May 24, 2022
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We were all grateful for telemedicine during the height of the COVID crisis and appreciate the ease of speaking to a doctor while at home in slippers, but there’s no substitute for a “hands on” exam and the associated diagnostic testing that only an in-person exam with your physician can provide.

Relying only on conversations about symptoms to identify medical problems, as in a telemedicine visit, can often lead to an incorrect diagnosis and inappropriate treatment.  For example, a stuffy nose can be a symptom of allergies, common cold, a bacterial sinus infection, nasal polyps, nasal tumor, and the list goes on.

A comprehensive exam and appropriate diagnostic testing during an in-office visit provide the setting in which you can receive the most accurate diagnosis and therefore the best care.  The comprehensive care provided in an office setting cannot be offered through telemedicine which is why we have committed to continue in-person patient care throughout the pandemic and beyond.

Come see us and begin your path to a healthier future!