At this time, Foot & Ankle Specialists of Del. Co. physicians, Drs. Samuel and Friis, are operating on a reduced schedule to allow for adherence to CDC/IDPH guidelines. For any emergent or urgent conditions, please leave a message with the service and we will respond promptly, to try and coordinate your needs, whether in the office or one of our local emergency rooms that we cover. If you visit our office, it is required that you wear a mask.

For those patients scheduled or requesting to be seen in the office, and for everyone’s health and safety, if you are sick, have a cough, fever, difficulty breathing or have traveled to a COVID-19 affected region, we recommend you contact your primary care physician and we will work with you to reschedule your appointment.

Voluntary fever screening: In an effort to protect our patients and staff, we are requesting that all scheduled patients perform a voluntary fever screening before coming to the office. If you have a fever (temp greater than 100) you should contact your PCP by phone and not come to the office until fever and/or other symptoms have resolved with 14 days of voluntary isolation, cleared by your PCP, or have been tested negative for COVID 19.

Telehealth Options.

We have also begun implementing telemedicine (virtual visits). This new care option will allow for patients to interact with Drs. Samuel of Friis, via a secure video platform. Our goal is to limit individual contact where we can, but at the same time, provide the same high-quality services that you expect from our doctors. If at the time of a telehealth evaluation the clinical team determines that there is an urgent issue, patients may arrange an in-office or emergency room visit for necessary testing or treatment per the guidance of the treating provider.

Please contact us to determine if a telehealth visit is appropriate for your treatment plan.