HeyDoctor

HeyDoctor provides online primary care (like refilling birth control,…

InactiveDigital HealthPrimary CareTelehealthY Combinator

Updated: Feb 17, 2026 ·

About

Waiting rooms suck. Insurance and the paperwork are worse. We are a team of doctors, developers, lawyers, designers, and more working to try to fix it. Using our app, and soon the website, you can access medical care online right now and be done in 5 minutes. No insurance, video, or phone calls necessary and most visits are under $20. You can chat with your doctor anytime and anywhere.

Our services are currently available in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Montana, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia and Washington, but don't worry the rest of the country coming soon. Here are the medical services we offer so far:

- Acne Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

- High Cholesterol (Lipid) Testing and Treatment

- Start or Refill Birth Control

- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Testing and Treatment

- Vitamin D Screening and Treatment

- Pre-Diabetes Screening and Referral

- Hepatitis C Screening and Referral

- Female Condom Prescription

- Help Quitting Smoking

- Find Out Your Blood Type

We are adding new services every week, so if you don't see what you need let us know. We want HeyDoctor and our partner health systems to be your first stop for healthcare and be your personal medical record.

Recent News & Mentions

Aug 1, 2018FundingHeyDoctor - Seed

Financial History

HeyDoctor has raised $120K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $120K Seed in August 2018.

Total Raised

$120K

Valuation

N/A

Funding Rounds Raised

Date	Round	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Aug 1, 2018	$120K Seed		Andreessen Horowitz, Bond, Pioneer Fund, Polychain Capital, Mike Kerns, The Hit Forge, UpHonest Capital, VU Venture Partners, Y Combinator, Audrey Gelman, Conor Bronsdon, Emmett Shear, Hari Lakshmanan, Justin Mateen, Kenji Niwa, Mark Pincus

Financial History

HeyDoctor has raised $120K across 1 funding round.

Total Raised

$120K

Valuation

N/A

Leadership Team

Key people at HeyDoctor.

Founder/Chief Technical Officer

Leadership Team

Key people at HeyDoctor.

Founder/Chief Technical Officer

Deep Dive

HeyDoctor is an online primary care platform that enables patients to access medical care quickly and affordably without insurance, video calls, or phone calls, with most visits costing under $20. It offers services such as birth control refills, acne treatment, UTI testing, and various screenings, serving patients across multiple U.S. states. The platform focuses on convenience by allowing patients to chat with board-certified doctors anytime, streamlining low-acuity healthcare access and reducing traditional barriers like waiting rooms and paperwork[1][2][4].

Founded in 2017 by Brendan Levy, a family medicine doctor, alongside Kyle Alwyn and Rohit Malhotra, HeyDoctor emerged from a desire to improve the quality and lower the cost of American medical care through technology. Early traction included rapid patient adoption and over 100,000 consultations by the time it was acquired by GoodRx in 2019. Post-acquisition, HeyDoctor was rebranded as GoodRx Care, integrating telemedicine with prescription savings and delivery services to create a more comprehensive healthcare offering[1][2][3][4][5].

Core Differentiators

Product Differentiators: Text-based consultations without the need for video or phone calls, enabling quick, convenient access to care.
Pricing: Most visits under $20, with no insurance required, making healthcare more affordable.
Service Range: Covers a broad set of primary care needs including birth control, acne, UTI, and various screenings, with ongoing expansion.
User Experience: Continuous chat access with the same provider for follow-ups, enhancing continuity of care.
Security: Utilizes encryption and security consultants to protect patient data[1][2][5].

Role in the Broader Tech Landscape

HeyDoctor rides the growing trend of telemedicine and digital health, addressing critical market forces such as the shortage of primary care physicians, long wait times (average over 20 days in the U.S.), and rising healthcare costs. Its model aligns with consumer demand for convenient, affordable, and accessible healthcare solutions outside traditional insurance frameworks. By integrating with GoodRx’s prescription discount platform, it strengthens the ecosystem of digital health services, competing with companies like Ro, Hims, and Nurx, and pushing forward the shift toward virtual care and pharmacy convergence[4][5].

Quick Take & Future Outlook

Looking ahead, HeyDoctor (as GoodRx Care) is positioned to expand geographically and broaden its service offerings, potentially partnering with health systems for ongoing patient care. Trends shaping its journey include increasing consumer preference for telehealth, technological advances in remote diagnostics, and continued pressure to reduce healthcare costs. Its influence may grow as it helps redefine primary care delivery, making it a first-stop healthcare destination that combines affordability, convenience, and integrated prescription services[2][4][5]. This evolution ties back to its founding mission of improving quality and lowering costs in American healthcare through innovative technology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who founded HeyDoctor?

HeyDoctor was founded by Brendan Levy (Founder/CEO) and Rohit Malhotra (Founder) and Kyle Alwyn (Founder/Chief Technical Officer).

How much funding has HeyDoctor raised?

HeyDoctor has raised $120K in total across 1 funding round.

Who are HeyDoctor's investors?

HeyDoctor's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Bond, Pioneer Fund, Polychain Capital, Mike Kerns, The Hit Forge, UpHonest Capital, VU Venture Partners, Y Combinator, Audrey Gelman, Conor Bronsdon, Emmett Shear.