Welcome to Advanced Geriatrics & Primary Care
One of the greatest challenges people in Pensacola, FL and the surrounding Florida Panhandle communities face as they age is finding a physician with the right training, skill, experience, patience and personality to really make a difference in their lives – and their quality of life.
If you are an adult aged 40 or older, you may already have concerns about your health as you age. You may be thinking about ways to prevent or avoid the many chronic conditions and diseases that affect so many people 65 or older, including:
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With the right physician and the right preventive care, most of the above conditions, not to mention the pain and suffering and higher treatment costs that go along with them, can be avoided. That’s why so many older adults in the Pensacola, FL area choose Megumi Maguchi, MD, a Harvard-trained geriatric specialist and board-certified primary care physician.
With Dr. Maguchi’s help, you’ll discover relief from the health problems you already have and compassionate preventive care for the conditions you can still avoid.
For compassionate primary care from a Harvard-trained specialist, call Advanced Geriatrics & Primary Care at 850.912.8020, or simply use our convenient Request an Appointment form.google-site-verification: google728f936955d8dcd1.html
eVisit FAQs
Q. What is eVisit app?
The eVisit app lets you connect with your doctor through easy-to-use, high-resolution, secure 2-way video conferencing for quick, convenient treatment.
Q. Why do patients use eVisit?
Patients use eVisit to connect with their doctor for quick treatment and requests, such as prescription refills, a follow-up appointment, an answer to a health question, or urgent treatment for minor medical issues.
Q. How can my doctor treat me without a physical exam?
Your doctor actually doesn’t need to do a physical exam to diagnose and treat many conditions. That’s because knowing your medical history is considered “90% of the evaluation” when combined with the doctor-patient interaction. How you’re feeling can be just as important to your doctor as the results of a physical exam. Plus, being able to see you and view any picture uploads via eVisit gives your doctor the additional visual information needed to make a diagnosis.
Q. How does eVisit work?
It’s easy! If you’re a new user, the first thing you’ll do is create an eVisit account. Then, you’ll answer a few questions about your condition and click the “request eVisit” button at your scheduled appointment time. Your doctor will receive your request, and let you know when they’ll be ready to see you. Once you accept the visit, you’ll be connected to your doctor via 2-way video from your computer or smartphone. Your doctor will interact with you, answer your questions, and, if needed, send a prescription to your preferred pharmacy.
Q. Can my doctor prescribe medication?
Yes. If your doctor decides you need treatment, he or she will send your prescription electronically to your pharmacy so it’s ready to pick-up when you arrive.
Q. Can eVisit be used for medical emergencies?
No, eVisit shouldn’t be used for emergency care. If you have a medical emergency, please dial 911 immediately.
Q. Is my medical information secure?
Yes. The eVisit app is 100% HIPAA compliant, so any personal health information you provide is completely safe and secure.
Q. Do I need any special equipment to use the eVisit app?
You do need a few basics: a computer or compatible mobile device (tablet or smartphone), a webcam, and a microphone. If your computer or mobile device already has an integrated camera and microphone, you shouldn’t need any extra equipment to get started.
Q. I’m not very tech-savvy. Is eVisit still for me?
Yes! The eVisit app was designed to be very user-friendly. Imagine Skype, but with a few more bells and whistles to give you and your doctor everything you need to have a successful visit.
Q. How do I create an eVisit account?
Provide us with your email address. We will then send you an email inviting you to create your eVisit account. It only takes a few minutes!
Q. What conditions can my doctor treat via the eVisit app?
Doctors can use the eVisit app to treat and manage a wide range of conditions. We are scheduling appointments via eVisit to see patients
eVisit Services
Care & Prevention for Adults
Comprehensive care begins with a comprehensive evaluation. Dr. Megumi Maguchi focuses on testing and treating the entire patient – body, mind and spirit – with the goal of achieving wellness. Our services cover the full scope of outpatient geriatric and primary care, including:
- Comprehensive evaluation & testing
- Treatment for geriatric syndromes
- Primary care & treatment for many conditions
- Preventive medicine & wellness care
- Medication management
- Home-care visits (plus assisted living, nursing home & hospice visits)
When appropriate, we include the patient’s family and friends in our evaluations. Family involvement helps give Dr. M. Maguchi the complete picture of the patient’s life, plus added support for the patient. If the patient’s “family “ is out-of-state, Dr. Maguchi provides family conference calls – especially when dementia is involved – to ensure that all family members are informed about the patient’s progress.
Primary & Geriatric Care
In our primary care setting, Dr. Maguchi provide a number of services and minor procedures for our patients, such as:
- Skin lesion evaluation
- Abscess incision & drainage
- Cardiac arrhythmia evaluations with EKG & event monitors
- Dementia screening (includes depression screening, nutrition evaluation, metabolic evaluation & family dynamics assessment)
- Home-care visits (assisted living, nursing home & hospice care)
Geriatric care & treatment
Our strong focus on geriatric care means providing care for our older patients with:
- Cognitive decline
- Memory impairment
- Urinary incontinence
- Osteoporosis & frailty
- Balance problems
Our additional geriatric services include:
- Nutrition counseling
- Medication management
- End-of-life care
Medication Management
Many older adults in Pensacola, FL and the surrounding communities use a variety of prescription and nonprescription medications. These medications may be quite effective when taken alone, but not so good when taken in combination with other drugs. Drug interactions may be impacting a patient’s overall health and well-being. That’s why Dr. Maguchi not only does a comprehensive review and assessment of the patient’s current health status, she provides a thorough evaluation of their medications. This helps her identify any medication-related problems that may be affecting your symptoms or quality of life.
If you or someone close to you is using a combination of prescription or non-prescription medications, herbal or other dietary supplements, you will likely benefit from Dr. Megumi Maguchi’s medication assessment and ongoing management. If you are experiencing any unusual symptoms, a review of your medications and supplements is definitely in order. Patients and practitioners can easily overlook drug interactions as a possible cause of symptoms.
How eVisit Works
Create your eVisit account today and do your next appointment online!
Here’s how to get started on a desktop or laptop:
- Download and utilize either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to receive treatment via eVisit.
- Go to the web address: https://app.evisit.com/ng/#/enroll/maguchimdfl
- Create an account with your preferred email address and password.
- Fill out your personal information along with any other required information it prompts.
- Schedule your eVisit with your provider based on his/her availability.
- At the time of your scheduled appointment login and click the Join button.
- See and chat with your provider through a 100% HIPAA compliant video to receive quick and easy treatment.
Here’s how to get started on a mobile device:
- Get on your mobile device…
- Apple iPad or iPhone
- Android Tablet or Phone
- Microsoft Surface Pro
- Go to the web address from your device: https://app.evisit.com/ng/#/enroll/maguchimdfl
- Create an account with your preferred email address and password.
- Fill out your personal information along with any other required information it prompts.
- Schedule your eVisit with your provider based on his/her availability.
- Download the eVisit app from either the Google Play Store or Apple Store.
- At the time of your scheduled appointment login to the app and click the Join button.
- See and chat with your provider through a 100% HIPAA compliant video to receive quick and easy treatment.
If you have any questions or run into any technical issues please contact our support team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (480) 739-0077.