How do I set up a new patient file with a gynecologist?

So, I’ve finally settled things and tracked down an aunt of mine who happens to be a gynecologist. Apparently, she’s absolutely brilliant—top-tier, really—so now I just need to actually get in to see her.
Now, what I’m wondering is, how does one actually go about setting up a patient file with her? What kind of paperwork am I looking at here? Do I need some specific certification or a referral from my primary care physician? It seems pretty obvious to me that I can't just stroll into the office, give the nurse a polite "good morning," and expect them to just open a file on the spot.

Amy Ortiz6 said:So, I’ve finally settled things and tracked down an aunt of mine who happens to be a gynecologist. Apparently, she’s absolutely brilliant—top-tier, really—so now I just need to actually get in to see her.
Now, what I’m wondering is, how does one actually go about setting up a patient file with her? What kind of paperwork am I looking at here? Do I need some specific certification or a referral from my primary care physician? It seems pretty obvious to me that I can't just stroll into the office, give the nurse a polite "good morning," and expect them to just open a file on the spot.

Just go to your GP and tell them you want to switch doctors. Ask if they're actually accepting new patients first.

If they say yes, the nurse will fill out a transfer form for Medicare (depending on where you live).

Print two copies of that.

Then, grab your current medical records from your primary doctor and take everything over to the gynecologist.

That’s pretty much it.

I mean, technically, you could. At least, that’s how I’ve always handled it. You just go up to her, tell her you want to switch over to her plan, and she hands you the paperwork. You fill it out, drop it off at the Medicare office, and boom—that should be the end of it.

Oh, I should probably mention that I don't actually have a regular gynecologist on file, so this will be my very first visit to one. When I mentioned getting a referral from my doctor, I was actually referring to my primary care physician. It turns out I don't even need to see her first. That’s quite convenient, really.

Amy Ortiz6 said:Oh, I should probably mention that I don't actually have a regular gynecologist on file, so this will be my very first visit to one. When I mentioned getting a referral from my doctor, I was actually referring to my primary care physician. It turns out I don't even need to see her first. That’s quite convenient, really.

Honestly, you just show up at the OB-GYN you want to see and tell them you’d like to register as a patient. The nurse will give you the paperwork you need for your insurance provider, and that’s pretty much it.
My advice? Go ahead and book your exam right away. The wait times can be brutal—sometimes two months or even longer if you're unlucky.