Once its determined my child should be treated for GI (gastrointestinal) symptoms, how do I make an appointment for a consultation?
Why do I need to have all these tests done before the doctor will see my child? It may seem like a long slow process, but gathering scientific information before your first appointment actually addresses your child’s GI issues more quickly. The doctor needs to have the lab tests, the narrative, and the X-ray pictures in order to investigate the nature and severity of the GI symptoms. Having these tests completed prior to the first office visit with Dr. Krigsman allows him to focus a comprehensive medical “picture” of your child when he meets you both. Back to Top What if some of my child’s tests are sent to Thoughtful House and then, for whatever reason, we can’t do the rest until several months later? That’s okay. However, some test results will have to be repeated if they are more than six months old. Back to Top How long does it take to get an appointment for the initial consultation? That depends on when we get the required information from the patient, parent, or guardian, includi
