Before your first appointment, one or more of our cardiovascular specialists will review your chart and may talk to your cardiologist to hear their perspective.
When you arrive for your appointment, you may meet with more than one specialist, including a cardiothoracic surgeon, interventional cardiologist and/or electrophysiologist, depending on your needs. Together, they’ll talk to you about your symptoms, review your test results and discuss your treatment options. They may order new tests or imaging. Our highly trained advanced practice providers will make sure your questions are answered, records obtained and make your meeting with the cardiologist or cardiothoracic surgeon more efficient and accommodating.
Many patients leave their first appointment with a personalized treatment plan. However, if your condition is more complex, the physicians may want to consult with additional doctors before finalizing your treatment plan. Or they may need to wait until new test results are available. Once your treatment plan is ready, one of your doctors will contact you to discuss it.