As needed, one time or short term care without the concierge benefits

1. Focused Episodic Care

Next Steps

1. Text or Call: (650) 360-9309 for general questions,
2. Sign up for secure texting if sending insurance or other sensitive information.
3. Complete new patient intake forms.
4. Make an initial virtual appointment (billed to insurance).
5. Ask the Dr. if a courtesy follow up home visit is right for you.

House Call or Telehealth Visit – Examples

In-home and virtual preventive care, sick visits, chronic illness management, and wellness assessments. Personalized health care you need and where you need it.

• 602-A form completion – for placement
• Advance Care Planning, Goals of Care Discussions, Advance directive, POLST completion
• Capacity evaluation
• Change in condition or change in mental status
• Chronic Illness Management and Care Coordination 
• Cognitive impairment evaluation
• Disability placard evaluation
• Establish with a Primary Care doctor
• Evaluation and treatment of non-emergent illness
• Evaluation for placement
• Evaluation for Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
• Evaluation of symptoms such as cough, depression, managing diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, dementia, urinary tract infection, failure to thrive, debility and decline, fall(s), allergies, bruising, bed sores, diarrhea, constipation, sore throat, conjunctivitis, rash, weight loss, constipation, ear wax impaction etc.
• Follow up after discharge from the emergency room or the hospital
• Referral to:
  • Home health (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy)
  • Hospice
  • In-home x-ray
  • In-home blood work
  • Medical and mental health specialists
• Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
• Medication refills, Medication reconciliation and addressing polypharmacy
• Palliative care consult
• Routine physicals
• Suture or staple removal

2. Palliative Care Consult

Palliative Care Consults: At the heart of our healthcare services lies our dedicated Palliative Care Consults, a program meticulously designed to provide patients and their families with comprehensive, compassionate support during the most challenging times of a serious illness. Our team of specialized professionals is committed to enhancing the quality of life for both patients and their loved ones, through a holistic approach. With a focus on alleviating pain and managing symptoms, our palliative care consults strive to ensure comfort, dignity, and peace of mind during your journey.

A consult can be just once or as needed. A palliative care consult is a specialized medical service focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of serious illness, chronic illness or life limiting illness. The goal is to improve the quality of life for both the patient and their family.  Read more about palliative care here.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is there a concierge or membership fee for a consultation or episodic care? No
2. How is the visit billed? It’s billed to your insurance just like an office visit. Your usual co-pays may apply.
3. Will there be a follow up appointment: if and as needed. You can contact the office for a follow up appointment.
4. Is there a limit to follow up appointments: No.
5. What appointment types are available?
   • Video appointment
   • Phone appointment
   • Home visit based on physician evaluation and patient circumstance
6. Do I get the benefits of concierge membership like direct access to my doctor, short wait times and extended appointments? No, consultations are traditional medical appointments.