If you are an emergency case requiring immediate attention, please call 911 and if you are capable, get to the emergency room closest to you quickly. If you are struggling to communicate, have a deep laceration that is causing uncontrollable bleeding, or have symptoms of a stroke, seek emergency medical attention.
What can I expect at an appointment?
When you arrive at the Bridgeport Express, the staff will greet you and seat you at the waiting room. We will examine you as quick as possible – average waiting time is 15 minutes. Please have an Identification Card and Insurance Information with you.
What happens if I am a new patient?
Try to bring an ID and your insurance information with you. If you have previous examinations and tests related to your current condition, please bring those along to the consultation. Also bring any copies of letters from other doctors or recent medication. It will help us to help you.
We will discuss your problem and ask about your medical history. A thorough examination will then follow. We may request examinations and tests to assist and support our diagnosis.
We will discuss with you the results of your examinations and we will recommend the proper treatment. Some conditions may be faced immediately by other treatment plans. If follow-up consultations are required, we will indicate this and the staff will let you know the date and time of your next appointment.
Do you have Imaging (x-rays, ultrasonography, CT-scan) facilities?
Yes.
Ordinary x-rays, panoramic mouth views, ultrasonography , endoscopy, CT-scan, bone mass density scanner or laser imager ( digital developer ) can be performed on location.
Do you examine children at your clinic?
Yes.
A Pediatrician is immediately available if needed.
What happens if I need an intramuscular or intravenous injection?
Certain cases require injections for quick and full recovery. These can include antibiotics, anti-inflammators, local anesthesia or steroids. Steroids and local anesthesia injections are administered by Doctors and anti-inflammators / antibiotics by an experienced nurse under our supervision.
What happens if I need a prescription?
We may prescribe medications for your condition. Please let us know in case you have any allergy or other medical condition.
If you have already been taking drugs prescribed by another doctor, please bring them with you for clarification or possible drug interactions and correlations with the new condition.
Insurance and Billing
strong>Do you accept my insurance?
Bridgeport accepts most of the nationally recognized Insurance companies with affiliate.
The visit can be paid without insurance coverage at the end of consultation by cash, check or credit card. The original receipt, the signed copy of the credit card bill, the medical report in English and the results of tests performed are given to you in order to be delivered to your private or state insurance for reimbursement.
An estimate of consultation fees and costs are available on request.
Do you have parking facilities?
Yes.
Free Parking is available in beside and around Bridgeport Express.
