Quick Answer
Wait times vary by specialty — dermatology and orthopedics often run 4 to 8 weeks in the Triangle, while cardiology and GI typically run 2 to 6 weeks. Urgent referrals are usually accommodated within 1 to 2 weeks. If wait times are a problem, we work the phones to get you in sooner or recommend an alternative specialist.
This question comes up frequently for patients researching specialist referrals at Good Health NC in Knightdale, NC.
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