AV fistula creation
If an arteriovenous (AV) fistula has been recommended for dialysis access, a specialist can walk you through what's next. A General Medicine clinician reviews your history and builds a referral request, so your in-person visit starts without delay. If something's missing, we handle it before you go.
The right in-network specialist near you
In-person visit booked to fit your schedule
Ongoing coordinated care before and after
Visit options
We'll check any insurance and show you final pricing before you book.
In-person visit
With a clinician near you
$50
Typical copay. Without insurance varies.
+$45 clinical & coordination fees
Most insurance accepted
In-person specialists nationwide
All scheduling handled for you
Text for clinical guidance anytime
How in-person visits work
1
Browse local specialists
Tell us who you'd prefer, or let us choose — and we'll connect you with a local specialist in your area.
2
We schedule for you
After clinical review, you'll get an official referral. From there, we'll book the earliest appointment that fits your schedule and preferences, and send you the details within 2 business days.
3
Your in-person team is fully prepped
We share your health history ahead of time. And if anything comes up before or after your visit, we're a text away.
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Get ongoing support anytime
Medications, labs, follow-ups, and referrals — we can coordinate it all. And because your history moves with you, you're never starting from scratch.
All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.
We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.
What to know before your AV fistula creation
If you've already had a an evaluation for hemodialysis access, we'll make sure your specialist has it before your visit, so they can walk you through what it means right away. If you haven't had that evaluation yet, we'll help you figure out the right next step.
AV fistula creation connects an artery and vein, usually in the arm, to create reliable access for dialysis, under local or regional anesthesia
The fistula needs several weeks to mature before it can be used for dialysis
Your specialist will also go over risks, alternatives, and answer your questions before anything is decided
Not sure if this is the right next step for you?
Book a visit with a General Medicine clinician first — and they'll help you figure out what's next.
What our customers say about in-person visits
Hear from people who've had General Medicine match them with the right specialist — and stay in their corner every step of the way.
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Geoff
“General Medicine reached out to a local neurologist for me and got me an in-person appointment for the same week. My PCP through General Medicine continued to reach out to me to follow up, and I felt very supported the entire time.”
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“They always treat me with respect and do their best to get me treated quickly. They arrange for all tests and doctor visits when they refer you to specialists. Plus, they take my Medicaid insurance!”
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