Consult A Doctor

Consult A Doctor, founded in 2007 by Elan Shanker and Wolf Shlagman, operated as a cloud-based telemedicine platform providing 24/7 access to physician consultations via phone and secure email. The company, formerly known as Healthcare Access Solutions LLC, was headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida.

The platform was designed to offer medical advice for non-emergency and routine conditions, connecting its members with a network of physicians and behavioral health professionals. Its business model was primarily subscription-based, generating revenue through per-member-per-month fees, supplemented by individual visit fees. The company targeted employers and other organizations, empowering them to lower healthcare costs and improve access to care.

In September 2013, Consult A Doctor was acquired by Teladoc for approximately $17.18 million. This acquisition was a strategic move for Teladoc, allowing it to expand its services to smaller companies and solidifying its position as a major telemedicine provider in the United States. The combination of Consult A Doctor and other acquisitions like AmeriDoc helped Teladoc significantly grow its membership and market share ahead of a major industry expansion fueled by the Affordable Care Act.

Keywords: telemedicine, virtual healthcare, physician consultation, telehealth platform, remote medical care, online doctor, non-emergency medical, subscription healthcare, corporate health benefits, Teladoc acquisition, Elan Shanker, Wolf Shlagman, Healthcare Access Solutions