saratoga patient portal

by Vincent Stracke 6 min read
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How do I contact Saratoga Hospital Patient Portal?

For questions, please visit our FAQs. For assistance with logging into Saratoga Hospital Patient Portal, please call the Saratoga Hospital Patient Portal Help Line at 518-886-7999. The MEDENT portal is a secure website utilized by our Saratoga Hospital Medical Group primary care and specialty physician practices.

What is the patient portal?

Saratoga Hospital’s Patient Portal is a secure patient portal that allows read-only access to your medical information.

How do I Activate my Patient Portal account?

Click to go to the Patient Portal site. Once on the portal login page, click on the link Activate Account. Create a login name and password. Even though you are representing a patient, you will need to enter YOUR personal information when activating the account.

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How to enroll in the Patient Portal?

How can I enroll for the Patient Portal? You can contact your Provider’s office and they will provide an activation code for you by phone or mail. Once you have that code: Visit the Patient Portal site. Click on the link “Activate Account” to log in for the first time. Fill in the requested information.

How to contact Saratoga Community Health Center?

For information on how to enroll or with questions on the Patient Portal, please review our Frequently Asked Questions below, or contact our office directly at 518-886-5600.

What to do after hours?

After hours, an on call provider will return your call to assist you with medical advice and treatment. By contacting your primary care team first, you may be able avoid the need to visit urgent care or the emergency room. If you are having a medical emergency, please call 911.

Where does the patient portal come from?

The information in the Patient Portal comes from the electronic health record (EHR) that the medical providers use to document your care and health information. Since the hospital and the providers each use an EHR specifically designed to meet the requirements of that setting, the Patient Portals are not the same.

What is patient portal?

The Patient Portal uses HTTPS to provide encrypted communication between you and your doctor’s office. Access to your portal account is controlled through secure access codes, personal ID’s, and. passwords. Only you will have access to the login information needed to view your account.

Why is patient portal important?

The Patient Portal helps you take a more active role in your healthcare. Having a patient portal account helps the practice create a more accurate record of your medical history as well as educate you on certain aspects of your health. It provides you and the practice with a more efficient means of communication, ...

How to enroll in the Patient Portal?

How can I enroll for the Patient Portal? You can contact your Provider’s office and they will provide an activation code for you by phone or mail. Once you have that code: Visit the Patient Portal site. Click on the link “Activate Account” to log in for the first time. Fill in the requested information.

What to do after hours?

After hours, an on call provider will return your call to assist you with medical advice and treatment. By contacting your primary care team first, you may be able avoid the need to visit urgent care or the emergency room. If you are having a medical emergency, please call 911.

Where does the patient portal come from?

The information in the Patient Portal comes from the electronic health record (EHR) that the medical providers use to document your care and health information. Since the hospital and the providers each use an EHR specifically designed to meet the requirements of that setting, the Patient Portals are not the same.

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