In the recent years, the healthcare scenario in India has been greatly changed by the introduction of telemedicine apps. These apps form the core of a healthcare ecosystem from the remote areas to cities across the country ensuring convenience of healthcare for the people. In my previous piece, on “Telemedicine apps and the healthcare sector”, I now write a shortlist of top telemedicine apps that are gaining grounds in the Indian healthcare sector below.

You can also find emergency medicine doctors through these apps.

List of Telemedicine Apps in India

1. Practo Telemedicine App

Practo is an application for healthcare that allows patients to consult with range of experienced doctors using its video calls facility from the comfort of their homes. Using this application, you can search your area nearby and relate to the type of doctors in various specialties. This app also allows medicine delivery as an integrated service for ordering prescribed medications online.

2. mfine Telemedicine App

App mfine focuses on providing virtual consultations with specialists, enabling users to get medical advice without leaving their homes. Key features include Specialist Consultations with doctors specialized in various fields. It has AI-powered symptom checker where users can input symptoms for an initial assessment.

3. DocsApp (Now Medibuddy)

DocsApp is a telemedicine place where doctors answer clients via video calls and diagnose various health issues. The app enables users to interact with specialists in departments such as dermatology, gynecology, and so forth. It also has facility to book lab tests with sample collection from home.

4. Teladoc Health

As Teladoc Health is a globally known telehealth provider with a current coverage in India, offering teleconsultations between patients and certified physicians is their area of business. This service is open 24 hours and hence easily accessible at all times with doctors available for consultation. It also has a mental health support service for counseling and therapy.

5. Tata Health

Tata Health services are tailored to fit different forms of healthcare providing online services such as teleconsultations, pharmacy services, and diagnostic tests. It also ensures timely home delivery of prescribed medications online. It allows users to seek a second opinion from specialists.

6. MyUpchar

MyUpchar provides telemedicine services and health content in regional languages, catering to a diverse population. It provides content and consultations in multiple Indian languages. It also offers informative articles on various health topics.

7. CallHealth Telemedicine App

CallHealth is a single platform that integrates tele-conference facility, diagnostics, and medicine delivery. It offers such services as nursing, physiotherapy, and delivery of medical equipment on demand at your home. It also avails health examination at a fairly cheaper price through the comprehensive check-ups.

8. MediBuddy

MediBuddy is a health and wellbeing application which assures you consultation services, medical insurance policies and so on. It shortens the time for ordering of medicines online. Users can explore and purchase health insurance plans from this platform.

9. iCliniq Telemedicine App

In the world of advanced technology, an app called iCliniq joins the users with the doctors for online consultations and a second opinion provided in different medical issues. It offers text-based consultations for users preferring chat-based interactions. The platform facilitates access to doctors across various specialties for the users.

10. Lybrate Telemedicine App

Lybrate presents a platform for a users to consult physician, ask any health solution, and access health tips. People can schedule online appointments for in-person consultations or choose virtual consultations. It has a community platform for users to discuss health-related queries.

Conclusion

The boom of telemedicine apps in India has provided individual with a benefit of closeness to medical facilitators, almost ensuring a prompt access to medical advice and consultations. As these platforms go on with the integration of multiple new features, we can only expect them to increase their contribution to the development of healthcare ecosystem here. The users should select the telemedicine application which is compatible with their specific healthcare needs and preferences.