"Cheryl Millender was wonderful to me. It's such a pleasure when you go to the doctor's office and you have a provider that actually takes her time and doesn't make you feel rushed. I will continue to go to her for my healthcare and also refer her to my friends. - Sherri G"
Become a New Patient
We are currently accepting new patients into our practice. Thank you for considering us. To become a new patient:
- Make an Appointment
- Sign up for our patient portal
- Download your patient forms online through the patient portal
When you come to our office for the first time as a new patient, we'll ask you to complete some initial forms, including an Authorization and Consent for Treatment form, if you were not able to download them from the patient portal in advance of your appointment.
To make sure there are no delays in care during your first visit experience, please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to ensure your registration is complete before meeting with your new provider.
Remember to bring:
- Your insurance card
- Valid photo ID
- List of current medications
- Office co-pay
In an effort to respect the time of all of patients, our staff strives to stay on schedule so that other patients do not have to wait.
For patients who are delayed and arrive late for appointment, every effort will be made to see them the same day. However, wait times may apply, or appointments may need to be rescheduled.
Patient Forms
We are required by law to maintain the privacy of and provide individuals with, this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to protect health information. If you have any objections to this form, please ask to speak with our HIPAA Compliance Officer in person or by phone at 972.475.7555.
Authorization for Release of Medical Information (PDF) – Allows patients to authorize the disclosure of their health information to a designated individual, company, agency, or facility.
Authorization and Consent for Treatment (PDF) – All patients must provide their consent for treatment, communications (calls, emails, and text messaging), and agreement of financial responsibility.
Preferred Contacts (PDF) – Patients are encouraged to complete and return the Preferred Contacts Form but it is not required.
Important Pregnancy Information
Hospital Bag Checklist for Giving Birth
Office Policies
Financial Policy (PDF) - This form advises patients of their complete financial responsibility for all medical services received without regard to insurance eligibility or coverage determinations. Política Financiera (PDF)
Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF) - Describes how health information about you (as a patient of this Care Center) may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to your individually identifiable health information. Please review this notice carefully. Aviso de prácticas de privacidad (PDF)
Appointments
Please call in advance for routine office visits. Make follow-up appointments as you leave. We make every effort to stay on schedule, although emergencies arise. If we are seriously delayed, we will attempt to notify you beforehand. We also offer same-day appointments when the schedule permits. If you have an urgent problem, please call and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Before your appointment, you may wish to write down a list of questions you want to ask. Also, please make a list of or bring the medications you are taking, both prescription and non-prescription.