Virtual Office Visits Now Available for Bariatric & General Surgery Patients
During this challenging time, the safety of our patients and staff is paramount.
To that end, we have established telemedicine – live virtual appointments with three of our Prime Surgicare healthcare providers:
- Seun Sowemimo, MD, FACS, FASMBS, Medical Director
- Jolita Auguste, MD, Board-Certified Bariatric & General Surgeon
- Gina Dreizin, RPA-C, Physician Assistant
- Lori Skurbe, MPH, CDC, Bariatric Dietitian
Beginning your bariatric weight loss surgery journey
While you are homebound, why not schedule your first consultation or continue to the pre-op process to expedite your surgery date when non-emergency surgery procedures resume?
Continue your bariatric nutrition guidance
Keep your pre- or post-op weight loss momentum moving forward! During this challenging time, it is more important than ever to ‘pivot’ and ensure that you have what you need to continue weight loss.
If you already have an appointment with our bariatric dietitian, you do not need to call the office (unless you need to change that appointment).
Prime Surgicare Hernia & Gallbladder Centers are open
We will take appointments for our general surgery patients, including our Hernia Center and Gallbladder Surgery Center.
Our board-certified surgeon at Prime Surgicare has the expertise and experience to diagnose most of these cases using telemedicine and review prior lab tests and x-rays. We can also order tests, triage cases that may be of an emergent (urgent) nature, and pre-screen elective (non-emergency) procedures so they can be promptly scheduled after we resume normal operations.
How to schedule your virtual appointment at Prime Surgicare in Freehold
Call (732) 414-2707 to speak with our staff to schedule your virtual appointment. Once your telemedicine appointment is scheduled, you will receive an email or text link to our virtual waiting room when it is time for your appointment.
Prime Surgicare Telehealth FAQs
Are virtual office visits covered by insurance?
Yes, medical insurance covers telehealth visits.
What if I have Medicare?
Medicare released a statement confirming they will cover telehealth and phone visits.
What if I don’t have medical insurance?
Self-pay patients will pay a consultation fee of $125.00 per visit.
Does a telemed visit cost the same fee as an office visit?
Yes, the fee for live and telemed visits is the same.
How do I pay my co-pay?
We offer two options:
- You can quickly pay your co-pay to our Prime Surgicare PayPal account, if this fails, we can send you a printed invoice through the USPS and you can write a check and mail it back.
What days/ times can I make an appointment?
Appointments with our staff are available Monday through Friday, beginning at 9 am until 4:30 pm. Call the office to schedule your appointment and we will email you a link to click on five minutes before your appointment time.
We will also make every effort to offer after-hours appointments for COVID-19 essential workers.
How long does it take for me to get an appointment using Telemed?
Appointments are available now within 1-2 weeks depending on the provider
What is the telemed appointment cancellation policy?
Please make every effort to cancel or reschedule your appointment 24 hours in advance. We know emergencies happen, especially now, and will not penalize our patients for last-minute cancellations.
Are any in-office appointments available?
To secure the safety of patients and staff, we will not have any in-office visits until further notice.
What should I do if I have a medical emergency?
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or proceed to the Emergency Room. If the emergency is of a surgical nature, or related to an existing surgical condition, please also contact our office promptly.
I’m ready to schedule my virtual office visit
Great! During regular business hours, call (732) 414-2707 to speak with our staff to schedule your virtual appointment.
Once your telemedicine appointment is scheduled, you will receive an email or text link to our virtual waiting room when it is time for your appointment.
While we certainly prefer in-office visits with our Prime Surgicare family of patients, telemedicine offers the second-best alternative and allows us to help manage your pre-and post-surgical needs, even in times of crisis.
Your health matters to us now, more than ever. Let’s get on track and stay on track together.