Do you need help from a doctor? With the current situation, you can have online consultation with a doctor in the Philippines. Simply choose the facility that you want and contact them.
Online Consultation
Many doctors and hospitals now offer online check up services. You may book for a schedule today.
See: Online Consultation Prices
Hospitals with Online Teleconsult
Some hospitals are now offering paid online consultation services. You can now book an appointment based on your preferred hospital or the type of doctor that you wish to talk to.
See: Online Check Up
Online consultation using a phone, messenger or chat is now available for patients at home.
Note: Many of these available free consultation for Covid 19 before has been stopped due to a different medical condition in the country. You may now avail consultation services from specific hospitals and doctors with corresponding fees.
Bayanihan e-Konsulta
The office of the Vice President offers free consultation services with volunteer doctors. You may check out their social media page to avail their free service offers. (Subject to availability)
More: PGH Free Consultation
DOH and Hospitals
Due to Covid 19 outbreak, some hospitals in the Philippines with online consultation and check up were established. As of the moment, there are medical groups that offer online check up if patients cannot go to a hospital.
More: Doctors Schedule in Hospitals
University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMED) charity program- DOH Free consultation 24 hours a day
- Bayanihan E-Konsulta – Office of the Vice President
PLDT, Smart, SUN and TNT – call 1555 for health questions- Globe Telehealth (KonsultaMD) contact number is (02) 77988000.
Lung Center of the Philippines Covid Ask Force using their Facebook MessengerUP Diliman Psychosocial Services – their contact phone number is 09167573157 available schedule from Monday to Friday 9 to 5 PM or using their Google Hangout and Facebook MessengerDe Los Santos Medical Center – Over the phone consultation using 88773884 (also for Covid 19 inquiries)
Price of Teleconsult
The average check up rate of online teleconsult is Php 700. Some hospitals and doctors may charge more than 700 based on the facilities to be used.
You can pay using your credit card or other money transfer modes as instructed by the hospital.
Medical Certificate
Online, you may also request for a medical clearance or medical certificate after consultation. The doctor’s office staff will send you a copy in electronic form.
See: Medical Certificate Price
HMO Teleconsult Services – Check Up Online
Many HMO companies also offer teleconsult services to their account holders. Those with HMO health cards can avail of the free consultation over the phone. Some of them include:
- Maxicare – Consult Hotline – 8 5821980
- Medicard – Facebook Messenger
- Generali Philippines Online Consultation – Phone number 8 705 0700
Schedule of Online Doctors for Consultation and Check Up
The Department of Health recently published its phone number for 24 hours free consultation. Use the provided contact number (02) 84241724
Types of Doctors for Online Check Up
Currently, there are limited doctor types that you can contact for online check up. However, people are searching for cardiologist, ENT doctor, infectious disease, family doctor, dermatologist, gastroenterologist, pulmonologist, urologist, OB Gyne, pediatrician, neurologist, ophthalmologist just to name a few.
A general medicine doctor may be available through these online channels if you only need consultation for minor health problems.
Symptoms for Consultation
There are almost unlimited types of symptoms a patient may need consultation with. You may consult a doctor online for such conditions.
Headache
Dizziness
Pain in the eyes
Nerve pain
Information provided here may change without notice. The list is sourced from an ABS CBN article located at https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/20/20/list-medical-groups-that-offer-online-phone-consultations-to-decongest-hospitals-amid-covid-19
Additional source from CNN https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/4/7/Telemedicine-consultation-COVID.html
Information provided are from external sources. They may change without notice.
Last Updated on January 31, 2024 by Medical Pinas
About the Author: MedicalPinas has several years of experience in publishing articles to help Filipinos find medical services and their prices. It strives to provide the most accurate info available through extensive research. Info may change without notice. This site is not affiliated with any of the mentioned brands/companies and does not represent the same.
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