Overview
Biju Babu is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who works with patients across ages and life stages. He brings several years of clinical experience and a calm, attentive style to each visit. His approach is grounded in evidence-based care, with clear explanations and shared planning. Many people find it easier to discuss sensitive concerns when the conversation feels steady and unhurried.
His clinical background includes common acute symptoms, preventive health, long-term condition check-ins, and geriatric care. He can also support ongoing treatment plans when a refill-focused visit is appropriate. He speaks English and Malayalam. He is licensed in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, and he completes appointments by video.
Video visits are completed in a secure, HIPAA-compliant app.
About
Family medicine often comes down to the details of your daily life. Dr. Babu takes time to learn what you are feeling, what you have noticed, and what has changed recently. He typically asks practical questions about your routine, triggers, and what you have already tried. That context helps him explain the “why” behind a plan, not just the next step.
He aims to keep decisions collaborative. If prevention is the main focus, the visit may center on health risks, screening needs, and realistic goals you can stick with. If you are managing more than one issue, he helps organize priorities so the plan is clear and doable.
Dr. Babu also has experience in healthcare administration. This can be helpful when you are balancing multiple medications, monitoring at home, or coordinating information with an in-person clinician. If you prefer Malayalam, letting him know early can make the conversation more natural.
Education & Training
Dr. Babu earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the American International School of Medicine. He completed a Family Medicine residency at St. Luke’s University Health Network and served as Chief Resident. His training supports broad primary care evaluation, with an emphasis on prevention, communication, and long-term health planning.
Care Areas
Family medicine is wide-ranging, and telehealth works best when your concern can be evaluated safely by video. The right visit type also depends on your location at the time of care and what can be handled virtually.
- New or common symptoms that need timely review
- Preventive care discussions and wellness planning
- Chronic condition follow-ups, including medication and lifestyle check-ins
- Geriatric care questions, including function, safety, and quality of life
Some patients use a virtual visit to review an existing plan and discuss whether a refill request makes sense for that moment. If you are exploring this type of primary care, you can browse the Family Medicine specialty hub for related visit options.
What to Expect in a Telehealth Visit
A video visit with Dr. Babu is structured and conversational. It usually starts with your main concern, followed by focused questions to clarify what is happening. For new symptoms, he may ask when they began, how they have changed, what makes them better or worse, and what you have tried so far. For ongoing conditions, he may review how you have been feeling, whether anything has changed, and any home readings you track.
He will also review your medication list, allergies, and key medical history. Depending on the concern, he may ask you to show an affected area on camera or describe what you notice up close. You might also be asked to do simple observations at home, such as checking a temperature, looking at a rash in better lighting, or sharing recent blood pressure or glucose numbers if you track them.
Clinical decisions are made by the clinician you see during the appointment.
Near the end of the visit, you should expect a clear wrap-up. That usually includes what he thinks is most likely, what you can do next, and what changes would warrant follow-up. If your concern cannot be evaluated well through video, he will explain what type of in-person exam or testing may be needed.
If your visit is focused on ongoing medication support, the discussion often centers on confirming the current medication, why you take it, whether it is working as expected, and whether you have had any changes since the last evaluation. Refill requests are considered when clinically appropriate and within what is safe to manage through telehealth.
How to Prepare
A few minutes of prep can help your appointment stay focused. It also reduces time spent searching for details during the call.
- Choose a quiet, private place with good lighting.
- Test your camera, microphone, and internet connection a few minutes early.
- Write down your top concerns and when they started.
- List any symptoms you have noticed, including timing and severity.
- Have your medications ready, including names, doses, and how you take them.
- Keep a short medical history summary available (past diagnoses and procedures).
- Bring home measurements you track, such as blood pressure or glucose.
- If discussing a refill, note the medication, what it treats, and any recent changes.
- Prepare questions you want answered, and consider taking notes.
If you want to speak Malayalam, mention that early so the visit can flow smoothly. If you have photos that help explain a visible concern, have them ready on the same device when possible.
Related Resources
If you want to read more about visit types and planning ahead, these site resources may help:
- Telehealth Appointment
- Prescription Refill
- Pennsylvania
- North Carolina
- Virtual Doctor Visit Guide
- Preparing For Telehealth
- Prescriptions Through Telehealth
When clinically appropriate, prescription options may be coordinated through partner pharmacies, subject to state regulations.
