Mrs A Repede Doncaster Royal Infirmary

24 Emerson Avenue Armthorpe Road

Stainforth
Doncaster Doncaster, DN2 5LT
South Yorkshire
DN7 5QG

20 November 2023
Dear Mrs Adelina Repede

A further appointment has been made for you to attend the Womens Hospital, Doncaster Royal
Infirmary.

Consultant: Mr. H.h. Gergis

On: Wednesday 7 February 2024 at 9:45am at Doncaster Royal
Infirmary
Clinic: Obs. Antenatal In Pats (Ref: HHGF3FU )

For the Obstetric (Antenatal Clinic) Outpatient Department please enter by Gate 1A (by car)
or Gate 1(by foot), Thorne Road.

You may not be seen by the Consultant, but by another Doctor (or in some circumstances,
another health professional) in the clinical team working under the Consultants supervision.

If you hold any paper notes please bring these with you, along with your blood group card (if
you have one).

You will be asked to provide a specimen of urine during your clinic visit.

Please be aware you may be at the Hospital for approximately 3 hours in order to complete
your appointment, your partner or person of choice is welcome to attend with you.

If you are unable to attend or if you change your name or address please let us know
immediately by telephoning (01302) 642815 between 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.
Outside these times you can leave a message, you should quote your hospital number, full
name and address, appointment details, and the reason for your call.

If your Consultant feels that you need to be scanned you will receive a separate notification
from the Ultrasound Department.

Yours sincerely,

Patient Services Manager

Ref: D2244370
NHS No: 732 213 3234

2.51 Scan for self service

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