Please take a moment to read our most commonly asked questions. We're always available to answer your questions and encourage you to contact our office if you have a question that is not answered below.
All You Need to Know
What days are the office open?
Our office is open Monday through Friday. Monday 9am-5pm Tuesday 9am-5pm Wednesday 9am-5pm Thursday 9am-5pm Friday 8am-4pm
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients.
Do you accept my health insurance plan?
Advocare participates with most major insurance plans. As participation varies by region, specialty, and physician, we recommend that you contact either our office or your insurance company representative to verify that your insurance plan is accepted.
How do we contact the doctor after hours?
If you have an urgent medical condition and are a patient of Lawrenceville Internal Medicine we are available to help you during the hours that the office is closed. To speak with our staff call our main office number (609) 896-0303. If your problem is life threatening call 911.
How long does it take to get an appointment?
Patients are seen by appointment. We recommend scheduling routine follow up and physical appointments in advance. For patients with an acute illness or medical concern please call the office and we will schedule you for an urgent appointment.
May I request a specific physician for my visit?
Every effort is made to arrange your well care and follow up visits with the physician of your choice. If it is an urgent matter, you may see any one of our physicians.
When will I receive lab or test results?
You will receive a call quickly with any lab results that require urgent attention. Other abnormal lab results will be addressed promptly by the provider that ordered the labs or tests. Routine normal labs are typically addressed during follow up visits.
How do I obtain a prescription refill?
The ideal time to request refills is during your appointment with your physician. However, if your need a refill between appointments please send a request through the portal. The other option is to call our office during office hours and leave a message on the refill request voicemail. It may take 2 business days for prescription refills to be processed.
What is the difference between a family doctor and an internist?
Family doctors are trained to provide for the entire family, from infant to geriatric care. Internists see only patients age 18 and older and have additional training in managing complex adult diseases. Some internists in our practice may treat patients as young as age 16. We recommend calling the office to determine which doctors will be able to treat adolescents.
What is osteoporosis and can I be tested?
Osteoporosis is a silent disease with no symptoms until a bone breaks. In the United States 28 million people are at high risk of developing osteoporosis. Women are at the greatest risk, especially after menopause, when their risk of suffering a spine or femur fracture is 30%.