University Otolaryngology

                                                                                                                              Head & Neck Surgery, Inc.

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  • Brian E. Duff, MD
  • Sharon E. Gibson, MD
  • Charles M. Ruhl, MD
  • Jan Groblewski, MD
  • Jules M. Friedman, MD

 

Patient Information

At University Otolaryngology, patient care is our top priority.  Thank you for choosing us.

Your First Visit

Welcome to University Otolaryngology!  On your first visit to our office please bring:

  • Your insurance cards
  • A list of medications you are taking
  • Your referral form (if required)
  • Copies of all previous test results (if applicable)
  • Actual films for MRIs, CT Scans or X-Rays
  • Completed registration forms (which can be downloaded below)
Patients under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Cancellations

If you must cancel your appointment, please call us at least 24 hours in advance. This allows us to give your appointment time to another patient in need of our services. 

 

Emergencies

If you have a medical emergency after office hours:

  • Call 911 immediately for medical emergencies
  • For emergencies that are not life-threatening you may call (401) 274-2300 and the on call physician will be contacted

Insurances Accepted

We participate with most major medical plans, including state, federal and private insurance plans.  Please contact our office for details.

Online Forms

The following forms may be downloaded to your computer, printed and completed prior to your office visit.  Doing so will expedite your appointment.  Our staff will be happy to answer any questions you have regarding these forms on the day of our visit. 

Registration Form

Health History Update Form

Notice of Privacy Practices Acknowledgement Form

Need Adobe Acrobat Reader?

If you do not have a copy of Acrobat Reader you can get one for free by clicking on the icon 'Get Acrobat® Reader'. This will take you to Adobe's website and enable you to download the Acrobat program to your computer.

Locations

We have three convenient locations, as well as a Center for Dizziness and Balance.

Please click here for more information on our locations.

Your Privacy

Your privacy is important to us.  Please review our Notice of Privacy Practices which complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Notice of Privacy Practices

Follow Up Visits

Welcome back!  On your follow up visit you will be asked to present your insurance card for verification purposes.

If more than a year has elapsed since your last visit, you will be asked to complete an updated medical history form, which you may download below.

If your condition requires surgery we will bill your insurance company.

Each insurance plan has different levels of coverage.  Some pay in full for covered services, while others have deductibles, co-insurance payments and office co-pays.  Patients are ultimately responsible for payment of services and should be familiar with their insurance carrier's benefits and coverages. 

If you require service and are uninsured, please contact our office at (401) 274-2300. 

If you have any questions regarding our fees, you may discuss them with our billing office. 

Our office fees are based on the services necessary to diagnose and/or treat your medical condition.

We participate in most major medical insurance plans and you'll be told if we participate you your particular health plan prior to your visit.

We accept cash, personal checks, VISA, MasterCard and American Express.

 

Your insurance company will be billed for CT-Scans and other diagnostic tests performed on the day of your visit.  You are responsible for payment of any amount not covered by your insurance.  All copays are due at the time of your visit.

Office and Surgical Fees

Surgical Instruction Downloads

Post-Surgical Instructions

 

Important: Should you have any questions regarding surgical preparation or post-surgical care, please contact our office location in which you booked your surgery.  You may ask to speak with the surgical coordinator or a member of our nursing staff. 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

This section includes common questions patients may have regarding various aspects of our services and the conditions we treat.

Health Service Providers

At University Otolaryngology patient care is our top priority.  We provide a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services for conditions impacting the ears, nose and throat, as well as head and neck.  Our services include allergy treatment, comprehensive audiology diagnosis and treatment, vestibular (balance) rehabilitation, on site CT scans and FEESST testing. 

Please visit our Health Service Providers page for more information regarding the professionals that will be working with you to provide the highest level of care in these areas.