What is Telemedicine?
Telemedicine is the use of telecommunications technology to provide real-time health care to patients from the convenience of their home. These virtual visits are in place of a traditional visit to the clinic.
How is Telemedicine Delivered?
Telemedicine can be delivered using video-conferencing, audio communication, and/or text-messaging using mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers.
What can telemedicine be used for?
Dr. Leon offers telemedicine as an alternative for any consultation-based office visit. This includes but is not limited to follow up visits, check-ups, prescription refills, general cardiac or vascular consultations, and more. For more specific information please call us at 325-944-1240.
Where can telemedicine be provided?
Telemedicine can be provided to a patient at home or work, or at another clinic or elsewhere. Now with mobile devices, you can be anywhere with access to the internet.