Get a Virtual Doctor Consultation — Anywhere in South Africa
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- Available 7 days a week, 365 days a year
- Simple to use on your phone — no downloads needed
- Free and confidential healthcare advice
- Talk to a registered South African doctor instantly
❤️ Your health, your schedule — WhatsUpDoctor™ brings virtual consultations to the palm of your hand.
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Join Thousands of South Africans Choosing Virtual Doctor Consultations Today!
✨ For patients, WhatsUpDoctor™ makes it easy to connect with a licensed South African doctor online — no waiting rooms, no travel. Enjoy secure, convenient virtual consultations that put your health back in your hands.
✨ For doctors, WhatsUpDoctor™ provides a trusted platform to offer online healthcare services and build stronger, ongoing relationships with patients across South Africa. Deliver personalised care, stay connected, and grow your virtual practice with ease.
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Experience seamless healthcare with Virtual Consultations!
Connect with your trusted doctor via WhatsUpDoctor from anywhere in South Africa. Get personalized care (virtual consulations) through photos or videos and receive online prescriptions. Say hello to convenient healthcare today!
Discover seamless healthcare management with our Pharmacy Integration feature!
Say goodbye to the hassle of picking up prescriptions – with us; prescriptions are automatically sent to your preferred pharmacy. Experience convenience like never before and streamline your healthcare journey today!
Renewing prescriptions for chronic conditions has never been simpler!
With our repeat prescriptions feature, managing your healthcare is a breeze. Say goodbye to unnecessary hurdles when renewing essentials like asthma medication. Experience hassle-free healthcare management with us today!
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Patient reviews
As of 4th of April 2024, more than 2505 doctors in South Africa have signed up to WhatsUpDoctor™. Here is what some of their patients had to say.
Frequently asked questions
Feel free to email us at info@whatsupdoctor.co.za.
Is WhatsUpDoctor POPI compliant?
WhatsUpDoctor is fully POPI compliant. The app does not share user Personal Information unless explicitly stated and consented for e.g. patients sharing data with selected pharmacy for prescriptions or with a doctor. 👉 Click to read our POPI and Privacy Policy.
Can I speak to a South African doctor online?
Yes — WhatsUpDoctor™ connects you with registered South African doctors for secure, same-day consultations.
How are doctors validated?
All doctors and medical practitioners on WhatsUpDoctor™ are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). This is verified upon practitioner or practice signup.
As a patient, do I have access to my own data?
Patients always have access to own data, including previous prescriptions, and patients also have the ability to opt-out as per POPI regulations. Please refer to the POPI question above which links to the POPI Privacy (Data Protection) policy. 👉 Also refer to PAIA policy.
Also note, the communication between patient and doctor is kept confidential, and stored on fully encrypted cloud servers within the borders of South Africa. Also, the communication platform used for WhatsApp messaging is HIPAA certified. ISO 27001 is integrated into our security framework, allowing us to manage information security risks, protect information assets and ensure the protection of client sensitive data.What payment methods are there?
Credit card via Netcash, voucher payments (offered by doctor), EFT, Zapper, SnapScan.
Where is WhatsUpDoctor™ based?
Both our technical and business teams are located within the borders of South Africa. We have offices in Pretoria and Cape Town. WhatsUpDoctor™ is managed by our co-founder and CEO, Dr Anton Prinsloo.
Can I see the Terms and Conditions?
On sign-up, all users and partners are taken through T&C as part of the standard flow. The Terms and Conditions are also publicly available 👉 this link.