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Telemedicine Specialist

Marc Avram, MD -  - Hair Transplant Specialist

Marc Avram, MD

Hair Transplant Specialist & Cosmetic Dermatologist located in Upper East Side, New York, NY

If you suffer from thinning hair, aging skin, or other skin issues but can’t get in to see your doctor, board-certified hair transplant specialist and cosmetic dermatologist Marc Avram, MD, has a solution. On the Upper East Side in New York City, Dr. Avram and his experienced team offer virtual consultations, evaluations, and treatments for hair- and skin-related problems. Schedule a telemedicine appointment by calling the office, or you can use the online booking tool today.

Telemedicine Q & A

What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine with Dr. Avram includes a virtual evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of hair issues you might encounter. You can complete telemedicine visits from your home, car, work, or anyplace else where you can use a computer, phone, tablet, or other internet-connected electronic device.

Why might I need dermatology services?

You might seek out medical intervention if you suffer from one or more of the following hair problems:

  • Thinning hair
  • Balding
  • Scarring alopecia
  • Unwanted facial or body hair
  • Hair transplantation

Dr. Avram and his team treat hair loss, aging skin, and numerous other skin problems to give you a boost of confidence and improve your overall quality of life.

What are the benefits of telemedicine?

Some of the many benefits associated with telemedicine with Dr. Avram and his team include:

  • Cost savings
  • Time savings
  • Convenience
  • No exposure to sick patients
  • Virtual, high-quality care (evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment) for skin or hair issues

Telemedicine appointments are useful if you need advice about at-home care, experience unusual symptoms, need a consultation before in-office skin or hair treatments, require medications or medication changes, or need a medication refill.

What happens during telemedicine appointments?

During telemedicine appointments with Dr. Avram, you receive a call on your phone, computer, table, or other device. He reviews symptoms you may have and asks about your medical history. 

Dr. Avram examines your hair in areas of concern. He lets you know which type of hair restoration or cosmetic dermatology procedure best matches your needs.

Which treatments are right for me?

During telemedicine, Dr. Avram may offer recommendations for at-home care. He prescribes oral or topical medications for hair loss or skin problems whenever necessary. He might suggest an in-office visit to complete one the following procedures:

  • Hair transplantation with follicular unit extraction (FUE)
  • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
  • Low level laser therapy(LLLT)
  • Medical therapies for hair loss

After each procedure, you can follow up with Dr. Avram during telemedicine appointments if you have questions or concerns. 

He and his team are excited to help you regain the full head of hair and younger-looking skin you desire. Call the office of Marc Avram, MD, or schedule a telemedicine appointment online today.