East Hampton Family Medicine

Yes, East Hampton Family Medicine accommodates walk-in care for urgent and acute needs. For urgent prescription refill needs, you can also come in as a walk-in patient.

The practice participates with Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Cigna, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield NY, Oxford, Oscar, Emblem, HealthFirst Medicaid, Molina Affinity, Core Source, UMR, and The Empire Government Plan (NYSHIP). The practice does not accept no-fault or worker's compensation claims. If your plan requires a designated primary care physician, call your insurer and select George P. D. before your first visit.

Yes. East Hampton Family Medicine provides services to uninsured patients through its partnership with the East Hampton Healthcare Foundation. The foundation supports access to primary healthcare services for the local community.

The practice diagnoses and treats tick-borne illnesses and operates as an active tick research center. The team examines tick specimens under a microscope to identify the species and assess disease risk before recommending treatment. With 20 years of experience in this area, the physicians tailor treatment to each individual case. The practice also collaborates with the Lyme Disease Biobank and may invite qualifying patients to participate in research studies.

Metabolic Pathways is the practice's structured obesity medicine program, led by Dr. Scot Kolsin, who holds board certification in Obesity Medicine. The program uses a four-pillar approach covering nutrition, physical activity, behavioral health, and pharmacotherapy. A Registered Dietician and Social Worker work alongside Dr. Kolsin to build individualized plans. Note that insurance may not cover program costs, so the practice recommends verifying your benefits before starting.

Yes. The practice offers in-house social workers who specialize in addiction and entitlement and benefit issues. Patients can also access telemedicine therapy with licensed professionals and telemedicine psychiatry services. The practice provides dedicated support for Spanish-speaking patients seeking mental health care.

Yes. East Hampton Family Medicine offers telemedicine appointments for both primary care and mental health services. Patients can schedule virtual visits for therapy and psychiatry through the practice's telemedicine options.

The practice sees patients Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Lab draws take place Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM. Arriving during that early window ensures same-day lab collection without disrupting your regular appointment schedule.

Most refills require an office visit. The practice never fills controlled substances without an appointment. Patients with an urgent refill need can come in as walk-in patients. New York State law requires the practice to send all prescriptions electronically to your pharmacy.

Yes. The practice sells permethrin tick-prevention spray in the office. The clinical team can advise you on how to use it as part of a broader approach to tick bite prevention.