Appointments

Wait time for medical visits

For the start of the spring semester, we are offering limited routine and preventive medical visits to allow for increased capacity to meet COVID-related needs. There may be a longer wait than usual for routine / preventive appointments.

24/7 phone consultation

Call us at 607-255-5155 any time, day or night, to consult with an on-call medical or mental health provider. Learn more about:

> Our phone consultation service
> Emergency & after-hours care
 

Appointments are required for most Cornell Health services, with the exception of visits to the Cornell Health pharmacy. 

> To schedule an appointment, see below

Visiting Cornell Health

In compliance with OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standards for healthcare facilities ...

  • Anyone visiting Cornell Health must complete a verbal screening for symptoms before entering our building, wear a surgical mask (provided upon entry), and practice physical distancing when in our building, regardless of vaccination status. 
  • Please let us know if you have any of the following symptoms on the day of your appointment: fever, cough, congestion, sore throat, headache, loss of taste or smell, unusual fatigue. Accurate reporting of symptoms helps our staff provide you with appropriate care.
  • Individuals with symptoms can still be seen for appointments if appropriate safety measures are in taken.

Schedule an appointment 

SCHEDULE BY PHONE:

Please call 607-255-5155 during business hours to schedule appointments.

  Exceptions: 

SCHEDULE ONLINE:

Online scheduling is ONLY currently available for the following appointment types. To schedule, log in to myCornellHealth using your Cornell NetID & password and click "Appointments." 

  • Select mental Health (CAPS) appointments, via Zoom: 
    • First-time "access appointment" to discuss your needs and be connected with the appropriate mental health service (also applies if you have not seen a CAPS counselor for 6+ months)
    • Group counseling orientation to learn about CAPS group options
    • Referral appointment to be connected with an off-campus mental health provider
  • Select medical / sexual health appointments: 
    • Screening for sexually transmitted infections (experiencing no symptoms)
    • Evaluation for symptoms of a urinary tract infection
    • Consultation with a nurse about contraception options
    • Consultation with a nurse about having an IUD placed
    • Appointment for starting or continuing PrEP (for HIV prevention)
       
  • Health requirements consultations to meet your new student health requirements (students may also call for consultation Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm: 607-255-4364).

Pre-appointment questionnaires 

Pre-appointment questionnaires are required for most appointments (not required for allergy and immunization visits).

You must complete your pre-appointment questionnaire(s) before your visit. Log in to myCornellHealth and click "Appointments."

  • If questionnaires are not completed before your visit, you may be asked to reschedule.
  • If a questionnaire you receive does not seem to match your health concern, call us during business hours (607-255-5155) to discuss.

Note: Occupational Medicine patients will receive questionnaire information by email with instructions for accessing questionnaires through myCority, not myCornellHealth. 

Canceling / rescheduling appointments

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please do so at least 24 hours before your appointment time. 

By phone: Call 607-255-5155* (PT patients: call 607-255-7217; OccMed patients: call 607-255-6960) 
Online: log in to myCornellHealth (not available to Occupational Medicine patients)

*If you have already completed your pre-appointment questionnaire, please CALL if you would like to reschedule your appointment so you do not have to complete a new questionnaire.

Missed-appointment & late fees

A $25 fee will be charged for missed appointments, and those cancelled after 8:30 am the day of the appointment. This applies to both in-person and telehealth appointments. 

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