In order to be seen by an OPA Rheumatology provider, your primary care provider will need to send us a referral. We review all referrals for appropriateness for rheumatology care. As such, each referral should include a reason for the referral, along with pertinent chart/visit notes, current lab results, and imaging and biopsy reports to support the referral. If we determine that you are a candidate for rheumatology care at OPA, we will contact you to schedule an appointment. Please note that wait times for appointments can be lengthy due to the high demand for rheumatology care. However, we make every effort to get new patients in as quickly as possible.