Care across Northern Virginia

Primary Care by Video for Fredericksburg, VA

Fredericksburg is about 32 miles from our clinic, so care runs mainly by video. When video is enough, when it is not, and local hospitals.

WheelHouse Health guide to primary care in Fredericksburg

A historic city and its own hub of care

Fredericksburg sits on the Rappahannock River between Washington and Richmond, with a 40-block historic district, the University of Mary Washington, and Civil War battlefields preserved in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. It is also the home of Mary Washington Hospital, the region’s main hospital. Many residents commute north by I-95, or on the VRE and Amtrak.

Patient writing down questions about primary care in Fredericksburg

When video is enough

  • Sinus infections, urinary symptoms and many rashes
  • Blood pressure, cholesterol, thyroid and diabetes follow-ups
  • Medication refills and reviews
  • Lab results explained in plain English
  • Weight, sleep and stress
  • Menopause and hormone health

When it is not

Exams, injections, wound care and treatments such as IV therapy need a visit to Woodbridge, about 32 miles up I-95 to exit 160. If you commute north, an appointment can fit on the way. If a problem needs a quick local look, such as an X-ray or stitches, we will tell you and help you choose the closest option.

Home visits focus on Northern Virginia; text us and we will tell you what is possible in the Fredericksburg area.

Clinician talking through a care plan for primary care in Fredericksburg

Starting care from Fredericksburg

  1. Book a 45-minute video visit and fill in your intake in the patient portal.
  2. Ask your previous practice to send your records; our guide to transferring medical records explains how.
  3. Choose a Fredericksburg pharmacy for any prescriptions.
  4. Plan a clinic visit for a physical or anything hands-on, perhaps on a day you already drive north.

Local emergency care

Call 911 in an emergency. Mary Washington Hospital on Sam Perry Boulevard is a Level II trauma center, and Stafford Hospital is just north in Stafford County.

Neighbors: Stafford.

Questions people ask

Is telehealth enough if I live in Fredericksburg?

For many needs, yes. When you need hands-on care, we will tell you and help you choose between our clinic and a closer option.

Do I have to live in Northern Virginia to be a patient?

No. Video visits work anywhere in Virginia, as long as you are in the state during the visit.

Can you send prescriptions to a Fredericksburg pharmacy?

Yes. When a prescription is appropriate, it is sent electronically to the pharmacy you choose.

Do you make home visits in Fredericksburg?

Home visits focus on Northern Virginia. Text us your address and we will tell you what is possible.

Which hospital is closest in Fredericksburg?

Mary Washington Hospital on Sam Perry Boulevard, a Level II trauma center. Stafford Hospital is just north. In an emergency, call 911.

Talk it through with Lydia

In Fredericksburg? Get unhurried care without the commute. See a board-certified nurse practitioner virtually anywhere in Virginia, in our Woodbridge office, or straight to your front door in much of Northern Virginia.

Visits start at $85, and every membership comes with a 30-day trial.

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