Telemedicine & Virtual Consultations
Distance shouldn't stand between you and the care you need. We offer secure virtual visits alongside our in-person care, for patients across the country and beyond.
Is Telemedicine for You?
Some patients aren't able to drive to our office, don't have a schedule that allows an in-person visit, or live in another part of the country. We don't think distance should stand between you and the care you need.
For patient convenience, we offer both in-person visits and virtual health consultations, also called “telemedicine.” We currently see patients across the country and even outside the United States. Contact us with any questions — we're here to help.
970-532-2755
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I communicate with the doctor?
Communication happens by phone or through the secure video platform built into our HIPAA-compliant electronic health record (EHR) system — not consumer apps like Skype or FaceTime — so your health information stays private and protected.
What if I need labs or natural medicine products?
We work with labs across the United States, and many tests can be run at home using take-home kits we provide. Any natural medicine products ship directly to your door — or wherever you're staying, including a hotel while traveling.
What if I want to fly out for one of my visits?
We're located about 50 minutes north of Denver International Airport, just off I-25, with plenty of lodging options nearby in Longmont or Loveland.
More About Virtual Health Consultations
Our HIPAA-protected EHR video platform lets us do more than talk — we can visually examine your concerns, share lab results, and walk through diagrams to help you understand your condition. We use secure screen sharing so you can see exactly what we're looking at.
Many patients choose telemedicine when they can't make it into the office — whether they're out of state, traveling, or working around a scheduling conflict. It's also helped us stay connected with patients and avoid gaps in care during natural disasters and other emergencies.
Many of the labs we use offer take-home versions of their tests that are just as accurate as what we'd run in-office. For diagnostics like bloodwork, we're networked with laboratories nationwide, so convenient access is available in nearly any state.
Telemedicine appointments are treated the same as our in-office visits. Your first appointment typically runs 60–90 minutes depending on the complexity of your case, with follow-ups from 15–60 minutes. Please have any old labs ready in advance, and a written timeline of your symptoms or a food diary can help us too.
Ready to Schedule a Virtual Visit?
Reach out and we'll help you find the right fit — whether that's an in-person appointment or a virtual consultation from wherever you are. Call 970-532-2755
Sensitivities to various foods can vary quite differently from person to person. There are many common symptoms of food allergies or sensitivities. Some true food allergies, such as those to peanuts are quite dramatic and can even be life threatening. These types of allergies are mediated by IgE antibodies and the body releases histamine and may result in restricted breathing, anaphylaxis and even death. Most allergy testing is performed via the “skin scratch test”. This is an inaccurate method which often misdiagnosis the allergies. We use antibody-based blood tests to determine your allergies and sensitivities.
Foods allergies or sensitivities can manifest themselves in less dramatic ways that can have very serious affects on ones overall health. Symptoms of delayed food allergies can include, but are not limited to: abdominal pain and GI upset, headaches, constipation, joint pain, fatigue, hyperactivity, weakened immune function and ear infections.
Some of the most common foods that people are allergic to include dairy products, gluten and peanuts. Many children who have chronic ear infections often have food allergies as the cause. When the offending food is removed from their diet, their symptoms can clear up almost immediately. Identification of these offending foods can be accomplished with a simple blood test. We can test any number of possible food culprits and the degree of sensitivity can also be determined.
In addition to testing delayed food allergies, there are a number of other interesting tests that can be performed for various problems. We have rather simple tests that can determine allergies to environmental toxins, food additives and preservatives, household chemicals, medications, molds and herbs.
When somebody has food or chemical sensitivities, it would be counterproductive to use either medications or natural therapies to cover up or mask their symptoms. Proper identification and elimination of an offending food or other allergen can spare the immune system from having to focus on this constant source of irritation. Allergy testing is an extremely effective way to improve the quality of ones health and truly deal with the cause of the problem.