
How to Get Started with Teladoc
Teladoc® is a service for eligible members to talk directly with doctors by phone or video at anytime.
Here are three things you need to do in order to get started.
- Set up your account
You can set up your account in three ways:
Call Teladoc
1-800-TELADOC (1-800-835-2362)
Make sure you have your medical information. You will be asked to complete a brief medical history during setup. You can keep your information updated anytime at www.teladoc.com or on the Teladoc mobile app.
- Schedule an appointment
Both phone and video appointments are available. For video visits, you will need access to a computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection and video camera. If you do not have video access, you can schedule a phone consultation.
Video consults
Available 7am to 9pm, seven days a week.
- Log into your account on teladoc.com or the Teladoc mobile app
- Select “Request a Visit”
- Select “Video Call”
- Select the day and time for your appointment from the available choices
- You can schedule an appointment up to two days in advance; for urgent appointments, doctors usually respond within an hour
- Briefly explain the reason you want to see a doctor (and upload up to three images as needed)
- Choose a pharmacy in case the doctor needs to prescribe medication for you
- Review your information and select “Confirm”
Phone consults
Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- If you do not have access to a computer, tablet or smartphone, call Teladoc at 1-800-835-2362 to schedule an appointment
- You can schedule an appointment up to two days in advance; for urgent appointments, doctors usually call within an hour
- The doctor will call you at the scheduled time
- Attend your appointment
- When it is time for your appointment, log into your account on teladoc.com or the Teladoc mobile app
- click “Join Waiting Room”
- The doctor should appear on your screen at the appointed time
Cancel an appointment
- Log into your account on teladoc.com or the Teladoc mobile app
- Select “Upcoming Visit”
- Select “Cancel Visit”
- To cancel an appointment by phone, call Teladoc at 1-800-835-2362 and tell the representative that you want to cancel your appointment
Helpful Training Videos
For assistance call Teladoc’s customer service line at 1-800-835-2362 anytime, 24/7. Or watch these helpful how-to videos from Teladoc Health.