Scheduling an Appointment
We offer these tips to make it easier to schedule your appointment:
- A referral form (PDF) from your provider is required to schedule an appointment for medical nutrition therapy.
- Check with your insurance provider to see if medical nutrition therapy is a covered benefit and if you need authorization before your visit.
- Many of our providers offer video visits.
- Explore our medical nutrition therapy locations to schedule your appointment. Please note that not all locations offer all services. Contact your office for more information on services.
What to Expect
A few notes for your first visit:
- When preparing for your appointment, please bring the referral form from your provider, your insurance card, and your ID.
- You will meet with a registered dietitian nutritionist or dietitian technician who will conduct an in-depth nutritional assessment and dietary analysis.
- Your dietitian will go over the findings and talk with you about your nutritional goals.
- Your dietitian will prepare a plan you can follow to make small changes over time that will improve your diet and nutrition.
- They will support you as you follow your plan and provide additional resources as needed to help you be successful.
Ask A Dietitian
Confused by a nutrition story you saw on the news? Wondering if you should use margarine instead of butter? Unsure about taking vitamins and mineral supplements?
Then ask a UPMC dietitian.
UPMC medical nutrition therapy registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and dietitian technicians are ready to provide helpful information on a wide range of topics.
E-mail your question to AskADietitian@upmc.edu.
Note: This e-mail address is not designed to provide one-on-one counseling or medical advice. Please make an appointment with a dietitian or your physician for personal advice or counseling.
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