Sylvan Dermatology offers teledermatology consultations on a limited basis to existing patients on a case by case basis.
These virtual visits are best suited to well-defined problems such as a localized rash, acne, medication management or a concerning skin lesion.
During the course of his military career, Dr. Meyerle answered teledermatology consults from every continent and from ships across the world. There is very little he hasn’t encountered along the way. But, sometimes teledermatology is not adequate. In those situations, patients will need to come into the office.
The Details
- Teledermatology visits are usually requested by established patients who wish to follow up virtually. Established patients can schedule a teledermatology visit like they would an in-person visit. At the time of booking, we verify insurance information and confirm the best mode of communication.
- NEW patients must register virtually. “Virtual” registration entails speaking to a member of our staff to establish access to our patient portal and to convey insurance information.
- We ask teledermatology patients to email representative clinical images to admin@sylvandermatology.com. Dr. Meyerle will review those images in advance of the appointment.
- Images should be captured with a smart phone or similar device. The images should be provided the day prior to the appointment so they can be uploaded into the electronic medical record. Clinical images can also be obtained during the virtual encounter, but these images are often of lower quality than those captured in advance.
- We conduct virtual consultations via FaceTime. In special circumstances, a phone conversation may be sufficient. Please contact us in advance if you are not able to communicate via FaceTime or phone, and we will arrange an alternative.
- Consultations typically last 10 minutes, but additional time can be allotted, if needed.
- At the conclusion of the virtual consultation, Dr. Meyerle may send a prescription to your pharmacy, recommend further in-person follow-up, or suggest a future virtual follow-up to monitor the response to treatment.
