We recognize the benefits and established medical literature when it comes to emotional support animals and their benefits to patients who genuinely need them. If you're an established patient of Circle Medical and would like to discuss the possibility of obtaining an emotional support animal, here's what you need to know.
Established patients
Book an appointment with your provider to discuss your circumstances. During this appointment, your provider can assess your need for an ESA and review any records you may have from an outside provider who has assessed you.
In addition, please send any relevant records to [email protected] in advance of your appointment.
Be prepared to discuss the information behind your request for an ESA and who needs to have the ESA documentation completed.
If deemed clinically appropriate, a provider will provide an ESA letter or documentation.
Take the ESA letter and submit it to the requesting entity.
New patients
For patients who are new to our practice or who do not have an established relationship with a Circle Medical provider, we recommend seeking care with a therapist or psychiatrist to have an evaluation for an ESA. If your therapist or psychiatrist is unable to provide an ESA letter, you may be directed to the following links:
Important notes
Please note that emotional support animals are not the same as service animals, and therefore do not have the same legal protections. Additionally, while we recognize the benefits of emotional support animals, it's important to note that not all patients will qualify for an ESA.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding emotional support animals, please don't hesitate to schedule an appointment with a provider.