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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NJBC continues to take the necessary steps to help limit the spread of the Covid virus to our patients, staff and the communities we serve.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are continuing telemedicine appointments and offering a limited number of in-person appointments.<\/p>\n

To schedule an appointment, call our office at 908-481-1270 or to request a call, click <\/span>here<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Expect During a Telemedicine Appointment<\/b><\/p>\n

Telemedicine appointments follow the same process as in-person visits except virtually. From the comfort of your home, office or wherever you choose, patients will have a video appointment with an NJBC surgeon, nutritionist or physician's assistant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Similar to the in-person visit, one of our medical assistants will go over your health information to prepare you for your appointment with the surgeon, nutritionist or physician\u2019s assistant. Once completed, you will begin your telemedicine appointment. You will be able to ask any questions you may have about weight loss surgery, post-operative support and our other services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To ensure the safety of our patients, families and staff, we have implemented the following policies in office:<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Expect During an In-Office Appointment<\/b><\/p>\n

Upon arrival, patients are to wait in their car and t<\/span>ext their name to <\/span>908-380-4178 and indicate that you have arrived for your appointment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An NJBC staff member will return your call to <\/span>review the COVID-19 exposure questionnaire. Once completed patients<\/span>\u00a0will be directed by phone when to enter the office to ensure social distancing<\/span><\/p>\n

Only one person will be permitted to accompany a patient and only one person is allowed in the elevator area or elevator at a time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All patients and their companions will be required to wear a mask during the duration of their visit and be provided with hand sanitizer when they come in for their appointment.\u00a0 If you do not have a mask we will provide you with one.<\/span><\/p>\n

Temperature and pulse oximetry will be taken at the door prior to being seated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Seating in the waiting room will be marked to maintain at least 6\u2019 of distance between patients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Patients will be brought as promptly as possible to an exam room to maintain distancing<\/span><\/p>\n

As a reminder, if you are concerned that you or someone you know has <\/span>symptoms<\/b><\/a> associated with the coronavirus, please contact your medical doctor who can address your concerns or the NJ Department of Health Coronavirus hotline at 1-800-222-1222.\u00a0 If you do not have a medical doctor, please call us and we will help direct you to an internal medicine professional who can address your concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n

The New Jersey Bariatric Center Team<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NJBC continues to take the necessary steps to help limit the spread of the Covid virus to our patients, staff and the communities we serve. We are continuing telemedicine appointments and offering a limited number of in-person appointments. To schedule an appointment, call our office at 908-481-1270 or to request a call, click here. 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