For many homebound adults in Manhattan, accessing comprehensive medical care can be a significant challenge. The Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program bridges this gap by delivering expert primary and palliative care directly to patients’ homes. Our dedicated team understands the complexities faced by individuals with serious illnesses and works closely with families and caregivers, providing holistic management, unwavering support, and proactive advocacy.
Our program specializes in personalized, home-based primary and palliative care tailored for individuals managing complex and serious health conditions. We act as a central point of coordination, collaborating seamlessly with a diverse network of healthcare professionals across hospital and home settings. This includes close partnerships with home care agencies, visiting nurses, community organizations, and hospice providers. Recognizing that medical needs don’t adhere to a schedule, we offer 24/7 phone availability, ensuring immediate access to healthcare guidance whenever it’s needed. Our healthcare providers are equipped to respond to emergency visit requests promptly, and we provide language translation services around the clock to ensure effective communication for all our patients. Furthermore, we leverage telehealth options to enhance accessibility and convenience for patient consultations and follow-ups.
The comprehensive home-based services offered by our Visiting Doctors Program encompass:
- Primary and Preventive Healthcare: Bringing routine check-ups and preventative care directly to your home.
- Advanced Symptom Management and Palliative Care: Specialized care focused on alleviating suffering and improving quality of life for serious illnesses.
- Accurate Diagnosis and Effective Treatment: Providing in-home diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions.
- Prescription Medication Management: Prescribing and managing medications with a strong focus on patient safety and medication affordability.
- Dedicated Support for Families and Caregivers: Offering essential resources, education, and emotional support to family members and caregivers.
- Seamless Referrals to Home-Based Services: Connecting patients with necessary rehabilitation, skilled nursing, hospice care, and other in-home support services.
- Assistance with Practical Medical Needs: Facilitating access to essential durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs and other necessary aids.
Your Interdisciplinary Home Healthcare Team
The Visiting Doctors Program at Mount Sinai employs a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach, actively involving patients and their caregivers in the care process. Our team comprises experienced physicians, skilled nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, community health workers, and dedicated administrative staff, all working in concert to enable patients to remain comfortably and safely at home.
As our team of medical professionals expands, Mount Sinai at Home is extending its service area. We encourage you to contact us to determine if the Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program is available in your location and to verify if your insurance plan covers these valuable Home Visit Doctor services.
Supporting Home-Based Medical Care
The Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program depends on the generosity of individuals to sustain its mission of providing vital care to all those who need it, regardless of their financial circumstances. It is through the continued support of our community that the Visiting Doctors Program maintains its strength, allowing us to deliver comprehensive medical care to homebound patients with compassion and dedication.
Your tax-deductible contribution directly empowers us to continue providing personalized medical assistance and essential support services in the homes of our patients and their caregivers.
To discover more about how you can make a philanthropic impact on our program, please reach out to us at 212-659-8500 or via email at [email protected].
