At the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors are playing an essential role in saving our lives. Consulting doctors did not remain easy due to corona as it was earlier. Luckily, the online healthcare services made it easy for the patients to book an appointment and take prescriptions in much less time. Here is a list of best online doctor services in India which made the task easy and convenient:
Ask Apollo
Apollo health care services provide the best quality and trust which enables us to get in touch with the best healthcare network. 1000+ doctors are available across 80+ specialties. They consult doctors from anywhere across the world and provides service 24/7. The connection is made via video voice or mail.
Apollo provides the service privately and securely and the reports are shared anonymously by the preferred doctors. This saves the time and money of visiting a hospital. Online apollo health care comprises of free consultation of a doctor. The suggestions and guidelines of doctors are commendable. They try to give a proper diagnosis. Every disease is diagnosed properly, and the medicines are suggested after that.
1mg online consultation
1mg consultation is completely confidential and is also present on the Jio Saavn app. It has certified doctors who offer the best healthcare quality. The service has a network of experienced doctors. A patient can use it conveniently without standing in a long queue and rushing to the hospital. 1mg app provides medical assistance on urgent queries and is cost-effective.
Care. fit
The app provides the service of doctors in gynecology, ENT, orthopedics, and many others. The service is just a call away. The app deals with medicinal services care. Care. fit has advanced facilities with a drug store focus and demonstrative. The app gives customized health plans for issues like diabetes, weight-loss, etc.
According to the organization it offers clinical records and online remedies. The app also provides a free trial to catch up with doctors for eight days. The company was established in 2016 by Ankit Nagori and Mukesh Bansal and it considers the wellbeing and wellness of a person that includes physical wellness, mental health, yoga, food conveyance, and diet suggestions.
DocsApp
DocsApp has over 500 doctors across the nation who are associated with the patients for consultation. The app’s home screen has a “Talk to a specialist” option with three other options of Lab tests, Medicines, and health tips. The consultation fee is 159/- to 199/- rupees. You can also order prescription medicines online with a single click. Just enter your name, address, and mobile no. for placing the order.
DocOnline
This one-time Doctor Consultation provides GP Consultation through audio and video calls, Medicine Delivery, Diagnostic Services, and personal health record maintenance for free. The App has two subscription plans – Rs. 149 for one time and Rs. 399/Month for 3+ family members.
The Latter has Unlimited GP Consultations, consultations through audio or video call, medicine delivery, diagnostic services, and much more. One can create his account and add the family members in the App. Doctor’s appointments can be booked via phone or video chat. Diseases and/or health conditions that are treated are sore throat, depression, diarrhea, insomnia, urinary infection, eye conditions, diabetes, women's health, acne, allergy, anxiety, and many more.
Practo
It is available on android and iOS. A person can book an online appointment with the doctor. The session can be held over a chat or voice call. The queries on the app are solved by the doctor, and money is refunded if any query is unanswered.
mfine
The app has 375 doctors with 20 specializations, and it can be assessed by both android and iOS users. The user is made connected with the doctor within 30-40 minutes. Each service is payable on the App. However, the booking of an appointment can be done without any payment.
Tata Health
The App connects the user with the doctor 24*7. The consultation takes place through chats and/or audio calls. One can also purchase medicines and book lab tests through the app. The App can be downloaded from the apple store and play store.
Lybrate
The company was found in 2013 by Saurabh Arora and Rahul Narang and is among the top brands. The app connects the patients with the doctors through mobile and website. It also provides the facility to collect the samples from the patient’s doorstep. There are more than 1,50,000 professionals on Lybrate, and the startup is funded by Ratan Tata.
DocOn
In this app, a person can consult a doctor through a video call. The app has also a feature to maintain medical history. Prescription of medicines is also given digitally. For consultation on a video call, you will need to book an appointment at a time slot.
Portea
It is a Bengaluru based startup and provides doctors, physiotherapists, and nurses for a home visit. Lab tests for home and medical equipment rentals are also facilitated. Patients who cannot travel to hospitals are monitored by medical professionals and doctors. Data of a patient is uploaded to the EMR platform using smartphones. The technique uses predictive analytics.
Doctalk
It is a Mumbai based healthcare application and is founded by Akshat Goenka and Vamsee Chamakura. A user can contact a doctor through the app and ask them for various solutions. The user can also safely save medical reports on cloud storage.
It is one of the best apps for doctor consultation. You can connect with the same doctor every time just when you subscribe to a doctor. Thereafter, you can share files and past prescriptions easily. The doctors in Doctalk are from Mumbai and Hyderabad.
EUOR Health
EUOR Health is founded in 2013 by Sudip Mukherjee and Chandrima Mukherjee and is a Kolkata based company. It stands for ‘Everything U Obviously Require’. The online marketplace platform enables people to search, book, identify and buy health care services. All the services are just a click or a call away.
Healthcare services like an appointment, diagnostics, hospital admission, doctor consultation, pathology, and rehabilitation are available in EUOR Health. It provides a card with a unique account number with the benefits of health insurance, home health care, accidental insurance, etc.
MUrgency
It is a Mumbai-based healthcare mobile app. It connects people who need emergency responses with qualified professionals. It is one of the best online doctor service apps among the list of healthcare apps. With just one tap on the mobile, the user can call for emergency medical response. At present, MUrgency has responded to over 3 lakhs emergencies. The healthcare app has always helped people during the critical hour. A chain of 1298 ambulances provides emergency services in Bihar, Rajasthan, Kolkata, Kerala, and Mumbai.
Conclusion
These applications have made the conversation easy between a doctor and a patient. These apps are the fastest mode to provides services like first aid, small emergencies, booking appointments, selling medicines, etc. the development of doctor and patient’s treatment is improving by healthcare startups. These apps are available on android as well as iOS. Not only physical health, but one can consult a doctor for its mental health checkup also.
Co-author: Shraddha Thuwal
Shraddha Thuwal is the author of the book “Let us Conquer over weakness”. She is a blogger and her work has been published in various anthologies. By writing, she aims to reach out to people, create awareness and create a positive impact globally.
