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Telemedicine Q & A

What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine provides access to one-on-one medical attention through a secure online platform. You meet with your primary care physician virtually from the comfort of your home or wherever you are on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

The telemedicine services available at the office of Robert Bos, MD, ensure you receive high-quality care without long wait times. You can also avoid traveling to the office or nearby hospitals to address acute and chronic health issues.

Telemedicine appointments are available to concierge medicine members for an affordable fee. Dr. Bos also makes house call visits available to those without online connectivity. 

When should I schedule a telemedicine appointment?

You can schedule a telemedicine appointment at the office of Robert Bos, MD, for medical care that doesn’t require an in-person visit. This can include:

  • Follow-up visits
  • Symptom evaluation
  • Medication refills
  • Chronic disease monitoring
  • Questions about your health or treatment plan

Dr. Bos offers same-day and next-day appointments through the online telemedicine platform for concierge medicine members. He is also available 24/7 for urgent care situations, so you can avoid the hassles of the hospital emergency room.

You connect to the online platform to speak with Dr. Bos directly through video conference technology. He can also provide medical guidance by phone or through email.

What are the benefits of telemedicine?

Telemedicine offers many benefits for people who need ongoing medical monitoring but don’t need an in-office visit. Online consultations save you both time and money because you won’t have to cover the cost of transportation and make time in your day to get to an appointment.

If you frequently need to cancel routine checkups and other medical appointments because of a busy schedule, you can use telemedicine services to stay on track with your visits. Online visits make it easy to access guidance from Dr. Bos, even when you’re on vacation or traveling for business.

When you’re too sick to travel or lack reliable transportation, telemedicine appointments keep you connected to Dr. Bos. He can also refer you to a specialist or coordinate hospital care if you need emergency medical attention.

Call the office of Robert Bos, MD, to learn more about the benefits of telemedicine, or book an appointment online today.