Are you accepting referrals for new patients? What do I need to do to become an established patient at Tulsa Rheumatology Clinic?
Yes! We are processing new referrals. However, due to the high demand for rheumatologic services in the Tulsa area and the large number of incoming referrals on a daily basis, we are only able to accept a limited number of new patients. Tulsa Rheumatology Clinic does require a referral from a primary care provider or other health professional. The referral must include prior rheumatology records, any relevant office visit notes, labs, and/or imaging that pertain to the reason for the referral, and front and back photocopies of your current insurance cards. Tulsa Rheumatology Clinic wants to be fully prepared for your first visit! We’ll make sure that all of the required information is received prior to scheduling. Once your provider has faxed their referral, please allow at least 2-3 weeks to process the request. Please also be advised that this process may take much longer if we have difficulty obtaining any of the above information or if we have difficulty contacting you or the referring office. If you are able to help us coordinate the referral process, it typically moves along smoothly.
Does Tulsa Rheumatology Clinic provide care for osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic pain/pain management, hypermobility (such as Ehlers-Danlos), or osteoporosis?
Because of the high demand for rheumatologic services locally, there are some conditions that are not treated at this rheumatology clinic. These are services that are offered by other specialties. This allows Tulsa Rheumatology Clinic to better serve the needs of the community. Please discuss referrals to other specialists with your general practitioner if you are looking for care for osteoporosis, pain management or controlled substances, osteoarthritis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, or fibromyalgia.
Does Tulsa Rheumatology Clinic offer primary care services?
Because of the high demand for rheumatologic services locally, there are some conditions that are not treated at this rheumatology clinic. These are services that are offered by other specialties. This allows Tulsa Rheumatology Clinic to better serve the needs of the community. We do not provide preventative care or primary care services.
What should I expect at my first office visit?
Please arrive at least 30 minutes early for your appointment to give yourself and our staff plenty of time to complete the check-in and rooming processes prior to your appointment start time. This clinic strives to run on time, but this requires everyone’s help in arriving early to their appointments! You will need to bring your insurance card and copay at time of service. Please also make sure that any relevant notes, imaging results, and labs have been received by the clinic prior to the day of your appointment. You can expect Dr. Cunningham to review your relevant medical information and labs prior to your visit and to do a relevant history and exam during your visit. Dr. Cunningham will explain what diagnoses she is considering and what evaluation process to expect. For most patients, you can expect additional testing with labs and/or imaging after the visit to continue diagnostic evaluation. Dr. Cunningham will always explain what tests are being done and why. If a rheumatologic disorder is suspected, a follow-up appointment will be scheduled soon after the initial consultation to go over test results, diagnosis, and treatment options together.
What should I bring with me to my first appointment?
Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to your first appointment. You must have your driver’s license or valid photo ID and your insurance cards, as well as any relevant copay. Please have all of your new patient paperwork filled out before arrival. You will receive a packet in the mail with welcome information and forms to fill out before your appointment. If you do not receive your packet in the mail, please call us for directions and further instructions. You may also find some of the necessary forms under the “Resources” page.
How do I access the patient portal?
Please navigate to the “Contact Us” page. Scroll down to find the link to the patient portal. You will be able to sign up for an account through the link. If you have further difficulty, please call the clinic for assistance.
Why can’t I see my test results? I received an email stating that new results were available.
Any labs that were ordered through LabCorp of Oklahoma or DLO will interface directly and automatically with the patient portal, meaning that test results will be released as soon as they become available. However, the interface process itself is sometimes delayed and may take 24-48 hours for the website to refresh after the email was automated. If the results are not available on the portal for review, please try again in a day or two.
How do I make a payment online?
Please navigate to the “Contact Us” page and follow all instructions noted with the available link.