How to consult a family doctor during COVID-19 times?

1. LOS GATOS, CA | CAMPBELL, CA | SAN JOSE, CA

2. How to consult a family doctor during COVID-19 times? • A trusted family doctor or primary care physician is essential for preventive medical care and having one has long-lasting benefits on your overall health. • During the challenging COVID-19 pandemic, having a primary care doctor that you can easily access and lean on is critical. • Learn more about how telemedicine is becoming more prevalent in these times and how you can approach a primary care doctor via video visits even if you are a new patient..

3. How to select a primary care physician? • People who have a primary care practitioner have better overall health outcomes and lower total costs of care. • That is why you need to be careful while selecting a primary care practitioner for you and your family. • It is important to choose a family doctor like Dr. Arun Villivalam, who is interested in your family’s well being as well as knowledgeable about the latest health trends.

4. Some of the factors to consider while deciding on your doctor are: • Is the doctor board-certified? • Is the office located near to you? • Are the office staff friendly? • Is the check-in process smooth? • Am I comfortable with the doctor?

5. Did the doctor show interest in getting to know me? • Did the doctor answer all my questions clearly? • Will the doctor be able to treat my family and me? • Do they accept my insurance? • What are their office hours? • What is the average wait time to get an appointment with the doctor? Dr. Arun Villivalam is a family doctor accepting new patients in Los Gatos, Campbell, and Saratoga, CA.

6. Los Gatos Doc introduces Video Visit Services • While telemedicine has been a part of the health industry for decades, it is only now that the world is taking note of its immense benefits. • Telemedicine has proven to be a lifesaver during the COVID-19 outbreak. • CDC and WHO are advocating telemedicine to reduce and curb the spread of Coronavirus. • Check for primary care physicians accepting new patients online and check to see if they are offering video visits. • Telemedicine is the best option for providing continued care for chronic medical problems. Likewise, it’s also a boon for people who are seeking treatment for non-critical ailments.

7. Make An Appointment You can consult Dr. Arun Villivalam (Dr. V) online and get a thorough diagnosis through our Video Visit services from the comfort of your home. For new patients, establishing care with Dr. Arun Villivalam at Los Gatos Doc has never been easier! To schedule the next available appointment at a clinic near you, simply give us a call at (408) 502-6040 or request an appointment online.

8. OUR KEY PHILOSOPHY “ Take the time to listen. What I try and do with every patient I see, in the first few minutes, is just let them say what’s on their mind and there’s a lot of study that show we don’t do that enough in medicine. These are small things that you can’t pick up really from just filling out a form. That’s why it’s really important to spend time, talking and listening and building that relationship. ~ Dr. Arun Villivalam, M.D. ”

9. SERVICES WE PROVIDE Adult Physicals (18+) 01 05 Blood Work A regular physical provides a record of your overall health and can be a useful tool in identifying any changes in your health.  Blood work is an important resource to help determine any conditions that could be causing the symptoms that are bringing a patient to the doctor, Lifestyle / Stress Management 02 06 Chronic Care Management Get medical care for preexisting or long term illnesses, such as asthma, hypertension, depression and cirrhosis.  Learn to manage stress by scheduling a wellness checkup and learn preventive strategies. 07 03 Telemedicine Immunizations The Los Gatos Doc physical office is temporarily closed due to the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic until further notice. Please call us (408) 502-6040 from Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00pm to schedule a video visit. A full range of vaccinations and immunization services are offered here. Schedule an appointment for immunizations or Call 408-502-6040. 04 08 Men’s Health Medicare Annual Wellness Visits Men’s health screenings will catch any conditions in early stages where preventative medicine can be used to treat or manage a condition before it progresses. Medicare encourages its members to review their health annually, and to take care of any potential medical concerns before they develop into something more serious. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Quisque enim nisl, vulputate quis mi sed, dapibus hendrerit turpis. Praesent at volutpat neque, ut rutrum odio. Sed quis tincidunt dui, in vulputate arcu.

10. MEET DR. ARUN VILLIVALAM Dr. Arun Villivalam is a concerned and caring family physician and primary care doctor serving the community of Los Gatos, CA. Dr. Villivalam attended Thomas Jefferson University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency in family medicine at Cook County Hospital.

11. Los Gatos Doc: Arun Villivalam, MD, Los Gatos, CA Contact Us Phone (appointments): 408-502-6040 | Phone (general inquiries): 408-502-6040 Address: 15195 National Avenue, Suite 205, Los Gatos, CA-95032 https://www.losgatosdoc.com/