Virtual Visits in West Long Branch at AFC Urgent Care

If you are not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 and cannot find an available time slot for a telemedicine visit, we ask that you book an in-person visit in our center instead. If you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 and cannot find an available slot for a telemedicine visit, please call our center at (732) 222-8000 to speak with a member of our staff. We will be able to assign a time slot for you directly.

During this period, we realize some patients may be uncomfortable leaving the house, or may have a cough, fever, shortness of breath or been exposed to someone who has tested positive for the Coronavirus. AFC Urgent Care West Long Branch is accepting visits via Virtual Visit. Simply click here to make an appointment! Virtual visits are welcome from 8:00AM – 8:00PM Monday – Friday and 8:00AM – 5:00PM Saturday and Sunday.

COVID-19 Screening Through Telemedicine

During this period, we realize some patients may be uncomfortable leaving the house, or may have a cough, fever, shortness of breath or been exposed to someone who has tested positive for the Coronavirus. AFC Urgent Care West Long Branch is accepting visits via Virtual Visit. Simply click here to make an appointment! Virtual visits are welcome from 8:00AM – 8:00PM Monday – Friday and 8:00AM – 5:00PM Saturday and Sunday.

Which conditions can be seen through a Virtual Visit appointment?

The following are included in Virtual Visits:

• Allergy Symptoms
• Bug Bites
• Poison Ivy
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Mild Sunburn
• Cold Sores
• Canker Sores
• Cold
• Sore Throat
• Diarrhea
• Ear infection, earache, or swimmers ear
• Eye infection, pinkeye, sties
• Female urinary tract infections
• Head Lice
• Infected toenail or fingernail
• Minor Burns
• Minor Rashes (e.g. Impetigo, Shingles, Ringworm)
• Newly onset cough
• Sinus Infection or Sinusitis
• **Medication renewal (no controlled or addictive substances, no long term chronic illness prescriptions-1 month prescription only, No ADD, ADHD, or mental health prescription.) ***
• Fever
• Urinary Tract Infections

The following are excluded from Virtual Visits and require a visit to our center for diagnosis and treatment.

• No narcotic or controlled substance renewal or prescription.
• No prescriptions over one month
• No Chest Pain
• No Pelvic/genital/rectal/breast exams
• No suturing (Must come into Center)
• No psychiatric conditions
• No emergency symptoms including: Dial 911 (chest pain, shortness of breath, allergic reaction, choking, altered of consciousness, head or neck injury
• No STD’s or STI’s (Must come into Center)
• No Pregnancy, birth control renewal or birth control advice
• No Workers' Compensation or Occupational Health visits (Must come into Center)
• No Referrals to specialists (Must come into Center)
• No Physicals or Sport Physicals (Must come into Center)
• No Suturing, suturing removal or wound care (Must come into Center)
• No Children under 12 months

What is the cost of a Virtual Visit appointment?

Telemedicine visits are done through insurance, with discounted rates for self-pay patients.

What happens when I make an appointment?

Prior to your appointment you will receive a call from our AFC medical staff confirming the appointment and collecting the copay. Once our nursing staff is ready for your appointment, you will receive a text message with a link where you will join the video chat. After our nursing staff asks a few medical history questions, the provider will join the Virtual Visit.

Virtual Visits in West Long Branch, NJ

If you have questions about virtual visits, call AFC Urgent Care West Long Branch today! We will be able to answer your questions and walk you through the registration process. Most major insurance carriers are accepted. For questions, please call (732) 222-8000