News & Announcements

Sep 22

This season’s Flu vaccine will be offered at RIMG. Unfortunately, we will not be offering the RSV and COVID-19 booster vaccines at RIMG at this time. Please see more information below regarding who is eligible for the RSV and newest COVID-19 booster vaccines and how to obtain them. 

You may receive the COVID and Flu vaccine together, but it is recommended to separate the RSV vaccine by 1-2 weeks. 

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Flu Vaccine Clinic: 9/29/23-11/3/23

The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get the flu vaccine each year. In addition, you can practice healthy habits by avoiding close contact with people who are sick, staying at home when you are sick, covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing and washing your hands often. 

Our Flu Vaccine Clinic schedule is open by appointment only starting Friday, September 29th through November 3rd, 2023! 

We are offering the Fluzone High Dose Quadrivalent vaccine for 65 and older and the Fluzone Quadrivalent vaccine for under 65. All of our flu vaccines are preservative free and safe for those with an egg allergy. 

To book online, select “A doctor I have seen before” > Office Visit > Injection/Vaccination>Flu Clinic and select Rockville or Olney office. 

Schedule today while supplies last! 

Rockville Patients: 1201 Seven Locks Road SUITE 207 (Second Floor) Rockville, MD 20854

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-3:45pm

Olney Patient: 18121 Georgia Avenue Olney SUITE 103, MD 20832

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY –  Fridays from 8:30am -11:30 am 1:00pm-3:45pm

*You may also receive your flu vaccine during a routine office visit*

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RSV Vaccine:

Arexvy and Abrysvo were recently approved by the FDA to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in adults ages 60 and older as a single dose. RSV is a common respiratory virus that can lead to severe illness, particularly in infants and older adults. This is an important vaccine as we approach the fall and winter seasons, especially for older adults with heart or lung disease or weakened immune systems. If eligible, please go to your local pharmacy for vaccination. 

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COVID-19 Booster:

Updated COVID-19 vaccines to target current circulating variants and provide better protection against COVID-19, were recently approved by the FDA. The newest COVID-19 vaccines include a monovalent (single) component that corresponds to the Omicron variant XBB.1.5. If you’ve had a recent COVID infection, the CDC states you may wait at least 3 months to receive a COVID booster. All ages are eligible for an updated COVID-19 vaccine, but it is especially important for those over 65 or immunocompromised. You may obtain the newest COVID booster at your local pharmacy. 

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COVID-19 Testing & Treatment

If you are currently ill with COVID, have COVID symptoms please schedule a virtual visit ASAP or do a virtual visit on demand. We have same day COVID PCR testing available for our patients *by appointment only.* If you need a COVID test after exposure or for travel, please call the office and we can help you schedule.

Please see this recently updated link from the CDC on isolation with illness and quarantine after exposure. 

There are treatments authorized for COVID-19 for individuals who are at high risk of progressing to severe COVID-19 as defined by the CDC. An appointment is required for a prescription and our providers are following the CDC guidelines for identifying high risk patients who may benefit from treatment.

 

 

Jun 28

The health and safety of our patients and staff remain our priority!  All RIMG providers and specialists have the ability to see you in person or virtually to help address your routine, acute, or preventative care needs.

• Office hours: M-F 8:00am-4:00pm
• Lab hours: M-F 7:50am-3:50pm (appointments required)
• To book online, click here, or call: Rockville Office: 301-762-5020, press 2, or Olney Office: 301-933-5050, press 0

In-Person Appointments: 

Masks are required for patients coming to our Acute Care Clinic as well as for those who are experiencing any COVID/upper respiratory symptoms.  Otherwise, masks are optional.  Masking may be requested by patients or staff at their discretion.

If you have been diagnosed with COVID in the past 5 days, please do NOT come into the office.  Instead, you may schedule a virtual visit.  Virtual visits are also encouraged if you are experiencing any new cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, or fever/chills within the past 5 days.

In Person Walk-In Clinic/Virtual Walk-In Clinic:

RIMG’s Rockville location (Suite 111) provides an in-person walk-in clinic for our established primary care patients to address your same day urgent needs.  Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8-11:30am and 1-3:45pm.

The following acute issues can be addressed by our in-person walk- in clinic: 

• Rash/Skin infection
• Ear pain
• Urinary issue
• GYN issue
• Acute pain such as back or neck pain lasting less than 4 weeks 
• Eye infection 
• Minor injuries

For everyone’s safety, the in-person walk-in clinic will be for non-COVID related visits.  If you have any new URI symptoms in the past 5 days, a virtual visit is preferred.  For your convenience, we also offer a virtual walk-in clinic during these same hours.  

Virtual Visits: 

Virtual visits are appropriate for a variety of care needs, including urgent or acute issues, routine follow-up visits, chronic care disease management, medication management, reviewing test or lab results, and lifestyle coaching. Virtual visits are also appropriate for Medicare Annual Wellness Visits and Routine Physical Examinations (covered by Medicare, United and CareFirst plans. Cigna and  Aetna require an in person physical exam). During your virtual physical we review lab results, ensure you are up to date on screening procedures, review family history, discuss healthy lifestyle and any symptoms or concerns you may be having. If an in-person evaluation is deemed necessary after a virtual physical, we will assist you in scheduling an in-office appointment.

For a virtual visit, you will need to download the myPrivia App on your mobile device OR if using a desktop, you will need Google Chrome, speakers, a camera, a microphone, and a strong connection speed.

1. Once you call our office to schedule a virtual visit, you will receive an email with a link to “Start my Virtual Visit”
2. If applicable, you will add your insurance information and submit payment
3. Once the provider joins the virtual waiting room, click the blue button “Join Virtual Visit”
4. For a Virtual Visit tutorial click here.

Mar 3

The Healthy Weigh Now is a medically supervised, low carbohydrate, gluten-free diet plan that helps clients lose 2-5 pounds of fat per week.

When clients reach their goal weight, our coaches guide them through a specific transition period into a dedicated maintenance phase. This helps clients maintain their healthy weight.

Sep 30

At Rockville Internal Medicine Group, we prioritize individualized healthcare decisions. As such, we understand that decisions around reproductive choices are nuanced and intensely personal.

The recent ruling from the United States Supreme Court in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization takes the decision of abortion out of the exclusive hands of the doctor-patient relationship. 

We stand with the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists, and a myriad of other health associations to express our dismay with this decision and offer our support to the millions of American women affected. 

As medical providers, we know that maternal and fetal outcomes, as well as child wellbeing, are directly linked to access to safe and comprehensive reproductive care. We are fortunate to practice in a state where access to safe, elective abortion will likely remain available for all women who wish to make that choice. However, we know the only way to reinstate access for all is for those of us with voices, especially those of us in the medical field, to remain active and engaged in this discussion. 

We wish for all our patients, and all women, to continue to have autonomy and privacy in their medical decisions. 

– The Partners of Rockville Internal Medicine Group