New symptoms · Clear next steps
Care when your health changes.
Sick visits in Beverly Hills with attention to your symptoms, medical history and the follow-up you need to feel clear about what comes next.
- Board-certified physician
- Private Beverly Hills practice
- LGBTQ+ affirming
A familiar point of contact
New concerns deserve a careful look.
When a new symptom interrupts your day, you want to know how urgently it needs attention and what to do next. A sick visit focuses on the current concern while considering the health history, medications and other factors that may change the assessment.
Dr. Ingulsrud evaluates non-emergency illness and acute concerns through his Beverly Hills primary-care practice. Contact the office to discuss your symptoms and appointment availability. The team can guide the next step, which may be an office evaluation or a recommendation for another setting when your needs call for it.
Individualized care
Attention to the concern and the person.
Examples below describe reasons to contact the practice. Whether an office visit is appropriate depends on the symptoms, their severity and your individual circumstances.
Respiratory symptoms
Discuss a new cough, sore throat or other upper-respiratory concern, including timing, exposures and relevant medical history.
Digestive concerns
Review non-emergency nausea, changes in bowel habits or stomach symptoms and whether additional evaluation is needed.
Urinary symptoms
Describe new urinary discomfort or changes so the physician can assess possible causes and appropriate testing.
Skin changes
Review a new rash or localized skin concern and determine whether an examination or specialist input is needed.
Medication-related concerns
Discuss possible side effects or changes after a prescription, including which symptoms require more urgent care.
Symptoms that persist
Reassess a concern that is not improving, review prior treatment and establish the next appropriate step.
A considered approach
Know when an office visit is not enough.
Call 911 for a medical emergency, including chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, stroke symptoms, uncontrolled bleeding or a severe allergic reaction. Do not wait for an office callback or an online form response. This practice is not a walk-in emergency department.
What to expect
A clear process, from first conversation through follow-through.
- 01
Call with the concern.
Describe the main symptoms, when they began and any rapid change so the team can guide the next step.
- 02
Prepare the essentials.
Have your medication and allergy list ready, along with recent treatments, exposures and relevant records.
- 03
Review & evaluate.
Discuss the concern with the physician. Examination and testing are selected according to clinical need.
- 04
Leave with next steps.
Clarify treatment, expected follow-up and which changes should prompt another call or urgent evaluation.
Who this may serve
For new concerns within an ongoing care relationship.
- Established patients with a new non-emergency illness
- People seeking guidance about the appropriate setting of care
- Patients with symptoms that continue after an initial evaluation
- People with questions about a possible medication side effect
- Patients who want follow-up connected to their broader medical history
Common questions
Sick Visits & Acute Concerns, explained clearly.
Can I get a same-day sick visit?
Call the office to discuss the concern and current availability. Same-day appointments are not guaranteed; the team will explain the next available option and whether your symptoms need a different setting of care.
Should I use the online appointment form for urgent symptoms?
No. The online form is for routine appointment requests and may not be reviewed immediately. Call the practice for a time-sensitive non-emergency concern, or call 911 for an emergency.
Will I receive antibiotics?
Only when clinically appropriate. Antibiotics treat certain bacterial infections and do not treat viral infections such as colds or flu. The physician considers the likely cause, examination and any relevant test results.
Can new patients request a sick visit?
New patients may call to ask about availability and the process for establishing care. The office will confirm whether it can accommodate the request; submitting a form does not establish a physician–patient relationship.
What should I bring?
Bring your current medication and allergy list, relevant recent records and information about when the symptoms started. Tell the office ahead of time if you have fever or respiratory symptoms so it can provide arrival instructions.
What if I become worse after the visit?
Follow the instructions given during your visit and contact the practice about a significant change. Seek emergency care immediately for severe symptoms rather than waiting for a routine follow-up.
Clinical references
Credible guidance for informed decisions.
Sources are provided for general education. Screening, diagnosis, medication and treatment decisions should be made with a qualified clinician based on individual circumstances and current guidance.
Begin the conversation
Private care with more time, context and continuity.
Request an appointment and the practice team will confirm availability and explain the next step. Please do not include sensitive medical information in the online form.
This page is for general informational purposes and does not create a physician–patient relationship or replace individualized medical advice. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.