What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine at Carmichael Medical Clinic includes a medical evaluation and treatment recommendations you complete virtually using your phone, tablet, or another electronic device. The service allows you to get screened and treated for common medical concerns, such as illnesses, chronic diseases, and injuries.

What are the advantages of telemedicine?

The benefits of choosing telemedicine at Carmichael Medical Clinic include:

• Convenience
• Privacy
• Cost and time savings
• No need to travel
• No need to take time off work or find childcare
• Elimination of office wait times
• No rushed appointments

Telemedicine offers the opportunity to meet with a provider during a lunch break, in your car, at a hotel, in your home, or while traveling. When choosing this service, you’re less likely to skip beneficial medical appointments.

Carmichael Medical Clinic offers superior in-person and virtual care, depending on your needs.

What can telemedicine visits address?

You might choose telemedicine with the Carmichael Medical Clinic team if you struggle with:

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Injuries
• Severe cold or flu symptoms
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Women’s health issues
• Men’s health concerns

The above is only a partial list of reasons to use telemedicine. Anytime you have questions or concerns about your health and well-being, the Carmichael Medical Clinic specialists are here for you.

What happens during telemedicine appointments?

For a telemedicine visit with a Carmichael Medical Clinic provider, they call you during your scheduled appointment time. They discuss the reason for your visit, medical history, symptoms, lifestyle, medications, and more.

If you have signs or symptoms of a medical problem, simply show your specialist via your electronic device. They may recommend a diagnostic test, such as a blood or urine test, imaging procedure, allergy testing, asthma tests, a biopsy, or a nasal or throat swab.

Your provider offers treatment recommendations based on your symptoms and diagnosis. They might recommend:

• Watchful waiting
• Prescription oral medications
• Nasal sprays
• Eye drops
• Inhalers
• Trigger point injections
• Pain-relieving injections
• Rest and fluids
• Bracing
• Fracture care
• Medical weight management
• Physical therapy
• Specialist referrals

Carmichael Medical Clinic also offers Botox® and other aesthetic injections that can be administered in the office.

They may refer you to a specialist or hospital care if needed for a complex medical condition. Your provider follows up with you to ensure your treatment works effectively.

Schedule a telemedicine appointment at Carmichael Medical Clinic by phone or request one online today.