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Welcome!

COVID-19 / Coronavirus Disease Update

We want you to know that Mary J Forbes, MD is OPEN during the stay-at-home order. Healthcare is considered an essential service. We have several visit options available to address your medical needs.

• In-Office appointments
• Telehealth appointments  (Face Time, Zoom, Skype)
• Phone call consults

Steps we are taking to keep you and your family safe:

• We provide you with a mask for your protection
• We sanitize all surfaces multiple times daily
• We screen and take the temperatures of all patients who arrive
• We check our staff’s temperatures 2-times daily
• We are screening for COVID-19 when appropriate and treating all respiratory illnesses from your vehicle​

Frequently Asked Questions:

 

• If I suspect I have or was exposed to COVID-19, what is the first step?
  • Call us or send a portal message to Dr. Forbes (unless you are short of breath, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room).
• Can I have my physical now?
  • Only if you have traditional Medicare and choose to do this by phone or video conference.
• What do I do if I have another illness not related to COVID-19?
  • Depending on the symptoms, we will guide you to the best solution (telehealth, drive-up visit, or in the office).
• How will I be billed?
  • Each insurance company determines that, but many are waiving the copay for any services related to the pandemic (from late March to the end of April and perhaps longer).
• What if I am due for a routine follow-up visit for a chronic condition such as diabetes or depression?
  • We will offer telehealth visits when appropriate, and in some cases, you may be required to be seen in the comfort of your own vehicle in our parking lot. There will be situations when we can extend your refills until the stay at home order is lifted.
• Has Dr. Forbes seen patients with COVID-19 yet?
  • As of 3/31/2020, none of our patients have tested positive. We will update this if that happens.
• Have the office hours changed?
  • We will close at 5pm on Mondays during the pandemic.

We sincerely hope that you and your loved ones remain well!  Please reference the Wake County Human Services website for daily updates. For more information, please use these hotlines:  866-462-3821 or 919-856-7044.

 

 

At Mary J. Forbes, MD, PLLC, our goal is to provide patient centered, exceptional and up-to-date primary care for adults in a friendly, intimate setting. We recognize the uniqueness of each patient by tailoring individual care plans to each patient’s specific needs. We treat patients like individuals. To us you’re not “just a number.”

Dr. Forbes and her team of professionals have many years of experience in the healthcare field. In our practice, patients have a true medical home. The aim of the medical home concept goes back to the deepest roots of primary care – i.e. to prevent illness or restore health in a personalized environment of collaborative care.

We love seeing our patients, who range in age from late teens to seniors, and sincerely strive and hope to exceed your expectations of primary care.

If you're a current patient of Dr. Forbes and would like to refer a friend or family member, please have them call us today!