About Health Near Me

About us

Health Near Me is a South African telehealth platform owned by a doctor. We connect you with registered healthcare providers online, at a time you choose, from wherever you are. You see who you are booking with, what it costs, and when they are free before you pay a cent.

What Health Near Me does

We are a booking platform. You pick the consult you need and a time that suits you, choose from the healthcare providers free at that time, and pay online. The consult itself is between you and your provider.

  • Every healthcare provider is HPCSA-registered
  • Your health answers are stored encrypted
  • Invoices you can submit to your medical aid for possible reimbursement
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A consult at home

How booking works

Choose your care

Pick the consult you need and a time that suits you. Times are shown in South Africa time.

Book and pay securely

Choose your provider, fill in your details and pay online. Card or instant EFT.

Consult online

Meet your provider by video from your phone, tablet or computer.

Booking on a phone

Book on your phone, tablet or computer

There is no app to install. Book on your phone, tablet or computer, and your consult link arrives by email with your booking confirmation.

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Why book here

Registered providersEvery provider is registered with the HPCSA.
You choose the time and the providerPick a time first, then choose from the providers free at that time.
An invoice for your medical aidYou get a medical invoice by email after your consult, to submit to your scheme. Reimbursement depends on your plan.
Your answers are encryptedBooking answers are stored encrypted and shared with your provider for the consult.

Common questions

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Who are the healthcare providers on Health Near Me?

Registered South African practitioners. Once you pick a time, you see who is free at that time and you choose who you see. Their qualifications and starting price are in front of you as you choose.

Can the doctor prescribe medication?

Yes, where clinically appropriate.

Is my information private?

Yes. Your health answers are stored encrypted and shared with your healthcare provider. Authorised Health Near Me staff can also see them. Our POPI Policy explains how we handle your information.

Medical emergency?

Health Near Me is not an emergency service. Call 10177 (ambulance) or 112.

See a healthcare provider today

Pick a time that suits you, then choose who you see.

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