New Patient Information

Our goal is to make your first visit smooth, efficient, and informative so we can begin addressing your respiratory or sleep related health concerns.

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Call: 713-933-3391

What to Expect at Your First Appointment

  • Review of your medical history and current symptoms
  • Discussion of breathing issues, sleep concerns, or lung related conditions
  • Physical examination and respiratory evaluation
  • Review of previous imaging or medical records if available
  • Discussion of potential diagnostic testing or treatment plans

What to Bring to Your Appointment

Item

Why It Is Important
Photo ID Verifies patient identity during check in
Insurance card Allows the office to confirm coverage
List of medications Helps providers understand current treatment
Previous medical records Provides insight into past diagnoses
Referral paperwork if required Ensures specialist visit approval from insurance

Preparing for Your Pulmonologist Visit

  • Track Your Symptoms Write down any breathing symptoms you have experienced
  • Note Symptom Duration Note how long symptoms have been present
  • Identify Triggers Record triggers that worsen symptoms such as exercise or allergens
  • Bring Your Medications Bring any inhalers or respiratory medications you currently use
  • Prepare Your Questions Prepare questions you would like to ask the physician

Common Reasons Patients Visit Our Clinic

  • Shortness of breath
  • Persistent cough lasting more than several weeks
  • Asthma that is difficult to control
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management
  • Sleep apnea symptoms such as snoring or fatigue
  • Follow up care after hospitalization for respiratory illness

Insurance and Referrals

Many insurance plans require a referral from a primary care physician before seeing a pulmonary specialist. Our staff can help confirm whether a referral is required for your appointment.

  • Check Referral Requirements

Contact your insurance provider if you are unsure about referral requirements

  • Verify Insurance
    Coverage

Bring referral documentation if provided by your primary physician

  • Bring Referral
    Documents

Confirm coverage for diagnostic testing if recommended

Our Clinic Location

North Houston Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

  • 506 Graham Drive, Suite 290, Tomball, TX 77375
  • 713-933-3391

Schedule Your First Appointment

If you are experiencing breathing problems, chronic cough, or sleep related breathing issues, our pulmonary specialists are ready to help.

Early evaluation often leads to faster diagnosis and more effective treatment.

Call our office today to schedule an appointment:

Call: 713-933-3391