Telephone Calls

Our telephone numbers are:
(Forked River office) 609-971-3833
(Toms River office) 732-240-1048
(Whiting office) 732-350-3350.

A doctor is available for emergencies at any time, 24 hours a day, weekdays, weekends, and holidays. A telephone answering service picks up all calls when the office is not open and emergency messages are immediately conveyed

to the doctor. If urgent care is needed, please go directly to the hospital or closest hospital emergency room. The doctors return phone calls as time becomes available during the day or at the end of office hours.

Our receptionists have been asked to gather as much information as possible about your call so that the doctors can answer questions completely.

Appointments

When calling the office for an appointment, please give the receptionist as much information as possible about the purpose of your visit so that adequate time can be set aside for your examination. If you feel you may have to be seen by the doctor immediately, please let the receptionist know when you call.

We ask that you please bring any medical records and medications you are currently taking to your appointment.

If you must cancel your appointment, please do so at least 24 hours before so that another patient can be treated.

Confidentiality

All medical records are confidential. No medical information will be released without your written authorization except when we are required to do so by law.

Professional Referrals

If you have been referred by another physician, a letter will promptly be sent or faxed, outlining our findings and the course of treatment.

Patient Referrals

We consider a patient referral to be the highest compliment. Please know that we appreciate the trust you have placed in us when you ask us to care for someone you know.

In Case of an Emergency

If you develop chest pains, shortness of breath or other life threatening symptoms, go to the nearest emergency room. Our physicians are available 24 hours a day and can be reached at any of our three office telephone numbers. After hours, the answering service will contact the physician, who will promptly return your call.

Financial Policy

Medicare and most HMO insurance plans are accepted
Deductibles not met and all copay's and co-insurance payments are expected at the time of visit.
If experiencing financial hardship, payment arrangements can be made in advance.