Effingham Family Medicine

About Effingham Family Medicine

What is Effingham Family Medicine?

Effingham Family Medicine is a primary care practice of Effingham Health System, with four offices in Goshen/Rincon, Guyton, Port Wentworth and Springfield. It is mainly a family medicine practice. Eight providers are listed across the offices: Anna Banister, ANP; Louella Pritchette, D.O.; David Moore, MD; John Bennett, MD; Sharita Lewis, FNP; Autumn Mongo, PA; McKenzie Rahn, PA-C; and Kristal Jaster, PA-C. It has a 4.7 rating on Google from 50 reviews.

Of weight loss, hormone therapy, peptide therapy and longevity medicine, it lists only hormone therapy. That service, titled Menopause Management & HRT, sits under women's health and is based in Rincon. Its hormone therapy service does not name a prescriber. It offers telemedicine visits. In its own words: "Call your provider to schedule your virtual visit."

This listing is for its Rincon office at 100 Goshen Rd.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices for visits, hormone therapy or medication. It does not state a consultation fee, and it does not say whether medication is included in any cost.

It accepts insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid. Insured patients can call 912-754-0187 for an estimate based on their plan. Uninsured patients are asked to call the same number to discuss options. Its billing section also lists medical credit card and loan options and a Helping Hands financial assistance program. In its own words: "Our financial assistance team will work with you to develop a plan to make your healthcare costs manageable."

What should you ask before you book?

Ask which provider prescribes hormone therapy, since the service names no one. Ask whether those visits happen in Rincon or at another office, and whether the consultation has a fee that goes to insurance or is paid in cash.

Ask whether any fee covers the medication, and whether it is brand-name or compounded. Ask what follow-up visits and lab work cost, since it does not publish those figures. Ask which states its telemedicine visits cover, because it does not name any.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want hormone therapy from a family medicine practice with offices in several towns, and you are willing to call first to confirm the prescriber, the fee and what the medication costs. It is not a fit if you are looking for weight loss, peptide or longevity programs, since none are listed. Call 912-754-6451 to start the conversation.

Sources: effinghamhealth.org/familymedicine, effinghamhealth.org/our-services/transforming-healthcare-for-women/menopause-management-hrt, effinghamhealth.org/billing-insurance/estimating-treatment-costs

Services Offered

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM (Closed 12N-1:00PM daily for lunch)

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