Information for Patients
Your doctor has referred you to our clinic because you may have been exposed to tuberculosis (TB) or you need treatment for TB. Our clinic specializes in TB - we have been caring for TB patients in Los Angeles County for decades, and we will work with you every step of the way.
See the team directory for profiles of our physicians and nurse practitioners.
We care for patients with and without health insurance.
If you have insurance,
please share your insurance information with us. We need authorization from your health
plan before scheduling specialty clinic care. Our team will work with you, your
referring provider, and your health plan to determine the appropriate care arrangement.
Your health information is private. We do not report patients to immigration authorities.
We have staff who speak Spanish and many other languages. Interpreters are available.
We can help with transportation to your appointments if you need it.
A typical first visit takes about 1 to 2 hours. Our team will guide you through each step and answer your questions.
You will register at the front desk.
A nurse will take your vital signs, ask about your symptoms, and review your health history.
A doctor who specializes in TB will examine you and discuss your test results and what they mean.
If needed, we will do a chest X-ray right in the clinic.
We may collect sputum samples or blood tests. Our team will explain each test and why it matters.
Your doctor will explain your diagnosis and treatment options in a language you can understand. You will have time to ask questions.
If you need medication, you will receive it at our clinic pharmacy.
Before you leave, we will schedule your next appointment and connect you with a case manager if needed.
Our TB clinics are located across Los Angeles County. Every clinic offers the same services. Visits are by appointment only, and you must have a referral from a doctor. If you need help finding a primary care provider, please call 211.
We provide TB care from diagnosis to recovery.
The Public Health Infoline provides information about TB, how to get tested, and other public health issues and services. Representatives are available 7 days a week from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Educational materials are available in multiple languages.
Learn about TB infection, testing and treatment.
Information about active TB disease, symptoms, testing, and treatment.
Answers to common questions, including how TB is spread, testing, treatment, and prevention.
Information on a blood test which is used to see if you have TB infection or disease.
Infographic with instructions for collecting a sputum sample at home.
Video with instructions for collecting a sputum sample at home.
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