Telehealth appointments, also called telemedicine, are medical visits that take place over face-to-face real-time video with a board certified physician. Much like home visits, I meet you in your home or place of work, but virtually. I use a HIPAA-compliant video conferencing system for appointments, and you have a private portal for direct communication with me. I can order labs, imaging studies, and medications.

I offer only telemedicine services for adults over 18 years old in GA, NC, SC, AL, TN, TX and FL.

As a primary care internist, the most important tools I have are my ability to listen, synthesize medical data, and counsel. My years of experience with telemedicine prior to starting this practice demonstrated that ninety percent of internal medicine concerns can be managed without a physical exam. If there is a need for a physical exam, such as evaluation of acute abdominal pain or neurological symptoms, I will refer you to a physician who can appropriately evaluate your symptoms.

I can serve as your primary care physician. I also can collaborate with your current trusted primary physician in a consulting role.

8am - 4pm EST Monday-Friday. Any communication received after hours will be managed the next business day. If you have an urgent medical issue outside of clinic hours you should seek care from your local urgent care or emergency room.

See "Appointment" FAQ section for more information on appointment scheduling.

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I care for adults over 18 years of age.

I care for adults over the age of 18 years old.

For urgent or chronic medical problems, comprehensive assessments, and eating disorder assessments.

I care for patients who have an address in NC, SC, GA, TN, AL, TX and FL. I can care for you if you are traveling.

I use HIPAA compliant electronic medical records and patient communication.

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Yes during business hours. For urgent concerns after hours, please seek care in your local urgent care/emergency room.

Absolutely.

I cannot answer medical questions if you are not my patient.

Yes, excellent patient care is collaborative.

My hourly rate is $350. There is no annual retainer fee.

i. New patient appointments/comprehensive annual evaluations: $350 for 50 minutes

ii. Follow ups for management of ongoing medical issues: $175 for 25 minutes

iii. Sick visits: $99 for 12 minutes

iv. Administrative fees for paperwork, coordination of care with a multidisciplinary team, and phone calls to insurance companies will be billed prorated at $350/hour.

You will be given laboratory orders, and can have blood drawn at your local LabCorps or Quest. If you are in the metro Atlanta area, a mobile phlebotomist can come to your home or place of work to draw blood. Any imaging, electrocardiograms, or other testing can be ordered from local healthcare centers.

There are three types of appointments:

1. 50 minute comprehensive evaluation: All new patients who desire ongoing care should schedule a new patient appointment, which is 50 minutes. This will be a comprehensive evaluation of your medical history, addressing your urgent medical concerns and beginning to build a plan for your long term care. If you desire, records can be sent prior to this appointment for us to review together. For established patients, I recommend a once a year comprehensive, holistic evaluation of your health.

2. 25 minute follow up appointment: Follow up appointments for chronic disease, multiple medical problem management counseling, this should be a follow up appointment.

3. 12 minute sick visits: Urgent, single problem visits such as upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, rashes, blood pressure check, etc.

4. Not sure? Email [email protected]

Simply click on the link sent to you in the confirmation email.

Please come prepared to address your urgent medical concerns as well as your definition of health. What you value is critically important to setting goals and objectives for your medical care. Please purchase a blood pressure cuff.

For more information, view the "Tools for Patients" FAQ section.

If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, you can do this through your appointment confirmation email. Payment will be refunded with cancellation or applied to the rescheduled appointment.

Every patient will need access to a reliable blood pressure cuff. During your first appointment, I will coach you on how to use the cuff to take your blood pressure appropriately and accurately. I recommend one of the following devices:

1. QuardiaArm: light weight, compact, bluetooth enabled connects with my health data on smart phones (the one my family uses)

2. iHealth

3. LifeSource: blood pressure cuff for upper arms 6-9 inches in circumference

4. Omron Complete is best for large arms

As a Health at Every Size-informed physician, I celebrate body diversity and honor differences in size, age, race, ethnicity, gender, dis/ability, sexual orientation, religion, class, and other human attributes. Most medical problems can be addressed without a scale. When appropriate for medical management and after patient consent, weight may be used as a data point among many to interpret one's personal health.

1. For patients who are suffering from eating disorders, I recommend a numberless scale called ClearStep. This will provide a number that is only seen by me and your healthcare team and will allow me to follow trends in weight, if I find it medically necessary to obtain a weight. The code to connect to me is PEBV. There is an option to purchase a $75 blood pressure cuff through ClearStep as well. This is a good option for monitoring vitals through a single system. You will be able to see your blood pressure results in the ClearStep app. (scale accurate for bodies up to 396 lbs).

2. For bodies up to 550 lbs.

3. For bodies up to 700 lbs.

Yes, if indicated for your treatment. Alabama does not allow prescription of controlled substances by telemedicine.

Electronically.

Yes.

If appropriate as part of your comprehensive care. Alabama does not allow prescription of controlled substances without an in-person visit, so I cannot prescribe for residents in Alabama. I do not do pain management.

My hourly rate is $350. There is no annual retainer fee.

1. New patient appointments/comprehensive annual evaluations: $350 for 50 minutes

2. Follow ups for management of ongoing medical issues: $175 for 25 minutes

3. Sick visits: $99 for 12 minutes

4. Administrative fees for paperwork, coordination of care with a multidisciplinary team, and phone calls to insurance companies will be billed prorated at $350/hour.

Credit card.

Yes, you may use HSA funds for clinic fees.

Yes. See fee schedule below:

My hourly rate is $350. There is no annual retainer fee.

i. New patient appointments/comprehensive annual evaluations: $350 for 50 minutes

ii. Follow ups for management of ongoing medical issues: $175 for 25 minutes

iii. Sick visits: $99 for 12 minutes

iv. Administrative fees for paperwork, coordination of care with a multidisciplinary team, and phone calls to insurance companies will be billed prorated at $350/hour.

I do not. Not taking commercial insurance allows me to spend my time and energy on patients directly. Patients can get a Superbill to submit to insurance for out-of-network expenses. Please check with your specific policy for how to manage out-of-network expenses.

All medical questions: email through your patient portal at https://www.onpatient.com.

Non-medical questions: [email protected]

Business hours: 9:00-4:00 EST Mon-Fri.

After-hours questions will be answered the next business day.

Mailing address:

285 W Wieuca Rd NE

PMB 4127

Atlanta, GA 30342