| Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis in San Diego |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set up/change/cancel an appointment?
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Please call 858-560-5609. Or, if you are an established patient, you may schedule an appointment online. Click on "Schedule Now" in the left hand column.
Does Dr. Gardner accept insurance?
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Dr. Gardner is not a provider on any private insurance plans, nor does he accept MediCare or MediCal insurance.
Do I have to pay for my visit at the time of my appointment?
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Yes. Full payment is requested at the time of the visit with Dr. Gardner.
How do I get to the office?
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San Diego Office: From the North: 5 South to 805. Exit at Balboa East. Go East about one mile. Pass over Hwy 163. Left on Kearny Villa Rd. U-turn at first stop light. Right into Landmark Centre. Go to back building. From the South: Hwy 163 North. Exit at Balboa *West*. Right at stop light. Go one half block. Right into Landmark Centre. Go to back building.
Del Mar Office: Interstate 5 to Del Mar Heights Rd exit. Go East for 0.4 mile. Turn right onto High Bluff Drive (0.4 mile). Destination is on the right.
How can I get a prescription refilled?
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Please ask your pharmacy to fax refill requests to 858 560 5609. Or ask Dr. Gardner during your appointment time.
How can I find out results to my tests?
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Dr. Gardner or his assistant will call you with test results. Or ask Dr. Gardner during your appointment.
What if I have an emergency?
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Call 858-560-5609 to contact Dr. Gardner or a covering doctor. If you have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Who should I contact if I get sick after office hours or on weekends?
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Call 858-560-5609 to contact Dr. Gardner or a covering doctor. f you have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
May I communicate with Dr. Gardner and his staff using email?
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Yes, if you are an established patient in Dr. Gardner's practice. Please use secure, private messaging (HIPAA- compliant) for routine requests through www.JumbleMe.com. You will receive a response within one business day. For urgent matter or cancellations, please call 858 560 5609.
Please note that you may be charged for the time Dr. Gardner spends on email communication or phone calls with you, just as he charges for time spent with you during an office appointment.
