If you as a patient or we as providers are not able to do face-to-face visits because of the COVID-19 pandemic, or any other reason, you may be requested to schedule a Telemedicine visit. Telemedicine services involve the use of secure interactive audio or videoconferencing equipment and audio devices that enable health care providers to deliver health care services to patients when located at different sites. Providers will do their best to meet the scheduled appointment time and will conduct a real time visit with patient where they will evaluate and treat your medical concerns.

When to use telemedicine?

Telemedicine can be used for a wide variety of health services. Here’s a list of common conditions a primary care provider may treat via telemedicine. Your provider will always be the one to determine if your specific medical concern is appropriate for telemedicine.

• Routine follow up visits for chronic stable conditions
• Routine Labs and Imaging studies review
• Routine Medication Review and Refills for Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol etc.
• Cases of minor illnesses like cold, flu, cough, sore throat, sinus infections, allergies, asthma, bronchitis, Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea other respiratory infections, etc.
• Mild cases of back pain, sprains, strains or bruising, sports injuries
• Rashes, insect bites, conjunctivitis, skin inflammations, arthritic pain
• Bladder infections, bacterial skin infection, UTI.