FAQ's

How do I schedule an appointment?
Please call our office at 650-342-7432 during business hours for your initial consultation. You may also request an appointment online by clicking on "Appointment Request" above and filling out your information. Our staff member will then contact you directly to schedule an appointment. Appropriate tests and procedures will be determined at that time. You may need a referral from your primary care physician if part of an HMO.

 What are your office hours?
Our office is open from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday. The office is closed for lunch from 12-2pm daily. However, you may leave a voice message or talk to someone through the answering service for urgent matters.

What should I bring to my first visit?
Please bring your insurance cards, photo I.D., contact information, list of medications, and other pertinent information to your visit.

How do I prepare for my procedure?
Depending on the procedure you will be having, the preparation may be different. You will generally receive detailed instructions during your office visit. Descriptions of common procedures are available at 'Your Procedure'. Please contact our office for more information or click here.

How do I get my test results?
Test results are usually given by phone within a week. If you have a procedure or lab work done and do not receive a call within two weeks, please call our office. You may be asked to schedule a follow up appointment to discuss your results.

What if I need my prescription refilled?
Prescription refills are generally faxed or sent electronically to the pharmacy when medications are due. Please contact your pharmacy to request refills.

What are your privacy policies?
Our office has a Privacy Policy in place to protect your medical information. In brief, our policy states that our office will keep your medical record information confidential and will use it only for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. The office may release information to other doctors during emergencies, in cases of neglect and abuse. Our policy identifies your rights to access your records and request restrictions on who can see and be informed of your medical information. In short, to keep your communications with this office confidential. Our Privacy Policy can be reviewed in its entirety (complete policy in waiting room), or you may request a copy.

What if I need to speak to a doctor after office hours?
We strive to provide you with the highest quality of medical care possible. If you are calling after hours, there is an advice nurse or a doctor "on-call" at all times to care for you. You may ask to speak directly with the doctor by calling our office. The number is (650) 342-7432. If you need to see a doctor and and our office is closed, please call the Urgent Care Clinic at (650) 696-4427. It is open 7 days a week, including some evenings. If it is an emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

What questions should I ask about my gastroenterologist?
Your gastroenterologist (GI) is a trained specialist in digestive diseases. Asking his or her experience in treating a particular disorder may give some indication to you of your gastroenterologist’s experience. He or she is more likely to perform a high quality colonoscopy procedure for you than other non-GI physicians who perform colonoscopy. Most gastroenterologists perform 500 or more procedures annually. In general the more procedures performed the more technically proficient he or she will be in removing even large polyps. The more time taken examining the colon tends to yield better polyp detection, so you may want to know how much time is taken by your gastroenterologist to look for polyps (> 6 minutes). The detection rate of precancerous polyps by your doctor should also be at the average rate of their occurrence in the general population or higher (>25%). If it is much lower, this may indicated an inadequate examination of the colon. Finally, you may want to know the complication rate from procedures performed by your gastroenterologist (1 per 1000).

What insurance carriers do you take?
We accept most major health insurance plans including Medicare and cash (discount may apply). See below for a complete list (updated August 2016). Please call our office if you do not see your insurance plan on this list or click here.

  • AETNA HMO, PAMF-MPMG, HILL PHYSICIANS GRP
  • AETNA PPO
  • AETNA MANAGED CHOICE
  • AETNA OPEN ACCESS CHOICE
  • AETNA POS
  • BLUE CROSS HMO, PAMF-MPMG, HILL PHYSICIANS GP
  • BLUE CROSS PPO
  • BLUE CROSS HSA
  • BLUE SHIELD HMO, PAMF-MPMG, HILL PHYSICIANS GP
  • BLUE SHIELD PPO/EPO
  • BLUE SHIELD POS
  • BLUE SHIELD OPEN ACCESS
  • CIGNA HMO, PAMF-MPMG, HILL PHYSICIANS GP
  • CIGNA PPO
  • CIGNA POS
  • CIGNA OPEN ACCESS
  • FIRST HEALTH PPO
  • GREAT WEST PPO
  • HEALTHNET HMO, PAMF-MPMG, HILL PHYSICIANS GP
  • HEALTHNET PPO
  • INTERPLAN
  • MULTIPLAN
  • PHCS
  • SEE CHANGE PPO
  • SUTTER SELECT EPO, PPO, HMO/PAMF-MPMG
  • TRICARE/TRIWEST
  • SECURE HORIZONS HMO
  • UMR PPO
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE HMO, PAMF-MPMG, HILL PHYSICIANS GP
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO

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Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

9:00 am-12:00 pm

2:00 pm-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-12:00 pm

2:00 pm-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-12:00 pm

2:00 pm-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-12:00 pm

2:00 pm-5:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-12:00 pm

2:00 pm-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed