Appointments

To make an appointment, please call (404) 778-0834 or (800) 200-1524.

Scheduling the Appointment

• Call the Genetic Clinical Trials Center at (404) 778-0834 or (800) 200-1524 to schedule your appointment.
• An appointment to learn if you qualify for a study or clinical trial as well as any needed screening visits, clinical appointments, or monitoring studies will be promptly scheduled for you.

What to Expect at Your First Research Visit

Before the Visit

• The GCTC team member will request record release forms to gather your past and present medical records from your primary care physician and other specialists for review before your appointment.
• You will receive directions to your appointment and a questionnaire about your health to fill out.
  
  • View directions and a map to our Clinic B 1365 Clifton Road, Suite 2200, Atlanta, GA 30322 location.
  • View directions and a map to our WMB, 101 Woodruff Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322 location.
  • View a copy of the questionnaire to fill out for a child.
  • View a copy of the questionnaire to fill out for an adult.
• The Emory billing office will verify your insurance and benefits, please make sure at the time you make your appointment that correct demographic and insurance information is conveyed to the scheduler.
• Make a list of the questions you would like to ask the GCTC team members.
• If needed, the GCTC team member will discuss with you any imaging, testing, or assessments to schedule at the time of your visit. If you are aware of any studies which you need, please mention them to the scheduler at the time you make your appointment.

During the Visit

• You will have your weight, height, temperature, and blood pressure taken.
• The GCTC team member will discuss the study in detail with you, walk you through the consent process, review your health history, and answer any questions you have at that point.
• Typically the investigator will review the information provided to them by the GCTC team member, continue the consent process, perform a physical exam, discuss the study, and review any other treatment options and answer any questions you have.
• Any laboratory tests needed will be drawn at the time of appointment.
• If scheduled, monitoring imaging and assessments may occur after appointment.