Right here! Sesame makes it easier than ever to find a real, quality primary care provider in New York City, NY. If you're a new patient looking for health care, it can be hard to know where to start- especially if you don't have an insurance plan.

Sesame works directly with doctors - not insurance companies - so you never have to worry about limited networks or expensive copays. Same-day appointments and telehealth visits available. See the doctor you want to see on your schedule and save up to 60% on health care with Sesame. It's that simple.

Most in-person doctor visits booked through Sesame will connect you with a primary care provider (generally a family medicine practitioner or internal medicine doctor). During an in-person doctor visit, these health care providers can test or screen for conditions such as:
-Heart disease
-High blood pressure (hypertension)
-Cancers (such as skin cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and testicular cancer)
-Diabetes
-Obesity
-Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
-Lung health
-Depression and anxiety

Should you need to see a specialist, these providers can refer you to the proper care team, and guide you on the next steps.

If during your visit, your doctor determines that you may require a prescription for a new or existing condition, they can write you one during your appointment and send it to your local pharmacy, often with same-day pickup. Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your health care provider.

Primary care physicians (PCPs) can diagnose, treat, and help prevent a variety of acute and chronic conditions, including:

Check-ups & Screenings

PCPs can provide the following routine check-up and diagnostic services

• Blood pressure screening
  
• Heartbeat monitoring (EKGs)
  
• Lung tests (spirometry)
  
• Cancer screenings (such as for breast cancer, testicular cancer, colorectal cancer, and prostate cancer)
  
• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
  
• Development disorder testing
  

Illness and injury care

Primary care physicians can help treat minor injuries and common illnesses, including:

• Common cold
  
• Flu
  
• Asthma
  
• Migraines
  
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  
• Yeast infections
  
• Rashes
  
• Broken bone treatment (casting, splints, braces)
  

Preventative care and general wellness

Primary care physicians can play a key role in preventative care, general wellness, and disease prevention for a range of acute and chronic conditions. A primary care physician can offer medical advice, treat chronic conditions and injury, or refer you to a specialized doctor for further care if needed.

Primary care providers can treat all sorts of conditions and issues. From women's health to sports medicine, PCPs have the training and experience to be able to address a number of health concerns.

Primary care providers can offer:

• Routine checkups
  
• Annual physical exams
  
• Immunizations
  
• Urgent care
  
• Blood pressure testing (to check for hypertension and heart disease)
  
• Injury treatment (stitches, casting, splinting)
  
• Medication prescription
  
• Medical advice for general wellness
  

Primary care providers can usually answer most medical questions you may have. If you need a specialist, a PCP can offer a referral for a qualified doctor with the knowledge and expertise to treat you.

Primary care physicians have extensive experience diagnosing, treating, and managing a range of acute and chronic conditions for patients of all ages, including:

• Cold, flu, and other acute illnesses
  
• UTIs and other vaginal infections
  
• Rashes, warts, moles, and other skin conditions
  
• Erectile dysfunction (ED) or premature ejaculation (PE)
  
• Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
  
• High blood pressure
  
• High cholesterol
  
• Developmental disorders
  
• Depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions
  

Primary care physicians can specialize in different medical fields. While most primary care physicians can treat a wide range of conditions, injuries, and illnesses, you may want to receive a specific type of care based on your need, including:

- Family medicine doctor: Family medicine doctors can treat a number of conditions, illnesses, and injuries in patients ranging from children to geriatric patients. Family medicine doctors may receive continued training in pediatrics and obstetrics to be able to treat children and women’s health conditions.

- Internists: Internists specialize in internal medicine for adults. Internists specialize in treating conditions such as asthma, heart disease, diabetes, lung disease, and hypertension.

- Pediatricians: Pediatricians are doctors who specialize in pediatric medicine, or the care of infants and children. Pediatricians can do check-ups for children, provide immunizations, diagnose conditions and illnesses, and prescribe medication.

- Physician assistants: Physician assistants are highly trained health care professionals that have received a Master’s degree and intensive training to be able to work alongside the primary care physician to diagnose, treat, and test for a number of conditions and diseases.

- Obstetrician/ gynecologist: Obstetrician/ gynecologists (OB-GYNs) are specially trained to treat and care for conditions related to women’s health. OB-GYNs help with fertility, childbirth, and issues specifically relating to the health of female reproductive organs.

Sí. Sésamo ofrece una gama de cuidados de seguimiento, servicios y consultas con especialistas a precios claros y accesibles. Hágase una resonancia magnética (MRI) o una radiografía de su muñeca torcida. Hable con un terapeuta sobre cómo se siente. O busque un dermatólogo para tratar su salpullido. Desde la atención primaria y refill (relleno) de recetas hasta la dermatología y odontología, los médicos de Sesame pueden ayudarle a tratar y controlar casi cualquier condición.

Construya su equipo de sueños de cuidado y las visitas de video le permiten acceder a un cuidado de calidad desde su casa, a menudo a un mejor precio. Los médicos de Sesame ofrecen atención de alta calidad en video, incluyendo la detección de COVID-19, el diagnóstico de su eccema, el tratamiento de la disfunción eréctil, la elaboración de un plan de tratamiento para combatir la depresión y mucho más. Para aprovechar al máximo su visita, asegúrese de estar en un espacio bien iluminado con una sólida conexión wifi.

In most cases, yes. Primary care is an umbrella term to describe medical care that treats a wide range of health-related issues. Primary care providers (PCPs) are usually the first doctors a patient will see if they aren't feeling well or are looking for a referral. Primary care is divided into two forms of health services: family medicine and internal medicine.

• Family medicine: Family medicine refers to healthcare provided for the whole family. A family medicine doctor is a primary care provider who mostly offers preventive care like immunizations, checkups, and medical advice. Doctors trained in family practice can treat patients of all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics, so they often act as the healthcare provider for whole families.

• Internal medicine: An internal medicine doctor (or internist) provides primary medical care for adults only. Internal medicine doctors diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions for adult patients and provide medical advice to improve general wellness. Internal medicine doctors will offer referrals to a specialist if a patient is dealing with a specific condition.

Put simply, pediatricians treat kids, family doctors treat all members of the family - from your infant to your spouse.

Family doctors often have a more holistic understanding of genetic health issues that run in your family, helping them tailor care directly to your family's needs.

No matter your choice of primary care doctor, Sesame can help you find quality affordable health care. On Sesame, you get to choose who you'd like to see, for upfront prices, on your schedule. Yep. It's really that simple.

Primary care physicians (or primary care providers) treat and diagnose a wide range of medical conditions while providing medical advice to improve general well-being. From chronic conditions to common colds, primary care providers are often the first doctor you will go to see for healthcare.

Some services a primary care provider can provide include:

• Routine check-ups
  
• Immunizations (including the COVID-19 vaccine)
  
• Urgent care (treatment for non-life-threatening health concerns)
  
• Chronic disease management
  
• Medication prescription
  
• Heart disease screening
  
• Hypertension (high blood pressure) tests
  
• Sports medicine (treatment for sprains, breaks, and bruises)
  
• Birth control health care
  
• Wellness/ weight loss advice
  

Some issues require special training to diagnose and treat. If a primary care provider believes that a condition requires further treatment, they will give a patient a referral for a qualified specialist. Specialists have advanced training to treat specific conditions/ parts of the body.

Some examples of specialists includes:

• ENTs (Ear, Nose & Throat doctors)
  
• OB/GYNs (doctors who treat issues related to women's health)
  
• Pediatricians (doctors who manage care for children)
  
• Orthopedics (doctors who treat issues related to the muscles and skeleton)
  
• Dermatologists (doctors who treat issues related to skin, hair, and nails)
  
• Podiatrists (doctors who treat issues related to the foot, ankle, and lower leg)
  
• Neurologists (doctors who treat issues related to the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and more)
  
• Mental health care providers (such as therapists, psychiatrists, and counselors)
  

Primary care providers are usually the first doctors you will see for any health-related issue you may be having. In some cases, you can't even see a specialist without a referral from a primary care provider. If your primary care doctor believes that you need to see a specialist, they will give you a referral for a specialist with specific qualifications. Primary care providers and specialists will then work together on your health plan to give you complete treatment options.

Questions about who you need to see? Sesame offers convenient primary care options at affordable prices. Book an in-person or virtual visit with a real, quality doctor and save up to 60% with Sesame.

It depends on your needs. Virtual care (telemedicine) is convenient for discussing symptoms, prescriptions, and general concerns.

However, some health appointments, like physical exams or certain lab tests, require an in-person visit. If you're not sure what type of medical care to book, start with a virtual visit through Sesame! Your provider can advise if in-person care is needed.

En los últimos años, la telesalud ha transformado el sector sanitario, facilitando el acceso a médicos y proveedores de calidad. Aún así, muchas personas no están familiarizadas con la telesalud y sus beneficios.

En pocas palabras, la telesalud es una manera de gestionar su salud utilizando plataformas digitales, vídeo, y consultas virtuales con médicos y proveedores. Esto incluye:

Citas virtuales: la posibilidad de consultar su médico por medio de una videollamada. Esto es perfecto tanto para pacientes nuevos como para pacientes que tienen citas recurrentes y no requieren de una revisión en persona. Contrariamente a lo que puede haber oído, muchas enfermedades pueden diagnosticarse y tratarse por medio de una cita virtual, como los dolores de muelas, lunares, verrugas, infecciones urinarias y otras infecciones vaginales, etc.

Correspondencia entre médicos: Al promover medios de comunicación más rápidos y eficaces, la telesalud permite a los médicos coordinar y atender lo mejor posible las necesidades de los pacientes.

Historial médico virtual: Las aplicaciones, a veces denominadas sistemas de historiales médicos personales (PHR), permiten ver los historiales médicos desde un dispositivo habilitado para la web.

Monitoreo a distancia: Aplicaciones que transmiten información médica, como la función pulmonar, la presión arterial y las lecturas de glucosa en sangre, para que el médico pueda monitorearle virtualmente.

After you book a video appointment, you will receive both an initial confirmation and a reminder via email and text.

There are three ways in which a video visit can be accessed:

• Select "Join virtual appointment" from the booking confirmation email.
  
• If you have an existing account or created one at purchase, log in at sesamecare.com, navigate to 'My appointments,' and select "Join virtual appointment."
  
• Click the link in the text message sent to you 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
  

We suggest using Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari to connect to your visit.

Yes! Sesame makes it easier than ever to get a prescription or refill a prescription from the comfort of your own home! During a telehealth appointment on Sesame, the doctor or nurse practitioner can write you a prescription when appropriate.

Set up a telehealth appointment with a real, quality doctor on Sesame to discuss whether or not prescription medication might be right for you. Physicians on Sesame can prescribe drugs that help treat infections, allergies, high blood pressure, and more. Plus, because Sesame works to set prices directly with doctors, you can find visits with doctors at rates up to 60% less than what you’ll find through insurance networks.

Book a telehealth appointment on Sesame based on the health care you need, and pick up a new prescription or existing prescription refill at a local pharmacy of your choice.

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Sometimes! Depending on the prescription medication that you need refilled, you may be able to get a prescription refill without direct consultation with your doctor. Based on the medication you need and the state you live in, you might be able to get your prescription refilled online.

Telehealth has made it easier than ever to get in touch with a health care professional for a prescription refill. Sesame offers convenient and affordable 15-minute video visits with real, quality doctors in New York City, NY, so you can refill your prescription without the hassle of going to a doctor's office. It's simple: Search for the care you need, compare prices, and book a refill visit on your schedule.

Note: You cannot refill a prescription for a controlled substance without a doctor's consultation. Doctors on Sesame cannot prescribe narcotics or medication classified as controlled substances.

Sesame le facilita obtener una receta o rellenar una receta desde la comodidad de su propia casa. No puede obtener recetas directamente en línea, pero sí puede pasar consulta por vídeo en Sesame con un médico real y de calidad para discutir si un medicamento con receta puede ser adecuado para usted. Los médicos de Sesame pueden recetar medicamentos que ayudan a tratar infecciones, alergias, presión arterial alta y mucho más. Además, como Sesame trabaja para fijar los precios directamente con los médicos, puede encontrar visitas con médicos a precios hasta 60% inferiores a los que encontrará a través de las redes de seguro médico.

Reserve una teleconsulta en Sesamecare.com en función del cuidado médico que necesite, y recoja su receta médica o un relleno de una receta existente en la farmacia de su elección. Si no quiere ir a recoger la receta en persona, muchas farmacias ofrecen un servicio de envío de recetas a domicilio. La medicación se le enviará directamente a usted. Busque los servicios en Sesame, reserve una cita cuando le convenga y obtenga la atención de calidad que necesita. Es sencillo, cómodo y económico. Haga una visita hoy mismo.

Por supuesto. Si solicita una transferencia de recetas, puede trasladarlas fácilmente de una farmacia a otra. Además, muchas farmacias ofrecen servicios de envío para la entrega a domicilio. Así es cómo puede solicitar el traslado de una receta a otra farmacia:

1) Llame a la nueva farmacia para solicitar el traslado.

2) Déles sus datos del seguro médico y de la receta.

3) Espere la transferencia completa de la receta antes de ir a recogerla. Las farmacias suelen tardar unos días en transferir una receta, pero usted recibirá una notificación cuando se haya completado este paso. Recoja la receta en persona o pida que se la envíen a domicilio.

Si necesita rellenar una receta, reserve hoy mismo una visita con un médico real y de calidad en Sesame. Los médicos de Sesame pueden rellenar recetas para la presión arterial alta, el control de la natalidad, las alergias y mucho más. Ahorre hasta un 60% en su visita de refill de recetas al reservar con Sesame.

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