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Embracing a New Era of Healthcare: The Future of Telemedicine Post-COVID

As we move forward from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are excited to announce that our commitment to providing quality healthcare remains steadfast. While the pandemic has posed numerous challenges, it has also accelerated the adoption of telemedicine, allowing us to connect with our patients in innovative ways. As we transition into a post-pandemic world, we will continue to offer telemedicine visits for select patient appointments and second opinion cases.

Why Telemedicine?

Telemedicine has proven to be an invaluable tool that enhances patient care. It provides a convenient and efficient way for patients to access healthcare services without the need for in-person visits, saving both time and travel. This mode of care allows us to reach patients who may face barriers to traditional healthcare settings, ensuring they receive the support they need.

Our Approach Moving Forward

While we recognize the importance of in-person visits for many healthcare needs, we believe that telemedicine will play a crucial role in our practice moving forward. Specifically, we will continue to offer telemedicine services for:

Select Patient Visits: For established patients who require follow-up care or consultations, telemedicine can be an effective option. These visits will help us monitor chronic conditions, manage medications, and address any concerns without the need for patients to physically visit our office.

Second Opinion Cases: If you’re navigating a complex health issue or seeking additional insights regarding your diagnosis or treatment plan, our telemedicine platform will facilitate access to expert opinions from our specialists, all from the comfort of your own home.

Important Note on Telemedicine Visits

We want to clarify that our telemedicine visits are not intended for routine appointments. Instead, these services are designed to complement the ongoing care of established patients. It is essential for us to maintain a personal connection with our patients, and in-person visits will continue to be a crucial part of our healthcare delivery model for routine check-ups and more comprehensive evaluations.

Looking Ahead

As we embrace this new era of healthcare, we are committed to providing the highest level of care through both traditional and telemedicine formats. We believe that the flexibility of telemedicine enhances our ability to meet your healthcare needs while maintaining the personal touch you deserve.

If you are an established patient or considering a second opinion, we encourage you to reach out to our office to discuss the potential for a telemedicine visit. Together, we can navigate your healthcare journey with the best tools available.

Thank you for your continued trust in us as we adapt and evolve in response to the shifting landscape of healthcare. We look forward to supporting you in your health and wellness journey!

Contact our office at 713-794-0700 or send us an e-mail through our website.

 


Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease

Obesity, and all of its related complications, is more serious than most adults in America believe. More than one-third (34.9% or 78.6 million) of U.S. adults are obese. Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and certain types of cancer, are some of the leading causes of preventable death. We are seeing an increase in the number of young children and adolescents developing obesity, and all of the related complications.

The cost of obesity is staggering, with annual medical cost of obesity exceeding $147 billion in 2008 U.S. dollars. The medical costs for people who are obese were $1,429 higher than those of normal weight.

Dr. Galati and the Liver Specialists of Texas team are dedicated to evaluate, treat, and manage all aspects of obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD and NASH), including the complication of cirrhosis and liver failure. Developing a customized plan of care for each patient they see is their objective.

Liver Transplant Resources

Dr. Galati has been involved in Liver Transplantation since 1989. As Medical Director for the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at Houston Methodist Hospital, Dr. Galati has cared for thousands of patients with advanced liver disease. In those with the most severe form of advanced liver disease and cirrhosis, liver transplantation is a life-saving surgery. For more information on liver transplantation, click here.

Indications for liver transplant include:

Online LIVER Second Opinion

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    From the comfort of your home, without the need to spend additional money on travel, lodging, and food, receive and expert second opinion from the expert physicians at Liver Specialists of Texas

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    There are five steps in the process of requesting a second opinion. We anticipate the steps will take you about 30-65 minutes to complete.

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    Have your medical records or those of your loved one on hand as you fill out the medical history questionnaire portion of the online process. The medical history questionnaire is detailed so having medical records to quickly reference will help make the process more efficient.

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    To start the process of an Online Liver Second Opinion, please fill out the initial contact form and fax back to our office. A representative from our office will call you for additional details.