Frequently Asked Questions
If you are an emergency case requiring immediate attention, please call 0342023239 or the nurses at 0247481618, 0243317275. We will give you instructions and directions. If you know the Koforidua Clinic’s address, please come as quick as possible. If you need transfer by us, please let us know by phone.
When you arrive at the Koforidua Clinic, the staff will greet you and seat you at the waiting room. We will examine you as quick as possible – average waiting time is 15 minutes.
You may have referred yourself, have been referred by another specialist or by Medical Insurance. We will discuss your problem and ask about your medical history. A thorough examination will then follow. We may request examinations and tests to assist and support our diagnosis.
X-rays, blood / urine analysis etc can all be performed with no delay in the same building. If you have previous examinations and tests related to your current condition, please bring those along to the consultation. Also bring any copies of letters from other doctors or recent medication. It will help us to help you.
We will discuss with you the results of your examinations and we will recommend the proper treatment. In case you need surgery requiring general anesthesia, we arrange routine or urgent transfer by quick ambulance to Korlebu Teaching hospital in Accra or to your preferred destination (subject to stable medical condition)
Otherwise, depending on the results of your examinations, the nature of the medical problem and your holiday plan, we will discharge you from our clinic, refer you on to another health professional . If follow-up consultation or further consultations are required, we will indicate this and the staff will let you know the date and time of your next appointment.
Yes.
A Pediatrician is immediately available if needed.
We can undertake only small or minor procedures in our Medical Centre, using local anesthesia or superficial sedation.
All other procedures requiring general anesthesia are transferred to Accra , Korlebu Teaching hospital
We may prescribe treatment for your condition. Please let us know in case you have any allergy or other medical condition.
If you have already been taking drugs prescribed by your a doctor, please bring them with you for clarification or possible drug interactions and correlations with the new condition.
Our Clinic accepts most of the internationally recognized Insurance companies including NHIS
If this is not your case, or if you have no insurance coverage then you will be expected to pay the bill in cash or credit card at the end of consultation. The original receipt, the signed copy of the credit card bill, the medical report in English and the results of tests performed are given to you in order to be delivered to your private or state insurance for reimbursement.
An estimate of consultation fees and costs, are available on request.
Do I need referral?
If you have private insurance , the referral can be sent from your insurance company to us by e-mail (info@koforiduaclinic.com). We suggest that you contact your insurance in order to obtain this referral before your visit to our offices.
If you don’t have an insurance coverage, feel free to come to our Clinic. The billing procedure is as explained above.
Yes.
Free Parking is available in front and around the clinic.