Willis-Knighton Physician Network Clinics offer Virtual Visits
Willis-Knighton Physician Network clinics have been open during this COVID-19 outbreak. However, they realize that many patients prefer not to be seen in person. Now more than 70 of these clinics are offering a telehealth virtual visit for existing patients whose records are accessible by the physicians.
A virtual visit can take place using either an iPhone or android cell phone equipped with a camera and audio.
“Our doctors put patients as their No. 1 priority and want to be available during this time,” said Bruce Stroud, corporate administrator of the Willis-Knighton Physician Network. “To help them we have pushed ahead efforts that were already in place to begin a telehealth option. It’s another innovative option Willis-Knighton is providing our patients.”
Clinics offering the service have placed instructions on websites. Following the instructions, a patient will download an app for Microsoft Teams that will allow a secure connection for the visit. Many minor health conditions can easily be handled through telehealth.
Family practice physician Clint Wilson, MD, of Family Medicine Associates in Bossier City, is one of the doctors participating in this initiative. “As a family medicine physician, I don’t simply offer care to patients but comfort as well,” Dr. Wilson said. “I believe that this virtual visit option is comforting and reassures patients when they know that we can still be there for them, even in a health emergency like this. Sure, we prefer to take care of our patients in person, but this allows them to remain in their homes and still receive care. It’s a win for doctors and for patients.”
Instructions for the telehealth visits are available on clinic websites. Those offering a telehealth option include:
ADULT PRIMARY CARE
Bossier Internal Medicine & Diagnostic Clinic
David Hudson, MD
Family Medical Center
Family Practice South
Gary Williams, MD
Haughton Medical Group
Internal Medicine Associates
Louisiana Family Practice
Oil City Medical Clinic
Pierremont Associates in Internal Medicine
Pierremont Internal Medicine
Red River Internal Medicine
South Shreveport Internal Medicine
Tri-State Medical Clinic
WK Community Health & Wellness Center
WK Community Health & Education Center
WK Coushatta Clinic (Dr. Bell)
WK Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
WK Pierremont Family Physicians
CHILDREN’S HEALTH
Bossier Pediatric Partners
Manohar Manchandia, MD
Pediatric Healthcare Associates
Pediatric Surgical Associates
Pierremont Pediatrics
Portico Pediatrics
WK Care for Kids
WK Center for Pediatrics
WK Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology
WK Children’s Health Specialists
WK Pediatric Health and Wellness
WK Preferred Pediatrics
WK Premier Pediatrics
WOMEN’S HEALTH
Bossier Healthcare for Women
Pierremont OB/GYN Specialists
Pierremont Women’s Clinic
WK Pelvic & Reconstructive GYN Surgery
WK GYN Oncology Associates
WK OB/GYN Concepts
WK Women’s Health Specialists of Bossier
WK Women’s Health Associates
Women’s Specialists at South
SPECIALIST CLINICS
Ark-La-Tex Dermatology
Ark-La-Tex Ear, Nose & Throat and Hearing Center
Ark-La-Tex Urology
Center for Endocrinology & Diabetes
Endocrine Specialists
G. Keith Christy, MD
Hematology/Oncology Associates
John McDonald Regional Transplant Center at Willis-Knighton
Northwest Louisiana Infectious Disease Consultants
Pierremont Cardiology
Pinnacle Gastroenterology
Regional Perinatal Group
Shreveport Infectious Disease
Shreveport Urology
Signature Urology
Spine & Pain Specialists
The Center for Mental Wellness
The Orthopedic Clinic
Tri-State Neurology
Willis-Knighton Cardiology
WK Advanced Surgery
WK Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Center
WK Allergy & Asthma Clinic & Research Center
WK Bossier Orthopedics
WK Hyperbaric & Wound Care (Shreveport & Bossier)
WK Lung Specialists
WK Neurology Clinic
WK Neurosurgical Associates
WK Red River Pulmonary & Critical Care
WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery
WK Spine Center
WK Vascular Surgical Associates
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