Appointment

To schedule an appointment, call 952-922-9999. We have the front desk to schedule your appointment on most weekdays. If no one answers your phone, you leave us a message with your phone number on our voice mail.

If you are a new patient, be sure to fill out the patient information form found in the Patient Info section of our website, this will save you time in the office.

What information do I need to bring to my appointment?

 

New patients
The day of your first visit, please arrive at least10 minutes before your scheduled appointment. You'll need to bring your current insurance card with you. Please note that your payment will be due at the time of your appointment.

Returning patients
Please arrive at least 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment. Be sure to bring your current insurance card with you to each appointment. Please notify the front desk of any insurance, phone number or address changes.

How do I change or cancel an appointment?

 

Please call the office in advance, when possible. If you do not contact us regarding a cancellation, we charge a cancellation fee of $25.

How far ahead do I need to schedule an appointment?

 

We recommend calling us a few days or a week before you need to be seen. Follow up appointments should be made as soon as possible to make sure you have an appointment time most convenient for you. As always, if you need urgent care during office hours, give us a call and we will do our best to have you seen that day.

How can I prepare for my visit?

 

Many patients come to the General Practitioner's office with the infamous "list" of problems. It is neither practical nor in the best interest of your health to cover a variety of issues and make quick diagnoses in one appointment. What seems like one simple symptom to a patient, for example--abdominal pain, often leads to lengthy questioning, exams and the ordering of tests. Therefore, we ask that you PRIORITIZE your problems and be prepared with the names of your medications if you need refills. Dr. Shu will let you know what can be covered at the start of your visit. Follow up appointments will have to be made to cover other issues. Also, please recognize that a physical appointment is just a preventive physical exam. This is not the time to discuss other health matters, unless it relates directly to your physical such as an abnormal lab finding.