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Availability last updated 10/19/2026
Availability last updated 10/19/2026
Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
5.00
·3 reviews
I would recommend fully. Very professionalClick to read more
Staunton, VA
In-network · Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Meet Matthew Yoder, a Family Nurse Practitioner at ChoiceHealth Introducing Matthew Yoder, a seasoned Family Nurse Practitioner with nearly 15 years of dedicated experience as a healthcare provider. He earned his Master's in Nursing from James Madison University before stepping into the role of Nur...Click to read more
Physician Assistant (Virtual)
5.00
·14 reviews
Great service and thank you for the Doctor - Sep 12, 2026 by Mohamed lemin B.Click to read more
Winchester, VA
In-network · Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in ankle/foot injury ·
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Ms. Avery Petrucci is a highly skilled physician assistant. She offers virtual consultations through Night Watch Urgent Care. As part of her formal education, Ms. Petrucci obtained a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Sacred Heart University. She strives to stay up to date with the...Click to read more
Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
5.00
·2 reviews
Winchester, VA
In-network · Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Expertise in high cholesterol + 2 more ·
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Ms. Lindsey Fails is a nurse practitioner who sees patients in person at Night Watch Urgent Care in Winchester, VA. She cares for individuals with a range of urgent and everyday health concerns, offering time in each visit to talk through what has brought them in and how symptoms are affecting daily...Click to read more
Physician Assistant (Virtual)
5.00
·8 reviews
Winchester, VA
In-network · Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended ·
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Ms. Amanda York is a committed physician assistant from Winchester, VA. She practices at Night Watch Urgent Care, offering both in-person and virtual consultations. Ms. York works with patients seeking prompt attention for a range of health concerns. She recognizes that unexpected symptoms or illne...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
Winchester, VA
In-network · Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended ·
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Ms. Anna Stewart is a family nurse practitioner who sees patients at Night Watch Urgent Care in Manassas, VA, and also offers virtual consultations. She cares for the individuals and families who turn to the practice for their everyday health needs, giving each person the time to explain what brough...Click to read more
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Availability last updated 10/19/2026
Availability last updated 10/19/2026
Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
5.00
·2 reviews
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait timeExpertise in chronic high blood pressure + 4 more
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits ·
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
3.00
·2 reviews
no contact/videoncall - Oct 13, 2026 by Demita E.Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits ·
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
3.00
·2 reviews
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
4.73
·15 reviews
Great doctor very knowledgeable - Jul 21, 2026 by Jabez H.Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
5.00
·3 reviews
Ver y good - Sep 25, 2026 by Crystal R.Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
4.25
·4 reviews
Wonderful doctor would highly recommend - Sep 12, 2026 by Scott G.Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Excellent wait time
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
1.00
·1 review
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 17 years of experience · Offers video visits ·
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
5.00
·2 reviews
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 24 years of experience · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
3.67
·3 reviews
Good service - May 7, 2026 by Rob S.Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 20 years of experience · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 21 years of experience · Offers video visits ·
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
4.77
·92 reviews
Dr. Lilit was amazing. She’s so helpful and really made me feel heard in my concerns. - Feb 14, 2022 by Rachel R.Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits ·
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
3.50
·2 reviews
Everything went very smoothly. The doctor was very personable. The Dr. Sullivan was extremely helpful! - Jun 7, 2026 by Gil B.Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 25 years of experience · Offers video visits ·
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
5.00
·6 reviews
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
3.00
·8 reviews
I got zero help luckily I am supposed to be getting refunded for the appointment but I really really needed medical help and got none. I would rather have had the help I needed why did the app even ask me what pharmacy I needed or list a bunch of illnesses that need meds if they can't provide them. ...Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 16 years of experience · Offers video visits · Excellent wait timeExpertise in chronic high blood pressure + 3 more
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
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A U.S. Navy medical scholarship recipient, Dr. Tutko graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1995. With over 20 years as a Navy Staff physician, he cared for active-duty personnel and their families, delivered babies, and managed inpatient care. He views medicine as building relationships ...Click to read more
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
4.87
·60 reviews
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommendedExpertise in acute urinary tract infection + 1 more
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 23 years of experience · Offers video visits ·
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
5.00
·2 reviews
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
4.11
·18 reviews
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Expertise in anxiety disorders + 9 more
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
3.67
·3 reviews
Dr. Files was a pleasure to work with. I really felt like she listened and was empathetic and professional. I feel very comfortable discussing my medical concerns. It was overall a great experience and very efficient. I highly recommend her. The only thing that was confusing was the PlushCare part o...Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits ·
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
3.67
·3 reviews
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Expertise in hiv/aids
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 18 years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in gastrointestinal inflammation (not due to infection) + 2 more
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
4.88
·8 reviews
Easy and clear expectations were set. - Sep 19, 2026 by Starlet M.Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Excellent wait timeExpertise in high cholesterol + 1 more
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 17 years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in upper respiratory infection (uri) + 4 more
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
3.00
·6 reviews
Did not reach out and apparently they didn’t know I even had an appointment… - Jun 28, 2026 by Katelyn M.Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Expertise in acute skin infection + 7 more
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
4.50
·2 reviews
She sets the standard which all doctor should be judged . She listened to my questions and concerns she did not act like she was in a hurry in other words have you ever been to a doctor and he's got his hand on the doorknob the whole time he's talking to you anyway she took her time she's like I sai...Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Excellent wait time
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
From start to finish Dr. Nichols made this process seamless. He was great at communicating with me and made me feel very comfortable, It was such a relief dealing with someone understanding and clearly very educated on my situation. I would and plan on recommending him to family and friends by JHClick to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Your first visit has a flat rate of $115. Invoice will be sent prior to visit, patient cancellations are subject to $40 no show fee. Provider cancellation will result in full refund. RoyaleMD Health, PLLC was founded by Dr. Royale Nichols, a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with a found...Click to read more
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
1.00
·1 review
She never contact me or show lack of communication - May 17, 2026 by Antoinette R.Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 23 years of experience · Offers video visits ·
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
3.91
·11 reviews
The experience with the doctor was great. However I booked in network with Cigna through zocdoc. When the video link provider PlushCare sent the video link I was charged the full amount of the consulting fee and I am not sure why? Cigna does cover consultations. - Jul 7, 2026 by Rewa M.Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits ·
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 25 years of experience · Offers video visits · Highly recommended
Next available: Wed, Oct 21
Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
5.00
·6 reviews
Zero wait time which is rare in a doctor’s office setting. Very accommodating with my needs and was not condescending in any way, which is an unfortunate experience most female patients undergo in the medical field. She is kind, quick, and eased my anxieties. - Sep 29, 2026 by Elisabeth W.Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time
Next available: Wed, Oct 21
Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
3.67
·6 reviews
Took off half day for this appointment....never showed up ...never got a message to reschedule or an apology... Extremely upset right now..already contacted AMA and plushcare and placed a formal complaint agaisnt this physician - Jun 16, 2026Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 15 years of experience · Offers video visits ·
Next available: Thu, Oct 22
Internist (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommendedExpertise in chronic high blood pressure
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Family Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
5.00
·24 reviews
Pleasant, been seeing my PCM for years, and it's always a positive experience. by RCClick to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Patrina Gordon is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 15 years of experience in primary care. A proud graduate of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, an institution founded on service, leadership, and excellence in healthcare, she has dedicated her career...Click to read more
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Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
4.88
·50 reviews
Excellent attention was given to me.I’m feeling much better after couple of days treating me. She’s the Best. by MAClick to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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*** Self-Pay Pricing: Please note that the initial self-pay visit is $150, and acute telehealth visits are $120. Payment is due prior to the scheduled appointment. Thank you for your understanding. *** Sherry Amankwa is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong clinical background in pr...Click to read more
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Adult Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
5.00
·7 reviews
Hubby had stomach pains and we had no urgent care close to where we lived so we called and got care from this provider. She was very professional and kind. She took care of the situation and sent prescriptions to a pharmacy close to us. We really appreciate her excellent services. by CEClick to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Nwaebuni (Ebony) Okeke, DNP, AGPCNP-BC is a Board-Certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to adult patients. She has over 20 years of experience delivering quality healthcare. Dr Okeke earned her Master of Science in ...Click to read more
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Family Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
4.93
·28 reviews
Dr. Gyasi was exceptional!! I'm glad she was recommended. I'll keep coming back to her for my medical care. - Aug 30, 2026 by Phyllis M.Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Important notes before booking: This is a self pay practice only. We are not in network with insurances at this time. Dr. Amanda Gyasi is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner, credentialed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She speciali...Click to read more
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Physician Assistant (Virtual)
4.64
·42 reviews
Very professional. Ask questions and is very knowledgeable when explaining. Easy, quick, and accurate consultation. - May 11, 2022 by Maty S.Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Excellent wait time · Expertise in chronic non-alzheimer's dementia + 2 more ·
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Dr. Adewumi Bakare, DMSc, PA-C, developed his passion for offering patient-centered, compassionate care through his experience caring for home-bound, hospital, and nursing home patients. Dr. Bakare, a board-certified, doctorally trained physician associate with over 17 years of experience, provides ...Click to read more
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Family Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
4.99
·183 reviews
Very friendly, intelligent, easy to talk to and understood my problem. Want to see her again - Sep 28, 2025 by Lori H.Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Karen Carter, APRN, FNP-C, MSN is a multi-state licensed nurse practitioner providing family practice and urgent care services through Telehealth for patients located in states where she is licensed. Karen treats patients of all ages, from children to adults, and commonly helps with acute illnesses...Click to read more
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Physician Assistant (Virtual)
4.75
·32 reviews
The Help. That what I call it. It’s great to feel normal - Aug 24, 2026 by Matthew C.Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Ms. Sheila Dolce is the owner of Dolce Medical LLC. She is a licensed, board-certified physician assistant providing telemedicine visits to patients. Her primary supervising physician is Bilawal Ahmed. She has over 10 years of medical experience in internal medicine, family medicine, functional medi...Click to read more
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Family Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
5.00
·6 reviews
It was great he fully understood me which I really like a lot about him. Thank you. by JMClick to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Urgent Care Visits- 99$ Mental Health Visits-99$/79$ Follow up Skin conditions-99$ Medication Refills-99$ Other Services-99$ Reynaldo De La Cruz Jr., MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who cares for patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics. He brings exper...Click to read more
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Family Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
4.50
·22 reviews
Vania was so amazing! She was super considerate of my time and made me feel very comfortable. I will be back again for sure everyone is so nice! - Jul 2, 2026 by Ainsley B.Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
Next available: today
Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
5.00
·8 reviews
This provider came across as very compassionate and caring. She was also very attentive in listening to my concerns. by ETClick to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time
Next available: today
Internist (Virtual)
5.00
·9 reviews
Dr. Baffoe-Bonnie appears very experienced and seems caring. I will definitely visit again. by BAClick to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in pneumonia and respiratory infections + 3 more ·
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Dr. George Baffoe-Bonnie is an internist who offers virtual consultations through BoncurixLLC. He provides remote care for individuals seeking support with general medical needs. Dr. Baffoe-Bonnie earned his medical degree from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and completed a resi...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Oct 21
Emergency Medicine Physician (Virtual)
5.00
·3 reviews
Dr. Abraham is a kind, efficient and extremely thoughtful physician. She takes time to listen to my concerns and incorporates the latest clinical research into a holistic approach that is practical and actionable for her patients. My family and I have trusted her with our urgent care needs for over ...Click to read more
Bobtown, VA
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Healthy Generation's providers specialize in virtual health and wellness consultations including urgent care, lab testing, prescriptions, travel medicine, preventative care and medical weight loss and more virtually. A Healthy Generation is known for delivering personalized efficient and convenient...Click to read more
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