Our office hours are 9 a.m.  to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.  To  schedule an appointment, please call our receptionist at 404-508-4320  We ask that you please give us a 24-hour notice if you cannot make a scheduled  appointment.

General  surgery, by its very nature, must deal with a variety of urgent or emergency  situations, making it difficult to maintain a strict appointment schedule.  If your appointment is delayed due to another  patient's emergency, we will do our utmost to minimize any inconvenience to  you.

 FEES, BILLING AND INSURANCE

Payment for office visits and  services is expected at the time of your visit, unless your insurance plan  contracts otherwise.  We will be happy  to discuss any questions you may have regarding our fees.  Please don't hesitate to ask us if you have  any questions or concerns.  If your  insurance plan calls for a co-pay, it is expected at the time of your visit.

Your insurance company will be billed directly for surgical  procedures, so payment from the insurance company may be made directly to  us.  This is known as accepting assignment.   After the insurance company has paid its portion, the balance is billed  to the patient.  In order for us to offer this service, we ask  that you provide us with a copy of your insurance card on your first office  visit.  Also, it is necessary for you  to keep us informed of any changes which may affect your insurance status.

Our practice participates in  many managed care insurance plans.  We  are also a participating provider with Medicare and Medicaid.  Please check with our office staff for details.

We can also accommodate patients who have  no insurance. Please advise our office staff at the time of your first visit  so that payment arrangements can be made.

You can reach the doctors at any time  by calling the office at 404-508-4320. Please limit after- hours calls to  emergencies and post-operative difficulties. If you are experiencing a life-threatening  emergency, you should immediately go to the nearest hospital emergency room  or call 911.

 DIRECTIONS

DeKalb Medical is located in Decatur.  From  Interstate 285, take 78 West (Exit #30A ).  Turn left at the second traffic light, which  is DeKalb Industrial Way, and right onto North Decatur Road.

The hospital is a quarter of  a mile down on the left.  The Professional  Building is located adjacent to the hospital.  Follow the signs for Professional Building  parking.