When you have a child with special health needs, you may feel as though you’re always taking them to see one specialist after another. In addition to being time-consuming, visits with doctors may also increase your child’s risk of catching an infection. At Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition of Dr. Erena Treskova, the board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist, Erena Treskova, MD, offers telemedicine appointments, so your child can get the care they need without leaving home. To learn more, call one of the offices in Wayne, New Jersey, or Middletown, New York, or request an appointment online today.

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What is telemedicine?

With telemedicine, your provider at Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition of Dr. Erena Treskova can evaluate, diagnose, and treat your child using advanced telecommunication technology. To ensure privacy and HIPAA compliance, the pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition practice uses doxy.me for your telemedicine appointment.

The innovative platform allows you to connect with the specialists from your smartphone, tablet, or home computer and doesn’t require any special app or download to function. Additionally, doxy.me encrypts all data so your information is safe and secure.

What can I expect during a telemedicine appointment?

You can expect comprehensive and attentive care during your telemedicine appointment, just like you receive during an in-office visit. During your appointment, the pediatric gastroenterology specialist asks detailed questions about your child’s:

  • Symptoms
  • Medical history
  • Family history
  • Past medical history
  • Usual diet
  • Current medications and supplement use

To provide the best possible care, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition of Dr. Erena Treskova may also request diagnostic data to better evaluate your child, such as their body weight, and height.

Based on the information gathered during your telemedicine appointment, the doctor provides specific recommendations to maintain or improve your child’s gastrointestinal condition.

The pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition practice takes an integrative approach to care and utilizes both traditional medical treatments and alternative therapies to ensure your child gets the most well-rounded treatment.

Is my child a good candidate for telemedicine?

When you call for an appointment or come for an in-office visit, office staff and the doctor can talk with you about telemedicine and together with you determine if it’s a good option for you and your child for follow up care.

In addition to managing the needs of established patients, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition of Dr. Erena Treskova may also offer telemedicine appointments for new patients.

However, to ensure your child gets the best care, the practice may require detailed records from the referring physician. The practice also offers nutritional counseling for infants, children, and teens, which may be conducted completely through telemedicine.

To learn more about telemedicine at Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition of Dr. Erena Treskova, call the office today or use the online tool to register with the office for portal access today.