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Becoming a Patient

Starting your care with Premier

If you or someone you love has just been diagnosed, this page is your starting point: how to begin care with us, what to expect, and where to find everything a new patient needs.

Getting Started

Your path into care

From your first call to your first treatment, here's how becoming a Premier patient works.

1

Request an appointment

Call us or request online. You don't need a referral to get started, though many patients are referred by their doctor.

2

We handle the details

Our team verifies your insurance, gathers your records and scans, and schedules your first visit.

3

Meet your care team

Sit down with your oncologist and nurse to review your diagnosis and build a plan that fits your life.

4

Begin care close to home

Treatment, infusions, and follow-up happen right here in Northwest Indiana, coordinated by one team.

READY TO BEGIN

Your first three steps

New to Premier? These are the pages most patients need first.

Request an appointment

Start by phone or online. No referral needed to begin.

Get started →

Prepare for your first visit

What to bring, how to get ready, and what to expect.

See the checklist →

Insurance & billing

We verify your benefits and explain costs upfront.

Learn more →
Get To Know Us

Explore Premier

Everything else worth knowing as you get started: our team, locations, and care.

Meet our doctors

Board-certified oncologists and hematologists who will care for you.

View our team →

Explore our locations

Find a Premier location near you across Northwest Indiana.

See locations →

Why choose Premier

Expert cancer and blood-disorder care, close to home.

Why Premier →

Get a second opinion

Confirm a diagnosis and review your options before deciding.

Learn more →

Conditions we treat

The cancers and blood disorders our specialists manage.

Explore conditions →

Our treatments & services

Chemotherapy, infusion, immunotherapy, and supportive care.

Common Questions

New patient questions

Quick answers to what new patients ask most. Follow the links for the full details.

Do I need a referral to be seen?

No. You can request an appointment yourself. If your doctor is referring you, we'll coordinate directly with their office.

Request an appointment →

What should I bring to my first visit?

Your insurance card, photo ID, a list of your medications, and any records or scans you already have.

See the full checklist →

Will you accept my insurance?

We work with most major plans and verify your benefits before your visit. Don't assume you're not covered.

Insurance & billing →

Can I come just for a second opinion?

Yes. Many patients see us to confirm a diagnosis or review their options before deciding on treatment.

Get a second opinion →

Where will I be treated?

We have locations across Northwest Indiana, so your care and follow-up stay close to home.

Explore our locations →

Who will be part of my care team?

Board-certified oncologists and hematologists, oncology nurses, and support staff, all in one place.

Meet our doctors →

Ready to become a patient?

Take the first step today. Our team will guide you through everything from scheduling to your first visit. No referral needed to begin.

Request an Appointment