Yes, most prescriptions can be filled. However, refilling controlled medications used on a chronic basis will require obtaining your medical record or contacting their office directly. This will give you time to set up an appointment with a new Family Doctor in Redding. A list of Doctors accepting new patients is available.
Yes. Patients often lose or forget their medications when they travel. When you come in for your visit, bring in a list of the medications and dosage or the number of your Pharmacy. Controlled medications cannot be filled without contacting your primary care Physician directly. These medications are being monitored closely, and you could void your treating contract with your Doctor. The best way to get your medication refilled is to call your doctor that ordered the medication. Explain that...
Yes, but it requires a visit. A pap smear is not required. STD screening is recommended for sexually active adults under the age of 26, due to a higher prevalence of infections, especially Chlamydia. In California since 2016, Pharmacist may provide birth control without a prescription.
Medication refills (Non-Narcotics): If you have been prescribed medications at the Hilltop Medical Clinic that need to be refilled, please call the clinic for instructions. Some medications may be refilled; others may require a telemedicine visit.
Medication refills (Narcotics): Hilltop Medical Clinic's policy states that narcotic medication can not be refilled without a clinic visit. Please understand that narcotic refills are at the provider's discretion and may be denied during an office visit. Due to problems with narcotic diversion, we require a photo ID and/or a fingerprint of patients who are prescribed narcotic medication.
Yes. We would not want you to delay important preventive health care. You can call 246-4629 to schedule an appointment with Dr Waits, DO or our female Nurse Practitioner for routine care including pap smears, birth control, hormone replacement, cholesterol screening, etc.
Yes. Because of the walk-in format and time constraints, it may take more than one visit to complete the evaluation. Always try to see the Provider that started the evaluation (suggested but nor required). Please bring in medical records to make the visit more productive and to avoid unnecessary repeating of tests.
Yes, but if the bleeding is rapid and is causing dizziness or severe pain, you should be taken to the emergency room. If you are pregnant, or believe you are, please contact your OB Doctor. If you are not seeing an OB Doctor yet, please have someone drive you to the Emergency Room.
Hilltop Medical Clinic is a walk-in clinic and we specialized in episodic care, or acute minor medical care. If you have a chronic health problem that requires you to have ongoing medications and treatment for a specific disease, you need to be seen by one Doctor who can get to know you and plan your medical care.
Yes. Please use the online calendar to see their schedule. If your condition is acute and unstable, we request you do not delay care and recheck with the Provider(s) schedule that day. If this is a recheck for a Worker's Compensation Injury, we suggest you recheck if possible with the provider who has been treating you. Please call the clinic for further information.
