Telemedicine Available With Hillsborough Podiatrist

Family Foot & Ankle Specialists, a podiatry office in Hillsborough, NJ, is offering telemedicine appointments. The office is open for urgent patients, but is encouraging those who do not need immediate care to utilize this safe and effective way to be seen by a skill podiatrist.

Telemedicine is very similar to an in office appointment. The price or co-pay and deductible, are usually the same, although some insurance companies are waiving these costs during the Coronavirus pandemic. You can check with your insurance provider.

You can schedule an appointment by calling the office, 908 874-8030. You will need to use a computer/tablet/smartphone with video capabilities to meet with the doctor. You will get an email with instructions and directions. You log in 10 minutes prior to the appointment and the once it's your time, your doctor will begin video conferencing with you! It's similar to any video chat such as Zoom, FaceTime Google Messenger.

The office is open for all urgent needs including pain, gout, nail infections diabetics and breaks, tears and sprains. The office is deemed an essential business during the Covid 19 so that people are clogging emergency rooms that are focused on dealing with this pandemic. Going to the ER for a foot injury puts you and your family at risk to be exposed to much more serious illnesses and it takes up precious time away from those fighting this disease.

We are here to help! If you have a foot or ankle injury or would like to begin treatment while you may be working from home and getting ready for a busy summer, we are here. We will help you determine if you can schedule an easy telemedicine call or if your matter is more urgent.

The process is easy and we will help you! Our team is ready to answer all of your questions and walk you through the process. Call our office or visit our website today to get help!