Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) 2023–2024 22 • sports medicine • minor surgical procedures Office Procedures • EKG, TB screenings, respiratory therapy, vision screening, audiology, pap smears, suturing • Immunizations: MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), hepatitis A and B, influenza, tetanus/diphtheria, varicella, meningitis, HPV, and others Students requesting clinical care services are expected to schedule an appointment whenever possible. Services Not Provided • X-rays and other sophisticated diagnostic testing • implantation of IUDs (though available at Ziff OB-GYN department) • specialty physician care (i.e., obstetrics, surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, cardiology, gastroenterology) and dental care • emergency care after clinic hours • overnight infirmary services For the above services, referrals are made to several local hospitals, pharmacies, and physicians for which the student is financially responsible. Ziff Health Care Center: Comprehensive, On-Campus Health Care Options In addition to housing the Student Medical Center, the Ziff Health Care Center is a state-of-the-art primary care facility available to the public. Specialty offices/services include family medicine, pediatrics, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, rehabilitation, nephrology, hypertension, sports medicine, an optometric center, optical dispensary, OB-GYN, and general internal medicine. Complete dental services are available next door at the clinics operated by the NSU College of Dental Medicine. Additionally, the NSU Audiology Clinic and ambulatory medical, optometric, and dental care are available during regular business hours for the university community. When a student or a family member needs care, they may make an appointment with NSU Health. For more information, visit nsuhealth.nova.edu or call (954) 678-2273. Most insurance policies are accepted by the health facility for medical services. Specialty Care Practitioners at both the Student Medical Center and the clinics of the Ziff Health Care Center will arrange consultation with specialists, when required. Students are encouraged to coordinate specialty care with their SMC or Ziff primary care physicians. Any specialty care will be the student’s financial responsibility.
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