Telemedicine

In today’s hectic world, it’s not always easy to see the doctor when you need to, or you may have challenges that make it hard to come to an office to get medical care. Thanks to telemedicine, you can get care at Lehigh Valley Wellness in Allentown, Pennsylvania, without leaving home. Stephen McCarthy, PA-C, treats patients using the latest technology, making the care you need accessible. Call the office or book your telemedicine visit online now.

What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine is a way to see your Lehigh Valley Wellness provider remotely without leaving your home. Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, you can talk to a medical professional using your smartphone, computer, or tablet.

Your medical provider can prescribe many mental health treatments they usually would in a regular on-site visit. 

What kinds of mental health conditions can you treat with telemedicine?

Telemedicine is a flexible kind of care that can work for many general and urgent care illnesses, conditions, and concerns. Some of the most common reasons for telemedicine visits are:

• Anxiety 
• Depression
• Addiction treatment
• Addiction counseling for substance abuse disorders
• Medication assisted treatment (MAT)
• Medication prescribing
• Medication monitoring
• Mental health screening
• One-on-one therapy
• Group therapy

If you have any mental health condition requiring medical attention, ask Lehigh Valley Wellness whether you can get the care you need through telemedicine. 

If you have a regular checkup or medication refill appointment but can’t make it in person, there’s a good chance you can change it to a telemedicine visit instead. For emergencies, telemedicine isn’t a good fit.

When you’re unsure what kind of care you need, call the Lehigh Valley Wellness office to get advice and arrange your appointment at your earliest convenience.

What should I expect during my telemedicine visit?

You need to download the secure app for your telemedicine visit ahead of time. At your appointment time, open the app. This allows you and your Lehigh Valley Wellness provider to see each other in a private video conference.

Your provider discusses your situation with you, asks you specific questions, and reviews your medical history to determine a diagnosis. Anything you discuss is privileged medical information, just as it would be with an in-person appointment at Lehigh Valley Wellness.

If you need prescription medication, Lehigh Valley Wellness coordinates with a trusted local pharmacy for delivery direct to your home.

Embrace the next wave of technology with a virtual doctor visit at Lehigh Valley Wellness. Call the office or use the online appointment maker for telemedicine help now.