Appointments
At Tennessee Cancer Specialists, we look forward to providing you the utmost in quality, compassionate cancer care at every visit. To learn about how to schedule an appointment and other helpful details about your office visit, please refer to the information below.
Should you have additional questions, please simply give us a call, and one of our friendly staff members will be available to assist you.
Have You Been Referred?
Most patients are referred to Tennessee Cancer Specialists by another physician. In these cases, your physician”s office will make the initial contact with our staff and schedule the appointment for you.
Are You Self-Referred or Seeking a Second Opinion?
Some of our physicians will accept self-referred patients and those desiring second opinions. If you have not been referred by your doctor, please call the office and ask them to refer you. Most physicians will honor patient requests for referrals. If you cannot get your doctor to refer you, please call one of our convenient TCS office locations and ask if self-referrals are accepted.
What Should You Bring?
At each office visit, you will need to bring the following items.
- Your insurance cards
- A list of your medications, including over-the-counter medicines.
- A list of any questions you have for your physician to ensure that you discuss all issues that are important to you
- A friend or someone close to you if you would like to have company and someone to help listen to your discussion with the TCS physician
What Should You Remember?
At each office visit, you will need to do the following things:
- Show your insurance cards to the receptionist when you sign in
- Let us know if you have additional insurance or if your insurance has changed
- Inform us if you have any changes in employment, marital status, address or telephone numbers
- Schedule you next appointment, whether for follow-up with your physician, lab or treatment
Do You Have Questions?
If you have any questions prior to your initial appointment, please feel free to visit our Commonly Asked Questions section or reach out to a TCS office location for help. Our experienced staff will answer your call and any questions you may have about your upcoming visit.