Telemedicine

Telemedicine offers convenient access to medical care for people who are too sick, busy, or distressed to visit their doctor in person. Board-certified family medicine physician Syed-Ghazanfar Naqvi, MD, at Advanced Medicine Clinics in McKinney, Texas, offers secure telemedicine consultations for urgent care, chronic disease management, and many other patient needs. Call Advanced Medicine Clinics for more details, or book your telemedicine appointment online today.

What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine is a convenient way to receive health care services without visiting your doctor in person.

At Advanced Medicine Clinics, Dr. Naqvi uses sophisticated internet technology to see and talk to you over a secure video link connection. The practice uses sophisticated security that complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), ensuring complete confidentiality.

Telemedicine offers significant advantages in many situations. You don’t have to take time off work or arrange childcare to get to the practice. You also avoid the cost of traveling and don’t risk exposing yourself to infections that other people might spread. 

If you’re very unwell, visiting your doctor’s office can be a considerable challenge and make you feel much sicker. With telemedicine, you can stay at home, resting in comfort while you talk to Dr. Naqvi.

What can I use telemedicine for?

Telemedicine is suitable for both acute illnesses and long-term health disorders. Some of the many conditions and symptoms you can use Advanced Medicine Clinics telemedicine service for include:

• Coughs, colds, and flu
• Nausea and vomiting
• Headaches and migraines
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Bronchitis
• Constipation and diarrhea
• Rashes
• Allergies and asthma
• Diabetes
• Autoimmune disorders
• Chronic pain

Telemedicine is also a good option for patients with mental health or developmental disorders like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These conditions make traveling or even leaving home especially challenging, but with telemedicine, you don’t have to put yourself under unnecessary stress.

What happens at a telemedicine consultation?

When it’s time for your telemedicine consultation, you log in to a virtual waiting room — Dr. Naqvi provides all the joining instructions. He contacts you in the waiting room, and you talk to each other about your symptoms or other issues.

If your symptoms are visible, like a skin rash or swollen ankles, Dr. Naqvi may ask you to show him using your device’s camera. You can also indicate where you feel pain. If you need medication, Dr. Naqvi can send an electronic prescription for you to collect from a nearby pharmacy. He also offers self-care advice to help you feel better.

Sometimes, what you discuss in your telemedicine consultation might require further tests or an in-person visit. If so, Dr. Naqvi will ask you to make an appointment.

To learn more about telemedicine or request a consultation, call Advanced Medicine Clinics or book online today.