For Patients

Preparing for Your Visit

Providence Northwest Heart and Lung is conveniently located on the campus of Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. Our clinic is located in Providence Heart Institute, where you have access to free parking. Please use the parking structure attached to Providence Heart Institute with entrances on 6th and 7th Avenue.

For Cardiac Surgical Care and Vascular Surgical Care

  • Your primary care physician, internist, cardiologist, or pediatrician will refer you to our office as part of your continued heart care.
  • You will be interviewed and examined by the cardiac surgeon, and if you have had any tests, echocardiograms, X-rays, or CT (Computed Tomography) scans done, your surgeon will review the images and reports.
  • Then, they will make a recommendation for the next step in your evaluation and treatment. This includes possible surgery, additional testing, or observing your condition over time.

For Thoracic Surgical Care

  • Your primary care physician, internist, oncologist, or pulmonologist will refer you to our office as part of your continued care.
  • You will be interviewed and examined by the thoracic surgeon, and if you have had any X-rays, CT scans, PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scans, pulmonary function or other tests done, your surgeon will review the images and reports.
  • Then, they will make a recommendation for the next step in your evaluation and treatment. This includes possible surgery, additional testing, or observing your condition over time.

What to Bring

  • Photo ID and insurance card
  • Referral from your primary care physician (if required by your insurance plan)
  • Co-payment (if required by your insurance plan)
  • Full list of medications with dosages (including over-the-counter supplements)
  • Detailed history of symptoms and treatments
  • List of questions

Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment to allow time for check-in and paperwork.

Billing and Payment

Providence Medical Group accepts most health plans. We bill most insurance plans directly. Be sure you understand what your insurance plan covers, so you are not surprised by unexpected charges. Please bring your insurance card to all appointments.

Co-pays are due at the time of service. If you are not covered by insurance, full payment is due at the time of service, unless other arrangements have been made.

We accept personal check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover).