FAQs

Novello Specialty Clinic is your local neurology and gastroenterology clinic located in Traverse City, Michigan. We're proud to offer a facility so our patients do not have to travel far for care. 

STATUS ON ACCEPTING REFERRALS

We are currently accepting new patients. Please contact us for more information. 

Neurology Patients:
We do for Neurology patients who are established and have circumstances that qualify them for telehealth/virtual visits. A computer, tablet or smartphone with a microphone and camera are required. Please call 231.600.7466 to find out the details and answer any questions you may have regarding telehealth/virtual visits for Neurology Patients.

Gastroenterology Patients:

Novello Specialty Clinic is expanding access to specialty care for our community by now offering advanced gastroenterology services on-site through a new telemedicine clinic in partnership with Henry Ford Health.

A computer, tablet or smartphone with a microphone and camera are required. Please call 989.244.9350 to find out the details and answer any questions you may have regarding telehealth/virtual visits for Gastroenterology Patients.

Currently, we are not not treating patients under 18.

Novello Specialty Clinic takes pride in making the referral process as simple as possible for the referring provider.  By following the referral process, it will assure your patient has everything in place for prompt treatment. Insurance regulations as well as patient safety requires that all information outlined in our process is included in the referral.

STATUS ON ACCEPTING REFERRALS

NEUROLOGY: The clinic is currently accepting referrals. Please contact us for more information. 

GASTROENTEROLOGY: 

To refer a patient:

·     Phone: 877.434.7470

·     Fax: 313.916.5717

·     Online: henryford.com/rpo   

·     Digital referrals via Henry Ford Health Flare Referral App https://henryford.flarehealth.app/sign_up

For Self Referral:

A physician’s referral is recommended for this service, but patients may also self-refer by calling 989.244.9350 and asking to be seen at Henry Ford Traverse City Specialty Clinic. 

Neurology Patients: Novello Specialty Clinic strives to be able to schedule a Neurology patient within 24 hours, but there may be some exceptions. 

Gastroenterology Patients: Patients must contact Henry Ford for available appointments at 989.244.9350.

Prior Authorization (PA) from the insurance company may be needed. Novello Specialty Clinic cannot request the PA, and this must be done by the referring provider.  

The referring provider will need to include the following information in the PA Request:

NOTE: PA is requested under the patient’s Medical Benefit

• Novello Specialty Clinic
  4100 Park Forest Dr., Suite 200
  Traverse City, MI  49684-7256
• Call: 231.600.7466
  Fax: 877.370.4631

Unfortunately, we are not able to supervise your children during your time here. We believe that in order to best serve you, we need 100% of our attention on you. Therefore, we encourage you to make childcare arrangements or to bring a responsible person with you to supervise your children.

Monday: 8AM–4PM

Tuesday: 8AM–4PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4PM

Thursday: 8AM–4PM

Friday: 8AM–2PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

For more information please contact us.

Neurology

CONDITIONS COMMONLY TREATED:

• Parkinson’s Disease
• Tremor
• Migraine Headaches
• Huntington Disease
• Memory Disorders/ Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Disease
• Seizures Epilepsy
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neuromuscular Diseases
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Stroke
• Sleep Disorders
• Deep Brain Stimulation Programming
• Vagal Nerve Stimulation Programming
• Botox Injections (for Movement Disorders, Migraine Headaches, Spasticity, Hyperhydrosis)
• Occipital Nerve Block
• Lumbar Puncture

Advanced Gastroenterology

SERVICES WILL INCLUDE:

• Complex swallowing disorders (including endoscopic achalasia management with EPOEM), pelvic floor disorders
• Gastrointestinal Motility: esophageal and anorectal manometry, acid testing (including Bravo and 24 hour pH impedance), multidisciplinary gastroparesis care (including gastric electrical stimulation and GPOEM), multidisciplinary swallowing disorders care (including EPOEM and ZPOEM therapy), and diagnosis/treatment of pelvic floor disorders
• Endobariatrics, management of difficult pancreatic stones (including ESWL), management of refractory strictures, advanced pancreatic cyst diagnostics and ablation
• IBD: refractory IBD, IBD in pregnancy, stricturotomy, intestinal ultrasound
• Transplant: liver, small bowel, multivisceral organ transplant
• Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy
• Therapeutic Endoscopy: third space endoscopy (including ESD and POEM), endobariatrics (including ESG), management of difficult stones (including ESWL), management of refractory strictures, advanced pancreatic cyst diagnosis/treatment, interventional EUS (including EUS-guided RFA), endohepatology, cholangioscopy, biliary RFA, Barrett’s therapy
• Ultrasound, Endoscopic Stricturotomy, Management of dysplasia

• Your insurance card and any co-payment due so that we may submit your insurance claim on your behalf.
• A photo ID – Please bring a valid form of photo identification such as a drivers license, military ID, etc.

The Novello Specialty Clinic is now accepting most major insurances. Please call the office for more information if needed.

Comfortable, loose fitting clothes are best. 

Novello Specialty Clinic takes every patient’s privacy very seriously.  You may view our HIPAA Privacy Policy in the office at registration or contact us anytime for a copy. You may also view it online here.

We are located at 4100 Park Forest Ridge Dr. Suite 200. Traverse City, MI 49684. You will see a parking area in the front/south side of the building. Enter through the main entrance, under the awning. 

Novello Specialty Clinic is conveniently located inside the Copper Ridge Surgery Center Building on the second floor in Suite 200.

Our address is:
NOVELLO SPECIALTY CLINIC
4100 Forest Park Dr. Suite 200
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684

We're dedicated to putting our patients needs' first.

Our team provides care in the most cost-effective way possible while meeting the needs of each and every patient.

Comfortable Environment

Our center has a comfortable, cozy environment. It does not have the high traffic of a hospital environment. Our space is more spa-like.

Convenient Access

Our center is just steps away from parking and located in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan.