If you’re tired of driving to the doctor’s office every time you have a question or routine health care concern, use telehealth with Zachary Lyons, MD, at Lyons Family Medicine in Glenside, Pennsylvania. Telehealth eliminates the need for Members to schedule in-person appointments for everyday issues, including headache and sore throat, and offers a convenient alternative to frequent in-person appointments for chronic care management. To experience the convenience of the secure and remote based care offered through Dr. Lyons' membership program, call or use the convenient online consultation tool to connect with a Lyons CCPHP Membership Advisor.
Telehealth, or telemedicine, provides access to routine health care services from internet-connected devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, and computers.
Instead of driving to the doctor’s office, you access a secure website and talk with your doctor via video chat, phone calls, or text messaging.
Dr. Lyons offers telehealth services to all patients for routine health care matters that do not require an in-person visit for diagnosis or treatment.
Telehealth isn’t suitable for all situations. For example, you can’t receive a throat culture to check for strep via telehealth. But, telehealth appointments are a convenient alternative for the following:
Telehealth provides access to virtual appointments by phone, mobile device, or computer.
Telehealth boasts many advantages over traditional in-person appointments. For people unable to leave the house due to bad weather conditions or illness or for individuals in rural areas, telehealth provides access to health care from the comfort of your own home.
If you travel a long distance to see your doctor or have to miss hours at work to get to your appointments, telehealth saves time and money. Managing chronic conditions like diabetes is easier if you can schedule telehealth appointments for routine checkups rather than travel to the office regularly.
Scheduling telehealth visits when you’re symptomatic also helps prevent the spread of germs to other people in the waiting room. Reducing the spread of germs is better for everyone, but particularly for pregnant women, chronically ill patients, and the elderly.
Try the following tips to prepare for your virtual health visit with Dr. Lyons:
Avoid holding your phone or mobile device in your lap during your telehealth appointment. Place your phone, computer, or mobile device on a sturdy, flat service.
To learn more about the convenience offered through Dr. Lyons' concierge program, like his custom telehealth app, call or use the consultation request tool to connect with a Membership Advisor.