The Anticoagulation Management Clinic

The Anticoagulation Management Clinic is located in the small, brick building directly across from the Emergency Department entrance. There is designated patient parking, a clearly-marked main entrance and three spacious exam rooms.

Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Information:
General: 410-337-4483
Lead Anticoagulation Pharmacist: 410-427-2275
Central Scheduling: 410-427-5500

St. Joseph Medical Center offers an Anticoagulation Management Clinic to patients who are taking ORAL anticoagulation (blood-thinning) medications. The Anticoagulation Management Clinic provides individualized patient care including blood test monitoring, dosage adjustments, education and communication with all other healthcare providers. This service has been shown to improve the safety and effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy.

Anyone taking anticoagulant medications who is referred by his or her doctor can use the Anticoagulation Management Clinic. The first session takes about a half hour, and each additional session, 15 minutes. This service is covered by most insurance plans.

Knowledgeable staff will work with the patient as well as his or her caregiver, physician and pharmacy to ensure the patient is receiving the correct medication dose. Specialists individually counsel patients and caregivers about: drug and food interactions, potential adverse medication reactions, over- or under-anticoagulation symptoms, diet and exercise modifications. At each visit, the patient will receive a copy of blood test results and written instructions for medication dosing.