Editor's Review
Discover Kids Doctor 👨⚕️, a popular and TV-featured service designed to bring healthcare directly to your fingertips! With a remarkable 95.6% satisfaction rate among users who would recommend it to a friend *1, this app is transforming how parents manage their children's health. Enjoy free chat consultations and, when needed, access online medical treatments where doctors can prescribe medications. *2
Key Features of Kids Doctor:
✅ Free Chat Health Consultation: Connect with experienced nurses to discuss your child's health concerns at no cost! Get advice in as little as 3 minutes. 💬
✅ Online Medical Treatment: Consult with qualified doctors online through video calls. If a medical examination indicates the necessity, doctors can prescribe medication tailored to your child's symptoms. Pick up the prescribed medicine conveniently at your local pharmacy. 👩⚕️💊
Chat Health Consultation Details:
Have questions about your child's health? Our chat consultation feature allows you to freely discuss any concerns with a nurse specialized in pediatrics. Here are some common scenarios where you might find this feature invaluable:
- "My child has a fever of 38 degrees – should I take them to the hospital?" 🌡️
- "My child has eczema all over their body. Is it safe for them to take a bath?" 🛁
- "I’m having stomach pain; should I visit a clinic?" 😫
This service is entirely free. Rest assured, all chat health consultations are conducted by licensed and registered nurses. 👩⚕️
Online Medical Treatment Details:
Kids Doctor covers a broad range of symptoms via online medical treatment, including:
- Internal medicine/pediatrics: Fever, cough, nasal discharge, vomiting, headache, asthma, diarrhea, and more. 🤒
- Surgery: Injuries, sprains, bruises, cuts, abrasions, burns, nosebleeds, etc. 🤕
- Dermatology: Hives, rashes, itching, blisters, eczema. 🫥
Fees include only the consultation fee. Health insurance and children's medical expenses subsidies apply to the cost of your child's medical examination. Please note that Nippori Hospital, the medical provider, is based in Tokyo. If you reside outside of Tokyo, you may need to pay the medical expenses upfront and apply for a refund from your local government. 🏥
Availability: Online medical treatment is available nationwide! 🌏 Consultations are conducted by active doctors from university hospitals and other reputable institutions. (Note: All doctors hold medical licenses and certificates of completion of medical training.)
App Support:
If you encounter any issues or problems with the app, please contact us via the "Inquiry/Error Report" section within the app. If you cannot launch the app, email us directly at info@kids-doctor.jp. We are here to help! 📧
*1: Based on the average score from a 5-level evaluation in a post-use questionnaire, according to our research.
*2: Subject to the doctor’s assessment based on the examination.
Features
Free chat with nurses for health concerns
Online medical treatment via video call
Prescriptions issued when deemed necessary
Treats fever, cough, vomiting, headache, diarrhea
Handles injuries, sprains, cuts, burns, nosebleeds
Addresses hives, rash, itching, eczema
Available nationwide for online consultations
Doctors from university hospitals provide care
Pros
Free chat health consultation with nurses
Online medical treatment with doctors available
Prescriptions can be issued and picked up locally
Cons
Online treatment might require temporary upfront payment
Limited to doctors at Nippori Hospital in Tokyo