Telehealth Appointments

We are so excited to announce that starting Monday, June 1, we will once again be offering all of our services. Thank you to everyone for your support during this challenging time. We want you to know that your health and safety remain our top priority. To learn more about what we are doing in regards to safety protocol, please call our office at 941-907-7372. We will also continue to offer TeleHealth as an option for any of our patients who feel more comfortable with that type of an appointment.

Additionally, our schedule has changed to ensure your safety.Starting June 1, our office hours will be:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
7:30-8:30 am reserved for high risk patients
8:30- 3:30 All Patients
3:30- 4:30 pm reserved for High Risk Patients

Wednesday 8:30am- 6:00pm
Friday 7:30am-1:30pm

For any further questions, or to book an appointment, please call our office.Thank you again for your continued support. Please see below for more information on TeleHealth appointments.

Our board-certified dermatologists and certified providers can see you face-to-face online to diagnose and treat more than 3,000 dermatological conditions.

If you’re already a patient, we can continue your care remotely. If you’re a new patient, a warm welcome awaits you.
Benefits of TeleHealth:
  • Consult with one of our board-certified dermatologists or providers online – and on your time.
  • Set up an online dermatology visit for yourself, your child, or another dependent.
  • Pick up appropriate prescriptions at your preferred pharmacy
  • Telehealth visits are covered by Medicare and most insurances.
How do I connect with my provider for TelehHealth?
Book your appointment by calling our office at 941-907-7372. Then let us know your preferred virtual application and/or technology. We are currently utilizing FaceTime, Skype, What’s-app, and Zoom.
Not familiar with these tools? That’s OK. A member of our team will happily guide you through setting it up and getting connected.
    1. For all IOS / Apple device users: The FaceTime application on your Iphone/Ipad/Macbook can used for connecting.
    2. Android/Other devices: We will use Skype software. To download and create an account on Skype, click here.
    3. To connect via ZOOM on a mobile device download the ZOOM application. On a PC you will just need to click the appointment link provided at scheduling.

Message on May 4, 2020

We want you to know we are thinking about you and hope that you and your families are staying healthy and safe.

The health of our community, patients and staff is our biggest concern as we move through this difficult time.
We have been providing services to our patients in accordance with the guidelines of the CDC, WHO and State of Florida. We will continue to closely monitor for any change in guidelines.

As of May 4, 202

0 we will begin to see patients in the office for traditional dermatological care. We will still be relying on TeleHealth to limit exposure to the most vulnerable among us. In office we will be taking every precaution possible to keep everyone safe from COVID-19.

We are requesting all patients to take precautions when coming to our office. Social distancing, masks, and gloves are strongly encouraged. Please wash your hands or use hand sanitizer immediately upon arrival. Our waiting room area is limited to patients with appointments only. With the exception of emergencies, we are requesting that you do not invite any additional people to your appointment. Please ask drivers to remain in their cars.

We will be scheduling appointments in a fashion that allows for continued social distancing. We recognize that your previously booked appointments will likely change as we implement these safety precautions. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

We will continue to take skin care product orders via telephone and happily deliver it curbside.

If you are exhibiting any symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath, cough and/or have been recently ill, please give us a call so that we can re-schedule your appointment for you or schedule you for a TeleHealth appointment.If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 941-907.7372.

Please know that we appreciate you entrusting us with your care and we will continue to do our part in keeping you safe, taking every precaution necessary.

Thank you so much for your continued support and understanding.

 

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Message on March 23, 2020

First of all, thank you. We know that during this unprecedented time in history many of you are dealing with new challenges, stresses and sorting out your “new normal.” We thank you for your patience and are grateful for all of the heartfelt messages you have sent us. Your concern for our well-being means the world to us.

With the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic,and as we continue to receive mandates from our local, state and federal government, our practice is addressing how we adapt as well.

Therefore, EFFECTIVE Tuesday, March 24, we will now be offering all patients our Telehealth option until further notice. *We will still provide in-person care for urgent cases which will be determined and scheduled after the initial telehealth appointment.

Telehealth patients will be conducted by either Dr. Robert Finkelstein or Michelle Selvaggi, ARNP-C. They will conduct your appointment via either Apple Devices Facetime Application or Skype. One of our Medical Assistants may initially contact you to take some vital information prior to you seeing the Provider. Both Providers are able to prescribe or refill medication as necessary after the call.

*Telehealth is now considered a covered service by medicare and most commercial insurance companies. For those with insurance, we will be happy to submit your claim for your reimbursement. *Subject to change.

Any other insurance or self-pay will be charged $75 for current patients and $100 for new patients upon scheduling.

To schedule an appointment, please call our office at 941-907-7372.

Thank you for your continued patience as we all adapt. As always, we are here to answer any of your questions. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at any time.

Sincerely,

Dr. Rob and the Center for Skin Wellness Team

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Message on March, 17, 2020

Dear Patients and Friends:

With the federal government issuing a state of emergency due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and the World Health Organization characterizing the situation as a global pandemic, we would like to share with you our promise during this unprecedented time.

Center for Skin Wellness Continuity Plan: Our top priority is always the health, safety, and well-being of our patients, their families, and our community.  We are actively monitoring the evolving situation and are following guidelines issued by federal, state, and local health officials.

Please be advised that we shall continue to provide our patients with uninterrupted service; given the nature and size of our practice, we can continue to provide the same exemplary service to our patients with limited, if any, increased risk of exposure.  Indeed, the standard measures that we have in place to ensure your health and well-being on a daily basis are the same measures that are now being recommended by myriad federal and state health agencies.

In acknowledgement of concerns felt by our patients, we have further augmented our standard procedures by implementing the following changes:

  • Increasing the frequency of our standard sterilization processes.
  • Offering remote-means medical consultations when appropriate and/or possible.
  • For all in-person visits, and prior to visiting our office, we are requiring our patients to submit responses to the attached questionnaire, to elicit information necessary to evaluate the patient for various factors demonstrative of increased risk of exposure to the Coronavirus.  If a patient is found to have an increased risk of exposure, they will be rescheduled to at least 14 days later.   This procedure is under constant review by our medical staff and is subject to change.  As always, our principle goal is to ensure the health and safety of each of our patients.
  • All patients will be required to sanitize their hands immediately upon arrival.
  • We are keeping the front door to our office open to ensure that our patients limit the surfaces that they are touching during the course of their visit.
  • We are regularly sanitizing the hand railing to the stairs and buttons on the elevator.

We Are Here for You: We appreciate and understand that your dermatological well-being has not come to an end because of the issues we are each facing because of the Coronavirus.  We sincerely appreciate your decision to choose us for your skin wellness and we remain committed to serving the needs of our patients, their families, and our community.  Feel free to call us any time to answer any specific questions you may have, including questions about appointments and office hours. You can also stay up to date with us by connecting with us via social media on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

 

 

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