Dr. Richardson's Neighborhood Family Practice online ....in the Cloud
Tele-Family Medicine...the doctor can see you now!
Hello and welcome to Dr. Richardson's Neighborhood Family Practice "online" where we use virtual technology that will allow you to see and talk with Dr. Richardson electronically from your home or our new digital virtual office no matter where Dr. Richardson might be physically at the time.
We use high definition computer technology to transport you to Dr. Richardson from anywhere . This takes making a traditional house call to a brand new level.
Just call and speak with my staff at 708 524 0123 to set up a secure online visit with Dr. Richardson. He will determine if the visit can be handled online or if you need to stop by the office.
Some common conditions we can treat through tele-family medicine include: allergies, pink eye, stomach flu, sinus Infection, reflux/heartburn, cold / flu symptoms, headaches, ankle sprains, rashes, sore throat, urinary tract infections and symptoms of anxiety, worry and depression just to name a few.
For illnesses more complicated you will need to stop into the office for a visit. For limb or life-threatening emergencies you must not waste any time calling 911 to access emergency services. Dr. Richardson will help you to determine the next best steps during your online visit.
My staff will discuss pricing for the online visits. Please call them to discuss. We use sliding scales to fit the cost of this new virtual care into every budget. We do not accept insurance for the convenience of these online visits but the cost can be handled with creative budgeting. Julie, our office manager, will help you with that piece. Most importantly, we want everyone to be able to take advantage of this new technology. Unfortunately Medicare and Medicaid do not cover these types of online visits so Dr. Richardson will continue to see those patients in the traditional manner. An encounter visit invoice will be generated if you desire to try to get reimbursement through your insurance company.
Each virtual online visit will last about 15 minutes-30 minutes depending on the nature of the illness. A counseling session may last longer if needed. All confidential visit information is entered into our secure and private electronic record by Dr. Richardson and prescriptions can be electronically sent to your pharmacy for pickup. Some pharmacies even deliver to your home. After your online visit is completed , an important in-person followup visit in the office will be arranged because Dr. Richardson believes that the computer, though fascinating and awesome, can never replace the human touch that is so pivitol to our doctor-patient relationship.
Just as Dr. Richardson has brought you home care for the past 25 years, he now will bring you into the future with virtual family medicine connecting you in your home to him in his digital office. We have redesigned the office into a digital virtual examination room so Dr. Richardson can conduct an examination when needed including listening to your heart and lungs.
Welcome to Dr. Richardson's Neighborhood tele-Family Practice....in the Cloud"
The doctor can see you now.
also, use the latest Chrome or Firefox internet browser in order to allow the computer program to operate at its best. The website is not compatible with older versions of internet explorer.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PATIENTS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS:
If you feel the need to see Dr. Richardson please follow these instructions:
Dr. Richardson is hopeful that this new digital technology will improve access and communication for his established patients. We at Dr. Richardson's Neighborhood Family Practice truly appreciate your many years of support and trust in placing you family's healthcare in our hands. We also appreciate the many years of you helping to educate our future doctors through our medical education initiatives. Thank you for all of the patients you have referred over the past 25 years! Thank you and God Bless you all.
Sincerely,
Dr. Fred Richardson, MD, ABFM, FAAFP
Medical Director and Associate Professor of Family Medicine
We use high definition computer technology to transport you to Dr. Richardson from anywhere . This takes making a traditional house call to a brand new level.
Just call and speak with my staff at 708 524 0123 to set up a secure online visit with Dr. Richardson. He will determine if the visit can be handled online or if you need to stop by the office.
Some common conditions we can treat through tele-family medicine include: allergies, pink eye, stomach flu, sinus Infection, reflux/heartburn, cold / flu symptoms, headaches, ankle sprains, rashes, sore throat, urinary tract infections and symptoms of anxiety, worry and depression just to name a few.
For illnesses more complicated you will need to stop into the office for a visit. For limb or life-threatening emergencies you must not waste any time calling 911 to access emergency services. Dr. Richardson will help you to determine the next best steps during your online visit.
My staff will discuss pricing for the online visits. Please call them to discuss. We use sliding scales to fit the cost of this new virtual care into every budget. We do not accept insurance for the convenience of these online visits but the cost can be handled with creative budgeting. Julie, our office manager, will help you with that piece. Most importantly, we want everyone to be able to take advantage of this new technology. Unfortunately Medicare and Medicaid do not cover these types of online visits so Dr. Richardson will continue to see those patients in the traditional manner. An encounter visit invoice will be generated if you desire to try to get reimbursement through your insurance company.
Each virtual online visit will last about 15 minutes-30 minutes depending on the nature of the illness. A counseling session may last longer if needed. All confidential visit information is entered into our secure and private electronic record by Dr. Richardson and prescriptions can be electronically sent to your pharmacy for pickup. Some pharmacies even deliver to your home. After your online visit is completed , an important in-person followup visit in the office will be arranged because Dr. Richardson believes that the computer, though fascinating and awesome, can never replace the human touch that is so pivitol to our doctor-patient relationship.
Just as Dr. Richardson has brought you home care for the past 25 years, he now will bring you into the future with virtual family medicine connecting you in your home to him in his digital office. We have redesigned the office into a digital virtual examination room so Dr. Richardson can conduct an examination when needed including listening to your heart and lungs.
Welcome to Dr. Richardson's Neighborhood tele-Family Practice....in the Cloud"
The doctor can see you now.
also, use the latest Chrome or Firefox internet browser in order to allow the computer program to operate at its best. The website is not compatible with older versions of internet explorer.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PATIENTS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS:
If you feel the need to see Dr. Richardson please follow these instructions:
- In a medical emergency please dial 911 to access emergency services,
- In an nonurgent situation first call 708- 524- 0123 to schedule an appointment in the office at 310 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302.
- If afterhours or Dr. Richardson is unavailable in the office and you wish to schedule a virtual video visit with Dr. Richardson please go this the following website to be taken into my virtual waiting room: https://drrichardson.doxy.me/virtualfamilymedicine. After entering the waiting room you will need a security password in order to be called from the waiting room to visit with Dr. Richardson. Please call the office at 708-524-0123 and my staff will give you the password or text Dr. Richardson at 708-310-9309 to let him know that you desire to be seen. Dr. Richardson will communicate with you directly to allow you into the secure virtual examination space.
- For more detailed patient and medical education please visit the following website for Dr. Richardson's Virtual Neighborhood Family Practice & Medical Education: http://drrichardsonsnfp.adobeconnect.com/e-neighborhoodfamilypractice2016/ Text Dr. Richardson at 708-310-9309 to access this password protected site as well. Dr. Richardson will communicate directly with you to allow you into this newly constructed digital examination room.
Dr. Richardson is hopeful that this new digital technology will improve access and communication for his established patients. We at Dr. Richardson's Neighborhood Family Practice truly appreciate your many years of support and trust in placing you family's healthcare in our hands. We also appreciate the many years of you helping to educate our future doctors through our medical education initiatives. Thank you for all of the patients you have referred over the past 25 years! Thank you and God Bless you all.
Sincerely,
Dr. Fred Richardson, MD, ABFM, FAAFP
Medical Director and Associate Professor of Family Medicine