Virtual Primary Care

Expert Primary Care, Just a Click Away.

It’s not always easy to fit a doctor’s visit into your busy day. With St. Mary’s Virtual Primary Care, you can connect with your dedicated provider through secure video appointments during convenient hours. Whether it’s preventive care, managing a chronic condition, or addressing an unexpected illness, this service is designed to make routine healthcare more accessible while maintaining the same level of personalized care you’d expect in person.

Call 207-777-8899 to request an appointment today!

As part of St. Mary’s Health System, our virtual primary care ensures seamless coordination with in-person care when needed, giving you access to expert providers and specialty services.

Important Note: Patients must be located in Maine at the time of their visit and in a private, quiet space to ensure the best experience.

Benefits of St. Mary’s Virtual Primary Care
  • Easier access to healthcare
  • Reduced travel time
  • Faster appointment scheduling during business hours
  • Coordinated access to top specialists
Comprehensive Services

St. Mary’s Virtual Primary Care goes beyond sick visits. It’s your go-to solution for routine and ongoing healthcare, including:

  • Management of chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure
  • Sick visits for concerns such as colds, rashes, and minor injuries
  • Online prescription refills and medication management
  • Mental health support and care
  • Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
  • Secure messaging for minor conditions (no appointment needed)
  • Coordination of in-person care for annual physicals, lab work, and screenings

All visits are conducted online via a secure video connection, eliminating the need to commute or wait in a doctor’s office. You can register and check in electronically through MyChart from your smartphone, tablet, or computer a few minutes before your appointment.

Your visit is personalized to your needs—whether you’re managing a chronic condition, addressing a new concern, or focusing on preventive care. Providers may discuss your health, review recent lab results, and assess symptoms through video.

Your provider will outline next steps, including prescriptions and follow-up care.

Tips for the Best Experience
  • Ensure a strong internet connection and check that your device’s camera, microphone, and speakers are working.
  • Be in a private, quiet location—avoid driving or public spaces.
  • Have your insurance card and photo ID ready.
  • Use headphones for added privacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Unlike one-time urgent care visits, St. Mary’s Virtual Primary Care provides ongoing, personalized care with a consistent provider or care team for preventive care, chronic disease management, and more.

No. Costs and insurance coverage are the same as for traditional primary care. Contact your insurance provider for coverage details.

You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera and microphone. MyChart, our secure patient portal, is required for video visits, messaging your provider and prescription refills.

Yes, as long as you’re in Maine and in a private, safe and distraction-free location.

Absolutely. St. Mary’s ensures all video visits are HIPAA-compliant, secure, and confidential.

Your Virtual Primary Care Provider

Jean-Phillip Okhovat, MD, MPH
Virtual Primary Care Physician

Dr. Jean-Phillip Okhovat specializes in delivering accessible, innovative healthcare through virtual platforms. With extensive telemedicine experience, he provides comprehensive, personalized care tailored to each patient’s needs.

Dr. Okhovat earned his MD from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and an MPH in Quantitative Methods from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Tufts Medical Center, with expertise in chronic disease management, preventive medicine, and acute care.

Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through technology, Dr. Okhovat combines clinical expertise with a modern approach to healthcare.

(207) 777-8100