Your first visit, a little less unknown.

Before you choose a time

Call the clinic if you are unsure whether the appointment fits your symptoms. Ask about costs, payment options, referral requirements, and records to bring. If another facility already evaluated you, mention that visit so the office can explain what information may be useful.

Build one simple folder

Include a photo ID, a medication and allergy list, relevant imaging reports or discharge instructions, and any paperwork the clinic requested. Keep your insurer’s contact information with your own records if you plan to discuss coverage.

You can also write a brief timeline: what happened, when symptoms began, and what has changed. Include previous problems in the same area. The goal is an accurate picture, not a perfectly written report.

Choose three questions that matter to you

Many people remember a question after the visit. Write down your priorities in advance. Useful prompts include: What are we trying to understand? What are the next choices? What should make me call sooner? If you want a support person with you, confirm the clinic’s current arrangements.

Plan the trip

Use the current address: 5009 Roswell Rd Suite 201, Sandy Springs, GA 30342. Do not rely on an older saved location. Confirm arrival instructions with the clinic and allow time to find the suite. If driving is uncomfortable or a clinician advised against it, arrange another way to travel.

Bring the information that is easy to overlook

A medication list is more helpful when it includes the name, the strength shown on the label, and how you actually take it. Include nonprescription products and supplements as well as prescriptions. If you cannot remember a detail, bring the packaging or a photo of the label rather than guessing. Tell the office if you need help obtaining records from another facility.

Write down any practical needs before you call: whether you need language assistance, have difficulty climbing stairs, use a mobility aid, or need a support person to accompany you. Ask the office what arrangements are available. This lets you plan the visit around your circumstances without assuming that every service or accommodation is automatically available.

A simple example of a useful visit note

Your note can be straightforward: “My discomfort started after an event on this date. It affects this part of my day. I was already seen at this location. These are the instructions I was given. My main questions today are these.” You do not need medical terminology or an exact explanation of the cause. Honest details are more useful than trying to use the right diagnostic label.

If you forget something after the appointment, use the contact method the clinic provides. Ask whether a question can be answered by the office or needs another clinical visit. Keep financial and scheduling questions on a separate list from symptoms so you can make sure each reaches the right person.

Leave with a clear next step

Before you leave, repeat the plan back in your own words. Confirm how to receive results, how to arrange follow-up, and whom to contact with questions. Keep clinical instructions somewhere easy to find. Scheduling is available through our Tebra appointment page or by calling 770-702-7500.

If there is one thing you want the clinician to understand, put it at the top of your page. That might be a specific activity you miss, a concern about an earlier recommendation, or a practical barrier to follow-up. Leading with that priority can help you use the appointment time well.