Please refer to the following information about scheduling your first appointment and preparing for the day of your visit.
Schedule an appointment
It is easy to request an appointment at California Sinus Centers. Simply complete and return our patient registration forms. Once your forms are processed, our staff will call you to schedule an appointment.
To request an appointment via telephone, please call your preferred office between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
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When you call, please have the following information available:
- Fax number or email address that you sent your completed forms to
- Patient name and date of birth
- Insurance information (Please have your insurance card available)
- Name of the referring physician (if applicable)
- Reason for your visit
Complete the New Patient Forms
Forms require free Adobe Reader. Most computers already have this installed, but if you need it, install Adobe Reader.
Once your forms are complete, select ‘print’ to print or save a copy of your forms to your computer. You may send completed forms via fax or mail. We would prefer to receive the paperwork prior to your appointment so we can prepare for your visit.
Please note: Electronic message is not a protected method of communication. Any protected health information (PHI) sent via email is not secured.
Please send your completed forms to the staff members of the physician you are scheduled with. Fax numbers are provided below each physician.
Dr. Fong
(925) 906-9780
Dr. Vaughan
(650) 366-4930
What to Bring to Your First Appointment
Please bring the following documentation with you to your first appointment. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our office.
- Completed New Patient form if you have not faxed them to our office yet
- Health insurance card
- A list of your questions, concerns, past medical history and prior treatments
- A copy of your XRAYS, CT scans or any other relevant medical imaging (not just the reports – please acquire the actual films or images on a disc from the radiology facility)
- Copies of records from doctors related to your sinuses, nose, allergies and lungs
What to Expect At Your First Appointment
When you first arrive for your visit, you will be greeted by our front office staff who will check you in. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment time to allow for check-in.
During check-in, we will obtain a picture for you for our records, make a copy of your insurance card and accept any co-pays. Our office staff will then verify that we have received your completed paperwork and take any scans or records that you have brought with you.
You will then be brought to one of our exam rooms by our medical staff. Your medical history and records will be reviewed including the reason for your visit, your symptoms, and prior treatment. Any scans that you have brought will be reviewed with you. If you need to have a CT scan performed, we have a low dose radiation CT scanner to obtain any required imaging on the same day as your visit.
Once your medical history has been obtained by our staff, an exam of your nose and sinuses will be performed with a nasal endoscope. Prior to your exam, you will be sprayed with medication that will decongest and numb your nasal passages. The endoscope allows your provider to look deeper into your sinuses than with traditional instruments. You will be able to view your exam at the same time.
Your visit is a time for us to get to learn about you, your condition, and how best to treat you. At the end of the visit, we will explain our findings and help you understand your condition and treatment options.