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Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

When I first started using a primary care doctor in TV there were a couple of occasions when they referred me to specialists.



Their method was to tell me that they were making a referral and that I would get a call from the office of the specialist to set an appointment. That is indeed how it worked.



However, the primary care doctor told me I would be getting a call. There were no "surprise" calls.

My primary doc has his office make all referral appointments after checking with me for scheduling opportunities. My PC's office then calls me with the appointment particulars.