Your safety is our highest priority. Our office is open for telehealth and in-person appointments in accordance with all CDC safety guidelines. We are continuously monitoring state and local safety guidelines to ensure the highest standard of safety for our patients and staff.
We are taking all the precautions to ensure your appointment is as safe as possible. Please call our office before your appointment for instructions during normal business hours.
Our Patient Safety Policy and Procedures
Please be aware that these safety measures will be required for all patients:
Face Coverings
Masks or face coverings are required to enter the building and at all times in our waiting room. Your mask or face covering must cover your mouth and nose at all times.
Touchless Temperature Check
We will require all patients to have their temperature taken when entering the office. Our temperature sensor is completely touchless, You will need to stand in front of the temperature sensor with your forehead exposed.
Please Arrive On Time
Our patient appointments are separated by 30 minutes. Please try to arrive as close as possible to your scheduled appointment time if you are a new or returning patient. This will minimize the risk of being in close proximity with other patients. By arriving very early or late, you may overlap with another patient’s appointment time.
What are we doing for your Safety?
- We offer secure telemed appointments in compliance with current HIPPA regulations. If you have access to a high-quality camera (phone, webcam etc) a visual examination is possible via a telemed appointment. It is also possible to securely share photos prior to or during your telemed appointment.
- You are welcome to call a few minutes ahead of your appointment so that we can confirm that the waiting room is empty before you enter the building.
- You may request to have any information or forms we require filled out by our staff or complete these online prior to your arrival. Please call our office on the day of your appointment for assistance and instructions.
- If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call our office or reach out to us by email.
If you have additional safety concerns, please consider the following:
- We offer secure telemed appointments in compliance with current HIPPA regulations. If you have access to a high-quality camera (phone, webcam etc) a visual examination is possible via a telemed appointment. It is also possible to securely share photos prior to or during your telemed appointment.
- You are welcome to call a few minutes ahead of your appointment so that we can confirm that the waiting room is empty before you enter the building.
- You may request to have any information or forms we require filled out by our staff or complete these online prior to your arrival. Please call our office on the day of your appointment for assistance and instructions.
- If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call our office or reach out to us by email.
For more information on covid safety, please visit on Covid-19 safety, please visit:
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/coronavirus-factsheet.pdfhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-main.page
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-03288