Telemedicine
The Emory Transplant Center introduced a telemedicine program in January 2009. Telehealth is an innovative service that provides physicians with a convenient and efficient way to refer patients to a specialist or subspecialist for medical advice and treatment. Patients are able to see and talk with an Emory transplant specialist and receive personalized care through the latest in telehealth technology — without incurring the time and expense of traveling to one of the Emory Clinics near and around metro Atlanta.
A telehealth consultation uses live video and simulates an in-office consultation between a patient and specialist using Web based computer cameras and screens outfitted with specialized tools that send and receive live video and real-time medical information.
For example, through a telemedicine encounter, a patient in another city may seek medical treatment from a Transplant Specialist at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta without incurring the expense of traveling to Atlanta.
What are the benefits of Telehealth?
• Patients do not have to travel great distances to see a specialist or subspecialist.
• Patients are able to consult with physicians from one of the nation's leading transplant centers.
• Referring physicians partner with Emory specialists and subspecialists to help improve patient care.
• Timely reporting back to referring physicians, so patients can maintain their current physician relationships.
How Do I Schedule an Appointment?
Emory Transplant Center physicians are currently seeing patients in locations across Georgia. For locations or for more information, please call 404-712-5676 or visit the Georgia Partnership for Telehealth.
