Telemedicine
What is Telemedicine?
Telemedicine, or a "virtual visit" for pediatric patients is the use of secure, digital communication technologies—such as video calls or phone consultations—to deliver medical care, advice, and follow-up services to children without requiring an in-person office visit.
Telemedicine allows pediatric providers to assess symptoms, manage certain chronic conditions, review medications, and offer guidance to families while the child remains in a familiar home environment.
Telemedicine is especially useful for routine follow-ups, behavioral health check-ins, and non-emergency concerns, making healthcare more accessible and convenient for both children and their caregivers.
Benefits of Telemedicine
- It provides convenient access to care without the need to travel, which can be especially helpful for busy families or those with limited transportation.
- Children can be evaluated from their home, which often makes them feel more at ease and less anxious than in a clinical setting.
- Telemedicine helps reduce time away from school and work.
- Exposure to other illnesses in a waiting room is minimized.
- It’s a safe, efficient way to stay connected with your child’s healthcare provider and ensure they receive timely, high-quality care.
Different Types of Telemedicine Appointments
To make ongoing ADHD care more convenient for families, our office offers telemedicine visits for ADHD medication rechecks. For children taking ADHD medication, a follow-up appointment is required every three months to ensure the medication is working effectively and to monitor for any side effects. These visits can often be done virtually, allowing you to check in with your child’s provider from the comfort of your home. To schedule a telemedicine recheck or learn more about whether your child is eligible, please call our office.
We also provide telemedicine appointments for behavioral and mental health concerns 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 telemedicine visits can be made through our front desk or the portal. As of April 2021, many insurers no longer cover telemedicine appointments. Please contact your insurer to confirm coverage prior to booking an appointment.
