A Doctor may visit a patient at home to diagnose and treat the illness(es). He or she may also periodically review the home health care needs.

We looked for key elements that make online doctor services safe, reliable, and effective. While cost is a major consideration when choosing an online medical service, we did not factor that into our methodology. Instead, we’ve provided options in a range of price points.

Communication Methods

Part of what makes online doctors valuable is the variety of ways in which patients can communicate with health care providers. We prioritized services that offer multiple ways for patients to connect with their doctors, including video and phone chat, WhatsApp, Messenger, email, live chat, and text messaging.