My insurance does not require a referral from my PCP but later in the process, before approving coverage they did require a letter of clearance from my PCP. On my first doctor visit I filled out a lot of forms to identify current medical conditions, doctors, medication etc. After providing the details I was evaluated for qualification. This was not qualification for insurance coverage but for medical need. The insurance coverage comes much later (after required doctors visits, tests, studies, etc).
If it is your insurance company that requires the referral you might check if they will accept a referral from your GYN. I have not heard of a doctor requiring a referral, but you can check to see if they will accept the referral from your GYN if that is the case. Like Jen said, the first visit is mostly a "get to know you" appointment.
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My insurance does not require a referral from my PCP but later in the process, before approving coverage they did require a letter of clearance from my PCP. On my first doctor visit I filled out a lot of forms to identify current medical conditions, doctors, medication etc. After providing the details I was evaluated for qualification. This was not qualification for insurance coverage but for medical need. The insurance coverage comes much later (after required doctors visits, tests, studies, etc).
If it is your insurance company that requires the referral you might check if they will accept a referral from your GYN. I have not heard of a doctor requiring a referral, but you can check to see if they will accept the referral from your GYN if that is the case. Like Jen said, the first visit is mostly a "get to know you" appointment.
Good luck to you!