If you've tried to lose weight for a while, you may have some anxiety about what to expect. It's normal to be nervous before your first appointment. At your first appointment, your doctor will talk ...

Your first appointment at Fred Hutch Cancer Center is a time for you and your hematologist to meet. You might meet a social worker and an advanced practice provider, too. You will talk about how ...

Going to the doctor for the first time on your own can be stressful. You may feel anxiety, concern, or fear. A little preparation can help build confidence and ensure your appointment goes well.

At her first prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, Shana Westlake of Beacon, New York, remembers entering her OB-GYN's office full of anxiety. "They took my blood pressure, and it was ...

Your first appointment is a time for you and your physician to meet. You might meet your advanced practice provider, too. Before this visit, your physician will have already met with a group of ...

My first gynecologist visit is a blur. I remember only that I went for the first time in the months before I started college and that I had no idea what to expect. I remember feeling anxious and ...

You’ve taken the leap and scheduled a first appointment with a therapist. Maybe it’s your first-ever session with anyone, or your last session was years ago, or you’re nervous about switching to a new ...

University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Stephen Mitchell, DMD, professor of pediatric dentistry in the School of Dentistry, answers questions about when to book a child’s first appointment and how to ...

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There are many reasons you may be going to see a rheumatologist for the first time. You likely have symptoms like joint pain and stiffness, fever, fatigue, or issues with your muscles, veins, or skin.