Hamilton Physician Group adds telehealth options

Published 12:02 am Friday, May 1, 2020

Hamilton Physician Group recently began offering simple and secure telehealth visits through Doxy.me for established patients and new patients on a limited basis, allowing for increased safety and convenience. Video and phone visits are available.

Some of the common conditions that can be treated through telehealth visits include cough, cold, allergies, rashes, mild injuries, stomach virus or COVID-19 concerns. For medical emergencies, like chest pain, shortness of breath or severe pain, please call 911.

“We’re glad to be able to offer this service to our patients, especially during this difficult time,” said Holly Andrews, director of business administration for Hamilton Physician Group.

Patients can easily start a telehealth visit with a mobile device or standard computer by going to the website provided by the practice. No specialized hardware or software is necessary. Secure data transmission and patient privacy is a top priority. Doxy.me utilizes state-of-the-art security and encryption protocols.

Telehealth visits are generally covered by insurance. An insurance card will be necessary to enter insurance information for billing. A self-pay option is available as well. Payments can be made through the portal or by phone.

If a patient has a blood pressure cuff, thermometer and/or a scale, it is helpful for a telehealth visit but not required.

To schedule an appointment, patients would call the appropriate office. A representative will walk the patient through the process.

“Our patients have told us how much they appreciate this alternative to coming into the office for certain visits,” said Andrews. “It is convenient and allows patients to receive health care from the safety of their own home.”

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Hamilton Physician Group offices with telehealth

• Cardiology, (706) 226-3434

• Gastroenterology, (706) 272-4127

• General Surgery, (706) 278-6403

• Behavioral Health, (706) 529-8710

• Neurology, (706) 275-6121

• Specialty Care, (706) 529-3072

• Neurosurgery and Spine (Dalton), (706) 529-7124

• Catoosa Campus, (706) 965-4060

• Primary Care (Dalton), (706) 226-9355

• Convenient Care (Dalton), (706) 529-3245

• Murray Campus Primary Care, (706) 695-1992

• Murray Campus Convenient Care, (706) 686-8050

• Calhoun Primary Care, (706) 529-3025