How to schedule a urology appointment?

Hey there, I need to see a urologist about some issues down there, but I’m honestly lost on how the process actually works. Do I need to schedule an appointment ahead of time after getting a referral from my primary care doctor, or can I just grab a referral first and then call the specialist directly to book a slot? I'm based in Chicago, but truth be told, I've probably only stepped foot in a doctor's office twice in my entire life, so I have zero clue how this whole referral and scheduling dance is supposed to go. Thanks.

Christian Ramirez67 said:Hey, I need to see a urologist about some issues down there, but I’m lost on how the scheduling works. Do I need to get a referral from my primary care doctor first and then make an appointment, or can I just grab a referral and go straight to a specialist without all the back-and-forth? I'm based in Chicago, but honestly, I've probably only seen a doctor twice in my life, so I don't really get how this whole referral and booking system works... thanks.

I guess you have to see your primary care physician first to get a referral, and then you can book an appointment with whichever urologist you want.
Unless you're going to a private clinic, in which case I assume you won't need a referral at all.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, though..