Radiation Oncology Appointment Information

Appointment Time

 When you are given your schedule from the therapist, please note this is your treatment time, not your arrival time. Please allow sufficient time for parking your car and changing into a gown. If you are going to be late, please call to inform your and notify the radiation department. (805)-682-7300.

Check In

Our front office staff, located at the Bath Street entrance to Cottage hospital, will grant you access to the Radiation department for your daily treatments. They also let your Radiation Therapists or Nursing staff know you have arrived.

Parking

You may use our free on campus parking garage to self-park in the garage. There are elevators to assist you from upper levels to the ground floor. 90 minute street parking is also available.

Attire

You may need to change into a patient gown or scrub pants for your treatment. Your nursing staff will guide you through this process.

*It’s perfectly fine to use two gowns: one open in the back and one opening in the front. This may make you feel more comfortable and a little warmer, as it can get chilly. As a courtesy to other patients, please be sure to put your used gowns in the receptacle provided in the locker area.

On Treatment Visit Day (OTV)

Every Monday you will be seen by your doctor after your treatment. Please allow extra time on Monday for that reason. Please have a seat in the waiting room and wait for a nurse or medical assistant to take you to an exam room. Please remain in your gown until you are seen by your doctor.

* If you wait more than 10-15 minutes before being seen by a doctor, nurse or medical assistant, please feel free to come to the nurses’ station to make us aware.

Hours

Monday through Friday. 8:00am-5:00 pm. Times may vary according to census.