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FIRST VISIT OFFICE GUIDE
This guide outlines the essential steps for preparing for and conducting a new patient's first appointment. The primary goal is to ensure a smooth, comprehensive, and positive experience, laying the groundwork for ongoing care.
Bring a Support Person
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You’re welcome to bring a family member. They can help:
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Listen and take notes
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Remember symptoms or episodes
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Provide comfort and support
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Heart health involves your whole support system, and we want you to feel informed and supported throughout your visit.
Arrive Early
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We recommend arriving 15–20 minutes before your scheduled time so you can:
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Complete new patient paperwork
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Ensure we’ve received prior test results or medical records
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Update insurance or personal information
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Settle in without feeling rushed
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A typical first cardiology visit lasts around 40 minutes.
What Information Your Cardiologist Will Ask
To help us understand your heart health, please be ready to provide information about the following:
1. Your Symptoms
If you are experiencing symptoms, we will ask:
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What the symptoms are
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How often they occur
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What triggers or relieves them
2. Personal & Family Medical History
Our team needs a full picture of your health, including:
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Current medical conditions
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Allergies
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Past surgeries or hospitalizations
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Medications you take
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Family history of heart disease and related conditions
3. Medications
Bring one of the following:
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A complete list of all medications (including supplements and over-the-counter drugs)
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All medication bottles/containers
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If you cannot bring your medication list or bottles on the day of your visit, you may fax them to us ahead of time at:
855-312-3594.
4. Lifestyle Habits
Your provider may ask about:
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Exercise routines
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Diet and nutrition
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Smoking history
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Alcohol or drug use
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Sleep and stress management
These help us understand how your daily habits may influence your heart health.
5. Previous Records & Test Results
If you have had previous cardiac tests or consultations, please bring:
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EKGs
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Echocardiograms
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Stress tests
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Bloodwork
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Hospital or ER records
If you’re unable to bring physical records, please ask your previous provider to fax them directly to us at: 855-312-3594
Our front desk may also request your PCP’s contact information and details about other specialists you see.

Tulsa Cardiovascular Center of Excellence is an outpatient cardiovascular and vascular center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, focused on advanced peripheral artery disease, chronic limb-threatening ischemia, diabetic foot ischemia, below-the-knee and below-the-ankle revascularization, and amputation prevention.
Phone: (918) 943-5303
Fax: (855) 312-3594
Location: 11912 South Norwood Avenue, Suite 110 Tulsa, OK 74137
Clinic Hours
Monday-Friday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED
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