Same day appointments or option for phone consultation, precluding the need to visit urgent cares.
Annual physical exam
Personalized comprehensive primary care without the intrusion of the documentation and administrative demands of insurance companies.
Insurance billing provided to allow coverage for labs, radiology, procedures, and other ancillary services
After hours coverage: I plan on providing the majority of after hours availability except for times when I am out of town on vacation. During these times, I will have a physician colleague cover call and patient care for me.
Traditional Model Vs. Mountain Laurel Internal Medicine
In a Traditional Model, insurance companies and/or hospital administrators interfere in determining what is best for the patient.
My practice elimintates third party administrators and allows the physician to determine what is best for the patient.
Services Provided
Comprehensive, compassionate evaluation and treatment of all adult medical problems and conditions
Improving quality of life with chronic diseases such as arthritis, heart, & lung disease
Preventive and wellness care including controlling risk factors for cardiac disease, stroke, diabetes, and osteoporosis
Cancer screening for breast, colon, prostate, and lung
Osteoporosis screening and treatment
Diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers with liquid nitrogen cryotherapy
Steroid injections for painful joints, bursitis, and other rheumatologic conditions
Mental health evaluation and treatment of disorders including anxiety, depression, and OCD.
Referrals to specialists as deemed necessary
Assistance and coordination of transitions to higher levels of care such as assisted living and hospice