I waited 3 months to see the gastro Doctor. My Primary ordered the colonoscopy in October then the scheduling department called me and insisted that I MUST see the gastro Doc in office before they will schedule me for the colonoscopy. Although I argued that was unnecessary since my Dr. already ordered the test, she INSISTED (in a rather snotty tone) that I had to have an office visit first. Turns out I waited 3 months to see the gastro doc for 3 minutes JUST to confirm what was already on my chart. And when I asked what the purpose of the office visit was for, she admitted it was unnecessary and I had no health issues that would require a visit before scheduling the colonoscopy. She apologized and said often times they schedule clients for an office visit when they really don't need to be seen by her. Then she finally scheduled me for the colonoscopy... in APRIL!! ANOTHER 3 MONTHS. I am furious that I will have to pay for an office visit that was not necessary AND I have to wait 6 months to receive the test my primary doctor ordered in October! I should not be charged for this office visit. 
Aurora 1221 Highland Gastro