Telehealth, or a “virtual visit”, is a consultation with one of our physicians via video conferencing. This option is convenient, allows your child to be seen without coming into our office, and provides care by your regular PCP (who knows your child’s full history, and has access to their medical chart.)
Virtual visits are not for all conditions. We can provide care for most of the following acute care concerns:
- Rash
- Pinkeye without fever in children over 2
- Colds
- Some fevers
- Allergies
- Mild croup
- Constipation, diarrhea or vomiting Minor traumas (lacerations, abrasions, bites)
We also provide Telehealth appointments for behavioral and mental health concerns- both initial evaluations and follow up care as appropriate.
As we cannot listen to your child’s lungs or see their ears, we cannot evaluate ear pain, significant coughs, or assess concerns that require laboratory evaluation such as urinary tract infections and strep or flu testing.
It is also possible that after video-conferencing, we may ask you to bring your child in for an in person sick visit if we need to perform a physical exam that reaches beyond the abilities of video conferencing.
Appointments for telehealth visits can be made through our front desk or the portal. As of April 2021, many insurers no longer cover telehealth appointments. Please contact your insurer to confirm coverage prior to booking an appointment.
