Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for SAHA
Do you see patients based or living outside of California?
At this time we only see patients physically in California at the time of the visits/consultation with a California address.
Is there an emergency or after hours line?
Saha Health is not an emergency service. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency—or if you are at risk of harm to yourself or others—please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For urgent mental health support, you may also contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, available 24/7.
Our practice is intended for non-urgent, scheduled care only. We do not provide crisis intervention services.
Can I get a superbill?
Yes, a superbill is available and provided upon request to submit to your insurance company.
FAQs for Dr Dube’s Practice
Can Dr Dube manage my psychiatric prescriptions?
Dr Dube does prescribe medications for psychiatric conditions, however she does not prescribe controlled substances in this practice. Please see below for details.
Does Dr Dube offer assessments for ADHD?
While Dr Dube offers a clinical assessment for ADHD, many of the treatments for the diagnosis include stimulant medications, which are controlled substances, which Dr Dube does not prescribe in this practice.
What types of medications fall under controlled substances?
Controlled substance include but are not limited to medications such as stimulants (often used to treat ADHD), benzodiazepines (often used to treat anxiety), and opioids (often used to manage pain). Dr Dube will not prescribe these medications under SAHA.
What kind of visits does Dr Dube offer?
Dr Dube offers telehealth visits (with video and audio connection) and in-office visits when needed. She does not offer home visits.
FAQs for Dr Sharma’s Practice
What is palliative care? Is it hospice care?
Palliative care is the art of alleviating suffering. It is a field of medicine that is focused on reducing suffering and improving quality of life throughout the journey of living with serious illness. It is appropriate at any point of illness and at any stage. To receive palliative care, you do not need a limited or terminal prognosis. Palliative care at the end of life is hospice care. Learn more here.
I have chronic pain - can Dr Sharma help?
Dr Sharma is well versed with the management of pain from serious illness (secondary pain from a condition such as cancer or neuropathy). However, Dr Sharma does not prescribe controlled substances such as opiates or benzodiazepines and will not be your primary pain provider. She is happy to work with your specialists and can work with you to find creative, out of the box solutions and consider a multimodal management plan for your pain.
What kind of visits does Dr Sharma offer?
Dr Sharma bases the modality of visits (telehealth, in-person or home visits) on the needs of the patient and their condition.
Will Dr Sharma manage my prescriptions?
No, Dr Sharma offers CONSULT-ONLY visits at this time and does not prescribe or refill prescriptions.