๐น Direct Physician Telemedicine for New and Established Patients
(Licensed Care, Kansas and Missouri now, soon in Ohio, Michigan, and Louisiana)
Andover Internal Medicine currently offers paid telemedicine visits paid telemedicine visits adults seeking timely, physician-led medical care.
Virtual visits are available for timely evaluation, follow-up, medication management, when an in-person examination is not required.
Care is provided by Barry Brenner MD PhD, a board-certified physician with decades of clinical and academic leadership experience.
Telemedicine visits are self-pay and scheduled directly with the practice.
Common reasons patients request telemedicine visits include:
Follow-up visits and second opinions
Medication review and management
Review of lab, imaging, and outside records results
New concerns where a physical examination is not required
Medication refills
Suspected urinary tract infections. If symptoms or history suggest a more complex condition, we will recommend in-person evaluation
When an in-person evaluation is necessary, we will always recommend and arrange it.
Appointments are available
๐น Medical Triage & Care Navigation (United States)
Some concerns donโt require a full medical visitโbut do require experienced judgment.
This service provides physician guidance on questions such as:
Does this require emergency care?
Can this wait until morning?
Should I go to urgent care, my primary doctor, or a specialist?
Does this wound need suturing?
This service does not include diagnosis or prescribing.
It is designed to help patients make timely, safe decisions.
๐น Non-Medical Health Guidance (Worldwide)
For individuals seeking general health education, risk awareness, or guidanceโnot medical diagnosis or treatmentโwritten consultations are available worldwide.
These consultations provide:
โข General educational information
โข Guidance on when to seek in-person medical care
โข Explanation of how clinicians commonly think about similar situations
Important (If not in Kansas or Missouri, USA):
This service does not establish a physician-patient relationship and does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or prescribing.
Guidance is educational in nature and based on the information provided.
International requests and non-English submissions may require additional time and are priced accordingly.
๐นMedical Records Review (Worldwide)
Written review of medical records is available for individuals seeking general education, clarification, or a second-look perspective on existing medical information.
This service is intended to help individuals better understand their records and the medical issues they raise. It may include:
โข Explanation of medical terminology
โข General discussion of common interpretations
โข Identification of questions to raise with treating clinicians
โข Guidance on when further evaluation is typically recommended
This service does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or prescribing, and does not establish a physician-patient relationship.
Requests are accepted worldwide.
Medico-Legal Consulting
Dr. Brenner provides independent medical record review and clinical analysis for attorneys, insurers, and legal professionals.
Services include case screening, records review, written opinions, and consultation.
This service is provided exclusively to legal professionals and does not involve patient care or treatment.
Lawyers, paralegals, or legal assistants should contact directly Brenner@AndoverInternalMedicine.com
Emergency Situations
If you believe you or someone else may be in immediate danger, call local emergency services right away.
For international requests, we strongly recommend contacting local emergency services or the nearest hospital.
We do not replace emergency care.
Licensure and Privacy
Telemedicine services are provided in accordance with state licensure requirements and clinical appropriateness.
All virtual visits are conducted using secure, HIPPA-compliant technology.
Telemedicine is available to established patients located in states where the physician is licensed at the time of the visit.
Telemedicine visits are scheduled directly through the practice.