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patient's guide: Making Appointments
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Clinic Telephone Numbers

The phone, fax, and other information for clinics are located on the right side of this page, underneath the calendar graphic.
Use these phone numbers to to make appointments and for cancellations.

Advanced Clinic Access

Open Access scheduling means you can get an appointment without a long delay. The goal is for you to be able to see your primary care provider within one to two business days and for you to have faster access to specialty care.

Advanced Clinic Access is a process designed to eliminate long waits for scheduling appointments. In many clinics, Advanced Clinic Access provides appointments earlier than usual. The goal is to provide same day appointments, or open access, for an appointment date or time that works best for you.

Choose clinic service lines from the list (right) for phone numbers to call to make and cancel appointments.

Four Easy Steps to Open Access Scheduling
  1. During your appointment, your provider will discuss a date for a follow-up visit.
  2. Before you leave the clinic, stop by the checkout desk to get your instructions from the Medical Support Assistant (MSA).
  3. Tell the MSA if you need a reminder or "time to call" letter for your next appointment. A few weeks before your appointment, you will receive a letter that says "Time to call _____ clinic." This is not an actual appointment, but a reminder to call us to schedule an appointment.
  4. Call your clinic when it is time to make your appointment or you receive a reminder letter.

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