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The
UCSF Cardiology Faculty Practice is located
on
the UCSF campus at
350 Parnassus Avenue, Suite #300
San Francisco, CA 94143
The
Faculty Practice can be reached 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.,
Monday through Friday (except holidays)
by calling 415-353-2873
1.
If you have a personal physician, ask him/her to
refer you.
Your personal physician has records of your entire medical history- from
what medications you currently take to that upset stomach you complained
about four years ago. Working with your personal physician assures you
that the team at UCSF will learn about you, the patient-
not merely a diagnosis.
2.
Make sure you have your medical records with you, or
they can be sent to us.
For you to receive the most beneficial care, it's important that the physicians
at UCSF can look back at x-rays, test reports, and notes from previous healthcare
providers. Most physicians and healthcare organizations will forward your
reports to us if you ask.
3.
In their containers, bring all the medicines that you
are currently taking with you to your visit. We would
like you to bring the medicines in the bottles that you
get from your pharmacy; put all the bottles in a paper
bag and bring them to your appointment. This is much
better than just a list of the medicines, or the pills
in a pillbox!
4.
Have your insurance information handy when you call.
So that you are fully aware of what will or will not be covered under the
medical insurance plan(s) you have, make sure you tell the UCSF representative
what your coverage is- before your first appointment.
5.
Make a list of your questions.
At UCSF, we'll try to explain everything you'll need to know about your individual
treatment plan- but if you have a question, it's best to write it down to
refer to during your appointment. We want to make sure we address any and
all of your concerns.
6.
Examine travelling routes and, if necessary, reserve
lodgings.
If, as many of our patients, you are not familiar with San Francisco, please
refer to the directions located on this page as well as the maps on the main
UCSF website. If you are going to be staying overnight, make sure to make
your plans and call hotels early for reservations.
7.
And, Relax
At UCSF, you'll have a team of professionals working to provide you with
the most up-to-date treatment appropriate for your medical condition.
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