If you have a health problem requiring treatment but you prefer to visit with providers from the comfort of your home, car, or workplace, consider telemedicine at North View Medical Clinic in Mead, Washington. Board-certified family practice physician John Torquato, MD, and his team offer health coaching and medical services virtually. Call the office for an appointment or use the online scheduler today.

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What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine at North View Medical Clinic includes virtual evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses, chronic diseases, and their risk factors. Dr. Torquato’s goal is to reduce your risk of, or help you better manage, a variety of conditions using remote medicine health coaching. With telemedicine, you can visit with Dr. Torquato on your phone, tablet, or computer screen from anywhere.

What are the benefits of telemedicine?

Some of the many benefits you can experience with remote medicine health coaching at North View Medical Clinic include:

  • A desirable body weight
  • Healthy eating and exercise habits
  • Plant-based nutrition plans
  • Medical weight loss
  • Reduced disease risk factors
  • Improved disease management
  • Lower medication doses
  • Holistic medical management
  • No sick patient exposure
  • Convenience
  • Time savings

You have Dr. Torquato’s undivided attention during telemedicine appointments and utmost confidentiality. Because you visit with him virtually, you don’t have to live near the North View Medical Clinic office to attend health coaching sessions.

What should I expect during telemedicine visits?

During telemedicine appointments, Dr. Torquato calls you at your scheduled appointment time. You can speak with him virtually using your phone or other electronic device. He discusses your medical history, symptoms you may have, and medications you might take.

Dr. Torquato counsels you about ways you can lower blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, or your body weight. He offers personalized meal plans, exercise regimens, dietary supplement recommendations, plant-based nutrition, and other healthy lifestyle change strategies that help you prevent or better manage a chronic condition.

Dr. Torquato might recommend you undergo blood tests, urine tests, nasal or throat swabs, allergy or asthma testing, electrocardiograms (EKGs), X-rays, or other imaging procedures to diagnose a medical problem or assess various indicators of a disease.

What are my telemedicine treatment options?

Depending on the type of illness or disease you have and your risk factors, the North View Medical Clinic team might recommend one of the following treatments:

  • Diet or exercise changes
  • Weight loss
  • Dietary supplements
  • Medications
  • Hormone therapy
  • Mental health counseling
  • Asthma or allergy treatments
  • Further diagnostic testing
  • Specialist referrals

If you currently take medications, Dr. Torquato’s goal is for you to reduce your dosage in addition to making healthy lifestyle changes. You might eventually be able to stop taking medicines altogether.

If you’re at risk of a health problem or need help managing a chronic disease, schedule a telemedicine visit with North View Medical Clinic. Call the office or book an appointment online today.