Appalachian Orthopedics Now Offering Arthritis, Rheumatic Virtual Visits With Remission Medical
With roots going back more than 50 years, Appalachian Orthopedics will offer virtual rheumatology care to new and existing patients with partner Remission Medical. Patients in need of additional specialized bone, joint and muscle care are encouraged to call 423-434-6300 to schedule an appointment at Appalachian Orthopedics. The specialists at Appalachian Orthopedics are available in Abingdon, Virginia, at 16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 100, in Tennessee in Bristol at Bristol Regional Medical Center at 1 Medical Park Blvd., Suite 300 E, in Elizabethton at 1500 W. Elk Ave. and in Johnson City at 3 Professional Park Drive, Suite 21.
As the country’s largest telehealth clinic specializing in rheumatology, Remission Medical offers unique services. Board-certified rheumatologists provide patients with convenient video visits, focused on getting patients the right diagnosis and treatment quickly and efficiently. In partnering with Appalachian Orthopedics, these services will help local patients gain necessary short-term and long-term care. The virtual visits will be available to help address a full range of rheumatological and inflammatory conditions, including:
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis.
- Lupus.
- Gout.
“Many of our patients struggle with joint and connective tissue inflammation. We now offer rapid rheumatology care through convenient virtual visits as part of our dedication to compassionate, individualized care,” said Appalachian Orthopedics Practice President T. Lisle Whitman, M.D. “By partnering with Remission Medical, we can swiftly diagnose and treat pain and other symptoms to help our community live and feel better.”
Rheumatic diseases are a broad category of conditions that inflame and damage joints, muscles, bones and organs. Arthritis, the most prevalent type, affects one in five U.S. adults and causes painful, stiff joints, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The complexities of over 150 different rheumatic diseases make accurate diagnosis difficult, often impacting patients’ quality of life. Through its partnership with Remission Medical, Appalachian Orthopedics will be able to better serve area patients experiencing the disruption and symptoms of these conditions.
For more information on Appalachian Orthopedics or to schedule an appointment with one of the practice’s specialty-trained doctors, please call 423-434-6300.