Why choose Virtual Medicine!

Virtual medicine (also called telemedicine or telehealth) allows patients to receive healthcare remotely using video calls, phone calls, or secure messaging. Some key benefits include:

  1. Greater convenience – Patients can consult healthcare providers from home, reducing travel time and waiting room visits.

  2. Improved access to care – People in rural or underserved areas can connect with specialists they might not otherwise be able to see.

  3. Time savings – Virtual appointments often require less time away from work, school, or family responsibilities.

  4. Lower costs – It can reduce expenses related to transportation, parking, childcare, and, in some cases, healthcare services.

  5. Better management of chronic conditions – Regular virtual follow-ups can help monitor conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and asthma.

  6. Reduced exposure to illness – Patients avoid crowded waiting rooms, lowering the risk of catching or spreading infectious diseases.

  7. Easier follow-up care – Reviewing test results, adjusting medications, and checking progress can often be done remotely.

  8. Increased patient engagement – Digital tools, such as remote monitoring devices and patient portals, can help people take a more active role in managing their health.

While virtual medicine offers many advantages, it is not suitable for every situation. Medical emergencies and conditions requiring a physical examination, imaging, or procedures still require in-person care.

Services offered with yearly fee: Annual Physical & Comprehensive Preventative Health Assessment, Additional Visits Included, Discounts for Family member, Virtual Visits, EKG, Direct Access By Cell Phone & Email, Blood Draws & Urine Collections, Telephone Consultations, Prescription Refills, Fax/Email All Test Results, Pre-Authorization Forms³, Prior Authorization of Medications³, Review of Tests & Consults From. There are no additional fees beyond yearly service fee.

For questions regarding yearly service fee, please fill out the form on the contact us page.

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Your Questions, Answered

  • Dr. Wiredu’s practice is a small, independent, solo internal medicine practice. It is characterized by a direct financial relationship between the physician and patient and takes health insurance out of the equation. It is designed to ensure excellent health care and unparalleled access to your doctor. This will help restore the doctor-patient relationship of the past, unencumbered by insurance company policies and provider network constraints. Dr. Wiredu does not participate with any insurance plans.

  • No. This is simply a medical practice model that will allow you to see Dr. Wiredu without the restrictions and complications often associated with insurance companies.

  • Yes. This is not meant to replace your health insurance and you should keep your private insurance. You will need it to help cover the cost of other physician visits, hospitalizations, labs, x-rays and other fees that typically arise outside of Dr. Wiredu office and to help cover the cost of medical services provided by Dr. Wiredu practice outside of the Professional Fee (where permitted).

  • No. Dr. Wiredu does not participate with any insurance. Dr. Wiredu Currently cannot treat Medicare patients.

  • Yes. However, if you belong to an HMO, a doctor in that HMO's network must act as your Primary Care Provider (PCP) for required approvals and referrals. You may still join as long as you understand that for the purposes of your HMO, Dr. Wiredu cannot act as your primary care physician, nor will they cover the cost of the Professional Fee.

  • Yes. You will be responsible for the Professional Fee, For insurance purposes, Dr. Wiredu is considered an "out of network" physician. 

  • Possibly yes, but check with your plan administrator. By using pre-tax dollars designated for medical expenditures, you may find these plans could reduce your out-of-pocket costs by as much as 30 to 40%.

  • Possibly yes, however, if you decide to use your HSA money to pay for the Professional Fee, consult your accountant and insurance company first.

  • There is no answering service. For routine or non-urgent matters, you have the option of calling the office or sending an email. lf you need to speak with Dr. Wiredu regarding an urgent matter, you may contact her at the office during office hours or directly by cell phone after hours. lf she is not able to take your call immediately, she will contact you as quickly as possible.

  • Yes. lf you choose to leave the practice for any reason, you will be reimbursed on a pro-rated basis based on whole months remaining in the contract year.

  • In view of the changes occurring in the landscape of medical practice, it is becoming more difficult by the day to provide the time needed for optimal healthcare. This type of practice allows Dr. Wiredu  to provide high-quality care in a relaxed environment and gives patients the opportunity to be seen rapidly for urgent matters. For someone looking for an old-fashioned, strong physician-patient relationship, this type of practice is for you.