• Phone number for all offices (214) 948-7700 – listen carefully to all options so your call can be routed to the correct location/department.
• Fax number for all medical records & referral (214) 948-7701

Patient Portal & Mobile Device App (Pocket Patient)  dallaspainconsultants.ema.md

We realize living with pain can severely compromise an active and enjoyable lifestyle. At DPC we strive to relieve your pain so you can revive your life.

Click on the following to find out more:

• Your New Patient Appointment
• How to Prepare for Your Interventional Pain Procedure
• Prescription & Medication Refill Policy
• How to Request Your Medical Records
• Pain Agreement
• Notice of Privacy Practice

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS RECEIVING SEDATION***

• Anesthesia is billed SEPARATELY
• Nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to procedure (this includes gum, mints and candy.) See special fasting instructions below if you are on injections for weight loss or diabetes.
• Drink plenty of water the day before your procedure
• Must have a responsible adult who will:
  • Drive you to and from appointment
  • Remain in the waiting room for the duration of the procedure

Public Transportation is NOT permitted unless a responsible adult accompanies you. Public transportation includes such services as Handi-Ride, Uber, or Medicaid cab

Diabetic patients: Hold your diabetic medication until after the fasting period & check your glucose levels the morning of your procedure & contact office if abnormally high

Weight-loss & Diabetic Medications: Studies show the following drugs slow the digestion of food & patients are at a greater risk of aspiration even after the normal 8 hours eating and drinking restrictions. Patient safety requires additional fasting guidelines for the medications listed below.

Medications included in the additional sedation guidelines:

If using for weight-loss, follow additional sedation guidelines below

If sole medication for diabetes control – will require approval from prescribing physician. Do NOT stop medication until told to do so. Reach out to your prescribing physician to ensure that we receive a timely response & follow guideline below once approved & scheduled

If taking other medications for diabetes control follow additional sedation guidelines below, without prescribing physician authorization.

Additional Sedation Guidelines:

• Stop medication for a full 7 days.
• 24 hours prior to procedure start clear liquid diet for 1st 12 hours, at the 12th hour start no eating or drinking, including NO gum, mints or candy.
• Clear liquids such as popsicles, water, juice without pulp, broth, clear tea, black coffee & Gatorade.

Prescriptions will not be sent in or handled when the office is closed, weekends or holidays.

• ALL prescription refill requests require a minimum 72-hour notice.
• Lost or stolen prescriptions are not refilled early for any reason.
• Please check your medications PRIOR to any holidays to make sure that you have enough medication until the next regular business day.
• Any medication changes require an office visit (includes changes in the type of medication, quantity, strength or dose)

Medication refills:

• Non-narcotic medications have your pharmacy fax a request to the office (214) 948-7701.
• Narcotic medication requests need to be sent through the patient portal, APPpatient or through your providers clinical request line.