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| Introduction A very important introductory message from Pat Elliott, ND In an effort to obtain the most productivity from our sessions together, I have put together a list of people/character traits that tend to not be a good fit for my practice: 1. People who are unwilling to make strict lifelong dietary changes. 2. Committed vegetarians unwilling to eat meat. 3. Patients who are opposed to taking medication on a regular basis. 4. Those whose primary reason for seeing me is weight loss. My treatments often include dietary restrictions that require a serious commitment on the part of the patient. For example, many of my current patients strictly avoid all wheat containing foods and/or follow carbohydrate conscious diets. There’s a possibility that after medical testing you too will fall into one of these categories (if not both). In addition, many of my patients are prescribed various medications and supplements that they must take on a regular basis. Think carefully if you are willing to make these types of changes in your life, if not please reconsider keeping your scheduled appointment. Please also note that I do not recommend that you see me specifically to lose weight. Although weight loss is often a healthy side effect of the treatments that I prescribe it is not my primary area of expertise. If weight loss is your primary reason for seeing me please reconsider keeping your scheduled appointment. Pat Elliott ND Your initial visit with Dr. Pat Elliott will entail going over your medical history in detail. Plan on spending an hour and a half to two hours at your first visit.. Based on the information you provide at this initial visit Dr. Elliott will make her recommendations for any needed laboratory testing. Most patients have two, sometimes three, office visits in order to establish a complete diagnosis and treatment plan. Following this initial series of appointments, patients are seen for follow-ups visits on an as needed basis. |
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| Fees For patients without insurance coverage, fees for naturopathic services are as follows: First Visit (approximately 1.5 hour): same day cash, check or charge payment
fee is $305.00 Payment is expected at time of service. Visa, MasterCard and Discover accepted. |
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| Prior to your visit 1. If you do not have copies of your recent lab work (within the past 2 years), please obtain them by phoning or visiting the doctor's office. You must send copies to us prior to your visit, or request to have the doctor's office fax them directly to us at our fax number: 360-671-5218. In addition, if you have had any recent ultrasound, biopsy, or other procedure performed, you may wish to obtain a copy of the report from the procedure as well. Click here to bring up a medical release form which you may print and use. 2. We require that you return your completed health history form prior to your visit. You may mail it to 1155 N. State St. Suite 610 Bellingham,WA 98225 or drop it off in the waiting area of our office. 3. Confirm your insurance coverage by calling your insurance plan. If your coverage requires referral from your primary doctor, request and confirm your referral authorization prior to your visit. If your insurance provides coverage, please be sure to bring your insurance ID#, group #, insurance card, claim submittal information, or other required information to your first visit. |
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| Need a prescription refill? Should you be out of refills for a current prescription call our office at (360-647-0228) and Dr. Elliott will review your chart to see if there is any updated information she requires from you prior to your obtaining more medication. Doctor Elliott will call in more refills for you once your chart has been reviewed. Nutritional Supplements |
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