The New Patient Process
Step 1: Learning more about your symptoms comes first, which starts with our online pre-assessment that was developed in conjunction with the World Health Organization and psychiatrists and researchers from Harvard Medical School and New York University Medical School. This is free and can be completed online. [Start here]
Please note: This initial assessment is step one of many to become a patient. It is used to determine if you show signs or symptoms of ADHD and is not a formal diagnosis. It is used solely as a tool to help screen for ADHD in adult patients. Insights gained through this screening can help determine if you qualify for a more in-depth clinician interview at our practice.
Step 2: Learning more about your medical history comes next. If you show signs or symptoms of ADHD, you will have the opportunity to submit your medical history for our medical providers to review closely.
Please note: We are highly committed to patient safety, so only qualified candidates will be allowed to schedule an appointment. During that face-to-face video appointment, an ADHD analysis will be conducted to determine if ADHD treatment at our practice is appropriate for you.
Step 3: Our ADHD specialists will review your medical history within one business day. If your medical history is approved by a provider and you meet the requirements to become a patient, one of our compassionate staff members can help you schedule a 60-minute video appointment for a new patient visit with one of our ADHD treatment specialists.
Please note: Scheduling a new patient visit does not guarantee an ADHD diagnosis or the prescription of medication for ADHD. During this appointment, our ADHD specialists will thoroughly and carefully evaluate whether you have ADHD according to our strict prescribing guidelines.
Step 4: Once your appointment is scheduled, we will review your previous prescriptions from other doctors through DOJ Patient Activity Reports. If your Patient Activity Report does not indicate any signs or history of abuse or "doctor-shopping," we look forward to meeting you at your first appointment.
Step 5: It's time for your first appointment! During this appointment, our providers will spend time getting to know you and discussing your questionnaire and medical history to provide you with a comprehensive ADHD diagnosis. Our aim for this appointment is for you to understand how ADHD impacts your life and to understand your personalized treatment plan that will empower you.
During your new patient appointment, your provider will assess whether, based on physical manifestations and/or your responses to specific questions, you may be suffering from another more serious mental health disorder. If this is the case, your provider will require you to seek treatment with a mental health specialist to exclude this possibility before we commence your treatment for adult ADHD.
Our goal has remained the same since the day we began treating patients: to effectively manage your ADHD symptoms without compromising your overall health.
Step 6: Following your first appointment, we will ask for regular blood pressure and heart rate readings to confirm that it is safe for you to take medications used to treat adult ADHD. We will send you instructions on how to do this at home or at a pharmacy, doctor's office, or urgent care facility. It is important that all patients - both new and existing - maintain healthy blood pressure and heart rate.
Step 7: Once we have received and approved your blood pressure and heart rate readings, you will officially become a patient at our practice, and your prescription will be electronically sent to the pharmacy of your choice.
Step 8: To remain a patient at our practice, you will need to have frequent and consistent check-ins, including regular blood pressure and heart rate checks.