Online children's health care with a doctor you choose

Cold & flu symptoms, diarrhea or constipation, skin rashes, allergies. Our HealthTap Primary Care doctors can offer specialized care and advice for issues related to Children's Health.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find an online doctor for kids?

Children's healthcare is more than just taking care of a small adult. At HealthTap, we have providers that can address the unique medical needs of children.

As complicated as pediatric healthcare can be, finding an online doctor for kids through HealthTap is easy — patients can visit HealthTap for children's health to sign up and learn more. Out-of-network appointments are available online, often for no more than the cost of an in-office copay.

Does HealthTap help treat children's health?

We at HealthTap offer pediatric telemedicine appointments with experienced and knowledgeable family medicine providers.

Our doctors for kids offer care and medical advice suited for children's health-related issues, including primary care concerns like:

  • Allergies
  • Colds, coughs, flu
  • Skin rashes, bug bites, cold sores
  • Stomach issues (constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting)
  • Bedtime issues or nightmares

However, our doctors at HealthTap are unable to manage infants under one year (infants should be seen in-person), manage or prescribe medications for ADHD, or treat conditions that need a hands-on exam, such as orthopedic injuries.

What is the easiest online doctor to connect with for children?

At HealthTap, we believe that when it comes to doctors for kids, the easiest option is the most flexible — children's healthcare often has to work around both the children's school schedules and the parent's work schedule. This need for flexibility makes telemedicine appointments an attractive option — even for new patients.

Children can still receive the best care possible in a way that works for everyone. Parents will appreciate the ability to access expert advice and care when they need it — mornings, evenings, weekends, and even holidays.

Can a virtual doctor's visit diagnose a cold or flu?

Children are far more prone to viral infections, like a cold or the flu, than adult patients due to children's less-developed immune systems and frequent contact with ill classmates. Unfortunately, it's not always an option for parents to take them to the doctor's office to be seen for same-day appointments.

One of the most frequently asked questions patients ask about HealthTap is whether or not their doctors for kids can diagnose and treat the symptoms of a cold or flu.

The answer is yes. For those unanticipated health care needs, our family medicine doctors are available to help manage symptoms like fever, throat pain, and other acute child needs without requiring the patient to leave their home. Our online urgent care video visits can accommodate even families needing early morning or late night visits.

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Children's telehealth services

Routine checkup and follow-up

Growth and nutrition advice
Vaccinations and immunizations
Developmental milestones

Mild behavioral or school problems

Stress from school or home

Skin rashes or minor injuries

Bites or stings

What we don't treat

  • Infants (0 - 1 years)

  • ADD or ADHD

  • Orthopedic pain

HealthTap virtual visits are not intended for use in medical emergencies

Always call 911 or your local emergency service immediately if you think you have an emergency. If you experience any of the following medical issues or any other critical or life-threatening situations, go immediately to an emergency room:

  • Chest Pain or Pressure
  • Convulsion or Seizure
  • Difficulty Breathing
  • Mental Health or Substance Abuse Urgency
  • Moderate to Severe Burn
  • Pain Medication Overdose or Reaction (Narcotics)
  • Poisoning
  • Serious Head, Neck, or Back Injury
  • Serious Limb Impairment or Broken Bone
  • Significant, Uncontrolled Bleeding
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Unconsciousness

What we can't prescribe

There are some medications that telemedicine providers, including HealthTap doctors, rarely if ever prescribe or refill.

Opioids and other controlled substances like:
  • Adderall
  • Ativan
  • Norco
  • Oxycodone
  • Valium
  • Xanax
Psychiatric drugs like:
  • Abilify
  • Gabapentin
  • Lithium
Lifestyle drugs like:
  • Chantix
  • Contrave
  • Qsymia

Children's telehealth reviews

4.8
109k+ reviews

Very helpful service, I'm home on a Saturday with 3 kids while wife is at work and a Dr. with great credentials was able to help me via text

Pedro D.

From Connecticut

It's nice to know that there is a reliable and credible app out there for at least medical advice, let alone all of the other services HealthTap offers. I've had nothing but good experiences and have recommended to friends and family. They enjoy the app too! Especially the ones with kids. Always something going haywire :)

Lilly M.

From Ohio

Use this service for my 5 year old son...he had a ring worm in his head. Dr was very professional. She sent the medicine over as she said it was quick and easy very satisfied.

Laquana M.

From Georgia

The doctors and convenience of HealthTap are marvelous. My very ill minor son received a virtual appointment with the doctor within 5 minutes on a late afternoon of the Sunday of a holiday weekend. The prescription was sent and my son was taking his first prescribed dose within 40 minutes. The doctor listened carefully, was thorough, knowledgeable and professional and personable. The service cost little. This was a truly astounding and topnotch experience. By comparison, I had called the local urgent care clinic and was told there was a 2.5 hour wait and no appointments accepted. When I asked about others, the receptionist told me all clinics are reporting the same. HealthTap will be my family's provider for life. I am so grateful to the top notch service.

Laura C.

From Wisconsin

Fast, easy, affordable. Our medical provider was very friendly, attentive and professional. She zeroed in on my child's diagnosis in about 2 minutes. Also, she didn't give us an necessary and wholly undesired lecture about "GETTING VACCINATED." Meds arrived at the pharmacy immediately. I literally couldn't ask for a better experience! Love it!

Annalise W.

From Georgia

I got the help I need within minutes. Without even leaving my home. Is such a big help when people like me have 8 children and it's hard to go anywhere with that many children. Now i don't have to bc of HealthTap.

Autumn G.

From Louisiana

It has been very helpful to me especially trying to find out what's wrong with my toddler even though I've never spoken to a doc online, but the symptom checker and possible diagnosis has always given me a clue on my child's present health, if I should be worried or not, when to go to the hospital and when to go for OTC drugs

Mrs. Rita

From Louisiana

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Reviewed by:

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Geoffrey Rutledge, MD, PhD, FACMI

Cofounder and Chief Medical Officer, HealthTap

Dr. Rutledge is a double-board certified physician who practiced and taught medicine for more than 25 years. He attended medical school at McGill University in Montreal, then completed residency training in Internal Medicine at UCSD, and was certified by the boards of Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine. He earned a PhD in medical computer science from Stanford, was an NIH-funded researcher, and served on clinical and teaching faculty at Harvard, Stanford, and UCSD medical schools. Before co-founding HealthTap, he created the first consumer health website and PHR at Healtheon/WebMD, was SVP of clinical transformation at First Consulting Group, CMIO at San Mateo Medical Center, and EVP, Product Development and Chief Medical Officer at Epocrates.