San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain patients can now schedule virtual visits with their primary and specialty medical care providers as a convenient and safe care option for patients to get high quality care when they need it, without leaving the comfort of their home. Functioning much like a Skype or Facetime call, a virtual visit uses live, secure, and HIPAA compliant video technology to allow patients to directly and securely see and speak with their medical care provider through the convenience of their mobile device. To schedule a virtual visit, please call our scheduling office at 209-754-2968.

During the virtual visit, physicians are able to provide a treatment plan, just as they would for an in-person appointment, including the option to prescribe medication and request follow-up care.

“Mark Twain Clinics are pleased to be able to provide our patients yet another convenient way to improve access to the care they need,” states Primary Care Clinical Medical Director Dr. John Krpan. “Not only will virtual visits allow our patients to consult with their medical care providers without having to leave their home, they also add an additional layer of safety during the current COVID-19 pandemic.”

This is another example of how Mark Twain Clinics have ramped up their virtual care services to help care for patients safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Patients currently experiencing possible symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath) should call their primary care physician to determine the best care option for them. Anyone experiencing severe symptoms of a respiratory illness, such as a high fever or difficulty breathing, should call 911.

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About Mark Twain Medical Center
Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital providing inpatient acute care, outpatient services and emergency services. The Medical Center’s Medical Staff represents a broad range of specialties that ensure access to high quality medical care in a rural community. In addition to being a major provider of health services, Mark Twain Medical Center is also one of the area’s largest employers. More than 300 people are employed at the hospital and its five Family Medical Centers. The Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health and a part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the nation dedicated to advancing health for all and serving communities in 21 states. For more information, please visit our website at. Mark Twain Medical Center is also on Facebook.