{"id":2284,"date":"2022-01-11T21:23:14","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T02:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/?page_id=2284"},"modified":"2025-01-22T15:56:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T20:56:32","slug":"appointments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/patient-care\/appointments\/","title":{"rendered":"Schedule An Appointment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1307\/2025\/01\/nephrology-PC-banner-1024x341.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1307\/2025\/01\/nephrology-PC-banner-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1307\/2025\/01\/nephrology-PC-banner-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1307\/2025\/01\/nephrology-PC-banner-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1307\/2025\/01\/nephrology-PC-banner-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1307\/2025\/01\/nephrology-PC-banner.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Most of our patients are being seen in person at one of our\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/patient-care\/locations\/\">clinical locations<\/a>\u202fin the triangle area. When appropriate, we also see patients in their homes using <a href=\"#virtual-visit\">telemedicine (virtual visits)<\/a>.\u202fYou will receive a reminder text with your appointment details.<\/p>\n<p>For assistance with clinic appointments, clinical questions, or directions, please call\u202f<a href=\"tel:984-974-5706\">(984) 974-5706<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr  style=\"margin:30px 0\"class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 36px;margin-bottom: 24px\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;color: #13294b;font-weight: bold\">Our clinical services include clinic-based consultations and ongoing care, as well as in-patient, hospital based care. Click below to learn more about particular focus areas.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 0\">\n<li style=\"padding: 10px;border-bottom-width: 1px;border-bottom-style: solid;border-bottom-color: #e1e1e1\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/patient-care\/appointments\/adult-nephrology\/\">Adult Nephrology\/Chronic Kidney Disease<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 10px;border-bottom-width: 1px;border-bottom-style: solid;border-bottom-color: #e1e1e1\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/patient-care\/appointments\/amyloidosis\/\">Amyloidosis<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 10px;border-bottom-width: 1px;border-bottom-style: solid;border-bottom-color: #e1e1e1\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/patient-care\/appointments\/multidisciplinary-vasculitis-clinic\/\">Vasculitis<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 10px;border-bottom-width: 1px;border-bottom-style: solid;border-bottom-color: #e1e1e1\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/patient-care\/appointments\/hypertension\/\">Hypertension<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 10px;border-bottom-width: 1px;border-bottom-style: solid;border-bottom-color: #e1e1e1\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/patient-care\/appointments\/kidney-palliative-care\/\">Kidney Palliative Care<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 0\">\n<li style=\"padding: 10px;border-bottom-width: 1px;border-bottom-style: solid;border-bottom-color: #e1e1e1\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/patient-care\/appointments\/kidney-stones\/\">Kidney Stones<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 10px;border-bottom-width: 1px;border-bottom-style: solid;border-bottom-color: #e1e1e1\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/patient-care\/appointments\/kidney-transplant\/\">Kidney Transplant<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 10px;border-bottom-width: 1px;border-bottom-style: solid;border-bottom-color: #e1e1e1\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/patient-care\/appointments\/nephrology-maternal-fetal-medicine\/\">Nephrology\/Maternal-Fetal Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 10px;border-bottom-width: 1px;border-bottom-style: solid;border-bottom-color: #e1e1e1\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/patient-care\/appointments\/pediatric-nephrology\/\">Pediatric Nephrology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr  style=\"margin:30px 0\"class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<h2>Before Your Visit<\/h2>\n<h3>In-Person Visits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Verify the clinic location where you are scheduled.\u202fVisit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/patient-care\/locations\/\">maps and locations pages<\/a>\u202ffor more information about parking and wayfinding.<\/li>\n<li>Look on our\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unchealthcare.org\/coronavirus\/\">COVID-19 page<\/a>\u202fto find the latest information about pre-visit precautions, and allot extra arrival time to make sure these can be done before your appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Virtual Visit<\/h3>\n<p><a name=\"virtual-visit\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Verify the time of your appointment, and make sure that your contact number is correct in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/nephrology-hypertension\/patient-care\/mychart-information\/\">MyChart<\/a>.\u202f If it is incorrect, please update it in MyChart or MyChart-message us for assistance.\u202fPlease make sure your notifications are active, as that allows you to receive text alerts.<\/li>\n<li>Currently, we are calling patients a day before the appointment to review your visit.\u202f We are transitioning to a same-day text or call, 20 to 30 minutes prior to your appointment.\u202f Please be prepared to review your medications, allergies, and pharmacy information at that time.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure that you are in a place with stable internet, privacy, and that is reasonably quiet to help give you the best visit quality possible.<\/li>\n<li>For information on how to set up your computer or mobile phone for a virtual visit, please visit our Video Visit homepage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr  style=\"margin:30px 0\"class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<h2>During Your Visit<\/h2>\n<h3>In-Person Visits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to allow time for check-in.\u202f If your appointment is at Eastowne, check-in is on the third floor.<\/li>\n<li>Masks will be required for providers, staff, and patients while we are following COVID-19 precautions.\u202f Please refer to our\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unchealthcare.org\/coronavirus\/\">COVID-19 page<\/a> for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Virtual Visit<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>When you schedule your appointment, you will be instructed whether to logon to MyChart or to wait for a text message with a link to begin your visit.<\/li>\n<li>We are making every effort to keep our appointments on schedule. However, if you do not receive a call within 30 minutes of your scheduled appointment time, please contact the clinic staff at (984) 974-5706.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr  style=\"margin:30px 0\"class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<h2>After Your Visit<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Your provider may schedule tests for you. Please make your provider aware if you would like these tests to be scheduled locally.<\/li>\n<li>If a follow-up appointment is recommended, it will be scheduled as you check out.\u202f If your appointment was virtual, our scheduling team will reach out to schedule your follow-up.<\/li>\n<li>Please be sure to read the summary of your visit, and your next steps (\u201cAfter Visit Summary\u201d).\u202f A copy will be available in your MyChart account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of our patients are being seen in person at one of our\u202fclinical locations\u202fin the triangle area. 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