KonsultaMD launches app for 24/7 medical consultation

Amid the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, KonsultaMD has launched an app providing teleconsultation services, allowing the public to ask doctors regarding medical concerns without the need to leave their house. 

KonsultaMD now available in Google Play Store, App Store

KonsultaMD introduces app

Filipinos can consult licensed physicians via voice or video call anytime regarding primary care, first aid, health and wellness, nutrition, mental health, the telehealth service said. 

The app keeps the customer’s account information such as check-up history and remaining subscription balance and lets the users to top up their subscription as well as request e-prescriptions, e-labs, and e-referrals.

This was in support of the Department of Health's efforts to decongest hospitals currently swamped with COVID-19 patients.

We understand how difficult it is for people with medical concerns to go to the doctor and face the risk of COVID-19 infection.  Yet there are instances when doctors and patients need to see each other to exchange information especially if visual assessment is necessary such as in the case of skin diseases.  Through the app, we’re giving our customers a viable alternative to face-to-face consultation, said Maridol Ylanan, CEO of Global Telehealth, Inc., the company which operates KonsultaMD.

KonsultaMD continues to offer 24/7 access to doctors over the phone. It has four plans, ranging from P15 per week to P150 per month.

The plans

The app can be downloaded from both the App Store and Google Play Store.