Telemedicine, An Option to Consider
Contour Dermatology Offers Telemedicine
Telemedicine is a great option for many people to see a medical provider when it might otherwise not be possible. It’s also a nice option simply for convenience, i.e., you could come in personally, but due to availability or timing, it’s just easier for you to hop on a secure telemedicine call.
Telemedicine, An Option to Consider
Contour Dermatology Offers Telemedicine
Telemedicine is a great option for many people to see a medical provider when it might otherwise not be possible. It’s also a nice option simply for convenience, i.e., you could come in personally, but due to availability or timing, it’s just easier for you to hop on a secure telemedicine call.
Conveniently Using Technology to its Advantage
Also, for you snowbirds who need an appointment while they are away from the desert and want to maintain continuity of care with Contour, telemedicine provides the perfect opportunity to be seen by your established medical provider. Telemedicine also allows a patient to see their provider on a specific date based on their schedule and the provider’s Contour office rotation. For example, if you live in Palm Springs and want to be seen on a certain date that works for your schedule, but your provider happens to be in Loma Linda or La Quinta that day, it may be possible to have a telemedicine visit, depending on the nature of the visit.
What Can Be Seen Via Telemedicine?
Even though technology is so amazing these days that you can practically be beamed like Star Trek, there are things we cannot do via telemedicine. However, you might be surprised what can be accomplished. Sometimes just the option to be seen to confirm that something doesn’t warrant a more detailed follow-up appointment can provide reassurance by being seen online. And even the option to be seen to be told, yes, we need to schedule a follow-up biopsy can help fast-track something of concern. Each provider has their own list of things they will and won’t see via telemedicine. However, many rashes and skin conditions can be discussed and viewed view telemedicine within the standard of care.
Cosmetic Consultations Are Available Via Telemedicine
We also offer cosmetic consultations via telemedicine, giving you the privacy of your own home to take that first step in deciding if a procedure or treatment is right for you.
Is Telemedicine HIPAA Compliant?
Yes, telemedicine is HIPAA compliant. We use a platform called Doxy.me.
How does Telemedicine Work at Contour?
Once your appointment is scheduled, you will receive an email from us on the day of your appointment, providing a unique link to the Doxy.me site. Access to this popular platform used by many medical professionals does not require any downloads on your end. Watch a brief video below to learn more about Doxy.me and how it ensures encrypted privacy and is easy to use.
Watch Video About Doxy.me
Is Telemedicine covered by insurance?
Yes! All of the private insurances we accept as well as Medicare will cover telemedicine visits.
Thank you for your patience!
We are standing by to serve you and your family’s dermatology needs. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time as we transition to temporarily seeing more patients via telemedicine.
Please let us know if you have any questions about telemedicine appointments at Contour Dermatology. If this option would be a helpful for you, we look forward to serving you with the technology that is available.
Please let us know if you have any questions about telemedicine appointments at Contour Dermatology. If this option would be a helpful for you, we look forward to serving you with the technology that is available.
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