Preparing for Your Child’s First Appointment with a GI Specialist

As you and your child prepare for your first pediatric gastroenterology appointment, please keep in mind the following:

• A parent or legal guardian must be present for the visit.
• Visit times range from 20 to 60 minutes (Appointments may be longer for Eosinophilic Esophagitis Clinic (EoE), IBD Clinic, and biofeedback appointments.)
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time of the visit. This will allow time for registration and collection of required information for your visit.
• When you arrive, please check in at the front desk.
• If you are running late, please call 216-844-1765 to avoid appointment cancellation.
• Your son or daughter's current medical concerns and medical history including previous testing will be reviewed and a physical exam performed.
• We will discuss your child's symptoms and medical concerns.
• Our GI specialists will work with you to create a care plan most appropriate for your child.

What to Bring

Make sure to bring the following to your appointment:

• Insurance card and co-pay
• Name and phone number of your preferred pharmacy
• List of all current medications with doses (prescribed and over-the-counter medications, supplements)
• Referral paperwork
• Any questions for the provider

At the End of the Appointment

At the conclusion of your appointment you will receive a written summary of the visit for your records.

After your appointment, you can schedule a follow-up appointment with the front desk staff before leaving the office.