Advantages of Telemedicine – Safe and Time-Saving

Advantages of Telemedicine – Safe and Time-Saving

COVID19 has dramatically changed all our lives in recent months, and the way that we provide health care is no exception. At Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates in Crystal Lake, ILand Elgin, IL, we are keeping our office open with enhanced, stringent protocols to serve patients who need to visit us in person, but we are also offering new telemedicine services to enable us to provide care if you are unable or would prefer not to visit the office. Learn more about the advantages of telemedicine below!

Benefits of telemedicine visits

At Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates, seeing and interacting with our patients is truly the best part of our practice. However, sometimes visiting the office in person can present an issue for patients, whether it is due to lack of transportation, a busy work schedule, or the need to care for children or other loved ones. In these cases, telemedicine visits are the perfect solution! We believe this new option is a great way for us to continue to serve as many patients as possible – both near and far – and it offers many benefits, especially during the current COVID19 pandemic.

  • Convenience and time savings: There is simply no way that is more convenient to receive care than from the comfort of your home – there is no need to prepare yourself for an outing, get in the car or find transportation, and then wait for your appointment to begin if you arrive early
  • Reduced cost: In addition to saving money on gas or transportation to and from your appointment, many providers charge less for telemedicine appointments than in-person office visits
  • Less exposure to germs: If you are at high risk of complications from COVID19 or other diseases, protecting yourself by staying home as much as possible is the best course of action; in addition, even if you are asymptomatic, you may be carrying viruses or other diseases that can harm others, so by receiving your care through an online visit, you will not be unintentionally exposing others
  • Receive care from anywhere: By providing telemedicine services, our Crystal Lake, IL doctors can serve you or members of your family no matter where you are – this enables us to treat new patients who may not otherwise be able to visit us in person

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Many patients and healthcare providers have seen the benefits of telemedicine in their own lives, and it has been rising in popularity to effectively deliver healthcare. It is important to understand that telemedicine cannot be used for all healthcare issues, though. For example, if you need a test or treatment that can only be performed in person, a telemedicine visit will not be a viable way to do that.

Call us to schedule your telemedicine visit

We understand how challenging it is to schedule visits with healthcare providers during this time, and welcome both our existing patients and new patients from Illinois to call us to schedule a telemedicine visit. If you have questions about how the telemedicine visits work or would like to schedule an appointment, just call our office at (847) 888-8802. We are here to serve you during this time!

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Meredith Cirrincione | Dr. Noga Askenazi

Amy Schack, a distinguished board-certified Physician Associate, brings a wealth of expertise to patient care. Specializing in allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma, and rashes, Amy is renowned for her commitment to excellence and compassionate approach. With a background in immediate care and orthopedics, she holds a Master's in Physician Assistant studies from Midwestern University and a Bachelor of Science from Northern Illinois University. A member of esteemed professional associations, including the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Amy Schack instills confidence, ensuring you can trust her unwavering dedication to your health and well-being.


Meredith Cirrincione is a board certified Physician Assistant and specializes in treating allergies, with a focus on asthma, rashes, environmental allergies, chemical and food allergies. She holds a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from The Chicago Medical School - Rosalind Franklin University of Health Sciences. She is a Fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. She likes to approach things holistically. She is a strong patient advocate and adored by her patients. She enjoys singing, reading, cooking, and the great outdoors.


Dr. Noga Askenazi is a nationally recognized asthma and allergy specialist who is board certified in pediatric and adult allergy. Her areas of special interest are innovative treatment of rashes, sinusitis, food allergies, asthma and immune disorders. She was past President of the ISAAI (Illinois Society of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology), works on state and national committees for advancement of the allergy field and is a consultant for Advocate, Ascension Health, Northwestern amongst other health care systems. Her joy is helping patients reach their goals after together determining best treatments. Her staff and patients are a chosen family, and she invests in their happiness. She enjoys gardening, biking and cooking to good music.