What to Expect
What to Expect at Austin Gastro
It's common to be nervous before your first visit to a gastrointestinal specialist. We put your treatment, comfort, and convenience first, and it shows when we get to know you, your symptoms, and needs.
We've put together quick lists of documents to bring to your AG appointments. This information usually depends on the type of appointment and whether you've been to AG before.
For other questions, check our FAQs to find an answer.
Initial Consultation
If it's your first time at AG and you're visiting for a screening or consultation, please bring:
- A government-issued photo ID
- Proof of address*, if different from your photo ID address.
- Your medical insurance card or other applicable information
- Patient Information Sheet
- General Consent
- Financial Policy
- Initial Patient History and Intake Form
Treatments and Follow-Up Visits
If you're coming in for treatment or a follow-up visit, please bring:
- A government-issued photo ID
- Proof of address*, if different from your photo ID address.
- Your medical insurance card or other applicable information
- Patient Information Sheet (This form must be completed once per year for every patient)
- Other forms, based on your procedure. Please consult your physician's office for the exact forms.
* What does AG accept as proof of address? A recent utility bill, bank statement, or other official document that lists your current address.
Procedures
For procedures requiring anesthesia, you must have a responsible adult stay with you on the day of your procedure and take you home post-procedure. Please note, non-medical ride services including taxis, Uber and Lyft are not acceptable forms of transportation from your procedure. If you do not have someone to drive you, Austin Gastro has access to several approved and reliable transportation services. These approved transportation companies are:
- Comfort Keepers - (512) 598-9099
- Medlift - (512) 375-4168
- Lone Star Medical Transport - (512) 323-0160
- Synergy Home Care - (512) 338-4470
- Amera - (855) 263-7215
- Halcyon Home - (512) 815-9009 *Needs 24 hours notice
Patient Testimonials
“The entire staff was pleasant, professional and efficient. I was so nervous and everyone, from the check-in staff to nurses and techs to the anesthesiologist and finally Dr Reddy simply made the whole experience so comfortable. Highly recommend these fine folks.”
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