Primary Care

Health care, wellness services, and preventive medicine are more important than ever to reduce your risk of medical complications. At Tel-A-YaYa, a telehealth family practice based in New Jersey, doctorate-prepared board-certified family nurse practitioner Susan Rufolo, DNP, APN, FNP-BC, CEN, provides virtual primary care for patients of all ages and their families. Schedule a telehealth evaluation by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.

What is primary care?

Primary care services at Tel-A-YaYa consist of virtual meetings with Susan to evaluate your overall health and screen for signs of possible medical issues before they become severe. Susan is highly skilled as a family nurse practitioner who is also nationally certified in emergency nursing. She takes a holistic, collaborative, personal approach and also caters to special needs patients.

Which primary care options are available?

Primary care at Tel-A-YaYa includes:

• Superior family medicine
• Medication management
• Special needs accommodation
• Chronic disease management
• Lab services
• Basic mental health care
• Sick visits
• Physicals
• Preventive care

You can meet with Susan from the comfort of your home, office, or another location to save time and money without long office wait times or exposure to other patients.

Which conditions can primary care address?

Primary care at Tel-A-YaYa can address the following conditions:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Other mental health concerns
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Heart disease
• Arthritis
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Osteoporosis
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Hormone imbalances
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Other chronic diseases 
• Illnesses
• Injuries

See Susan whenever you have questions or concerns about your health, feel ill, or develop unusual symptoms. 

What happens during primary care appointments?

During virtual primary care visits at Tel-A-YaYa, Susan discusses your medical history, medications, lifestyle habits, and the reason for your visit. Her compassionate, caring demeanor puts patients of all ages at ease. 

She views any visible symptoms of a medical concern virtually during your telehealth appointment. She may suggest you undergo lab tests, such as blood, urine, or saliva tests, tissue swabs, or additional diagnostic tests.

If you have a disease, illness, or injury, Susan offers treatment recommendations. She may suggest home remedies, watchful waiting, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, injections, vaccinations, or a referral to another specialist. 

How often should I schedule primary care appointments?

Schedule primary care appointments at Tel-A-YaYa yearly or more often for babies and young children. You might need more frequent medical appointments if you have a chronic disease that requires continuous medication management.

Schedule a telehealth primary care appointment with Tel-A-YaYa by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.