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Virtual Visit Instructions

To make sure you get the care you need, Essen Health Care has launched a program to deliver medical care to you at home, on your smartphone or computer, using telephone and live video chats with our primary care, specialty and urgent care providers and care coordinators and provide doctors visits, patient monitoring, tests, medications and referrals.

Combined with in-person services when necessary, Essen is committed to remaining present in your life even when you may not be able to come to our offices.

To make sure you get the care you need, Essen Health Care has launched a program to deliver medical care to you at home, on your smartphone or computer, using telephone and live video chats with our primary care, specialty and urgent care providers and care coordinators and provide doctors visits, patient monitoring, tests, medications and referrals.

Combined with in-person services when necessary, Essen is committed to remaining present in your life even when you may not be able to come to our offices.

We offer you two options for virtual visits:*

1. WhatsApp messaging services 2. Amwell Telehealth Platform

*Essen patients have the option of using either platform and can switch to the alternative at anytime at their convenience.

Essen Health Care uses WhatsApp for Virtual Visits. Learn more below.

The platform is secure and provides access to providers using voice and video chat
  • To install, go to the App store / Play Store on your phone; get instructions here

    • General messaging service, not specific for healthcare
    • Provides "by appointment" encounters only. Appointments are made by calling Patient Care Center at 718-638-7682 or via "CLICK FOR CARE" button on this website
    • Offers just voice and video
    • NO registration needed, just download the app to your phone
  • To register, go online to
    essen.amwell.com

    • Designed specifically for healthcare service delivery
    • Allows both by appointment and patient-initiated visits; appointments and patient-initiated visits made via app>
    • Voice and video chat, and other interactive health-related tools for screening and assessment
    • Registration required; smartphone app, iPad app and web app access.
Both platforms are secure and provide access to providers using voice and video chat
  • General messaging service, not specific for healthcare
  • Designed specifically for healthcare service delivery
  • Provided "by appointment" encounters only; Appointments made by phone or Get Care Here online form
  • Allows both by appointment and patient-initiated visits; appointments and patient-initiated visits made via app
  • Offers just voice and video
  • Voice and video chat, and other interactive health-related tools for screening and assessment
  • NO registration needed, just download the app to your phone
  • Registration required; smartphone app, iPad app and web app access.