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     A virtual house call is an online consultation with Dr. Lawrence for minor medical problems.  You begin by answering a series of questions similar to those asked in an office visit.  You may also upload photos, audio, or short video regarding your condition and input your own vital signs.  Your information will be transmitted securely to Dr. Lawrence who will personally answer your message in 6-12 hours on weekdays, and within 24 hours on weekends.  If your problem requires an immediate clinic visit, you will not be charged for the consultation.    

    ASK A DOCTOR allows you to ask Dr. Lawrence a question regarding your health or medications.  You may also include documents, photos, audio, or video files related to your question.  Dr. Lawrence will personally answer your question within 6-12 hours on weekdays or 24 hours on weekends.

     Established patients may request medication refills online.  Your prescription will be submitted either to the Norton Sound Hospital Pharmacy or other pharmacy in the United States that handles your prescriptions.  Your prescription will usually be submitted to the pharmacy in 6-12 hours on weekdays, within 24 hours on weekends.  If your physician recommends a virtual house call or clinic visit prior to refilling your medication, you will not be charged for the refill request.  Narcotics and most controlled medications are not eligible for online refill requests. 

     You can now register online at MedXPress to electronically submit the required paperwork prior to your next FAA medical exam.  The forms you normally fill out in the doctor's office can now be completed online, accessed by your physician, and then submitted directly to the FAA after your exam.  The only paper involved is your certificate, usually printed at the time of your exam.

     Dr. Lawrence is an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner certified to perform class I, II, and class III exams.  Click this link for instructions on how to prepare for your next flight physical.