Wounds and sutures
Review wound care, healing and the removal timing advised by the ER. Suture or staple removal and other procedures require an appropriate in-person assessment.
Wound & injury rechecks after the ER
Follow Up Dr.
The First Appointment After the ER
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A closer look
at your recovery.
Need a wound or injury checked after the ER? Review healing, treatment instructions and your next step with an ER-experienced clinician. We arrange in-person care when an exam or procedure is needed.
Most major insurance accepted · Telemedicine + in-person
Visit goal within 72 hours, subject to suitability and availability.
Adults 18+Generally within 14 days of ER discharge
Telemedicine firstIn-person visits when appropriate
Insurance firstMost major insurance accepted*
A 72-hour visit goalSubject to suitability and availability
Follow-up after discharge
Help with the practical recovery questions.
Abscess follow-up
Discuss the discharge plan after treatment, dressing instructions, prescribed medications and whether an in-person recheck is needed.
Injury rechecks
Review persistent pain, swelling, mobility and activity recommendations. Further imaging, specialist referral or non-controlled pain treatment may be considered when appropriate.
Choose the right setting
Video can start the conversation.
Some care needs an office visit.
Telemedicine when appropriate
Review your ER instructions and recovery concerns from home. The clinician may recommend an in-person exam based on your symptoms and care needs.
In-person care when needed
Procedures, suture removal, some wound evaluations and injuries requiring a hands-on examination are evaluated in person in Mission Viejo or Corona. Availability and services are confirmed by the team.
Unstable or having an emergency? Go back to the ER. For chest pain, severe trouble breathing, stroke symptoms, uncontrolled bleeding, or another medical emergency, call 911. Follow your ER return precautions. Do not wait for a follow-up visit or a reply to a request.
Rapidly worsening symptoms, uncontrolled bleeding or symptoms that your ER instructions identify as urgent need prompt medical attention. Do not rely on a photo, website request or routine appointment to rule out an emergency.
A simple way forward
Request. Connect.
Get a plan.
Start with a brief request. Our team follows up by text or phone to confirm the right visit and help with the next steps.
Request your ER follow-up ↗1
Request your visit
Have your discharge date, preferred visit format and insurance plan name ready. A request does not confirm an appointment.
2
Connect with our team
We review fit, availability and insurance or the fixed cash option. Then we help you complete secure booking and intake.
3
Share paperwork. Meet your clinician.
Please upload a photo or screenshot of your ER discharge paperwork through the secure intake link we provide, if available. Bring your questions and medication list. Missing paperwork is not an automatic barrier.
What this service can and cannot do
Focused care, clear boundaries.
Short-term follow-up
Symptom rechecks, testing review, BP and glucose follow-up, non-controlled pain management and clinically appropriate short-term work notes may be part of your visit. Transition care may continue for up to 14 days when appropriate.
Service limits
We do not refill opioids/narcotics, benzodiazepines or stimulants. We do not backdate visits or work notes. Prescriptions, testing, referrals and notes depend on the clinical evaluation and are not guaranteed.
Common questions
Before your follow-up.
Can you remove sutures or staples?
Ask the team about an in-person visit. Removal depends on the wound assessment, appropriate timing and service availability; it is not guaranteed by submitting a request.
Can I send a wound photo by text?
Use only the secure clinical channel our team provides for medical photos or records. Ordinary text messages are for scheduling. A photo does not replace a clinical evaluation.
Can I get a work note?
Clinically appropriate short-term notes may be considered after evaluation. We do not backdate visits or notes, and documentation is not guaranteed.
Plan your visit
Use your insurance.
Know your options.
Most major insurance accepted. We confirm your specific plan, provider participation, referral requirements and expected patient responsibility before scheduling.
*Acceptance does not guarantee coverage. Copays, deductibles, authorization and network rules may apply.
Insurance & self-pay details ↗FIXED CASH VISIT OPTION
Prefer to pay directly?
Ask our team to confirm the cash visit rate and what is included before booking. Additional visits, imaging, laboratory testing, procedures and specialist services may have separate charges.
Ask about your visit cost ↗The first appointment after the ER
Let’s make your next step clear.
Telemedicine for adults across Orange County, the Inland Empire and Los Angeles. In-person visits in Mission Viejo and Corona when appropriate.
Our goal is a visit within 72 hours, subject to clinical suitability and availability. This is not a guarantee or an emergency response service.