Telemedicine

Telemedicine appointments take place online, usually using video and audio for secure communications between you and your physician. Board-certified internist Sameh Nabelsi, MD, provides telemedicine services for primary care visits, including sick visits and treatment follow-ups at his private practice in Flossmoor, Illinois. Call Sameh Nabelsi, MD, or book an appointment online for your next appointment using telemedicine today.

What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine is a service that allows you to communicate with your care provider using technology as opposed to an in-person office visit. Instead of traveling to the office and waiting in the waiting room before your appointment, you can simply log on and see your doctor immediately for certain medical services that can be conducted remotely.

Dr. Nabelsi offers telemedicine at his private practice for some of the services his patients commonly need. There are a number of benefits of using telemedicine, and if it’s more convenient for you to do so, you might be able to supplement your care with telehealth to limit your visits to the office. 

Which services can I get through telemedicine?

Sameh Nabelsi, MD, uses telemedicine for several common internal medicine services and appointments. While certain tests and treatments require you to be at the office in person, not all do. 

Dr. Nabelsi might recommend using telemedicine for:

Wellness visits

Wellness visits typically involve physical exams along with recommendations that help you maintain your health. While you must visit the office for certain forms of preventive care, like vaccines and screenings, many wellness visits can take place online. 

Sick visits

Sick visits review your symptoms when you’re not feeling your best. Dr. Nabelsi may be able to make a diagnosis based on your self-report and a brief telehealth exam without additional diagnostic tests. 

Treatment follow-ups

If you recently underwent treatments like joint injections or Botox®, Dr. Nabelsi might want to see you for a brief follow-up. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of telemedicine. 

Chronic disease management

Chronic diseases like asthma, high blood pressure, and heart disease can benefit from telemedicine follow-ups with or without remote monitoring so Dr. Nabelsi can fine-tune your care plan. 

What are the benefits of using telemedicine?

The option of telemedicine offers plenty of benefits to enhance your primary care. You might consider using telehealth because this service:

• Limits travel time
• Limits transportation costs
• Lets you avoid the waiting room
• Controls infectious disease transmission 
• Reduces scheduling conflicts

With the option of telemedicine, you can keep your appointments even if you’re out of town or have other obligations that prevent you from visiting Sameh Nabelsi, MD, in person. 

Schedule an appointment online or over the phone at Sameh Nabelsi, MD, for your next telemedicine visit or follow-up today.