Anticoagulation

Anticoagulation medications such Coumadin® (warfarin) are prescribed to thin your blood and prevent blood clots. While in most cases the benefits of blood thinning medications far outweigh their side effects, it is extremely important that patients taking these medications be monitored closely on a regular basis to avoid serious complications.

Our clinics are staffed by pharmacists, nurses and medical professionals specially trained in the management of both oral and injectable anticoagulation medications. We will work closely with your primary health care provider or health care specialist.

Services

• Point-of-care (finger-stick) testing
• Anticoagulation medication adjustment
• Close monitoring and treatment for side effects
• Patient education
• Screening and counseling about food and drug interactions
• Instruction on preparation for surgery or other invasive procedures

Enrolling in Our Clinics

Your primary health care provider or specialist must provide you with a referral to our clinics. We require that your provider send us your current medication list, including your anticoagulation drug history and current medical condition list prior to your first appointment.

What to Bring to Your First Appointment

On your first appointment, we ask that you bring the following:

• Your current anticoagulation medication dosing instructions
• All of your medication bottles
• All supplements and over-the-counter products that you are taking
• It is important that you bring a list of any medication changes to each appointment.

Insurance

Please contact your insurance provider to find out if there is a required copayment.

Patient Resources

Anticoagulation Management Clinics