During the COVID-19 pandemic, all evaluations and consultations will be conducted by online video conference.
Dr. Palmen is available to see patients for comprehensive evaluation and treatment during weekday business and evening hours, either at his office or by online video consultation. In most cases, patients can be seen within days of requesting an appointment. Treatment and follow up care planning often can begin at the initial visit or shortly thereafter.
Medication-assisted outpatient detoxification and gradual tapering and withdrawal can be safely accomplished for some patients who need help discontinuing prescription drug or alcohol use, since frequent, closely-spaced appointments are possible, and medication adjustments can be made frequently.
When there is sufficient demand, a health professionals’ addiction recovery group therapy meeting is also available during the evening, and Health Professions Service Program reports can be provided as needed.