For Our First Time Patients

Thank you for choosing Dekalb Family Medicine On Candler (DFMOC) for your health care needs. During your first visit, you will meet our staff, complete a few brief forms (these forms are also found on this web page for down load) and, of course, meet your doctor. As family physicians, we will try to solve your current medical problem and detect or prevent other health problems. We hope to make the first visit not just an opportunity to deal with any medical concerns you may have but also a time to get acquainted with you.

The First Examination

When you are taken back to our triage area, you will be introduced to one of our back office staff members that will record your vitals (She will measure your height and weight and take your temperature). Your physician will review the health questionnaire, you completed during registration, with you. Depending on your medical problem, you may be asked to undress and put on a gown in the privacy of the exam room. This enables the doctor to better evaluate your health. After the examination, your physician will suggest a treatment plan and future visits, if necessary.

We hope that after your visit you will feel confident that you've made a wise decision by choosing our practice. If you are not comfortable with one doctor's practice style, you may reschedule your next appointment with another doctor in our practice.

Respectfully,

DFMOC Family Practice