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Are you a new Landmark patient?

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Living with chronic health conditions? We can help.

Our providers and care teams come to you, bringing care through house call visits. This in-home medical care is designed around understanding your health needs and goals. We work with you and your regular doctors to help you stay well and stay home.

House calls and video visits in 37 states.

Landmark partners with health plans to bring medical, behavioral health, and palliative care, along with social services, to patients in communities across the U.S. Our mobile providers visit patients in their homes through in-person house calls and telemedicine visits over video and phone.

We are the future of health care.

Landmark is one of the nation’s largest healthcare companies focused on in-home care of complex, chronic patients. Our physician-led provider groups support collaborative ties between community-based organizations, primary care providers, specialists and patients and their families.

patients nationally for which Landmark bears risk

reduction in hospital admissions

reduction in mortality

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Health care in your home

Old-fashioned house calls by medical doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants bring modern medicine to you. Feel better and stay well at home.

Covered by your health plan

The Landmark program works with health plans to improve access to care for patients with multiple chronic conditions. Landmark’s team-based care is available often at no cost to you.

Keep your current doctors

Landmark coordinates its care with your primary care provider, specialists and other community resources. Landmark provides added support to those who need it most.

Available 24 / 7

Our provider-staffed call center answers any time of the day or night. We also provide urgent visits to help you avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency room.

No waiting room

With Landmark house calls, you won’t need transportation to clinics and hospitals, and you avoid waiting rooms and exposure to germs.

Reduced stress

Patients and caregivers enjoy peace of mind with Landmark support. Landmark cares for the whole patient.

Landmark house calls put patients at the center of health care.

Collaborative care for complex patients.

Landmark’s community-based mobile providers bring coordinated care to patients with multiple chronic health conditions. We augment your care in the patient’s home.

Covered by health plans

The Landmark program is included in eligible patients’ health plans to improve care coordination and healthcare access for home-limited patients.

You remain the primary care provider

Landmark care is coordinated directly with you. Our providers reinforce your care plan in the home through physician-led interdisciplinary care teams.

Access our interdisciplinary team

Landmark’s interdisciplinary care team is available to you and your patients, including behavioral health specialists, social workers, palliative care specialists, nurse care managers and pharmacists.

Reduce administrative burden

We can help your highest acuity patients by managing post-acute care, home health orders, face-to-face encounters, and more.

24 / 7 availability

You can reach us any time, including weekends and holidays. We do urgent home visits to intervene if your patient experiences a chronic disease exacerbation.

Landmark supports your patients with complex health and social needs.

Chronic care management.

We’re one of the nations’ leading risk-bearing medical groups. We focus on giving your most complex members care when they need it, right in their home.

Over 250,000 patients across the country

We bear risk for over 250,000 complex, chronic patients, spanning Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Dual, and Commercial, populations.

Behavioral, social and palliative care

Our team of multidisciplinary clinicians may include behavioral health specialists, palliative care practitioners, social workers, nurse care managers, dietitians and pharmacists.

Urgent in-home visits

One in four of our home visits is urgent. We bring medical care to your members when they need it, to avoid unnecessary emergency room trips and hospitalizations.

Built-for-purpose infrastructure

Our technology platform is designed specifically to support the medically vulnerable, clinically complex population.

Meaningful outcomes

Landmark commonly helps health plans achieve 4- and 5-star performance on Medicare STARS clinical quality of care, while caring for the most complex patients.

Landmark provides care for complex, chronic patients to positively impact access, satisfaction, outcomes and cost.

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It was a pleasure to talk and see the doctor, she was very knowledgeable of all my conditions and gave me great advice to improve my health.

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Have questions about Landmark? We’d love to hear from you.

House Calls – We Bring the Doctor’s Office to the Patient

At Mobile Physician Services, we provide comprehensive care to improve the health and quality of life of our patients – in the convenience and comfort of their own home. Our team of board-certified doctors, advance nurse practitioners, and physician assistants specialize in providing care for patients with medically complex and chronic conditions.

Our Services

We accept Medicare, many insurance plans, and self-pay.

To find out more about our services:

Call Toll-free: (855) 232-0644

E-mail us at [email protected]

Primary Care

Pain management, palliative care.

At Mobile Physician Services, our customized care teams provide patients with both comfort and familiarity as they work with a dedicated primary care provider and care coordinator to improve their health. Our physicians and staff take a proactive approach to preventive care, chronic disease management, and chronic illness support right where you live.

Each home visit includes an in-depth examination and individualized treatment plan, which is monitored and adjusted through routine follow-up visits. The primary care provider will deliver your ongoing care and will recommend to you specialty services as needed.

• Annual Wellness visits : This wellness visit allows your primary care provider to create or update your personalized prevention plan. This visit includes a review of your medical and social history related to your health and may include counseling about preventive services. This plan may help you to prevent or reduce the chances of future illness based on your current health and risk factors.
• New Illness Exams : When a new symptom or ailment arises, call us. Early indications of not feeling well could be a clue that you may be getting sick. A symptom in one part of the body may also be a sign of a problem in another part of the body. Moreover, unrelated symptoms that might seem minor on their own, could be warning signs of a more serious medical disease or condition. The new illness exam can be very brief or more detailed depending on your concerns and the provider’s findings.
• Follow-up Care: Involves a regular medical checkup, which may include a physical exam and laboratory testing. Follow-up care checks are a proactive way of assessing the potential for and preventing health problems from returning after treatment of a disease has ended or an illness has seemingly passed.
• Referral for Specialty Care : Referrals are the link between primary and specialty care. The referral coordination includes the documentation of patient care activities, the transfer of information, the inter-provider communication itself, and the integration of care services to the patient. Mobile Physician Services is a multi-specialty practice so many of these specialty referral services can be made seamlessly with little inconvenience or disruption to the patient and caregivers regular routines.
• Medication Management: Medication management is a treatment structure that ensures our patients are receiving optimal therapeutic results from their prescription medications, both in the short and long term. Our team’s goal is to mitigate medication noncompliance and monitor all prescriptions treatments so that drug interactions complement one another for the most optimal outcome for our patients.

The provider may be a physician, advanced practice nurse or a physician assistant. A dedicated care coordinator will also be assigned for each patient to help arrange comprehensive services and assist patients and their caregivers.

• Online Patient Portal: You and your designated caregiver, if you choose, will be able to connect with your provider through a convenient, safe and secure environment which allows access to your health records and a way to communicate with our staff in a timely manner.
• Telephone Assistance : On call providers are available 24/7 weekdays and weekends.

Our psychiatry team specializes in the diagnosis and management of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. They carefully evaluate each patient to develop an individualized treatment plan to improve the patient’s overall mental and physical well-being.

• Depression : Depression is a common and often serious medical illness that negatively affects how you may feel, the way you may think, and how you may act. Depression can cause feelings of sadness, despair and hopelessness, which may lead to a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed.
• Anxiety : Intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday common situations. The worry or anxiety could make you feel fatigued, irritable, and interfere with your regular sleep habits.
• Dementia : An overall term that is used to describes a collection of symptoms related to an individual’s decline in memory or other thinking skills. It may be severe enough to diminish a person’s ability to perform everyday common activities. The effects of dementia can negatively influence your memory, thinking and social abilities.
• Phobias : A phobia is when you experience excessive panicking or an irrational fear reaction to a situation. If you have a phobia, you may experience a deep sense of dread or fright when you encounter the source of your fear. The fear may be a certain place, situation, object, animal or even another person.
• Behavioral disorders : Attention deficit, hyperactivity, bipolar, learning, defiant or conduct disorders are all examples of complaints that may have a detrimental impact on a person’s interpersonal relationships with family, friends, and co-workers.

Our team can provide behavioral counselling and medical therapy, when appropriate, to help a patient feel better about themselves and to assist them with better coping and managing their condition.

Our wound care specialists have been trained in the attention and treatment of all types of acute and chronic wounds. They have skill and experience in wound debridement and wound care procedures – managing chronic, non-healing wounds and infections, with a demonstrated care that fosters healing… right in the patient’s own home.

We specialize in serving homebound patients who may also be bed-bound or have difficulty in walking or moving around. As a result, immobility compression sores develop at pressure points on the body when the weight of an immobilized individual rests continuously on a firm surface, such as a mattress or wheel chair. Often these same patients are on oxygen or have high-risk medical conditions which makes it an even more challenging and stressful effort for them to travel to a doctor’s office for an appointment. Thus, the necessity for in home care and treatment.

Wounds that benefit from specialized wound care techniques include:

• Diabetic foot wounds and ulcers
• Post-surgical wounds
• Traumatic wounds caused by injury
• Arterial and vein stasis caused by lack of circulation
• Immobility pressure sores. (Bed sores from stillness)

We work closely with home health agencies to provide ongoing care and monitoring of patient’s wounds.

Our board-certified podiatrists treat foot pain, wounds, and more. Treatments may include but are not limited to treating conditions of the lower extremities which could hinder mobility.

• We will review each patients’ medical history to evaluate the condition of the feet, ankle or lower leg
• Carry out a diagnosis on the feet and lower legs through examination and medical tests
• Order physical therapy when deemed necessary
• Treat wounds of the lower extremities using various wound care modalities. This may include debridement to improve the healing potential
• Promote prevention, health & well being, the treatment and management of the foot and related problems, disability, deformity, and the pedal complications of chronic diseases for the elderly
• Prescribe and fit prosthetic appliances such as diabetic shoe inserts and evaluate for bracing if necessary
• Refer patients to other specialists for treatment, including conditions such as diabetes or arthritis
• Advise patients on ways to prevent future leg problems and increase speed of recovery
• Monitor the recovery progress of patients to determine the need for change in treatment

We know it’s not always easy to leave home to get the care you need for your eyes. Our optometrists bring state-of-the-art diagnostic eye equipment and technology to your home – making it much easier for you to get the vision care you need.

During a visit, your doctor will exam each eye for signs of serious issues such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and detached retinas, among other conditions.

Receiving regular eye exams regardless of the state of your vision can help detect serious eye problems at their earliest stages ─ when they are most treatable. During an eye exam, your doctor will observe and evaluate the health and condition of the blood vessels in your retina, which can be good indicators of the health of your blood vessels throughout the rest of your body.

• Comprehensive eye exams : This exam goes beyond a simple vision screening. A comprehensive eye exam includes a host of tests in order to do a complete evaluation of the health of your eyes and your vision.
• Annual retina exams : A retinal exam allows your doctor to evaluate the back of your eye, including the retina, the optic disk and the underlying layer of blood vessels that supply the retina.
• Eyeglass fittings : A prescription works best when your eyeglasses are properly fitted. Improper fitting may cause pinching, distorted vision, headaches, and even dizziness. Our doctors will make sure your prescription lenses and frames are working together for you.
• Diabetic eye exams : Diabetes does not have to lead to vision loss. Taking an active role in managing your diabetes can go a long way in curbing later complications. Regular eye exams, good management of your blood sugar and blood pressure, along with early intervention for vision problems can help prevent vision loss caused by diabetic retinopathy. Retinopathy is caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye.
• Refractions: This test is given as part of your routine eye examination. It is often referred to as a vision test. This test assists your eye doctor in measuring you for the exact lens prescription you will need.
• Eye injuries: Eye trauma could be the result of a sudden blow to the eye. It may cause the eye to suddenly compress and retract which could cause damage to your eye and the surrounding tissue. Even if the injury may seem minor, all eye injuries should be furthered examined by a doctor for possible more serious and underlying injuries.
• Eye infections: The most common eye infection is conjunctivitis, also known as pink-eye. An eye infection can happen in almost any part of your eye, including your eye lid, cornea and optic nerve. Symptoms of eye infections may include redness, itching, swelling, discharge, pain, or problems with vision. Always consult with your doctor before treating, as recommended actions are contingent on the cause of the infection.
• Low-vision exams: A low vision exam is different from a normal eye exam. This functional-vision assessment determines how specific visual impairments affects your ability to perform everyday activities. The exam’s results assist your doctor in prescribing management tools and medications to better enhance and manage your remaining vision.

Pain management is the process of providing medical care that alleviates or reduces pain. Pain management is a subspecialty of general medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach to ease the suffering and improve the quality of life of those living with chronic pain by using a combination of pain medications, joint and muscles injections, and physical therapy techniques.

A pain management specialist is a provider with advanced training in diagnosing and treating pain. Our pain management specialists treat pain stemming from a variety of different causes, whether it’s neuropathic pain or headache, or the result of injury, a surgical procedure, cancer or another illness.

Palliative care is an approach to the holistic care of patients, including family and caregivers, to improve the quality of their lives after the diagnosis of a chronic debilitating disease or life-limiting illness that may cause a host of complaints.

Palliative care can begin at diagnosis and continue to be offered while the patient is continuing active treatment through different phases of their life limiting condition. Palliative care is for any patient with a chronic illness who is experiencing a decreased quality of life because of symptoms related to their illness or treatment, like renal dialysis, oxygen therapy or chemotherapy. The care is provided by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other specialists who work together to provide an extra layer of support to the patient and their caregivers.

Palliative care can help in symptom control including not only pain, but nausea, weakness, shortness of breath, fatigue and weight loss at any time during their diseases, not only at the end of life.

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Promoting the health and dignity of frail elders

Many elders struggle with disability and severe chronic illness and have difficulty getting to the doctor’s office. As a result, their health may suffer and lead to unnecessary ER visits, hospitalization, or nursing home care. In 1999, recognizing the needs of such elders and their families, we created the MedStar House Call program - MedStar Total Elder Care to provide full medical and social services that help elders remain in their homes with dignity. These teams now serve both Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, MD.

The MedStar House Call Program - MedStar Total Elder Care is nationally recognized for the quality and outcomes of our care. We serve patients at home with a team of geriatricians, nurse practitioners (NPs), social workers, office nurses, and coordinators. We make routine and urgent house calls (in-person or via telehealth with video or audio-only phone visits). Our medical staff is also available by phone 24/7 for urgent issues. We provide access to state-of-the-art hospital and specialty care. Additionally, our physician team follows our patients if and when they are admitted to the MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

The House Call program serves our neighbors in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore.

Medstar house call program .

(operating under MedStar Total Elder Care, LLC) 

Our program services

Medical house calls and primary care by doctors and nurse practitioners with expertise in the care of older adults

Counseling and caregiver support by social workers and team staff

We offer tests and treatments at-home, and at the hospital as needed

Home delivery of most medications and equipment

Coordination of specialist care at MedStar Washington or MedStar Good Samaritan

Coordination of home nursing, rehab therapy, and hospice

Coordination of support services such as home aides and legal assistance

On-call physicians: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (by phone)

Mobile electronic health record (EHR)

D.C. Neighborhood only – Case management for Medicaid Elderly Persons with Disabilities (EPD) Waiver

Hospital care and specialists

Our team coordinates emergency, hospital, and specialty care at MedStar Washington and MedStar Good Samaritan. Patients may keep their previous specialist doctors; we work with them as needed. We refer to MedStar Good Samaritan, MedStar Washington, for home-based podiatry or other new specialist care. If House Call patients require hospitalization, and 911 is not needed, our team can arrange transportation and admission to MedStar Good Samaritan or MedStar Washington when beds are available.

Social work services

Our dedicated team of social workers provides:

Psychosocial assessment

Care Coordination

Development of an individual treatment plan

Information and referral to community resources and supports

Caregiver education, support, and counseling

Advocacy to connect with other service networks and legal counseling

Crisis intervention

Assistance with identifying alternative living arrangements, as needed

Eligibility

Enrollment and insurance.

To qualify for the MedStar House Call Program, patients must:

Be 65 years or older and have difficulty getting to the doctor’s office

Have Medicare, Medicaid, or another participating insurance plan

Stop seeing their previous primary doctor and agree to have us take on that role following the first visit

Live in a qualifying ZIP code

Our office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.

When calling about new patient enrollment, please have the following information:

Patient's name, address, telephone number

Patient's date of birth and social security number

Patient's next of kin and emergency contact information

Patient's health insurance information (including type and group number)

Patient's current medical conditions and concerns

Ability to retrieve patient's recent medical records

Baltimore neighbors, print and complete our  Intake Questionnaire form

As in most doctor's offices, your main health insurance (such as Medicare) covers 80 percent of House Call visit fees, and any secondary insurance covers the other 20 percent. The patients who do not have any secondary insurance are responsible for the 20 percent co-pay.

Qualifying ZIP codes

View the map below to check if you live in a qualifying ZIP code. Call our Washington, D.C., or Baltimore location to confirm MedStar House Call Program eligibility at your exact address.

Washington, D.C.,

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Washington, D.C., region team - 202-877-0570

Physicians Eric De Jonge, MD, – Section Director Guy (Binny) Chang, MD Nurse Practitioners Nancy Sassa, CRNP - Chief Alexandra (Caitlin) Geary, CRNP Michelle Sullivan, CRNP Office Nurse Kendel Ogbeab, RN Social Workers Gretchen Nordstrom, LICSW - Chief Kellie Jones, LICSW Ruth Shea, LICSW Operations Manager Isi Koroma Care Coordinators LaWanda Holeman Sandra Mills Carrie Carmon Yvette Williams

Baltimore region team – 443-444-6100

Physicians George Taler, MD Sharareh Badri, MD Nurse Practitioner Dorothy Were, CRNP Adama Panda, CRNP Nurse Nerland Dimanche, RN, MSN Social Worker Marina Nellius, LMSW Operations Director Shereen Greene, MBA Care Coordinator Taurshica Lee

Operational support

Executive Director George Hennawai, MD AVP Operations Julie Beecher, MS, MPH

Baltimore Neighborhood

To learn more about our services in the Baltimore region, call us today.at 443-444-6100.

Washington, D.C., Neighborhood

To learn more about our services in the Washington, D.C., region, call us today at 202-877-0570

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HouseCall Primary Care offers these general areas of specialty. Select one of the services below to learn more.

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In 1930, house calls were standard practice for physicians, accounting for approximately 40 percent of patient visits. By 1950, this number had fallen to 10 percent, and by 1980, only about 1 percent of patient visits happened in the home. But as they say, everything old is new again, and with the coming demographic changes, it seems doctors may be making more home visits in the near future.

Diabetes and depression can each be conditions with devastation consequences on their own, let alone when a single individual suffers from both. Often times, the symptoms of one can exaggerate and accelerate the symptoms of the other, but fear not! There are a few simple steps you can follow to alleviate the symptoms and prevent the onset of both.

MD at Home provides home care, home medical doctors, and housecall physicians to patients in need with a focus on p reventing readmissions during the transition from an acute care setting to the home. For over 20 years, we’ve served as the premier healthcare resource for primary care and geriatric medicine for homebound patients in the Chicagoland area. Partnering alongside some of Chicago’s most established and respected institutions, we tailor our programs toward modern guidelines with an unwavering focus on clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and measured clinical outcomes.   Our continuum of care and individual care plans highlight the importance of readmission reduction and high level transitions from the hospital to the home setting. MD at Home is transforming healthcare through our collaborative, proactive, and preventative approach to patient health.

Our approach reduces unnecessary hospitalizations and focuses on helping patients and caregivers better manage individual health from the comfort of their home.  Through our expertise in primary care and geriatric medicine, our licensed clinicians deliver a comprehensive approach in the management of chronic conditions to homebound patients, and our highly trained physicians and nurses are certified to perform most of the same services offered in a physician's office.  MD at Home is transforming reactive, crisis-oriented care into proactive, preventive medicine, reducing unnecessary emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and 30-day readmissions.

Who Qualifies for a Housecall Visit?

Patients with difficulty leaving home due to a mobility limitation, patients with difficulty leaving the home due to cognitive impairment, patients who require the use of special transportation to leave the home, patients with an inability to leave the home and for whom leaving the home requires taxing effort, patients requiring the assistance of another person to leave the home, patients for whom leaving the home is medically contradictory due to the patient's medical condition, accepted insurance.

MD at Home accepts the following insurance policies:

• Medicare Part B
• Medicare Pametto GBA
• Blue Cross Blue Shield (XOF, R, XOX)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield (XOS - Must have Medicare Part B as primary insurance)
• Aetna (PPO)
• United Health Care (PPO)
• United Medical Resources (PPO)

Physician Careers

MD at Home is hiring Physicians and Nurse Practitioners. Physicians with MD at Home have a luxury many other medical doctors severely lack: time . Unlike a typical seven minute visit, our physicians spend an hour or more with each patient, gaining a holistic view of the patient's health within their native environment. This not only means more insight into the patient's daily life, but also into their care support system, including interacting with family members and caregivers. This not only leads to better care for patients , but better lives for our doctors. Our physicians only work typical workday hours, allowing them to spend more time with their families, avoiding obscure hospital rounds or late nights. Our physicians using cutting-edge EMR technology to maintain up-to-date health records for each and every patient so nothing gets lost in the shuffle.

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More time with patients, more time with your family, move healthcare forward, schedule a home visit, fast. simple. secure..

Our HIPAA-compliant online referral system is secured with 256-bit AES encryption, the same encryption level used by most online banking systems and the same SSL technology that fuels most SecureFax systems already in use by hospitals. Prefer to schedule a visit by phone? Give us a call at (312) 243-2223.  ​If you're a healthcare professional, please send additional medical documentation to our fax at (312) 243-8450.

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Referral Fax: (312) 243-8450 Clinical Fax: (312) 243-2227 2003 W. Fulton Street, Suite 303 Chicago, IL 60612

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Home Doctor: Expert Care and Convenience at Your Doorstep

12:15 pm by Hernan Edwards

Are you tired of long wait times at the doctor’s office or having to rush through appointments due to a busy schedule? Do you or a loved one have mobility issues that make it difficult to travel to a medical facility? The solution may be as simple as a home doctor.

A home doctor is a licensed healthcare professional who provides personalized medical care in the comfort of your own home. Whether you need urgent care or a routine check-up, a home doctor can provide expert care and convenience like never before.

Key Takeaways

• A home doctor provides personalized medical care in the comfort of your own home
• Home doctors offer expert care and convenience for those with mobility issues or busy schedules

The Rise of Home Doctors

House call doctors, also known as home doctors or home visit doctors, are becoming increasingly popular in the United States. These medical professionals provide at-home medical care and on-demand healthcare services to patients who need personalized attention in the comfort of their own homes.

There are many reasons behind the rise of home doctors, including the convenience and accessibility of having a healthcare provider come directly to your home. Whether you have mobility issues, a busy schedule, or simply prefer the personalized attention of an in-home doctor, house call doctors offer a range of services to meet your needs.

What to Expect from Home Doctor Services

Home doctor services provide a range of medical services that can be delivered directly to your home. Whether you need urgent in-home medical care or mobile medical services, a house call doctor can offer personalized medical care right at your doorstep.

By providing medical care in patients’ homes, home doctors offer a more personalized and convenient healthcare experience that can help improve health outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Home doctors are equipped to handle a wide range of medical conditions, from minor illnesses and injuries to chronic conditions that require ongoing treatment. They can provide medical advice and treatment, prescribe medications, and perform diagnostic tests as needed.

One of the main benefits of home doctor services is personalized healthcare. Unlike traditional doctor’s office visits, home doctors have the opportunity to see patients in their home environment and can provide tailored medical advice and treatment that takes into account the patient’s unique circumstances and needs.

Home doctors can also be a valuable resource for patients who have mobility issues or have difficulty traveling to a traditional doctor’s office. Additionally, on-call home doctor services can offer greater flexibility and convenience for patients with busy schedules or those needing specialized care.

Overall, home doctor services offer a convenient and accessible healthcare option for patients who prefer a more personalized and convenient experience. By delivering expert medical care right at your doorstep, home doctors can help improve health outcomes and enhance the overall patient experience.

The Benefits of Personalized Healthcare

One of the most significant advantages of receiving medical care from a home doctor is the personalized nature of the service. Unlike traditional doctor’s office visits, individuals can expect a home doctor to take the time to understand their unique medical needs and tailor treatments accordingly.

In addition to providing personalized treatment plans, home doctors are often familiar with the patient’s home environment, which can be especially beneficial for individuals with chronic conditions or mobility issues. A home doctor can provide tailored medical advice and treatment, taking into account factors such as living arrangements and accessibility limitations.

The convenience of having a healthcare professional come to your home cannot be overstated,” says Dr. Jane Smith, a home doctor based in New York City. “It allows for a level of individualized care that is simply not possible in a traditional office setting.

How to Schedule a Home Doctor Visit

Scheduling a home doctor visit is easy and convenient. Patients can access on-call doctors with a simple phone call or online booking system.

Step 1: Contact the Home Doctor Service

Patients can contact their preferred home doctor service either by phone or through their website. The service will ask for basic information such as the patient’s name, address, and reason for the visit.

Step 2: Set an Appointment

Once the patient’s information is collected, the home doctor service will help schedule an appointment at a time that works best for the patient’s schedule.

Step 3: Wait for the Doctor’s Arrival

The home doctor will arrive at the patient’s doorstep at the appointed time. Patients can expect the same level of quality care as they would receive in a traditional doctor’s office.

Home doctor visits provide personalized and convenient healthcare services to patients in the comfort of their own homes. With on-call doctors readily available, patients can receive the care they need without the added stress of traveling to a traditional doctor’s office.

Who Can Benefit from Home Doctor Services

Home doctor services are beneficial for individuals who may have difficulty accessing traditional medical care. This includes:

• Patients with mobility issues
• Individuals with busy schedules
• Pregnant women
• New mothers and infants
• Elderly individuals
• Patients with chronic conditions
• Those requiring specialized care

By bringing medical care directly to the patient’s home, home doctors provide convenience and personalized healthcare that caters to the unique needs of each individual.

Ensuring Safety and Quality in Home Doctor Visits

One of the most significant concerns for patients considering home doctor services is safety. However, home doctors take several measures to ensure a safe and reliable healthcare experience. For starters, they undergo the same licensing and accreditation requirements as physicians in traditional healthcare settings.

Home doctors also adhere to the same medical standards and protocols when delivering medical care. They keep comprehensive medical records and follow up with patients as needed, just as they would in a hospital or office-based setting.

In addition, home doctors are equipped with all the necessary equipment and medication to deliver high-quality care. They carry portable diagnostic equipment like stethoscopes, blood pressure monitors, and thermometers to assess a patient’s condition.

The safety and quality of home doctor visits are further enhanced by the familiarity that home doctors have with a patient’s home environment. By getting to know the patient and their home surroundings, home doctors can provide tailored and personalized medical advice and treatment.

The Cost of Home Doctor Services

Home doctor services offer a convenient and personalized healthcare experience, but what about the cost?

The cost of home doctor services can vary depending on the type of medical consultation required. Some insurance providers may cover home doctor visits, while others may not. It is important to check with your insurance provider to see if home doctor services are covered under your plan.

If you are paying out of pocket, the cost of a home doctor visit may be higher than a traditional medical consultation. However, the value of receiving on-demand healthcare in the comfort of your own home can outweigh the higher cost for some individuals.

Home Doctor vs. Traditional Doctor’s Office

While traditional doctor’s office visits have been the standard for decades, home doctor services offer a more convenient, personalized, and accessible option for many individuals. Here are some key differences between the two:

Convenience:  Home doctors offer the ultimate convenience by bringing medical care straight to the patient’s doorstep, eliminating the need for travel, parking, and waiting rooms.

Personalization:  In-home doctors offer a more personalized approach to healthcare. They can assess the patient’s home environment and provide tailored medical advice and treatment, which can be especially valuable for individuals with chronic conditions or mobility issues.

Having a home doctor visit me was a game-changer. It made managing my chronic illness much easier and less stressful.

Accessibility:  For individuals with busy schedules or limited transportation options, home doctor services can make healthcare more accessible. In addition, home doctors can provide urgent care and mobile medical services, which can be especially beneficial for individuals who cannot easily leave their homes.

While traditional doctor’s office visits still have their place in healthcare, home doctor services offer an increasingly attractive option for those seeking on-demand and personalized medical care.

Home Doctor: The Future of Healthcare

As technology continues to advance, so does the healthcare industry. With the rise of on-demand services and personalized healthcare, it’s no surprise that the home doctor model is becoming increasingly popular.

Patients are seeking more convenient and accessible healthcare options, and home doctors offer just that. By providing expert medical care directly to patients’ homes, individuals can receive the attention they need without the hassle of traveling to a traditional doctor’s office.

Advancements in Technology

As technology continues to improve, home doctors are able to deliver even more specialized care. With the use of telemedicine and remote monitoring, healthcare professionals can monitor patients’ conditions in real-time, ensuring the best possible treatment outcomes.

Additionally, technology allows for more efficient appointment scheduling and communication between patients and healthcare providers. Patients can easily book appointments and receive medical advice through online platforms, making healthcare more accessible than ever before.

The Growing Demand for On-Demand Healthcare

The rise of on-demand services has extended beyond just transportation and food delivery. More and more, individuals are seeking immediate and convenient healthcare options. Home doctors fit that bill perfectly, providing expert care on-demand at the patient’s convenience.

With the aging population and increasing demand for personalized healthcare, it’s no surprise that the home doctor model is poised to become a major player in the future of healthcare.

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, the rise of home doctors represents a significant shift towards personalized and convenient medical care. With home doctors, patients can receive expert medical attention right at their doorstep, without the hassle of traditional doctor’s office visits.

Home doctors offer a range of services, from urgent in-home medical care to mobile medical services. They provide tailored healthcare advice and treatment in the patient’s own environment, resulting in a more personalized and effective healthcare experience.

While concerns around safety and quality exist, home doctors take measures to ensure a safe and reliable healthcare experience, adhering to proper licensing and accreditation requirements. Additionally, the cost of home doctor services may be covered by insurance, making it a viable and affordable healthcare option for many individuals.

With future advancements in technology and the growing demand for on-demand healthcare services, home doctors are poised to play an increasingly important role in the healthcare industry. By offering expert and convenient medical care in the patient’s own home, home doctors represent the future of healthcare.

Q: What is a home doctor?

A: A home doctor is a healthcare professional who provides expert medical care directly at the patient’s doorstep. They offer personalized healthcare services in the comfort of the patient’s own home.

Q: Why are home doctors becoming more popular?

A: Home doctors are becoming more popular due to the convenience and accessibility they offer. Patients can receive medical care without leaving their homes, and on-demand healthcare services are becoming increasingly in demand.

Q: What services can I expect from a home doctor?

A: Home doctor services include a range of medical care options, including urgent in-home medical care and mobile medical services. They can provide treatment, consultations, and examinations directly at the patient’s home.

Q: What are the benefits of personalized healthcare from a home doctor?

A: Personalized healthcare from a home doctor offers the advantage of having a healthcare professional familiar with the patient’s home environment. They can provide tailored medical advice and treatment, resulting in a more personalized and effective healthcare experience.

Q: How can I schedule a home doctor visit?

A: Scheduling a home doctor visit is easy. Patients can access on-call doctors and book appointments for a convenient in-home medical consultation. The process is designed to provide maximum flexibility and convenience for patients.

Q: Who can benefit from home doctor services?

A: Home doctor services are beneficial for individuals with mobility issues, busy schedules, or people in need of specialized care. They offer convenience and personalized healthcare options to meet the specific needs of different patient groups.

Q: Are home doctor visits safe and of high quality?

A: Yes, home doctor visits are safe and of high quality. Home doctors adhere to proper licensing, accreditation, and medical standards to ensure patient safety and the delivery of reliable healthcare services in the comfort of the patient’s own home.

Q: How much do home doctor services cost?

A: The cost of home doctor services may vary depending on several factors. Potential insurance coverage, payment options, and the value of on-demand healthcare services when compared to traditional medical consultations should be considered when assessing the cost.

Q: What are the advantages of home doctor services compared to traditional doctor office visits?

A: Home doctor services offer unique benefits compared to traditional doctor office visits. Patients can receive medical care in the comfort of their own homes, saving time and eliminating the need to travel. In-home medical care also provides a more personalized and convenient healthcare experience.

Q: What does the future hold for home doctors and healthcare?

A: Home doctors are expected to play an increasingly important role in the future of healthcare. With advancements in technology and the growing demand for on-demand healthcare services, the concept of receiving expert medical care at home is likely to become more prevalent.

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Do you offer same-day appointments how long will it take for a provider to arrive at my location.

Yes, we understand the importance of prompt healthcare. We make every effort to offer same-day appointments whenever possible. We do our best to arrive within one to two hours of your booking.

Do we offer house calls on weekends or evenings?

Yes, we understand that your schedule may be busy during weekdays. We offer flexible scheduling, including weekends and evenings and try our very best to accommodate your preferred times. Our medical house call services are available seven days a week. We’re here to provide you with personalized healthcare when it’s most convenient for you.

Do you provide service to my place of business or hotel?

Yes, ConciergeMD is an at-your-door service. We will come to your office, home or hotel 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

What should I expect during a House Call visit?

During a house call visit, you’ll meet with the same types of professionals you see in a doctor’s office — a licensed health care practitioner. After introductions, your provider will perform a thorough history and physical examination appropriate for your specific complaints and will then recommend the appropriate treatment options. After all of your questions are answered, instructions are given, your provider will depart.

Who will come to my home for the House Call visit?

You’ll meet with a licensed health care practitioner who may be a nurse practitioner, physician assistant or medical doctor. Just like the professionals you see in your regular doctor’s office, our staff are state licensed and maintain national certification. We take the extra step of performing background checks on our clinical staff to provide additional assurance for our members.

How does a house call differ from a regular doctor office visit, Urgent Care Facility, or an Emergency Room?

We bring excellent, quality healthcare to you and on your schedule. You are seen in the comfort of your home, hotel or office and at a convenient time for you. You never have to wait again in an overcrowded waiting room. You will not be sitting next to sick patients for an extended period of time. We can treat the same illnesses that you would normally go to see in a primary care physician’s office. Our fees are affordable and often less expensive that one would pay at an Urgent Care Center or an Emergency Department.

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Our providers carry injectable medications and can prescribe medications to your local pharmacy for pick up.

What if the physician decides my illness requires additional testing and/or treatment?

We can provide all additional testing (e.g. x-rays, EKG, ultrasound, etc.) in the comfort and convenience of your home or hotel suite, and can provide referrals to any specialty if needed.

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X-ray and ultrasound services are available to be brought to you upon request. A certified x-ray technician brings a portable x-ray machine to your home, hotel room, workplace, or wherever you are. The x-ray images are processed on site, and films are reviewed by your house call physician or a board certified radiologist. Copies of the images may be provided to the patient upon request. Various portable ultrasound studies are also available. Additional studies, including CT or MRI may be completed at a radiology center of your choice.

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If I am experiencing an emergency, should I book a house call?

Concierge MD is not an Emergency Room replacement and we do not treat patients experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, head trauma, loss of consciousness, or other life-threatening emergencies, as these conditions may require immediate hospitalization. If you are having a medical emergency, please go directly to the E.R. or dial 911 immediately.

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Although most insurance companies will reimburse a portion of the visit or apply the amount to your deductible if it has not been met at this time, we do not accept insurance in the traditional sense. We will provide you with the documentation that can be submitted to your health insurance company for reimbursement. You may be eligible for reimbursement through your “out-of-network” option of your PPO or HMO plan. We do not guarantee any reimbursement.

May I utilize your services while I still see my regular physician with whom I have a long term relationship?

Yes! We understand the tremendous value in long standing Doctor Patient relationships. We will confer with your physician and coordinate your care together.

What are the benefits of using Concierge MD?

• Same-day service and appointments, usually within one to two hours of your call.
• Extended and unhurried medical visits.
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• No more waiting in waiting rooms.
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For those of you who are frustrated by excessive wait times in the ER or refuse to stay in an overcrowded urgent care clinic, Concierge MD offers a time saving, efficient alternative. With Concierge MD, you can now be taken care of in the comfort of your home, hotel or workplace, with minimal interruption to your daily life.

How much do you save with a house call?

The time and monetary savings accompanied with a house call visit are significant because of the convenience of bringing healthcare to you. House call visits offer value by providing a licensed health care practitioner on your schedule. If you are a busy individual and value the little time you have to enjoy, then ConciergeMD offers you an excellent solution when you or a loved one need medical attention. Now you can afford the luxury of not having to leave your home, office, or hotel when you are sick, deal with traffic, and spend significant time waiting for a doctor’s appointment or in the waiting room with other sick patients waiting to be seen. This can often take hours of your time.

Do I have to be a member of Concierge MD to have a provider visit me at my home, office, or hotel?

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Does Concierge MD offer services for employers?

Concierge MD offers custom corporate service programs to provide medical care for your employees living in, working in, or visiting your local area. Our full line of services is available as well as custom arrangements tailored to your company’s needs. Rather than putting off a meeting or delaying a flight, we arrange medical treatment in the comfort of your employee’s office, house or hotel, and make sure that they rapidly get on the road to recovery. Make Concierge MD a valuable asset and addition to your benefits package by keeping your employees healthy and happy.

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Home Visit M.D. (HVMD) brings the doctor to your home providing quality affordable chronic healthcare management for the medically complex, chronically ill and high risk/high utilization patients. We offer acute physician visits at patient's home or residence within 24 hours.

Home Visit M.D. works with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Physician-Hospital Organizations (PHOs), Independent Practice Associations (IPAs), and groups of doctors, hospitals and other care providers to decrease and contain costs associated with treating their high-risk/high-cost patients.

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Home Visit M.D. assists patients from health facilities to home acute care with our Independence at Home Program, Assessments, Integrated Transitional Program and Advanced Living Program. Our services range from a home visit to aggressive long-term care that raises quality of life.

The majority of patients with chronic conditions experience difficulty scheduling and coordinating their required multiple office visits. Many fail to make their appointments and later seek emergency care.

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The UI Health Physician Home Visits Program, staffed by the excellent physicians from the Family Medicine Clinic , brings compassionate, comprehensive medical care to the homes of patients of all ages, enabling them to

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Making an Appointment An initial house call can be scheduled by contacting our office at 312-996-1119 .

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Follow-up Visits Follow-up visits will be scheduled during each home visit as needed. If a problem develops before the next scheduled visit, the patient or caregiver can contact our office and schedule an earlier appointment.

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House Call Doctor Visits Make Life Easier for Seniors and Caregivers

Important: This is an informational article to explain how house call doctor visits can benefit seniors. DailyCaring isn’t a medical organization, we aren’t medical professionals, and we aren’t affiliated with any healthcare organizations. We aren’t qualified to respond to any medical questions.

House call doctor visits benefit older adults and caregivers

Getting your older adult to the doctor’s office for an appointment can be difficult or sometimes impossible.

Whether they’re frail, can’t walk on their own, or have Alzheimer’s or dementia , getting out of the house is hard on both of you. Going to a doctor’s office can also expose seniors to germs or harsh weather.

We explain what a house call doctor is, what type of insurance they accept, how to find one, and what to look for in terms of services.

What is a house call doctor?

Today, many doctors are bringing back the old practice of visiting patients in their homes. With house calls, older adults don’t have to go through the stress and difficulty of getting to the doctor’s office. And neither do you.

Another bonus is that these doctors usually spend more time with patients. You won’t have to fit all your questions into a 15 minute visit.

Do they accept Medicare?

Yes, many house call doctors accept Medicare , private insurance, and sometimes Medicaid . It usually costs the same as a regular office visit.

But every house call doctor is different, so make sure you understand their fees and accepted insurance plans before making an appointment.

How to find a house call doctor

Some large health care systems like Kaiser Permanente or the VA have programs that include home visits by doctors and nurses. For example, Kaiser’s home-based palliative care program includes house calls.

Even your older adult isn’t part of a large health network, it’s worthwhile to ask your older adult’s doctor if they have home doctor visit programs.

The American Academy of Home Care Medicine’s provider directory is another way to locate a house call doctor in your area.

You can also use Google to search for “house call doctor” + your city or county or “home doctor visit” + your city or county (don’t include the quotation marks).

What to look for in a house call doctor

Before booking an appointment, make sure you understand the doctor’s services, fees, and billing.

Questions to ask:

• Do you specialize in treating seniors, people with Alzheimer’s or dementia , or those with  multiple chronic conditions ?
• Do you accept Medicare , Medicaid , or my older adult’s private insurance plan?
• If we want, can we also keep my older adult’s primary care doctor?
• Will you communicate with my older adult’s existing doctors and specialists so their care is coordinated?

Examples of house call doctor private practices

We want to be clear that we’re not recommending any specific home doctor services or companies and aren’t affiliated with any of these businesses. These are examples to give you an idea of what a house call doctor looks like and the type of services that are typically offered.

Examples of what a house call doctor looks like:

• Visiting Physicians Association (VPA)
• Bay Area House Call Physicians
• Kindred House Calls

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We hope the tips and suggestions in the article above will help you find a house call doctor in your parents’ local area.

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Please contact your father’s doctor immediately or the local hospital to find out how to safely get him examined by a doctor (to reduce risk of exposure to Covid-19).

DailyCaring isn’t a medical organization, we aren’t medical professionals, and we aren’t affiliated with any healthcare organizations.

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This article includes suggestions for how you can find house call doctor services in your area. At DailyCaring, we aren’t doctors and don’t provide any medical services. We hope you’re able to find a great house call doctor in your area.

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I was released from the hospital on Thursday after 5 days.I am not able to go to Dr office but most definitely need to be checked.Still having breaking problems and am very week.I have severe asthma and blood pressure was running very high from so much steroids.Could I possibly get help.Thanks so much.

I’m so sorry to hear that you’re not feeling well. Since you’re noticing some issues with your recovery, it’s essential to call your primary doctor immediately. Since they’re the ones who have been treating you and are familiar with your recent hospitalization, they’re the best people to advise you on what you need. If you need help getting to your doctor’s office, you may want to contact your local Area Agency on Aging or a ride sharing service. Or, use the tips in this article to search for a doctor in your area who makes house calls.

Here are some articles that may be helpful: — 8 Ridesharing Services for Seniors https://dailycaring.com/8-ridesharing-services-for-seniors/ — 6 Affordable Senior Transportation Options https://dailycaring.com/6-affordable-senior-transportation-options/ — Local Community Resources for Seniors and Caregivers: Area Agency on Aging (to connect you with local organizations that may be able to help) https://dailycaring.com/local-community-resources-for-seniors-and-caregivers-area-agency-on-aging/ — 4 Ways to Know If Seniors Need to Return to the Hospital https://dailycaring.com/4-ways-to-know-if-seniors-need-to-return-to-the-hospital/

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Our Commitment to Ongoing Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

With the world at a standstill, we’re still working hard for you.

The spread of the novel coronavirus, the root of COVID-19, has impacted the lives of people across the globe—practically overnight. Businesses remain closed. Health officials urge us to avoid going out. And our normal routines have come to a grinding halt since the outbreak. But even in a world on hold, dental problems can strike at any moment. We understand that putting your oral health at risk is not an option, despite this difficult situation. And for us, forsaking our patients, our communities, and our colleagues is never an option.

Innovation is the hallmark of our practice. Our mission has always been to champion unique services for people with unique needs. We’re continuing that tradition by taking bold steps to maintain the wellbeing and safety of our patients, without compromising the exceptional care they’ve come to expect. Together, we can create a healthy, productive, and thriving new normal during this unprecedented time.

Dental Solutions Tailored to Social Distancing and Stay-at-Home Orders

For over 30 years, we have pioneered a combined medical and dental practice that supports patients with unique challenges who struggle to receive treatment in traditional office settings. Now that so much of our society is homebound, we have refined and expanded our existing offerings to assist anyone in need of essential and emergency services, while doing our part to flatten the curve of infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 37.6% of U.S. adults have a higher risk of developing serious illness if they contract COVID-19, particularly seniors and those with underlying medical problems such as high blood pressure, heart problems, or diabetes. We can mitigate those risks while delivering exceptional care.

Virtual Appointments

Virtual dental care, also known as teledentistry, is no longer a niche service offering; in the era of COVID-19, it’s imperative. According to surveys conducted by DentaVox, nearly 80% of U.S. households expect to rely on it over the next five years. Once the pandemic has passed, it’s likely to become a new standard in all of dentistry.

Teledentistry is the remote delivery of dental care, consultation, follow-up care, and education through telecommunications. The idea is as old as the telephone itself. But with advances in video conferencing and online platforms, the systems have become incredibly robust. Video consults connect the patient’s laptop, tablet, or smartphone to a dentist who diagnoses the problem and accelerates treatment options, which may include electronic prescriptions. When follow-up care is required, next-day appointments can be booked.

Our Virtual Appointments are available during office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00pm. Should you have a dental emergency outside of business hours, please contact 1-844-202-8250 and our team will be in contact with you.

• Enhancing the patient experience when physical visits aren’t possible through personal interaction with a dental provider by phone or video.
• Minimizes the risk of exposure to the coronavirus for patients and dental professionals.
• Significantly reduces the load on hospital emergency rooms related to dental problems.
• Immediate online scheduling, expedited assessments and treatment recommendations, and faster access to a network of available dentists from the comfort of the patient’s home.
• Private, secure, and fully compliant with information protection regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Video interactions may improve the quality of diagnosis because patients can better describe their conditions using body language, pointing to problem areas, or even showing what’s happening inside their mouths.

How It Works

• You can schedule a Virtual Appointment directly through our website using a simple form that requests your name, contact information, whether you’re a new or existing patient.
• You’ll receive an email confirmation with the date and time of your Virtual Appointment, followed by instructions for launching the video or voice session.
• After evaluating your condition, the dental provider will recommend treatment options, including referrals to a specialist (e.g., oral surgeon, endodontist, or periodontist), the dentist’s office, or a house call.
• Our provider partners’ offices will remain open for urgent dental emergency visits for patients who have completed the virtual dental consultation.

Designed by Dental Professionals

Unlike providers who are promoting off-the-shelf video systems like Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, or Facebook Messenger, we have partnered with CUSPID, a proprietary teledentistry platform that’s fully compliant with HIPAA and ADA requirements. CUSPID also integrates seamlessly with our backend patient systems to ensure privacy, security, accuracy, and ongoing maintenance of all patient records for superior care.

House Calls

House calls have always been core to our primary service offerings . Our unique approach extends beyond the home, as some dental procedures involve complex treatments, special medical considerations, or safety requirements. Our team is on staff at several local hospitals where treatment can be provided while the patient is sedated.

Let Us Come to You

• Private residences
• Residential care and assisted living communities
• Patients in the hospital
• Hotels and embassies

Your Safety is Our Priority

Our medical and dental teams have always incorporated hospital-grade sterilization techniques into our care. With the advent of COVID-19, we have strengthened those measures by exceeding all hospital standards of immunizations for transmissible diseases.

Our dentists and assistants are fully privileged at hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York. This multidisciplinary team of nationally recognized dental specialists, anesthesiologists, and medical doctors allows us to offer the range of care unrivaled in the industry, from palliative care to emergency procedures, oral surgery, complex treatments, and full-mouth restoration.

House calls are available for emergency dental situations to patients who complete the brief Virtual Appointment . This helps us diagnose the problem rapidly and determine the best course of action during the outbreak, when safety is paramount.

What to Expect

Our team uses state-of-the-art mobile dental technologies to provide preventative, restorative, and emergency care in the comfort and safety of your home.

Digital X-Rays

Consultation, emergency care, frequently asked questions, how do you control the possibility of infection during in-person visits.

Our team adheres to and exceeds all health and safety mandates issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), and local health officials.

How do you assess problems for people with disabilities?

Through Virtual Appointments and teledentistry, our dental professionals can interface directly with caregivers, relatives, social workers, and assisted living facilities directors to ensure that the patient’s needs are articulated clearly and addressed promptly.

How does teledentistry help during the COVID-19 outbreak?

Using telemedicine as an alternative to in-person visits protects the health and safety of patients, dentists, administrative staff, caregivers, and others who may otherwise risk exposure to infection during traditional office visits. Virtual Appointments also help state and local governments enforce stay-at-home orders without sacrificing exceptional patient care.

What if I need to visit an office or hospital?

Emergency medical and dental services are considered essential during the outbreak. Virtual Appointments help dentists better assess a patient’s condition to determine whether or not physical visits are necessary. This process benefits urgent care facilities by reducing the traffic of people showing up to receive a diagnosis for pain, which may be treated remotely through electronic prescriptions or house calls.

Is my health data protected?

Yes, absolutely. All of our digital technologies and teledentistry platforms have been designed by industry professionals in accordance with established privacy and data security guidelines from HIPAA, ADA, and other regulatory agencies.

What if I can’t use video for a Virtual Appointment?

While video can enhance the experience and diagnosis during a virtual appointment, a good old-fashioned phone call still works wonders. If you can’t access video, or choose not to, we are happy to schedule the appointment for a voice-only call.

Does my insurance cover this?

Once you’ve scheduled your Virtual Appointment, you will be prompted to pay a nominal fee of $225.00. After your Virtual Appointment, we will immediately submit an electronic claim on your behalf to your dental insurance carrier. Your insurance carrier typically reimburses you by check approximately 2 to 4 weeks after processing the claim. You must have a Preferred Provider Option (PPO) policy to receive this reimbursement. If you decide to continue with us for the recommended treatment options, we apply the Virtual appointment charge to reduce the overall cost of your care.

Is there a penalty for missing the appointment?

No. We are here to help during this difficult time. We will not charge you for missing a Virtual Appointment.

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Dr. Joy Marcial

New York Doctor of Dental Medicine

Dr.  Maria “Joy”  Marcial attended the University of the East where she completed her degree in Doctor of Dental Medicine in the Philippines.  After practicing for several years, she later moved to New York City where she completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at New York University School of Dentistry. 

Dr. Joy Marcial is dynamic, energetic, friendly, and caring, reputed for her combination of artistic and technical expertise, she is a master at creating beautiful, natural-looking smiles.  She believes that the smile is a reflection of the overall health and well being of an individual and is committed to removing barriers to dental care.

Victoria Cameron

Registered Dental Assistant

Victoria has focused her career on the oral surgery element of being a Registered Dental Assistant, and has been with The Blende Dental Group since 1990. She has been keenly aware of the importance of teamwork and providing superior customer service by way of empathy & kindness toward her dental/oral surgery patients. Victoria received her RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) certificate & radiology license in the state of California after attending College of San Mateo on the Peninsula. Further, she acquired her OSA (Oral Surgery Assistant) certificate after additional training in oral surgery provided by the Northern California Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. Victoria also has operating room privileges at all four California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) campuses in San Francisco,  Kaiser San Francisco & San Rafael, Marin General Hospital in Marin County, and Mills-Peninsula in San Mateo County.

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Marissa Lawlor

Dental Assistant

Marissa is a Dental Assistant who brings nineteen years of talent and patient care to our team. She focuses her career on making sure patients are comfortable and enjoys getting to know about her patients. In her free time, she is a frequent fan at Giant’s games with her family.

Lindzy Goodman, DMD

San Francisco & New York

Dr. Lindzy Goodman graduated with magna cum laude distinction from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. She then went on to complete a two year General Practice Residency at the Brooklyn Hospital Center where she served as chief resident and as an attending physician, seeing patients under general anesthesia. Dr. Goodman is determined in fighting barriers to care and training includes treating patients with special needs, phobias, and complex medical conditions.

Nicole Ryan

New York, San Francisco COO

Nicole Ryan is the Operations Manager of House Call Dentists and The Blende Dental Group’s San Francisco Office. She has over 10 years’ experience in the dental field and business management. Nicole is responsible for directing, administering, and overseeing the day to day operations of both the clinical and the administrative teams. Nicole joined The Blende Dental Group in 2009 and became an integral part of the growth and success of one of the largest private dental practice in San Francisco. Nicole continues to top-grade a team dedicated to providing high touch service to their complex patients.

Gary Nord, DMD

Dr. Gary Nord received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree cum laude from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2010. He then went on to complete a two-year General Practice Residency where he served as chief resident of the department in his second year, overseeing the first-year residents and treating a wide variety of complex cases under general anesthesia and IV sedation. Dr. Nord then furthered his training in the specialty of Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry at New York Hospital Queens, where he learned to provide complex care to patients needing implants, cosmetic dentistry, and full mouth rehabilitation.

Dr. Nord’s interest in house call dentistry and the treatment of special needs patients began back in Dental School, where he travelled to patient’s homes to fabricate dentures for them. He is proud to be a part of House Call Dentists in New York City, where he can use his advanced specialty training to treat a wide variety of patients with complex medical and dental needs.

David Blende

New York, San Francisco Founder

Dr. David Blende brings you over 30 years of dental expertise. After graduating from the University of Southern California, he practiced in Switzerland, then went on to build a successful aesthetic dentistry practice in Beverly Hills. He became one of a pioneering group of dentists to do full-mouth rehabilitation using general anesthesia in a hospital setting. He later went on to establish the Blende Dental Group, where patients have traveled from more than 30 states and 20 countries for extensive treatment, complex aesthetic dentistry, or to have all their treatment completed while they sleep.

To complete these cases, Dr. Blende joined the medical staff at eight San Francisco Bay Area hospitals. He also serves as Chief of the Dental Division at two of the major hospitals. In these positions, he interacts with the entire healthcare team from physicians of all specialties to case managers to assisted living community nursing directors. Through these relationships, he realized that many people do not have access to dental care because they cannot travel to or cooperate with a dentist. He founded House Call Dentists in 2008 with a vision to remove such barriers to receiving dental care.

As word spread that dental care was available outside the dental office, Dr. Blende began receiving requests from concierge physicians and some of his private clients for services at home. The Concierge side of the practice was established to provide the highest level of service: real relationships with clients combined with elegant results. In 2013, House Call Dentists opened a second location in Manhattan.

Ava Salinas

Registered Dental Assistant (SF)

Dr. Zarabi attended George Washington University. He received his dental degree from SUNY at Stony Brook. He had additional training in periodontics at New York Medical College Department of Surgery and UMDNJ department of Periodontics.

Since joining the team, Dr. Zarabi was immediately aligned with the practice goals of treating each individual according to their unique needs and doing so in a comfortable and safe environment where he can create healthy and beautiful smiles.

Johanna Castaneda, RDA

Registered Dental Assistant (NY)

Johanna was born in Colombia but has called New York home for over 20 years. She graduated from Five Towns College on Long Island. Johanna has been a Registered Dental Assistant for nearly 18 years and in addition to general dentistry has experience in endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, and Invisalign. Outside the office, Johanna is the lead singer in a band and is studying for her dental hygiene accreditation. Johanna loves helping our patients, and we love having her as part of our team.

Deborah Chau, DDS

San Francisco

Dr. Chau earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco after completing her undergraduate training at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. Upon graduating from dental school, she moved to Minneapolis to complete a General Practice Residency at the University of Minnesota. In residency, she managed the care of medically compromised patients both in the clinic and under general anesthesia in the hospital. After her time in residency, Dr. Chau moved back to the Bay Area and continues to be dedicated to treating patients, both general and special needs, with the House Call Dentist team. Dr. Chau is passionate about removing barriers to care for all patients so that they may have optimal dental health, no matter the situation.

Carla Caramat

New York, San Francisco CEO

Ms. Caramat is Managing Partner of House Call Dentists and the Blende Dental Group where she has worked since 1997. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University with a focus in Industrial Organization and completed an executive education program at Harvard Business School. Her purview includes not only managing one of the largest private dental practices in San Francisco; she also brings her appreciation for the finer things in life to tailoring exceptional concomitant services specifically for House Call Dentist Concierge clients.

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We are Sergey and Simon, a Russian and a Frenchman, both  passionate about Moscow, Saint-Petersburg and classic cars. Together, we have created Put-in tours. Our goal is to help you experience Russian culture off the beaten path. Join us onboard our classic Soviet van and let’s get rolling!

In Moscow we offer you a city tour to discover most of the city in an original way as well as a night tour to admire the lights. Our pubcrawl is ideal to explore Moscow’s night-life and have fun. If you are craving to discover Russian culture, come impress your senses during our monastery diner or join our 100% Russian Banya Excursion . The latest will also bring you to Sergiyev Posad and it’s famous monastery!

For the most extreme travellers, our shooting tour will deliver your daily dose of adrenaline whereas our tank excursion will let you ride a real tank and shoot a bazooka.

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In-Home Primary Care Near You

Mobility can become an issue for many patients, especially those who are aging and those who are living with serious chronic conditions. Many of these patients are housebound, and while their families work hard to support them, they may struggle to receive the continuous, high-quality level of care they deserve.

Dr. Kevin Wong and his team at PT Family Medicine understand how difficult it can be to care for a loved one at home. That’s why we’re proud to offer in-home primary care visits for those whose mobility is limited and whose safety may be compromised by leaving the home. We’re here to support both patients and their families, and we take a personalized approach to senior care, taking the time to listen, address the family’s concerns, and ensuring that care progresses as smoothly as possible. 

If you have a loved one who is in need of patient-focused, hands-on in-home primary care, don’t wait to get started. Schedule your first appointment with the team at PT Family Medicine today.

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In-home healthcare visits for older adults.

From busy schedules and limited mobility to safety concerns following the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients and their families are discovering that they’d rather conduct their healthcare from home. This is especially true for aging patients, who may find it difficult to travel to the doctor and are at particularly high risk when it comes to airborne illnesses.

PT Family Medicine is proud to offer a range of services to patients from the convenience of their homes, including:

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For older patients, preventive care is essential to detecting signs of disease as early as possible, improving outcomes and ensuring a high quality of life, Want to learn more? Reach out to our knowledgeable staff, or schedule your first appointment with us.

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Is my location close enough that my loved one can receive house visits.

Dr. Wong and his team can make house visits anywhere in the greater Pittsburgh area. If you have questions about whether or not our team is able to make it to your loved one’s home, don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Can you help me or my loved one manage medications at home?

Yes. One of the most important aspects of in-home care is helping patients access medications, as well as ensuring that they’re taking them on schedule and as prescribed. If you or a loved one are having difficulty filling prescriptions, we can help.

Do you accept insurance for in-home healthcare?

Yes! PT Family Medicine believes in accessible primary care, and we’re proud to accept insurance from a number of providers across the Pittsburgh area. Visit our Insurance page to view our list of accepted providers, and reach out to us with any questions you have about your coverage.

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Why is looking at a solar eclipse dangerous without special glasses? Eye doctors explain.

By Sara Moniuszko

Edited By Allison Elyse Gualtieri

Updated on: April 8, 2024 / 8:54 AM EDT / CBS News

The solar eclipse will be visible for millions of Americans on April 8, 2024, making many excited to see it — but how you watch it matters, since it can be dangerous for your eyes. 

A  solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, blocking the sun's light . When the moon blocks some of the sun, it's a partial solar eclipse, but when moon lines up with the sun, blocking all of its light, a total solar eclipse occurs,  NASA explains . Either way, you need eye protection when viewing.

"The solar eclipse will be beautiful, so I hope that everyone experiences it — but they need to experience it in the right way," said Dr. Jason P. Brinton, an ophthalmologist and medical director at Brinton Vision in St. Louis.

Here's what to know to stay safe.

Why is looking at a solar eclipse dangerous?

Looking at the sun — even when it's partially covered like during an eclipse — can cause eye damage.

There is no safe dose of solar ultraviolet rays or infrared radiation, said  Dr. Yehia Hashad , an ophthalmologist, retinal specialist and the chief medical officer at eye health company Bausch + Lomb.

"A very small dose could cause harm to some people," he said. "That's why we say the partial eclipse could also be damaging. And that's why we protect our eyes with the partial as well as with the full sun."

Some say that during a total eclipse, it's safe to view the brief period time when the moon completely blocks the sun without eye protection. But experts warn against it. 

"Totality of the eclipse lasts only about 1 to 3 minutes based on geographic location, and bright sunlight suddenly can appear as the moon continues to move," notes an eclipse viewing guide published in JAMA , adding, "even a few seconds of viewing the sun during an eclipse" can temporarily or permanently damage your vision. 

Do I need special glasses for eclipse viewing?

Yes.  Eclipse glasses are needed to protect your eyes if you want to look at the eclipse.

Regular sunglasses aren't protective enough for eclipse viewing — even if you stack more than one. 

"There's no amount of sunglasses that people can put on that will make up for the filtering that the ISO standard filters and the eclipse glasses provide," Brinton said.

You also shouldn't look at the eclipse through a camera lens, phone, binoculars or telescope, according to NASA, even while wearing eclipse glasses. The solar rays can burn through the lens and cause serious eye injury.

Eclipse glasses must comply with the  ISO 12312-2 international safety standard , according to NASA, and should have an "ISO" label printed on them to show they comply. The American Astronomical Society  has a list  of approved solar viewers.

Can't find these, or they're sold out near you? You can also  make homemade viewers ,   which allow you to observe the eclipse indirectly — just don't accidentally look at the sun while using one.

How to keep kids safe during the solar eclipse

Since this eclipse is expected to occur around the time of dismissal for many schools across the country, it may be tempting for students to view it without the proper safety precautions while getting to and from their buses. That's why some school districts are  canceling classes early so kids can enjoy the event safely with their families.

Dr. Avnish Deobhakta, vitreoretinal surgeon at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai, said parents should also be careful because it can be difficult for children to listen or keep solar eclipse glasses on. 

"You want to actually, in my opinion, kind of avoid them even looking at the eclipse, if possible," he said. "Never look directly at the sun, always wear the right eclipse sunglasses if you are going to look at the sun and make sure that those are coming from a reliable source."

Brinton recommends everyone starts their eclipse "viewing" early, by looking at professional photos and videos of an eclipse online or visiting a local planetarium. 

That way, you "have an idea of what to expect," he said. 

He also recommends the foundation  Prevent Blindness , which has resources for families about eclipse safety.

What happens if you look at a solar eclipse without eclipse glasses?

While your eyes likely won't hurt in the moment if you look at the eclipse without protection, due to lowered brightness and where damage occurs in the eye, beware: The rays can still cause damage .

The harm may not be apparent immediately. Sometimes trouble starts to appear one to a few days following the event. It could affect just one or both eyes.

And while some will regain normal visual function, sometimes the damage is permanent. 

"Often there will be some recovery of the vision in the first few months after it, but sometimes there is no recovery and sometimes there's a degree to which it is permanent," Brinton said. 

How long do you have to look at the eclipse to damage your eyes?

Any amount of time looking at the eclipse without protection is too long, experts say. 

"If someone briefly looks at the eclipse, if it's extremely brief, in some cases there won't be damage. But damage can happen even within a fraction of a second in some cases," Brinton said. He said he's had patients who have suffered from solar retinopathy, the official name for the condition.

Deobhakta treated a patient who watched the 2017 solar eclipse for 20 seconds without proper eye protection. She now has permanent damage in the shape of a crescent that interferes with her vision. 

"The crescent that is burned into the retina, the patient sees as black in her visual field," he said. "The visual deficit that she has will never go away."

How to know if you've damaged your eyes from looking at the eclipse

Signs and symptoms of eye damage following an eclipse viewing include headaches, blurred vision, dark spots, changes to how you see color, lines and shapes. 

Unfortunately, there isn't a treatment for solar retinopathy.

"Seeing an eye care professional to solidify the diagnosis and for education I think is reasonable," Brinton said, but added, "right now there is nothing that we do for this. Just wait and give it time and the body does tend to heal up a measure of it."

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking and trending news for CBS News' HealthWatch.

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Discovered in a tree after her Gaza home was destroyed, Baby Unknown finds a new family with her doctor

Days old and desperately thin, Baby Malak didn’t even have a name when she was taken to the Emirati Hospital in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah . Her family was presumed dead, so medics called her “Unknown.”  

Today, the chubby 6-month-old is the star of the wards where her de-facto guardian, Amal Abu Khatleh, 32, works as a pediatrician. As Abu Khatleh carries Malak — which means angel in Arabic — around the facility, other members of the staff lean in for a kiss and a cuddle. 

“We had a lot of catastrophic stories because of the war that affected us, but the one that affected me most is Malak’s,” Abu Khatleh told an NBC News crew in Rafah late last month. Other children had their parents with them, she added, but Malak “did not and her name was ‘Unknown.’” 

Malak was found in a tree near her family’s ruined home in central Gaza, apparently flung into the branches by a strike, which killed the rest of her relatives in November. 

Shortly after she was taken to Al-Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza for treatment, Dr. Nasser Bolbol, head of the neonatal unit, told NBC News that based on her umbilical cord, he believed Malak was just 2 days old. 

Bolbol added that he and his colleagues thought she had been caught by an angel, providing inspiration for her name. “When I see this baby with no family members, I feel so sad. Very sad,” he said, standing next to her incubator.  

With power outages on the increase, supplies dwindling and battles between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants getting increasingly closer to the hospital, Malak was evacuated to the Emirati Hospital, along with 30 other premature babies.    

Israel, which recently completed a second weekslong operation at Al-Shifa, has long maintained that Hamas was using the complex as a base — which both Hamas and doctors at the hospital have denied.

Abu Khatleh first met Malak when she began treating her after the baby was transferred to the facility in her home city. 

After two of the other babies were taken in by their relatives and the rest were transferred to Egypt for further treatment, only Malak remained, alone, with no family and no name.  

“I was really moved and got so close to her,” Abu Khatleh said, adding that after seeking and being granted permission by the Gaza Health Ministry, she took Malak “home with me and promised to make it up to her after what she has been through.” 

Since then, she said, her family had been helping her raise Malak and the hospital provided her with milk and diapers. Although she was worried that Malak’s development might have been stunted during her two months in an incubator, she said she “tried to make her communicate with my sister’s kids and thank God she did.” Malak, she added, “is great now healthwise and socially.” 

The family bonding also provided much needed companionship for Malak, who is one of at least 17,000 children in Gaza who are unaccompanied or separated from their families, according to a recent estimate from the United Nations Children’s Fund, or UNICEF. 

So many children have been orphaned in the six months since Hamas’ Oct. 7. attacks and Israel’s subsequent ground invasion of Gaza, that doctors now use a chilling new acronym — WCNSF, for "wounded child, no surviving family."

Abu Khatleh said her family has embraced her new role as a single mom and they treat Malak “as one of their own.” 

“ When I told my parents, they got very excited about the idea and told me it’s no problem. ‘She’s going to be a daughter of ours and we’ll take care of her,’ they said … I leave her with my sister and she takes care of her. Everyone treats her as if she is their biological daughter,” she added. 

Quite what the future holds is unclear. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly threatened to launch a major ground operation in Rafah, which is home to more than half of Gaza’s 2.3 million people, many of them displaced from other parts of the besieged and bombarded enclave.

He has repeatedly stated that a ground assault on the city is necessary to destroy the military and governmental capabilities of Hamas, reiterating the goals of the war triggered by the militants’ Oct. 7 attack that killed 1,200 people and led to some 240 being kidnapped. 

Even as the United States continues to supply Israel with military hardware , President Joe Biden has repeatedly warned against launching a military incursion into the city, fearing it could dramatically increase the death toll in the enclave. More than 33,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, according to health officials in the enclave, although many more bodies are thought to be buried under the rubble of destroyed buildings.   

Dr. Mohammad Salama, head of the neonatal unit where Abu Khatleh works, said that there was no shortage of prospective adopters for the babies under his care but that finding people who could keep the orphaned children safe was proving difficult. 

Giving the babies away is also emotionally hard, he said. “Already, we have this bond between us and the babies. I feel like a father, not like a doctor,” he added.

Adoption by strangers is relatively rare in the Middle East , and extended family networks usually take care of children who have lost their parents. But UNICEF says that families under extreme pressure to provide food and shelter for their own children may be reluctant to take on more.

Malak, Salama said, was “one of us, one of our team.”

Cradling Malak in her lap, Abu Khatleh said she was still checking to see if there were any surviving relatives.

“Concerning Malak’s future with me, I’ve left this issue to God,” she said.

Mo Abbas is a London-based multimedia producer for NBC News.

Erin McLaughlin is an NBC News correspondent.