Telehealth
Healthcare Without the Drive or Wait
Telehealth in Edina for follow-up visits, medication reviews, and routine consultations when physical examination is not required
True North Medical Care offers telehealth appointments through a secure virtual platform that connects you with your provider from home, work, or anywhere you have reliable internet access. You avoid the commute and waiting room time while receiving the same personalized care you would during an in-office visit. Telehealth works particularly well for follow-up appointments, medication adjustments, and ongoing management of chronic conditions where the provider already has a treatment relationship established.
Virtual visits are available for Primary Care follow-ups, Medical Weight Loss management, Men's Health consultations, medication reviews, PGx Testing result discussions, and other appropriate non-emergency healthcare needs. Your provider determines whether a telehealth visit is suitable based on your specific condition and whether a physical examination or diagnostic testing is necessary. When hands-on assessment or lab work is required, an in-office appointment is recommended instead.
Schedule a telehealth appointment to maintain continuity of care without the time commitment of traveling to the clinic.
What Makes Telehealth Effective for Routine Medical Needs
You join your appointment using a smartphone, tablet, or computer equipped with a camera and microphone, logging into a secure platform that protects your health information during the session. The provider reviews your medical history, discusses symptoms or concerns, evaluates visible conditions when applicable, and makes clinical decisions about treatment adjustments or next steps. This format preserves the back-and-forth conversation that allows your provider to ask clarifying questions and tailor recommendations to your situation.
After your telehealth visit, prescriptions are sent electronically to your pharmacy, follow-up instructions are documented in your medical record, and any necessary referrals or lab orders are processed the same way they would be after an office visit. You receive the same access to your provider's clinical judgment and treatment planning without coordinating transportation or taking extended time away from work. True North Medical Care schedules virtual appointments with the same providers you see in person, so the continuity of your care remains intact even when you choose a remote visit.
Telehealth does not replace visits that require physical examination, imaging, or procedures, but it eliminates unnecessary trips for conversations about test results, medication side effects, or routine check-ins on stable conditions. Scheduling flexibility increases because virtual slots can accommodate early morning or evening times that work better for patients with demanding schedules.
Patients in Edina and surrounding areas often ask how telehealth works and when it makes sense for their healthcare needs.
What conditions are appropriate for a telehealth visit?
Follow-up appointments for chronic disease management, medication reviews, men's health consultations, medical weight loss check-ins, and discussions of lab or genetic test results work well virtually when no physical exam is needed.
How do I connect to my telehealth appointment?
You receive a secure link before your scheduled time and join using a device with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet connection, whether that is a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Can my provider prescribe medications during a virtual visit?
Yes, prescriptions are sent electronically to your pharmacy the same way they are after an office visit, assuming the medication is appropriate for your condition and does not require a physical examination first.
When would I need to come into the office instead?
Your provider recommends an in-person visit if your condition requires a physical examination, diagnostic testing such as blood work or imaging, or a procedure that cannot be performed remotely.
How does telehealth save time compared to a regular appointment?
You eliminate drive time, parking, and waiting room delays, joining your appointment from wherever you are and returning to your day immediately after the visit concludes.
Questions About Virtual Appointments
True North Medical Care uses telehealth to extend access to routine care without sacrificing the quality of the provider-patient relationship. Contact the office to confirm whether your upcoming appointment is eligible for a virtual visit and to receive connection instructions before your scheduled time.