Prepare for your Rheumatology Visit

COVID-19 UPDATES:Click here to find the latest information for our patient families.

Main Campus Patients: Due to construction in the area please allow extra time for travel.

If you or your child have been exposed or had a positive Covid-19 test result within the last 30 days please alert us to reschedule.

  • A parent or legal guardian must accompany the patient, or bring proof of legal guardianship.
  • Please bring proof of insurance. Also check with your insurance provider to see if prior authorization is needed.  If you are responsible for an Office Visit co-pay, these can be paid at the time of the visit. We accept checks, credit cards and debit cards.
  • Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment.  If you are more than 20 minutes late you may be asked to reschedule.
  • Because we are a teaching institution, you may be seen by a medical trainee in addition to your practitioner, which could lengthen your overall visit.
  • Please bring the following items with you to the appointment:
    • Medications, vitamins or herbal supplements. Bring a list of refrigerated medications (with dosage).
    • Have the patient wear shorts underneath their clothing (for examination purposes).

     

    At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the health and safety of our patients, families and staff has always been our top priority and it continues during this COVID pandemic.

     

    To keep everyone as safe as possible, please see the changes we’ve made.

     

    • Any visitor accompanying the patient to an appointment should be feeling well, should not have a recent exposure to COVID-19, and should not be under isolation for a positive COVID-19 test
    • Complete the eCheck-in (Registration process) in MyChart on your phone or device.
    • Call (614) 355-3750, Option 8 with MyChart questions

     

    Call the clinic today if:

    • In the past 10 days, the patient tested positive for COVID-19
    • The patient is under quarantine due to close contact with someone who has COVID-19? (Includes notices by the health department or exposures occurring in the household, school/daycare, workplace, or other community setting.)
    • In the past 24 hours, the patient has had symptoms of COVID such as fever or cough

     

    Please save this message until after your appointment because it includes instructions for the day of your appointment.