WHAT TO EXPECT:

BEFORE, DURING & AFTER THE VISIT

Location

My Doctors House is located in downtown Baton Rouge inside the Palminter Law Building, at 618 Main Street.

Office hours are by appointment only, conveniently available on evenings and weekends. The clinic is normally closed on Mondays and Fridays.

Office Hours

Parking

Parking is metered in front of the building.

There is free parking available at the rear of the building. The parking lot is directly across the street from Cocha Restaurant on 6th Street and just past the blue dumpster on the left-hand side. You can enter the building from the rear by ringing the bell at the back door.

THINGS TO KNOW

Before your visit

Intake Form

After you schedule an initial appointment, you will receive an electronic intake form to complete. The intake form helps the doctor prepare for your visit.

Security

All communication that contains any personal health information will be sent through a secure encrypted format.

Controlled Substances

Be aware that the practice does not prescribe controlled substances.

Confirmation & Deposit

You will receive an email confirming your visit.

Nonmembers will also receive an invoice requesting a 60% deposit as part of the appointment confirmation process. The deposit will be retained for no-show visits. Please see the full Practice Policies.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE

During your visit

On-Time Appointments

Expect an on-time appointment. Each appointment is reserved uniquely for you. For that reason, the practice strictly honors appointment start and end times, and patients are requested to do the same.

Evidence-Based Medicine

Expect a consultation backed by up-to-date medical science.

Honest Communication

Expect to be heard. My Doctor's House values your concerns. Expect an honest assessment and personalized recommendations.

KEEP IN MIND

After your visit

Medical Records

Your medical records belong to you. You will have free and automatic access to your electronic medical records from My Doctor's House via a password-protected file.

Prescriptions

Any necessary prescriptions will be sent electronically to the pharmacy that you choose.

Referrals

Referrals can be placed for other services, such as specialists, imaging studies (e.g. xray), and/or medical equipment.

Follow Up

After your visit, you can call, send a text message or email questions and concerns directly to the doctor. There is no additional fee for brief and straightforward follow-up questions. Please keep in mind that if the follow-up communication requires significant time or represents a new diagnosis, you may be asked to make a follow-up appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers)