Patients are seen by appointment only. Your first visit is a 30-minute educational session during which diet, medication interactions, and possible side effects are discussed. An educational booklet and diagnosis appropriate handouts are explained and given to each patient. A 10-minute video is available for patients to wish to view it at home. All patients are given a printed Dosage Schedule with correct dosage instructions and return appointment at each visit.

Because anticoagulant therapy affects the clotting factors in your blood, it is essential that you report for all protime tests at the scheduled time. When you first begin therapy, you may need to come for testing weekly for several weeks. When your desired range is reached, you will come once each month.

If you find it necessary to change an appointment, please call Michelle Carnes, at 242-4683, ext. 2241.