Pennsylvania residents can now see UPMC Magee-Womens specialists through UPMC virtual care. And you can easily schedule these visits online right now.
You don't need a referral to access this specialty care. All you need is a smartphone or tablet.
Establishing your care with a video visit lets you quickly connect with a Magee-Womens expert. From the comfort and privacy of your home, you can do things like:
Seeing a specialist via UPMC virtual care is a great way to establish a relationship with a new provider.
But don't worry. Your doctor and care team will help schedule and arrange any in-person testing or treatment you may need after your first video visit.
The better questions is: Why wouldn't you use virtual care? It's been designed with you and your busy lifestyle in mind.
With everything just a click away, it's never been easier to schedule video visits.
You'll wait less time to get an appointment, even for really specialized care. Once you have your appointment, you don't have to worry about taking time off work, arranging childcare, or getting stuck in traffic.
For women who often prioritize taking care of everyone else, this convenience matters. It can help you to prioritize your own health.
While there are some limitations, virtual care can save you time — no matter what you need. You can see a women's health specialist via a video visit for many of the same reasons you'd see them in person.
For example, you can use a virtual visit to:
UPMC Magee-Womens has a robust virtual care center. We offer video visits for a number of health care services.
As a new patient, you can schedule video visits for any of these services.
If you want to talk about symptoms or issues you're having and don't know where to start.
If you want to see a prenatal nurse to begin pregnancy care.
If you are under 21 and looking for care for all gynecological conditions.
If you are a pregnant or non-pregnant woman seeking care for substance use disorders.
If you're having urinary incontinence and pelvic health problems.
If you need a provider specialized in complex contraception management.
If pelvic pain is impacting your quality of life.
If you have fibroid symptoms like pelvic pain or heavy periods.
If you need care for cancers of the reproductive tract.
If you need support with breastfeeding or related issues.
If you recently gave birth and are experiencing perinatal anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
If you're planning to get pregnant but have existing health concerns to talk through.
If you have PCOS symptoms, like irregular periods, pelvic pain, hair loss, or infertility.
If you're having problems with your pelvic floor after having a baby.
If you have a history of pregnancy loss and want to conceive again.
If you have questions about STIs like chlamydia and herpes and want testing and treatment info.
If vulvodynia or other chronic vulvar and vaginal pain is affecting your life.
If you need a consultation with a licensed social worker to connect with supportive services.
Don't see what you need? View our full list of UPMC Magee-Womens health care services.
Video visits are like in-person visits.
Your Magee-Womens provider can answer questions about your health. They can also order any prescriptions, tests, or treatments you need.
To connect with a Magee-Womens specialist online, all you need is:
You never need a referral.
After your first visit, your care team will help schedule any in-person exams, tests, or treatments.
Through a MyUPMC Video Visit, our Magee-Womens experts can provide you with advice and care for many health needs. This includes basic gynecologic care and some specialty services.
Your doctor or care team may order tests or treatments during your video visit. Following the visit, if you need an in-person exam, your care team will help schedule it.
It depends on availability. Some Magee providers may be able to see you as soon as the same day.
If you’re looking for more times outside what you see available, we’re always happy to help with scheduling via phone.
Call us at 412-641-6977.
UPMC Magee accepts most health insurance plans.
It’s best to contact your health insurer to ask about costs and if they cover video visits with UPMC.
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