New Patient Information and Forms

If you can, please fax your new patient forms to our office 3-7 days prior to your visit as this will allow us to transfer your information into our electronic medical record and allow us to review your information prior to your visit.  

You may fax your paperwork to fax number (804) 726-1501. 

2.  Medication list.  Please make sure to complete the medication section of the New Patient Forms completely listing your medications and their doses so that we may accurately record them in our chart. 

3.  Labs.  If you have had blood tests drawn in the last 12 months, please bring a copy to your 1st visit or request a copy to be sent to our office.  You do NOT need to be fasting for your first appointment.  If fasting labs are required, once you are seen, we will give you a lab slip which you can take at your convenience to any lab draw station (i.e. LabCorp) of your choice or as required by your insurance company.  Labs that are drawn are billed by the lab company through your insurance.  Several LabCorp draw stations are open on Saturday mornings.

Routine initial bloodwork typically includes: "Comprehensive Metabolic Panel" (which is kidney, liver, and electrolytes), "Lipid Panel" (cholesterol levels), "TSH and Free T4" (thyroid testing), "hemoglobin" (amount of blood in your body).  Additional blood tests may be considered depending on your specific health history.

Note: The Virginia Board of Medicine requires thyroid tests be reviewed prior to starting any weight loss medications.

4.  EKG.   The Virginia Board of Medicine requires that you have an EKG done within the last 90 days if you are considering the use of any appetite suppressant that has any stimulating properties. If you have not had an EKG performed during the last 90 days, then we may perform one during your visit (included with your visit). If you have had an EKG within the last 90 days, please obtain or arrange a copy to be faxed to our office at (804) 726-1501.

To prepare, men are usually bare chested, whereas women would wear a bra, but please wear a simple shirt or T-shirt (as opposed to a one piece dress) so this can easily be done.  If you have had an EKG within the last 90 days,  please obtain or arrange a copy to be sent to our office. 

5.  Payment.  Please note that payment is required at the time of service.  A new patient visit with Dr. Sicat costs $250 and a new patient visit with our physician assistants Erin Schrinel and Heather Sedwick, or our nurse practitioner, Julie Goodman costs $200.  Our office accepts credit cards (Visa and MasterCard), cash, and checks.  We do not bill insurance for visits. 

6.  Clothing.  If possible please wear a short sleeve shirt or a simple shirt as we will be checking your blood pressure and possibly obtaining an EKG.  

7.   Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment so we can register you and start your visit on time.  

8.   Fax Completed New Patient Forms.  Again, if possible, please fax completed forms to our office ideally about 2-7 days in advance if possible to fax number (804) 726-1501. 

9.   Prescription Insurance Card and Driver's License.  Please bring your prescription insurance card and driver's license so that we can scan a copy into your chart.