Telemedicine Appointments:
We are able to schedule telemedicine/telehealth appointments for our existing Princeton Urogynecology patients!
In general, many conditions can be addressed via telemedicine visits and we are able to perform some of our medication rechecks, refills, or changes via this platform as well. By calling our office, our staff can let you know which appointments are appropriate for telemedicine and which may not be.
You can have a telemedicine visit either from your computer equipped with a camera or from your cell phone.
You must have a camera on your computer or phone to have a telehealth visit.
Telehealth visits are limited to residents of New Jersey.
How Does Telemedicine work?
The platform is called PennChart Video.
Follow these instructions to prepare for your telemedicine visit:
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Identify a mobile or desktop device with a functioning camera and microphone.
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The MyPennMedicine mobile application can be used to join telehealth visits but is not required – download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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Access MyPennMedicine Pre Check-in for your upcoming telemedicine visit up to 4 days before your appointment This step is required in order to gain access to your video meeting room and should be completed in advance. to insure that technical issues are not a barrier to a smooth experience.
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Complete all Pre Check-In steps including confirming your information, completing questionnaires, and submitting any required payments.
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If Pre Check-in is completed, a “Join Video Visit” button will turn green within 15 minutes of the scheduled start time, indicating that the virtual waiting room is available.
You can have a telemedicine visit either from your computer equipped with a camera or from your cell phone. You must have a camera on your computer to have a telehealth visit.
Please make sure your connection is set up properly and camera/microphone enabled before your appointment time. The provider will then join you for your visit at the time of your appointment.
Important Billing and Regulatory Information
These visits are submitted to your insurance like visits to the office are and we are expecting that they will be covered in the same manner as in-office visits by your insurance company, however there is a possibility that they may not be covered. In cases where the insurance company does not cover the visit, you will be responsible for payment.
If visits in the office are typically applied to your deductible or have a co-insurance requirement, this may be the same for telemedicine visits. Please understand that there may be a bill associated with these visits just as there may be with in-office visits.
