Nexplanon is a small, thin birth control implant (or birth control patch) that is placed just under the skin of the upper, inner arm. It offers up to 3 years of birth control at 99%. Less than 1 pregnancy per 100 women who used Nexplanon for 1 year. Please contact our office to talk to your provider about using Nexplanon.
Also, contact your insurance company to obtain payment information, info about birth control implant cost and ask about any authorization requirements.
Our Patient Portal will allow meaningful patient engagement with a variety of tools, empowering our patients to better manage their health care.
*New patients must register with our office before using the patient portal.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, our policies and restrictions are being updated frequently.
If you have COVID-19 symptoms or you are concerned that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, call the UNC helpline at 1-888-850-2684 before visiting our office, an urgent care location, hospital, or emergency room.
Please reschedule your appointment if you have COVID-19 symptoms or are concerned that you may have been exposed to COVID-19. This can be done through your patient portal or by calling our office at 919-788-4444.
As a courtesy to our patients and staff in order to reduce the risk of exposure, we are STRONGLY DISCOURAGING VISITORS at this time. We request that PATIENTS attend appointments ALONE or with ONE HEALTHY ADULT support person IF NECESSARY.
With some schools being released, we ask that you PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT to arrange childcare to reduce exposure. We will be happy to reschedule your appointment to accommodate this request.
Please visit the CDC and NCDHHS websites for the latest developments.
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response-north-carolina
