Virtual Urgent Care
Available to anyone located in Rhode Island
Get care in 3 easy steps:
- Book your appointment by calling 401-702-2337.
- You will be scheduled for a virutal appointment.
- Dr. Shields will call you at your appointment time and conduct the visit over the phone.
- You pay Dr. Shields directly via online invoice. We do not bill insurance.
What can be treated over the phone?
While in person appointments are ideal, much can be done over the phone. We will talk through your symptoms together. A plan will be agreed upon and all necessary orders placed (for medication, images, labs, etc.) . You will have unlimited follow up via phone and text until you feel better!
Patients have been able to send picture of specific issues like skin rashes and pink eye. Each patient is different!
Here are some exmples of problems that have been treated with virtual appointments:
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COVID
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Influenza
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Bacterial Vaginosis
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Cold Sores
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Cold/Upper Respiratory Symptoms
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Foot/Toenail Fungus
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Gout Flare
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Headache
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Early Lyme Disease
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Mastitis
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Migraine
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Motion Sickness Medications
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Pink Eye
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Sinus Infection
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Skin Infection
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Swimmer’s Ear
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Toe/Finger Infection
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Urinary Tract Infection
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Yeast Infection
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Poison Ivy/Oak Reaction
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Shingles
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Temporary medication refills
*Dr. Shields is a board certified Family Practice Physician.
If your condition is not on the list, give her a call and see if our services are right for you!
We are not the service for you if you suspect any of the following:
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Appendicitis (worsening lower right abdominal pain)
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Asthma Attack (trouble breathing/severe wheezing)
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Blood in Vomit/Stool
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Broken Bones
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Fever in an Infant under 3 months old
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Gall Bladder Inflammation (Severe right upper abdominal pain)
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Heart Attack (chest pain)
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Palpitations
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Stroke (weakness, numbness)
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Trouble Breathing
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Any other concerning symptoms that require an emergency room
**If you suspect any of these conditions, please dial 911 or report to the nearest Emergency Room immediately**
