In the past, doctors often made house calls to see patients in their homes. Today, people can get a similar experience with mobile physician services. Your doctor can see you in your home, a care facility, or a rehabilitation clinic to perform many basic medical services you’d otherwise get in an office.
Clear Choice Physicians offers mobile physician services in Mesa, Arizona, and the surrounding area. Our physician, Shantha Kumar, can travel to the place most convenient for you to provide acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term or ongoing) care.
Some people may be interested in learning more about mobile physician services, but may also wonder if mobile services are the right fit for their needs. Here, we discuss the services mobile physicians can provide, who can benefit, and when to use them.
Dr. Kumar and our mobile team can travel to you to provide a range of basic medical services that you would normally get at an urgent care center or doctor’s office. This includes preventive care like physical exams, acute care for illnesses and injuries, and chronic care management.
You can book a mobile physician visit to your home or another place where you’re staying long-term. The visit can include any of the following medical services based on what you need:
As your mobile physician, Dr. Kumar can act as your primary care provider. That means he can coordinate your care with other specialists if you need more specific medical tests or treatment.
Anyone can receive mobile physician services if they feel that mobile services align with their needs and preferences. However, some populations may be especially interested in home care or house calls:
Mobile physician services can be especially beneficial for people who need intensive, ongoing medical care. It might make more sense to see a doctor in your home if you require frequent appointments to manage conditions like heart disease, dementia, or diabetes.
Mobility problems or a lack of transportation can make it unrealistic to leave the house for a doctor’s appointment. If you have trouble reaching the doctor’s office for any reason, consider mobile services instead.
Some people experience a wave of anxiety or stress when attending any appointment in a medical setting. Having your doctor come to you instead may reduce some of the stress you feel about getting medical care.
If you’re constantly on the go, fitting a doctor’s appointment into your schedule can be challenging. This is especially true if your doctor’s office is out of the way of the other locations you frequent. Mobile physician services may save you time.
For some problems, you still must go to an urgent care center, testing facility, or emergency room. Despite its benefits, home care has a few limitations. You may need a complex procedure that can’t happen at home, or emergency care that needs to happen in a hospital.
To learn more about mobile physician services and when to use them, call Clear Choice Physicians or book an appointment online.