Verispine Joint Centers has expanded its telehealth consultation program to address healthcare access challenges for spine care patients throughout rural Georgia. The initiative enables patients in underserved areas to receive initial spine care assessments and ongoing consultation services without the burden of lengthy travel to metropolitan medical facilities.
The expanded virtual consultation program provides critical services for those suffering from chronic or acute pain, allowing patients to connect with spine care specialists from their homes. The program addresses a significant healthcare gap in rural Georgia, where patients often face two to three-hour drives to reach specialized spine care facilities in Atlanta and surrounding metropolitan areas.
"Rural patients have historically faced substantial barriers to accessing specialized spine care, from transportation challenges to time away from work," said Dr. Fitzclarence Harper, Jr. MD, Medical Director at Verispine Joint Centers. "Our telehealth platform allows us to conduct thorough initial assessments, review imaging results, and develop preliminary treatment plans before patients need to travel for in-person procedures."
The virtual consultation service integrates seamlessly with Verispine's comprehensive treatment approach. During telehealth appointments, physicians can evaluate patient symptoms, review medical histories, and determine whether conditions such as herniated discs, sciatica, or degenerative disc disease require immediate intervention or can be managed through conservative care options.
Patients utilizing the telehealth service receive the same thorough evaluation as those visiting physical locations. The medical team can take a mult modal approach to assessment, combining video consultation with digital review of existing imaging studies and medical records to create personalized treatment plans. When in-person care becomes necessary for procedures such as interventional pain management or regenerative medicine treatments, patients have already completed much of the preliminary evaluation process.
The program particularly benefits federal employees and workers' compensation patients who may live considerable distances from specialized care centers. These patients can maintain continuity of care through regular virtual follow-up appointments while minimizing time away from work and reducing travel expenses.
"Telehealth has transformed how we deliver spine care, especially for patients managing chronic conditions that require regular monitoring," noted Dr. Harper. "We can adjust treatment plans, monitor progress, and provide ongoing support without requiring patients to make frequent long-distance trips."
The expansion comes as healthcare systems nationwide recognize the importance of reducing disparities in access to specialized medical services. Rural communities often experience physician shortages, particularly in specialized fields such as interventional pain management and regenerative medicine.
Verispine Joint Centers specializes in non-opioid pain management solutions, offering interventional pain procedures, physical therapy, regenerative medicine, and comprehensive rehabilitation services. The practice maintains physical locations in Stockbridge, Hapeville, Roswell, Decatur, and Lawrenceville, serving patients throughout Georgia with both in-person and virtual care options. The center's multidisciplinary approach combines advanced diagnostic techniques with evidence-based treatments to address various spine and joint conditions while minimizing reliance on pharmaceutical interventions.
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For more information about Verispine Joint Centers, contact the company here:
Verispine Joint Centers
Dr. Fitzclarence Harper, Jr. MD
404-856-0861
info@verispinejointcenters.com
1506 Rock Quarry Rd,
Stockbridge, GA 30281
