Office Covid Procedures
Hi everyone,
Due to the rapid surge in cases which are now mostly the Delta Variant, I have decided to implement stricter covid screenings and measures at the office once again.
-We will attempt to have most visits be televideo or phone consultations unless there needs to be a specific exam done at the office. Please keep this in mind when scheduling.
-As always, we will continue to do our Covid screening questions prior to an in office visit. Please be on lookout for the text and fill out online, prior to your appt time.
-We will continue to require a properly worn mask at all times while in the office unless directed by me to remove it.
-We will no longer allow additional visitors in office unless it is a pediatric member with their parent. Please plan accordingly.
-Please remember to wait in your vehicle and call/text us when you arrive. When I am ready for you. then we will call/text you to come into the office.
-All in office visits are by appointment only. Please do not come to the office unannounced.
All these measures are in place to protect your safety as well as ours. As you can imagine, we will be busier throughout the upcoming weeks and we ask that you please be patient. We are a small practice with just myself and Lydia answering the phones. Please leave a message if your call is not answered, or send a text message. We will get back to you as soon as we are available.
*As a reminder our office hours are:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays 9am-5pm.
Closed for lunch 12p-1p
Closed Tuesdays/Fridays
*You may contact me directly by following what is listed on members contact sheet even on days that the office is closed.
*Contact directly via e-mail or text for:
-Non-urgent medical concern
-Texts received between 9a-5p Mon-Thurs will typically be answered same day.
-E-mails will be responded to within 1-2 business days
***Urgent medical concerns please call. After-hours please call and follow prompts for urgent message.
Lastly, I will continue to urge any of you who have not yet been vaccinated for Covid-19 to do so. If you have any questions/concerns please reach out to me. There is a lot of misinformation out there. I can answer questions free of judgement and give you the true scientific facts. Vaccines are now available for ages 12 yrs old and up. They are free and are available at all retail pharmacies as well as local community vaccination locations. No appointment is needed.
Please continue to wear a mask even if vaccinated- especially indoors or around crowds of people.
**I am here to answer any Covid related questions and will do my best to provide non-biased factual information. ***
If you are having any symptoms, or have been exposed please get tested- vaccinated or not. Testing should also be free of charge- if they are trying to charge you go elsewhere.
Testing locations: https://www.orangecountyfl.net/EmergencySafety/Coronavirus/Testing.aspx#.YQB1ky1h1QI
Sincerely,
Tania Velez, MD
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