Effective care for these types of visits can often be provided virtually. In some cases, a follow-up in person visit may still be required.

Virtual OK

• Prescription refills/medication adjustments

• Review lab tests/imaging results

• Mental health – anxiety, depression

• UTI/bladder/urinary condition

• Mild cold/cough/flu

• Forms that do not require a physical exam

Virtual OK if:
follow-up and not worsened or significantly changed

• Headache

• Sexual health

• Dizziness/vertigo

• Numbness/tingling

• Moderate cold/cough/flu

• Stomach/digestion/gastro issues

• Follow-up on pain – back, chest, abdominal, muscle, joint

In-Person Required

• Anytime a patient or provider prefers an in-person visit

• Well baby/child exam, prenatal care

• Procedures - biopsy, liquid nitrogen

• Severe illness or cold/cough/flu

• Child with fever

• New pain – back, chest, abdominal, ear

• Muscle/tendon/joint pain/injury

• Language barrier

• Rashes/skin conditions

These visits require a physical exam, procedures or immunizations, or are types of care best done in person.