# Direct Health Doc

> Chat & video call with your patients. HIPAA compliant virtual care for doctors

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.medici.practitioner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.medici.practitioner)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.medici.practitioner`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DirectHealth
- **Category:** MEDICAL
- **Downloads:** 75,432
- **Rating:** 4.12 / 5 (118 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.13
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24
- **First published:** 2016-07-01
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 53 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.medici.practitioner)
- **Website:** [https://www.directhealth.us](https://www.directhealth.us/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.directhealth.us/policies/#privacy-practices](https://www.directhealth.us/policies/#privacy-practices)

## Description

Direct Health Doc is a HIPAA compliant telehealth extension designed exclusively for doctors to provide secure, efficient virtual care. With features like text messaging, voice calls, and video chats, doctors can maintain strong patient relationships, manage appointments easily, and generate additional income through low-acuity consults. The platform supports a range of medical professionals — from general practitioners and specialists to nurses and therapists — offering the flexibility to set rates, availability, and securely accept payments.

Doctors love the simplicity and control Direct Health Doc offers, while patients appreciate convenient access to care anytime, anywhere. This extension streamlines patient management and ensures private communication via a user-friendly interface accessible via mobile app or web browser. Key features include e-prescribing, group chats with colleagues, and detailed consult and earnings tracking, making telehealth effortless and rewarding for healthcare providers.

## Rankings

- #250,969 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.medici.practitioner.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Direct Health Doc is praised for facilitating secure, direct communication between healthcare providers and patients, streamlining telehealth with user-friendly features like video calls and e-prescriptions, and improving clinic collaboration. Users find it easy to use and effective for remote patient management. However, some users report problems installing the app, desire better notification alerts for messages, and some are hesitant to create accounts. Overall, it is considered a valuable tool for efficient and accessible healthcare delivery.

### Pros

- Enables direct and secure communication between healthcare providers and patients, improving efficiency.
- Simplifies and streamlines healthcare processes with features like video chats, e-prescriptions, and after-hours appointments.
- HIPAA compliant, making it suitable for telehealth.
- User-friendly interface that is easy to use for medical assistants and providers.
- Facilitates team-based care by connecting physicians with nurses, pharmacy techs, and other staff to improve clinic efficiency.

### Cons

- Some users experience installation issues or difficulties getting the app set up.
- Lack of notification alerts on the app icon to indicate new messages.
- Limited account creation interest or reluctance to register by some users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.medici.practitioner)