How to Build Your Own MD Live
Replace MD Live with a custom build. Board-Certified Doctors on Call 24/7
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 34 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 34 features
Core Service(11 features)
Board-certified doctors available round-the-clock for urgent care conditions including cold, flu, COVID-19, pink eye, UTIs, sinus infections, and more than 80 common non-emergency conditions
Primary Care doctors can prescribe anti-obesity medications like Zepbound, Wegovy, Saxenda, and Contrave when medically appropriate (with state restrictions)
Services for birth control available in pill, patch, and ring forms for females 18 and older
Dermatology services for skin, hair, and nail conditions including acne, eczema, fungal infections, warts, alopecia, rosacea, and suspicious spots or moles
Certain urgent care conditions can be cared for through E-Treatment, which does not require a live visit with a doctor
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Accessibility(3 features)
Certified ASL interpreters available to join video visits for real-time language translation between patients and doctors
Certified CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) captioners available to translate spoken words into real-time text for deaf or hard-of-hearing patients
Patients can communicate with doctors through secure HIPAA-compliant live chat that functions like text messaging
Communication(3 features)
Secure, HIPAA-compliant live chat feature available during visits for text-based communication with doctors
Real-time phone appointments with board-certified doctors and licensed therapists for convenient care by phone
Real-time video appointments with board-certified doctors and licensed therapists using secure video conferencing
Platform(3 features)
MDLIVE Mobile App available for download in iTunes Store and Google Play Store for iOS and Android devices
Services available anywhere in the United States and Puerto Rico with state-licensed doctors for each state
Web-based portal for accessing MDLIVE services on desktop and mobile browsers
User Experience(3 features)
Patients can see the same doctor or therapist for each appointment so the provider can get to know their health and wellness needs
Patients can choose to see the first available doctor or schedule appointments with a specific provider for medical care
Simple online simulation tool to test video configuration and verify readiness for video appointments
Account Management(2 features)
Users can create an account for free without requiring credit card information upfront
Patients can fill out and maintain a medical history profile to better prepare doctors and therapists for appointments
Billing(2 features)
Accepts many major insurance plans with coverage for select services, showing copay and coverage details upfront
All pricing is shown upfront with no surprise costs for appointments and services
Compliance(2 features)
Accredited by the American Telemedicine Association for telehealth service quality
Two National Committee for Quality Assurance certifications ensuring quality standards
Cost Calculator
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