Office Hours
Our office hours are by appointment. We make every effort to find an appointment time that is convenient for you. Our telephone is answered by our office staff from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 24 hours a day by our answering service; their staff can reach us after hours. If you have an emergency, go directly to the emergency room of your nearest hospital.
Appointments
Because a major part of our practice consists of surgery and emergencies, we appreciate your understanding when the doctor is unavoidably behind schedule. When this happens, we try to call you and give you an opportunity to come later or reschedule your appointment.
Locations
The Main office is located at 904 Sahara Trail in Youngstown near the intersection of South Ave. and Western Reserve Rd. From I-680 S, take exit 14.
The Warren office is in Building Four of the North Mar Center at 3915 East Market Street in Warren at North Road just west of the East Market Street exit off Route 82.
The Austintown office is at 64 North Canfield Niles Rd. This is on Route 46 just north of Mahoning Avenue.
Maps to each location are available at the bottom of this page.
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Phone Calls
When you call to speak with one of our medical assistants, she will usually need to examine your records and in some cases confer with the doctor before she can call you back. Emergency phone calls, of course, are attended to immediately.
Lab Tests and X-rays
We will contact you if your results are abnormal. Please note that it takes a week to ten days for us to receive and evaluate these results.
Prescriptions
Please review your medications before you come for your appointment. If you need a refill on a prescription that we have written, you can save time and possible delays by having it refilled at the time of your appointment.
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Insurance
All charges are your responsibility. We are participating physicians with most managed care plans and with all Medicare HMO's. We will submit your claims promptly and bill you for any balances due from you. Please plan to pay any co-payments at the time of service. If you anticipate difficulty in paying your charges, we will be happy to work with you in arranging a payment plan. Our insurance office is open to answer your questions from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pre-authorization
Many insurance plans require you to obtain a referral from your primary physician before the services of a specialist will be covered. Be sure to check with your insurance company or your primary care physician to find out if you will need a referral.
Required Forms
Notice of Privacy Practices
Our Notice of Privacy Practices describes how health information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to your identifiable health information. Please review this notice carefully.
