthcare service for our patients. Our physicians are committed to the educational mission of the SIU School of Medicine as well as to providing outstanding patient care. Fellows, residents and students frequently participate in the care of our patients. We appreciate your understanding and willingness to cooperate with them. They may see you in the clinic and perform the history and physical examination; they may contact you by telephone to follow your progress and report the results of your laboratory tests. If you require hospitalization, fellows, residents and students, along with the attending physician, participate in your care.

Driving Directions
Driving Directions to the SIU Clinics Building, located on the West Campus.

Driving Directions to the Carol Jo Vecchie Women & Children's Center, located on the East Campus.

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