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Writer's pictureYogesh V. Patel, M.D.

COVID-19 ADVISORY



At Coastal Pain, your health and safety is our top priority. Since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made changes to how we will conduct our appointments. This is to ensure everyone’s safety while we continue to meet the needs of our community.



Follow Up and New Patient Appointments In an effort to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission, comply with state and federal guidelines, and promote social distancing we are giving patients the option to conduct appointments via telehealth. Telehealth appointments can be done over FaceTime, Google Duo, or using your internet browser on the website Doxy.me. We may be able to make some exceptions for patients to still come on-site and be seen in the isolation of their own vehicles, or in the office with a facemask.


FaceTime – Using an iPhone, iPad or Mac your provider will call the number or email address linked to your device using FaceTime. There is no setup required for this. It will come through just as a normal phone call would but when you accept the call your front camera will turn on. Google Duo – Using Android Phone or tablet install the Google Duo app if it is not already on your device. If you are using the app for the first time verify your phone number. Your provider will call the number linked to your device. Using your laptop open duo.google.com in your browser. Verify your phone number. Your provider will video call using your phone number.


Internet Browser – Using your internet browser, type the corresponding doctor’s link below, into the url. You will then be directed to a virtual waiting room, where your provider will be able to see you. You do not need a membership or account to use Doxy.me, however it is secure and an efficient appointment platform between you and your provider. Provider URLs – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Dr. Miller: doxy.me/nathanmillermd Dr. Patel: doxy.me/dryogipatel Dr. Bansal: doxy.me/drabansal Dr. Goodman: doxy.me/evangoodman Justin, PA: doxy.me/justinmallit Gina, PA: doxy.me/PAginagiron Sandra, NP: doxy.me/sull


On-site Isolation Visits –New patients will need to attend their first visit in person. ALL PATIENTS are required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing guidelines even if they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Patients who refuse to wear a mask will be asked to wait in their cars or outside the clinic. Patients checking in for an in-person visit will complete a pre-screening questionnaire at the front desk. After checking in for their appointment, patients may choose to receive an iPad to take back to their vehicle where they can conduct their appointment in isolation.


Our front desk will be monitoring the schedule and making phone calls to finalize the check-out process and to schedule any follow up appointments shortly after your telehealth visit. Copay payments can be made with the front desk, billing department, or over MyScripps. If you are due for a Urine Drug Screening you may stop by the clinic to provide a urine sample or if you have urine cups accessible to you at home you may bring your urine sample in with your Last name, First name, date of birth, and date of urine collection labeled clearly on the bottle to suite 100.



We ask that all UDS samples be brought in before 3:45pm within 72 hours of appointment. Isolated Essential Procedure Appointments As we are still seeing patients for procedures, we urge anyone with a fever, cough and shortness of breath to not come in and to contact your primary care provider immediately.


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