metro family physicians patient portal

Is there a patient portal at Metropolitan Family Practice?

Here at Metro Family Physicians Medical Group we are focused on you and your family. When a patient visits our office, our goal is to make each patient’s experience a positive one in our new, comfortable, caring, and safe environment. Your health is important to us and we are dedicated to providing quality care.

What is Metro Family Practice SC?

The patient portal is a convenient way to communicate with your provider. It is not for urgent or emergent messages. Welcome ! Metro Community Health Center is a non-profit Health Center serving the local communities of Wilkinsburg, Swissvale and Edgewood as well as the general community of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.

Why choose Metropolitan Family Practice?

Metropolitan Family Practice, P.A. Patient Portal User Guide Effective 10/7/19 we have rolled out our new Patient Portal for our patients! If you are an existing patient with a portal account you may have already received an email directing you to the new portal to login.

What is the patient portal?

Metro Family Practice. 1661 Feehanville Drive. Suite 120. Mount Prospect, IL 60056. Get directions

What is a complete physical?

A complete physical is defined to include a physical examination, discussion of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and cancer, with focus on a healthy lifestyle that includes diet and exercise. It also includes review of any recent tests and recommendations of needed screening tests and/or immunizations.

How long does it take to get a prior authorization?

Typically this process takes 7-10 business days. For questions or concerns regarding prior authorizations, please contact our office at 858 514 3700.

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What is a medical group physician?

Medical group physicians will refer you to those specialty physicians who are part of the referral network. Lab and imaging services not available through the medical group are typically referred to a local contracted provider who is part of the specialty network, when possible.

How to make an appointment for physical therapy?

To schedule an appointment for physical therapy, you need a referral from a doctor —either a LifeConnections Health Center physician or a doctor with another medical group. To schedule an appointment, call 408 424-2000 during business hours or create a personal online account at

What is LifeConnections Vision Center?

The LifeConnections Vision Center opticians are board-registered in fitting glasses and contacts. They’re trained in image consulting and can work with you to achieve the best vision as well as the right image and look to enhance your lifestyle.

How often should children's eyes be examined?

As with adults, children’s eyes should be examined every two years, or more often if there is an eye or vision problem, or a family history of eye disease. School children use their eyes more often than adults to read and perform other activities, so it’s critical for them to have regular eye exams.

Who provides vision care in California?

Vision care is provided onsite by a licensed optometrist under contract with the HealthWorks Medical Group of California at the LifeConnections Health Center. The optometrist is highly skilled, experienced, and licensed, and takes the time to get to know you and the health of your eyes.

Can you use LifeConnections Health Center as a primary provider?

Yes. You can use the services of the health center however you wish. Use the LifeConnections Health Center as your primary medical provider, or use as a supplement to your current medical practitioner—for example, you can have blood drawn or X-rays taken and then send results to your offsite physician. The choice is yours.

How often do you get lenses on a VSP?

If covered under the VSP plan, you’ll get lens and brand options every year, and frames every other year, with an allowance for contacts and the contact lens exam (fitting and evaluation).