Teladoc Health

Virtual care from doctors, therapists and dietitians

Teladoc Health is a virtual care service run by Teladoc, Inc. The developer says its doctors diagnose, treat and prescribe when needed, and that the service also helps with weight, diabetes, blood pressure and general health. It suits people who want clinician access without an office visit, and people who want the same provider following their care over time.

Which services you can use depends on your coverage and eligibility. Creating an account lets the service check whether your plan covers care. The developer says many services are available without coverage.

Urgent visits, primary care and prescriptions

On-demand visits with board-certified doctors and nurse practitioners handle time-sensitive problems such as cold and flu, and can include prescriptions and limited refills. Primary care pairs you with a standing provider for annual checkups, ongoing care, lab tests and referrals. If you need in-person care, the service refers you to in-network providers.

Tracking weight, blood sugar and blood pressure

Condition management covers weight, blood sugar and blood pressure. Under some programs, a connected scale, blood glucose meter or blood pressure monitor is sent to your home. You can connect Apple Health to sync your data and see health insights. Food tracking uses AI, and unlimited one-on-one coaching is part of the program. GLP-1 support is offered to people who qualify.

Mental health, dermatology, nutrition and STD testing

Mental health care includes therapists, psychiatrists and coaches, plus a personalized digital program for stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Dermatology lets you submit photos of skin concerns for review, with a treatment plan sent by message within 24 hours. Nutrition sessions are led by registered dietitians and can include personalized meal plans and grocery guides.

Sexual health offers confidential lab testing for STDs through STDcheck.com, with results in under three days. Some services include in-home lab work and prescription delivery, but only in some locations.

Second opinions and how health data is handled

Second opinions give you expert input on a diagnosis or care plan, and help choosing a treatment across many specialties. The developer says it has provided virtual care for more than 20 years and counts more than 50 million visits. It also says health information is protected under federal and state laws, including HIPAA.