What is an Osteopathic Physician (D.O.) ?
Osteopathic physicians (Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine or D.O.s) diagnose illness and injury, prescribe and administer treatment, and advise patients about how to prevent and manage disease. Like their M.D. counterparts, they are fully licensed to diagnose, treat, prescribe medications, and perform surgery in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Today, more than 20 percent of all U.S. medical students are studying at a college of osteopathic medicine.
In addition to using all of the tools and technology available to modern medicine, D.O.s have a strongly holistic philosophy and practice osteopathic manipulative medicine - a distinctive system of hands-on diagnosis and treatment which focuses specifically on the musculoskeletal system.
In addition to using all of the tools and technology available to modern medicine, D.O.s have a strongly holistic philosophy and practice osteopathic manipulative medicine - a distinctive system of hands-on diagnosis and treatment which focuses specifically on the musculoskeletal system.
About our Staff and PhysicianA medical practice is only as good as its staff and physicians. Fortunately, ours is top notch. We invite you to read more about our doctor, nurses, and office staff within the assigned pages...
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Purpose
We offer primary care to families and individuals of all ages. As a General Practitioner, Dr. Gent delivers essential health services to effectively prevent, manage and treat a wide spectrum of diseases and dysfunctions utilizing and specializing in:
Schedule an Appointment
To schedule an appointment, call 804-897-3746. Office Hours : Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 3:30 pm | Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
When you need to schedule an appointment, it is very important to call ahead. However, we are aware that emergencies arise. We will attempt to accommodate your urgent medical needs as efficiently as possible. We ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time in order for us to ensure your information is current.
Confirmations and Cancellations
Our staff gives reminder calls to each patient one day prior to their appointment. We do require a 2 business days notice for cancellations. After hours/weekends patients may leave a message on Dr. Gent's home phone or leave a message at the office on the Voice Mail. If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, we will do our best to work you in that day, but patients with appointments who arrive on time will receive first priority. In some cases, you may be asked to reschedule.
No Showing for an appointment 2 consecutive times will result in a dismissal. No show or cancellation without 2 business day notice is subject to a charge of $75.00 to be paid before another visit may be rescheduled.
Labwork is to be drawn 10-14 days prior to an office visit. Repeated failure to do so and chronic cancellation of Office Visits will result in patient discharge from the practice.
Billing and Insurance
Healthcare is not free. MOST people have a financial responsibility for services in our office. All insurance co-payments or deductibles are due at the time of service and will be collected at check-in/out. If we do not have a contracted arrangement with your insurance plan, you will be expected to pay in full at the time of service. We accept cash, check, debit cards, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and AMEX as payment options.
We will gladly file your medical charges with your insurance carrier. If payment has not been received within 45 days of filing, you will be notified and asked to contact your insurance company.
When you need to schedule an appointment, it is very important to call ahead. However, we are aware that emergencies arise. We will attempt to accommodate your urgent medical needs as efficiently as possible. We ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time in order for us to ensure your information is current.
Confirmations and Cancellations
Our staff gives reminder calls to each patient one day prior to their appointment. We do require a 2 business days notice for cancellations. After hours/weekends patients may leave a message on Dr. Gent's home phone or leave a message at the office on the Voice Mail. If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, we will do our best to work you in that day, but patients with appointments who arrive on time will receive first priority. In some cases, you may be asked to reschedule.
No Showing for an appointment 2 consecutive times will result in a dismissal. No show or cancellation without 2 business day notice is subject to a charge of $75.00 to be paid before another visit may be rescheduled.
Labwork is to be drawn 10-14 days prior to an office visit. Repeated failure to do so and chronic cancellation of Office Visits will result in patient discharge from the practice.
Billing and Insurance
Healthcare is not free. MOST people have a financial responsibility for services in our office. All insurance co-payments or deductibles are due at the time of service and will be collected at check-in/out. If we do not have a contracted arrangement with your insurance plan, you will be expected to pay in full at the time of service. We accept cash, check, debit cards, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and AMEX as payment options.
We will gladly file your medical charges with your insurance carrier. If payment has not been received within 45 days of filing, you will be notified and asked to contact your insurance company.