![]() ![]() Our changes in office procedure may evolve as needed. Many insurers including Blue Cross Blue Shield are waiving normal co-pay requirements. These visits will be treated by your insurance company similar to an office visit. On the other hand, we do not want to have our patients running into the ER/Urgent Care for minor, self-limiting illnesses. This is not ideal or desirable, but we do not want to bring your child into our office risking illness exposure to them. The doctors will use historical information, visual inspection and their medical knowledge and judgement to provide the best advice available. Prior to your visit please obtain a home weight, temperature, pulse rate and respiratory rate if possible. When a doctor becomes available, a text message will be sent to you requesting that you accept an invitation to a Telemedicine virtual visit. Telemedicine visits will be initiated after you call the front desk staff from 9 am to 1 pm (M-F) to make an appointment. A doctor will have a face-to-face audio-video virtual visit with your sick child and yourself. Ill patients with common respiratory or other conditions-per doctor’s discretion– will be treated through Telemedicine visits. There will be no more waiting in the lobby, patient and caretaker will be escorted to the exam room directly. Furthermore, we continue to urge good handwashing with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds. Please know that we have hand sanitizer for patient use. In addition to the strict and proper medical hygienic procedures exercised by all the doctors and staff, please be assured that all surfaces including the door handles in our office are cleaned with medical wipes before and after each patient comes in contact with them. If you are concerned that your child has coronavirus or has been exposed to a patient with a confirmed coronavirus case, please CALL our office with your questions and we will direct you appropriately. This is being done to protect you & your loved ones from COVID19. For health safety reasons we are requiring all adults and children older than 3 years to wear facemasks when entering the premises. CAREGIVERSĪt this time, we are asking that only the patient(s) and one healthy caregiver come to the appointment(s). We will triage your child’s symptoms over the phone and decide if we will still see you in the office, make an appointment for a video-conference with a doctor, or direct you to another health facility. You MUST call ahead of time for sick appointments. Please call ahead of time for such visits, as no walk ins will be allowed at this time without triage over the phone. In order to keep all of you and our staff as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are instituting the following measures until further notice: WELL CHILD VISITS / MED CHECKĪt this time, we are still seeing our patients for well visits and med check. Please do not hesitate to call with your questions. We are happy to discuss your child’s symptoms by phone or video-conference with the Pediatrician and offer advice for treatment and referral at any time. As reassurance, please bear in mind that the pediatric population has not had serious complications from COVID-19 to date. Please remember, fever, cough and Sore throat due to COVID-19 will resolve without medical treatment and can be managed at home without testing. We would like to reassure you that as the healthcare providers for your children, we are available to help navigate this health concern until it is no longer a threat to our community. ![]() We recognize that the current Coronavirus crisis is causing fear, anxiety and inconvenience for most families. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this challenging time period. Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Please review the following information regarding COVID-19. For more information about COVID-19, visit call Nurse on Call at 800-848- 5533, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. ![]() Visit Oakland County Health Division’s Coronavirus website regularly for updated information, because this is an evolving situation. IF YOU FEEL YOU OR YOUR CHILD MIGHT BE EXPOSED TO COVID19 AND NEEDS TO BE TESTED YOU CAN LOOK UP A TESTING SITE BY GOING TO WE ARE ALSO OFFERING THE OPTION OF TELEMEDICINE TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILD'S HEALTHCARE NEEDS SO YOU DO NOT NEED TO COME INTO OUR OFFICE IF YOU DON'T HAVE TO. CALL US FOR MORE DETAILS. IT IS RECOMMENDED ALL BABIES LESS THAN 2 YEARS KEEP THEIR WELL CHECK APPOINTMENTS TO STAY FULLY IMMUNIZED. This is being done to protect you & your loved ones from COVID19. For health safety reasons we are requiring all adults and children older than 3 years to wear facemasks when entering the premises. ALSO DR IRANI IS AVAILABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 24/7 ON HIS PAGER 2 YES WE WILL BE OPEN DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC.
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