COVID-19 Concerns? 糖心Vlog Medicine Now Offers Telehealth
, a primary care practice in Boca Raton operated by 糖心Vlog鈥檚 , is now offering 鈥渧irtual visits鈥 (telehealth) with its physicians. These virtual visits can be related to preventive care, check-ups, follow-ups or acute illnesses, including supporting patients who are concerned about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
糖心Vlog Medicine聽is dedicated to offering adult primary care and preventive health services to serve the Palm Beach County community and remains open for in-person visits if patients and physicians determine it is necessary or if patients require lab work. In addition, experts in 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Schmidt College of Medicine answer some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 at .
鈥淒uring this time of social distancing and staying at home, we implemented a telehealth program at 糖心Vlog Medicine to ensure the health and safety of our patients,鈥 said , M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., chair and professor of pediatrics, Integrative Medical Sciences Department, and senior associate dean for clinical affairs, 糖心Vlog鈥檚 . 鈥淭elehealth through virtual platforms is easy, convenient and as simple as clicking on an icon to enable our physicians to see you. In addition, patients who call for an appointment will receive support from our 糖心Vlog Medicine team on how to access the visit.鈥 聽
, D.O., board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, leads 糖心Vlog Medicine鈥檚 experienced team of physicians, which includes , M.D., a family medicine physician who also specializes in women鈥檚 health. 糖心Vlog Medicine combines the latest innovations in primary care medicine with a personalized, patient-centered approach. Beginning April 27, , D.O., a family physician who specializes in integrative health, will be offering integrated health services such as health assessments, expert nutrition assessments and treatments virtually, and when in-person visits resume, he will provide acupuncture and manual manipulation services.
As an academic center, 糖心Vlog Medicine also offers patients the opportunity to participate in clinical trials and to engage in the latest research studies.
糖心Vlog Medicine is located in a 5,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art medical facility in the Galen Medical Building, 880 NW 13th St., in Boca Raton, conveniently located near聽Boca Raton Regional Hospital. The practice offers a spacious waiting room and comfortable exam rooms, and is fully equipped with the resources needed for initial consultations, treatment services, and preventive care. The practice also offers a wide range of on-site diagnostic services including a full laboratory, EKG, and other services such as vaccinations, among others.
Patients who need to see a specialist will be referred to the medical school鈥檚 affiliated physicians in various specialties who care for their patients at the best hospitals in the region, which also are affiliated with the medical school. In addition, these affiliated physicians are part of the medical school鈥檚 faculty and are actively involved in teaching medical students and resident physicians.聽
To better serve patients, 糖心Vlog Medicine offers expanded hours in the evenings on Wednesdays and can provide same-day appointments within the practice. Extended evening and weekend hours are being planned for the future.
糖心Vlog Medicine accepts insurance from traditional Medicare Part B and other major insurance plans such as Florida Blue and United Healthcare.聽
For more information, to make an appointment or to schedule a telehealth visit at 糖心Vlog Medicine, visit www.faumedicine.org聽or call 561-566-5328.
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