NEW PATIENT GUIDE

STEP 1   BOOK YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT (80 min).

• Book an in-person or online appointment to see Dr Ahn.
• If you'd prefer to see Dr. Ahn outside normal business hours, please let us know when is the best time for you. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule.

STEP 2   FILL OUT AND SIGN THE "NEW PATIENT INTAKE AND CONSENT FORM." 

• Once you schedule your first appointment, you will be emailed a link to our HIPPA compliant patient portal where you can complete the forms online.  
• To save time, and help Dr. Ahn fully prepare for your visit, please fill out the forms on the patient portal at least 48 hours prior to your first appointment. 
• If for whatever reason, you prefer not to use the patient portal, you can download and print out the intake and consent forms. Then simply fax, mail, or email the completed forms to us before your first appointment.

STEP 3    INCLUDE PREVIOUS LAB TEST RESULTS

• Feel free to include any previous lab test results from other health practitioners by email, mail, or fax before your visit. As long as they're received 48 hours before your appointment, Dr. Ahn will ensure that she reviews this information in advance. You may also bring them with you to your appointment.

STEP 4    TELL US ABOUT YOUR CURRENT MEDICATIONS AND/OR SUPPLEMENTS

• Bring them - or a list of them - to your first appointment to help Dr. Ahn fully assess your current health status.

STEP 5    COME TO YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT 

• ​Dr. Ahn will go over any health concerns you may have, medical/family histories, previous test results, and comments and questions about the patient's intake information.
• Relevant physical exams will be also performed during the visit.
• Based on the information provided before and during your appointment, Dr. Ahn will recommend an array of tests to uncover the root causes of your condition and optimize your treatment plan.
  • These specialty tests include conventional blood tests plus the GI Map Stool Test, Organic Acid Urine Test, Heavy Metal Analysis, Mold Toxicity Test, Nutritional Assessment, Comprehensive Hormone, Thyroid, Diabetes, Cardio Panel Test, and many more.
    
  • Naturopathic tests are typically NOT covered by many insurance policies, and cost between $300 and $3000.  
  • Dr. Ahn strongly recommends that you get these tests done before beginning any naturopathic treatment. While the out-of-pocket costs may seem significant in the beginning, they're totally worth it. Accurate test results help determine the root cause of what ails you, and the best possible treatment, thereby saving you lots of time, money, and effort in the long run.
  • Blood tests can be carried out at any of the nearby labs we recommend. Tests requiring stool, urine, hair, or saliva samples involve take-home kits supplied by our office.

STEP 6     SCHEDULE A FOLLOW-UP  CONSULTATION IN 3 - 4  WEEKS.

• Once all the test results are in, Dr. Ahn will clearly explain everything to you.
• She will also determine your treatment strategy as well as the tentative protocols for you to follow. In most cases, high-quality nutritional supplementation will be prescribed to jump-start the healing process.
  Lifestyle advice and recommendations on diet, exercise, sleep regimen, stress management, and much more will be provided and tailored to your personal health issues.

STEP 7    FOLLOW-UP VISIT OR PHONE CONSULTATION (80 min) 

• Depending on your conditions and compliance, the length and frequency of the follow-up visits will differ case by case.

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