What can I expect from my first visit?
Plan to be at the office for 2.5 hours for your initial appointment. Prior to your appointment, we will provide a patient contract for your review. Please bring this with you along with a check for your annual retainer. Upon coming to the office, an electronic chart will be created for you that will house all your medical information, history, etc. You will be asked to provide the names and contact information of any prior/current physicians so medical records can be requested if needed.
You can also come prepared for your visit with a list of medications, dosages, medical and surgical history, and family health history.
Upon completion of your history, you will undergo a physical exam which will include any necessary screening tests, EKG and Body Composition analysis.
After your first visit, you will receive a comprehensive analysis with recommendations.
Upon completion of the exam, Dr. Burick will provide you with any orders for labs, studies or tests as well as any referrals that may be needed. A follow up appointment will be made to see Dr. Burick before you leave the office.
How accessible are the doctors?
Dr. Burick and Dr. Rich are available 24/7. During office hours, the office number (717) 730-9000 should be used. After hours a non-emergent message can be left on that number to be handled the next business day. For emergent situations, calling the office number and pressing “1” will transfer the call to your physician’s cell phone.
What are the benefits of membership?
The are many benefits of membership in the Burick Center for Health & Wellness:
- Our physicians get to know patients on a very personal level. There is ample time allotted for appointments.
- There is little to no waiting to see the doctor.
- A patient will receive same-day or next-day acute appointments when needed for acute care.
- The staff is very caring and personally invested in helping each patient.
- The physicians coordinate and facilitate care between the patient and the rest of their medical team.
- The physicians serve as patient advocates and are tireless in finding the best medical/surgical specialist for each patient.
- The Burick Center for Health & Wellness has a number of partnerships with various providers to support your health and well-being.
What is the emphasis on wellness?
The Burick Center for Health & Wellness promotes a proactive approach to one’s health, rather than a reactive approach. Our physicians advocate and provide support for a healthy lifestyle including good nutrition, exercise, and good behaviors in addition to screening for health issues before they develop into diseases. The Center offers services by experts in massage therapy, IV infusion and acupuncture onsite and at a discount to members.
How do referrals to other specialists work?
When a physician identifies that a patient requires a consultation with a specialist, a referral letter is created and an appointment is facilitated by the Burick Center. Pertinent records and information will be sent to the physician’s office in advance of the appointment. We encourage our patients to remind their consultants to communicate with the Burick Center via written correspondence or phone calls to provide the most expeditious communication to support the needs of our patients.
Dr. Burick and Dr. Rich have developed close relationships with medical consultants within this community as well as regionally at various tertiary and quaternary care facilities including Johns Hopkins, Temple, Penn State, University of Pennsylvania, Cleveland Clinic and more.
How is care coordinated with other providers?
The Burick Center for Health & Wellness is committed to excellent coordination of care. Open lines of communication between other medical providers, our physicians and the patient are facilitated through phone calls, text messages, emails and letters. The Burick Center will do whatever it takes to ensure the patient receives the best care possible!
Of note, we have a number of patients who reside both part- and full-time out of the state of PA. Our physicians coordinate their care with the physicians in their community to get the care that a patient requires.
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