summit patient portal hermitage tn

by Marie Lakin II 6 min read
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How do I make an appointment with a summit express clinic?

Summit Express Clinics are now accepting appointments online via the Summit patient portal.

Who is the founder of Summit primary care?

He was a founding physician of Summit Primary Care when we opened in January 2000. He sees patients of all ages from newborns to seniors. Dr. Gaston, Jr. is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Medical School. He interned at the City of Memphis Hospital, where he also served as Chief Resident.

Why choose TriStar summit for Heart Care?

As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center, TriStar Summit is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care. There are more than 300 board-certified physicians representing over 36 specialties on staff, many of whom have offices located on TriStar Summit's campus.

How does the summit primary care phone system work?

All incoming calls to Summit Primary Care are first processed by a telephone auto-attendant, which allows you to get to many departments directly. After hours, your emergency calls can be directed to the on-call physician's voicemail, which will automatically page the on-call Dr. after you leave your message.

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What to do before hospital admission?

Before Your Hospital Admission. Before you even enter the hospital, a number of preparations will be made via phone, including: Your doctor's office staff will help get approval from your insurance provider. (Some plans require pre-approval.)

Is there a charge for private patient room?

There is no additional charge for your private patient room, TV and local phone calls. You must call collect or charge long distance calls to your home number or credit card. Sorry, we cannot add them to your hospital bill.

What if I don’t see my provider listed in the portal?

Your provider will automatically populate once you have made an appointment with your healthcare provider. You do not need to search for your healthcare provider.

What is follow my health portal?

Follow My Health Patient Portal will allow you to access your health information, schedule appointments, send notes to your provider and view your medical visits after your first visit with your provider. There are a few things you will need to know about the new Follow My Health Portal.

How do I sign up for Follow My Health?

If you have your email on file with Summit Healthcare you will receive or have received an email inviting you to join the Follow My Health Portal. Please sign up but DO NOT enter any of your medical history into the portal. Once you check-in for your first appointment, you will be directed to complete your medical history. This is where you will have the opportunity to complete your medical history. After your first visit with your healthcare provider your information will automatically load into your Follow My Health Account.

How can I access my personal health information on my smartphone or tablet?

Summit Healthcare also has the capability and security to allow you to manage your health information through a third-party applications, such as Medlio, MyLinks or another of your choice that meets the technical specifications. When downloading the app to your smartphone or tablet your identity will be authenticated using your secure FollowMyHealth account. You can find the list of apps to choose from here.

Can you transfer your medical history to follow my health portal?

No, when you register for the new Follow My Health Portal please be aware that none of your medical history from the previous health portal will be transferred over to the Follow My Health Portal. Rest assured your previous medical visits and your medical records from the former portal are still available to you and your healthcare provider. If you would like a copy from Summit Healthcare 928-537-6700.

Can I still communicate with my provider?

Yes, after your first appointment with your healthcare provider, you will be able to communicate with them through the Follow My Health Patient Portal. However, if you need to communicate with your provider please contact the Patient Experience Center at 928-537-6700.

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