Surgery Consultations in the Digital Age
At Plastic Surgery Seattle, we try our best to educate and comfort patients during surgery consultations. One way that can be achieved is through email correspondence. Prior to a consultation in person, you can contact us with questions and concerns you may have.
These type of services are becoming very popular as internet-savvy patients look towards the web to research surgery procedures. Last week, CNN reported that some surgeons have gone as far as implementing a “virtual consultation” using live chat services like Skype or iChat. These platforms are known for being user-friendly. One East coast surgeon claims that roughly 15 percent of his patients opt for the virtual consult.
Surgery practices in foreign countries are also capitalizing on new technology, which allows them to reach a wider clientele. For patients, it’s a great way to gather information or determine if they are comfortable with a surgeon. Michael Boeckle, who helps schedule surgery “vacation packages” for patients, says “patients usually do not pick their doctor by price, but by how comfortable they feel with the information they have received.”
If you decide to contact us, we can ensure your privacy. We’ll also do our best to address your questions in a timely manner.
