Practical consultation guide · Claremont, Cape Town
Your first endocrinology consultation
A little preparation helps you explain why you are coming and what you hope to understand. Start by speaking to the consulting rooms about the appointment.
Arrange the visit
Telephone 021 674 2086 or 021 674 2087. Explain whether this is a first consultation and what prompted the enquiry. Ask reception about availability, whether a referral is needed and the information required when booking. A website visit does not create an appointment.
Prepare the records requested
Ask which prior results, imaging or referral documents the practice needs. Have an up-to-date medication list and relevant dates ready. Bring the actual reports requested rather than relying only on a summary or an isolated result copied into a message.
Write down your questions
List the concerns you most want to discuss, when they started and what has changed. Include questions about a diagnosis, an investigation or existing treatment. The first conversation helps establish the clinical context; it does not guarantee a particular test or prescription.
Plan the practical details
The consulting rooms are at 249 Main Road, Claremont, Cape Town. Check the contact page for directions and ask reception about parking, entrance arrangements and access needs. Confirm fees and medical-aid arrangements before the visit.
Questions about this topic
Which tests should I arrange before booking?
Ask the practice which existing results are needed and whether any new investigation should be arranged. Do not assume a standard test package is required.
This is general information to support a clinical conversation, not a diagnosis or an individual treatment plan.