Telemedicine
Primary Care Practice, Family Medicine & Internists located in Sacramento, CA
Don’t let any challenge prevent you from getting necessary health care. Telemedicine allows you to meet with the board-certified providers at Apollo Physicians in Sacramento, California, even if you’re too sick to go to the office, need to stay home with your children, or live too far away for an in-person visit. The team provides comprehensive care to children, teenagers, and adults. Call the office today or use online booking to request a telemedicine appointment.
Telemedicine gives you the ability to get medical care online. You use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to meet with your physician through video conferencing.
With telemedicine services, the Apollo Physicians team can provide care to people outside Sacramento, especially those living in areas struggling with a shortage of primary care physicians.
Apollo Physicians is a primary care practice with board-certified family and internal medicine specialists. Their caring team offers comprehensive care for the physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges faced by people of all ages, from newborns through those in their retirement years.
You might be surprised to learn that nearly all the same services provided in the office can be done through telemedicine. This includes evaluating your health, diagnosing the cause of your symptoms, creating treatment plans, and giving you the care you need.
With today’s technology, your vital signs (heartbeat, blood pressure, and weight) can be obtained from home. Since telemedicine is done through video conferencing, your provider can see problems like skin rashes or injuries. And they can send prescriptions to your preferred pharmacy.
Your provider can also order specialized equipment you use at home to monitor your heart rate, lung function, and blood pressure. Many of these devices have wireless capabilities and can automatically transmit information to your provider.
Some services can’t be delivered through telemedicine. For example, if you need bloodwork or diagnostic imaging (X-rays, CT scan, MRI, etc.), you’ll need to schedule an in-house appointment.
The range of care provided by the team at Apollo Physicians includes a long list of health conditions. It’s safe to say that they diagnose and treat every condition. A few examples include:
You can schedule a new patient appointment and all your follow-up visits through telemedicine.
Call Apollo Physicians today or use online booking to request a consultation and learn how to get the medical care you need through telemedicine.