Specialist referrals
Discuss the reason for referral, the appropriate specialty and the timeframe recommended by the ER. Referrals depend on your evaluation and insurer requirements.
Referrals & next-step testing
Follow Up Dr.
The First Appointment After the ER
Powered by Advanced Medical & Aesthetics
Know who to see.
Know what comes next.
Your ER paperwork may recommend another test, a specialist or a follow-up visit. We help clarify the plan and connect short-term care with your long-term clinician.
Most major insurance accepted · Telemedicine + in-person
Visit goal within 72 hours, subject to suitability and availability.
Adults 18+Generally within 14 days of ER discharge
Telemedicine firstIn-person visits when appropriate
Insurance firstMost major insurance accepted*
A 72-hour visit goalSubject to suitability and availability
Turn instructions into next steps
A follow-up plan you can understand.
Incidental findings and testing
Review unexpected findings and whether follow-up imaging, labs, specialist review or monitoring are clinically appropriate. Bring the report and any recommended timeline.
Short-term work documentation
Discuss recovery and clinically appropriate short-term work notes at your visit. Notes are not backdated, and employer acceptance or specific restrictions cannot be guaranteed.
Keep your care connected
Your existing doctor stays part of the plan.
Already have a primary care clinician?
Keep that relationship. Follow Up Dr. provides a focused bridge after ER discharge. Our team can discuss sharing visit information with your ongoing clinician through the appropriate records process.
Need a long-term medical home?
Ask about establishing primary care with Advanced Medical & Aesthetics. That is a separate ongoing-care relationship after your short-term transition needs are addressed.
Transition care is available for up to 14 days when appropriate. Referrals are not confirmed specialist appointments. Authorization, network participation and specialist capacity can affect timing.
Primary care at AM&A ↗For referring teams
A focused outpatient follow-up pathway.
For a stable adult recently discharged from the ER, call our team to discuss suitability and availability. Have the discharge date, recommended timing, reason for follow-up and referring clinician’s contact ready.
Our team provides the appropriate secure channel for records transfer. Do not submit patient records through ordinary website chat or text messages.
Referral information ↗Unstable or having an emergency? Go back to the ER. For chest pain, severe trouble breathing, stroke symptoms, uncontrolled bleeding, or another medical emergency, call 911. Follow your ER return precautions. Do not wait for a follow-up visit or a reply to a request.
A simple way forward
Request. Connect.
Get a plan.
Start with a brief request. Our team follows up by text or phone to confirm the right visit and help with the next steps.
Request your ER follow-up ↗1
Request your visit
Have your discharge date, preferred visit format and insurance plan name ready. A request does not confirm an appointment.
2
Connect with our team
We review fit, availability and insurance or the fixed cash option. Then we help you complete secure booking and intake.
3
Share paperwork. Meet your clinician.
Please upload a photo or screenshot of your ER discharge paperwork through the secure intake link we provide, if available. Bring your questions and medication list. Missing paperwork is not an automatic barrier.
Common questions
Before your follow-up.
Can you guarantee a specialist appointment?
No. We can consider clinically appropriate referrals and help clarify next steps. Specialist acceptance, scheduling, network rules and authorizations are outside the follow-up visit’s control.
Will insurance require a referral from my assigned PCP?
It may. The team checks your plan requirements. Some plans require your assigned primary care clinician to authorize testing or specialist care.
What if the ER gave me a more urgent timeline?
Follow the ER instructions. Do not wait for our visit goal if the recommended assessment is sooner. Call 911 or return to the ER for a medical emergency.
Plan your visit
Use your insurance.
Know your options.
Most major insurance accepted. We confirm your specific plan, provider participation, referral requirements and expected patient responsibility before scheduling.
*Acceptance does not guarantee coverage. Copays, deductibles, authorization and network rules may apply.
Insurance & self-pay details ↗FIXED CASH VISIT OPTION
Prefer to pay directly?
Ask our team to confirm the cash visit rate and what is included before booking. Additional visits, imaging, laboratory testing, procedures and specialist services may have separate charges.
Ask about your visit cost ↗The first appointment after the ER
Let’s make your next step clear.
Telemedicine for adults across Orange County, the Inland Empire and Los Angeles. In-person visits in Mission Viejo and Corona when appropriate.
Our goal is a visit within 72 hours, subject to clinical suitability and availability. This is not a guarantee or an emergency response service.