Providing excellent and caring health care in partnership with patients and families!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Are you accepting new patients?
A: Check out our home page for the latest information
Q: Will I always see my provider, or do I have to see the other(s)?
A: You can see your primary care for all regular appointments, exceptions may be if:
- If there is a procedure (such as joint injections, nail removals, skin biopsies, IUD placements, contraceptive insert placements, etc.) that one doesn't complete,
- If you are in a hurry to be seen and there is an opening in only one schedule that fits your schedule
- If you have an acute issue and your primary care provider is not available.
Q: What is a nurse practitioner?
A: We love nurse practitioners and prefer to see them! Why? They are clinical experts who practice independently, sharing many of the same job functions as medical doctors, physician assistants, and naturopaths in that they diagnose and treat acute and chronic health conditions, but they usually have an added, patient focused emphasis on holistic care and disease prevention.
For more information, check out our Nurse Practitioners page.
Q: Is this the right practice for me?
A: Do you want to partner to be your healthiest self? At Sunrise Family Clinic, our goal is excellent healthcare. This includes limiting our number of patients to allow us to care for you in the best way possible for your lifetime health. We do preventative exams annually and follow up appointments in accordance with national guidelines for chronic disease management (eg. follow ups usually within 2-4 weeks after starting a new chronic medication and every 3-6 months thereafter). This is a time to review medications, see if they need to be adjusted, are having side effects, or if we can possibly stop them, how they are working, and identify any concerns. If you prefer to only be seen once you already have a serious issue, another practice may be a better choice for you, because we always prefer to prevent heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, cancers, and other health issues, and our practice reflects this.