• Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your appointment and bring your referral. If you need to reschedule or cancel, call 24 hours in advance.
• Let us know what medications you take, including non-prescription medicines and supplements.
• Tell us if you are or may be pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• X-rays require no special preparation.
• If you are scheduled for arthrographic fluoroscopy and are taking Coumadin (a blood thinning medication), arrange with your doctor to stop taking the medication 1 - 2 days before your appointment. Ask your physician to arrange an INR (International Normalized Ratio) blood test before your appointment. If the result is above 1.5, you will need to reschedule your appointment. Please bring your blood test results with you.
• If you are scheduled for arthrographic fluoroscopy and are taking aspirin or other NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like Motrin, Aleve, or Naprosyn, stop taking it 3 days before your appointment with your primary care physician’s approval.

Special instructions for GI/ small bowel exams

• Do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum after midnight the night before your exam. You may brush your teeth, but avoid swallowing any water.

Special instructions for barium enema and air contrast enema exams

• Pick up a prep kit at the office where your exam is scheduled at least 24 hours before your appointment. Use the kit, following the instructions that come with it.
• For children under 12, please call our office for special instructions.