We provide comprehensive services for a wide range of heart and vascular conditions, whether you need preventive cardiology care or treatment of a complex heart condition or vascular disorder. In many instances, we now provide virtual visits by phone or computer as an option for a portion of your care.
Providers from the following practices offer telemedicine services:
Many established patients and even some first-time patients will be able to use telemedicine services.
You will not qualify for telemedicine services if:
Through a combination of in-person office visits, video calls, and online access to your provider through the MyChart system, we will work with you to provide excellent care in the manner most convenient for you.
If you are an established patient, please call the office where you are normally seen. The office will guide you through the scheduling process and the options available to you. The physician will be consulted to make a final determination who is a candidate for remote telemedicine visits.
If you need assistance in selecting a provider, either visit our website to locate a physician and office location that works best for you or call 877-634-6682. Once you have selected a physician, please contact the office location you would want to be seen at, should an in-person visit be necessary.
You will need a phone or a computer with an internet connection and a camera. Specific instructions are available.
We also recommend you purchase a digital upper-arm blood pressure cuff, which can be bought at a pharmacy or online. Most blood pressure cuffs cost between $40 and $70. Your insurance company may cover this cost, or you can use health savings or flex spending dollars for the purchase. It is important to choose a cuff that fits your arm. Your doctor can help you measure, if needed, and the cuff will have instructions about fit.
First, purchase a digital blood pressure cuff that fits your upper arm. Your doctor can help you measure, if needed, and the cuff will have instructions about fit.
For each blood pressure reading, follow these steps:
Video and telephone visits will be billed to your health insurance. Some insurance companies are waiving patient responsibility amounts (copay, coinsurance, deductible) and are allowing video & telephone visits temporarily as a covered service. Individual insurance companies determine their coverage policies. If you are offered an option of doing a remote or "virtual" visit, it is best to contact your insurer to confirm whether that will be covered under your policy.
Inova prioritizes the safety of your information during video visits. Our IT department follows CDC recommendations for the added security of your medical information. Prior to your video visit, the Inova staff will provide you with detailed instructions that will ensure your visit is private and protected.
