Changes Effective December 31, 2023 for Ophthalmology Patients:

 

  As of December 31, 2023 Dr. Elliott is closing his Ophthalmology Practice. I do this with mixed emotions as some of you I have been seeing for over 40 years. If you wish to receive your medical record or have us forward it to another physician click on our Record Release form and return it to record@bemd.com. Health information will be returned as an encrypted  .pdf file, via FAX or arrangements will be made for you to visit our office.  The first record copy is complementary however there will be a fee to cover costs for any subsequent record  requests to you or a health care provider.

  There is no change for individuals visiting Dr. Elliott for FAA Medical Certification Purposes and he will continue to welcome both new and returning airman after December 31, 2023.

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If  You Have an Emergency

 

If you have a Medical Emergency  call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room

If you are a pilot flying and have an emergency squawk 7700

       COVID Policies 


 For more information visit the latest CDC Guidelines

Office Procedures due to the COVID 19 Virus

Inquiring about any COVID symptoms when entering the offices

 Reduced our schedule to limit the amount of people in the office at one time.  

Reconfigured waiting rooms for proper space between patients. Chairs adjacent to each other are  for individuals living together  

Different windows to check in and out to promote social distancing  

Increased our frequency of medical grade cleansing of our office furniture and equipment. 

Offering telephone or telemedicine appointments when appropriate.  

Sincerely,

Dr Elliott

 

The Eyes Have It At bemd.com!

    Please spend a few minutes visiting bemd.com, which is the medical web site for Dr. Brett Elliott.  This page provides basic information summarizing bemd.com and describes the services that Dr. Elliott has for both patients and physicians. The  User Agreement Page contains the rules for the use of this web site.

    The primary goal of bemd.com is to provide education and information.  There are two main sections.   Dr. Brett Elliott intends the first section for his eye patients and the second for applicants who are applying for pilot medical certificates.  For pilots please visit  Your FAA Medical Exam, and there is a  page on BasicMed which is the FAA  option to the conventional Third Class medical.   

   The Health Insurance Portability and Acountability Act (HIPAA) mandates that physicians have formal policies describing how patient health care information is disclosed, and the rights patients have with respect to this data. The pages on Medical Privacy describe these procedure, and they were last updated on June 2. 2021.  Dr. Brett Elliott's  Corporate Compliance section details corporate compliance policies germane to his practice.   

 

                                                                  Brett Elliott, M.D.

        

Office Information
 

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Milford, Delaware Office  (Click on the picture to enlarge and then use your Back Browser Button to return)
 

   Our Milford office is at 521 S. Dupont Blvd and in Milford  Dupont Blvd is US 113. We are located on the east side of the highway in the  second building after the  Delaware 36 intersection.  If you are traveling south on US 113 make a U turn at the second traffic light after crossing the railroad tracks.  This is the US 113 Delaware 36 intersection, and we are located in the 2nd building on the right .    Our phone number  is (302) 422-3034.

    


For Eye Patients Visiting Us

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    If you have been referred from the emergency room bring in their discharge instruction sheet.  If you are referred from another physician's office a note or your personal knowledge regarding the issue that is prompting your visit will often save phone calls.

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   Bring with you eye drops or ointment that you are using.

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   Have a list of other medications you are taking, drug allergies and significant non-ophthalmic conditions or surgeries.

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   When possible bring a driver as we often dilate your pupils and this can make it more difficult to see for several hours after the exam.  This is particularly important if you can not see properly because of incorrect glasses  or ocular disease.

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   If you are a contact lens wearer bring in your contact lens care kit and case if you have one. If you have glasses bring them in even if they are broken as it is useful to know what you are used to wearing. 

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   When you are transferring from another practitioner bring in previous treatment records if they are easily obtainable.  If you do not have them and we need them for ongoing care you will be asked to fill out a record release request form.

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    If you have questions write them down and bring them with you. At the completion of the exam we ask if you have any and this is a good time to address them.  If you remember one you forgot call our office and we will return your call.

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    When  new patients arrive they are requested to fill out a one-page form.  If you wish, print it, and bring it in completed.  Click on your Browser Back Button to return here after printing the page. Currently we are not having forms filled out online because of privacy considerations.

 

Insurance, HMO Information and Payment Methods for Eye patients

    We are a participating Medicare provider, and accept the various forms of Coventry,  United, Tri-care  and Blue Cross Insurance's. At the time of service any co payments and/or deductibles are due.  Certain types of medical coverage do not pay for routine eye exams, and will only help with the bill if there is a medical problem.  Prior to your visit verify with our staff insurance coverage.  If you are provided care for services which are not covered by plans in which we participate, charges are payable when services are rendered unless prior arrangements have been made. .  For medical services we accept cash or checks, and no credit cards.  If you should have any questions regarding fees or if you believe any charges were not appropriate please contact us so corrections can be made.

Contacting Us

 

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    Our unencrypted e-mail address is bemdcom@bemd.com.  Please be aware that this e mail is not HIPAA compliant.    Contact us by telephone if you  wish to  discuss medical  information   DO NOT use  e-mail for any acute or emergency conditions.

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    For sending secure messages use https://sendsafe.to/faa@bemd.com 

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    The snail mail address which may be used for all correspondence is

                Brett Elliott MD PA
                P O Box 193
                Milford DE 19963-0193

User Agreement and Assorted Legal Details

    Pleases visit our User Agreement Page  that gives the details about this site's disclaimers, privacy policies, copyright considerations, and conflict of interest information

 

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This page was last updated on 11/14/23