Patients seeking appointments with our heart specialists are generally referred to the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute by their physicians.
For more information on making an appointment, please call 859-323-0295 or toll free 877-700-5479.
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What to bring to your appointment
DO NOT BRING valuables, money or jewelry. Please leave those items at home or give to a family member for safe keeping.
Shower with Hibiclens (special antibacterial soap) the night before and morning of your procedure.
If you would like UK HealthCare to submit a claim on your behalf to your insurance company, it will be necessary for you to present proof of insurance such as a membership card. If your insurance requires you to make a partial payment for certain services (co-pay), this amount will be collected before services are rendered. Payment may be made by check, credit card or cash.
Cardiology clinic appointments
- Medical record information (labs, test results, x-rays, etc.) from other facilities.
- A list (or the actual bottles) of all medications currently being used, both prescribed and over-the-counter.
- Insurance card and any required forms such as a referral from your primary care physician or a completed authorization from your insurance company.
- The names and address of all your physicians.
Cath lab appointment
- A responsible adult to drive you home (the patient should not drive for 24 hours after receiving sedation for a procedure).
- All medications currently being used, both prescribed and over-the-counter.
- Insurance card and any required forms such as a referral from your primary care physician or a completed authorization from your insurance company.
- An overnight bag, as there is always a potential for admission.
- A copy of advanced directives (living willing, health care surrogate, medical power of attorney, etc); be sure to inform the staff if you have one.
- Emergency contact information
- A list of past surgeries or procedures, dates and where they were done (open heart, cardiac cath).
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Forms
For your convenience, you may print out and complete the forms below before your visit to Gill:
Patient history form (PDF)
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Locations
Gill Heart & Vascular Institute
UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital - Pavilion G
Gill Heart & Vascular Institute800 Rose St.
Lexington, KY 40536Call 859-323-0295
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