SWELLcare.Health

About Us

We believe healthcare should be simple, secure, and on your terms. SWELL Medical delivers HIPAA-compliant virtual medical services for common conditions, prescription refills, and wellness support, all without insurance. You can either pay up front, connect quickly, and get peace of mind from licensed providers, or chat with us for free first before deciding the next steps.

Medical equipment including stethoscope, laptop, and healthcare supplies

Laura Purdy, MD, MBA
Founder & CEO

SWELL Medical was founded by renowned telemedicine physician Dr. Laura Purdy, with more than 15 years of experience transforming remote care. Our virtual clinic removes lines, insurance barriers and wait times, connecting patients with licensed clinicians for same-day consultations, from colds and flu to prescription refills and follow-ups, wherever you are.

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Laura Purdy, MD, MBA - Founder & CEO
Virtual Clinic Interface

Full-Virtual Clinic

"SWELL Medical is a telemedicine clinic providing cash-pay, virtual care for patients located in the United States. We are not affiliated with any insurance network and do not accept Medicare, Medicaid, or third-party payers.

We offer flat-fee virtual care for:
  • Low-acuity urgent care needs
  • Medication refills (non-controlled)
  • Basic primary care consultations
  • Our services are delivered through a HIPAA-compliant platform, with board-certified, licensed clinicians using secure chat and video tools to assess, diagnose, and treat eligible conditions. We are committed to transparency, privacy, and clinically appropriate telemedicine.

    Conditions We Treat

    Our board-certified clinicians treat a wide range of non-emergency conditions through secure chat and video consultations. We use clinical judgment to determine whether treatment via chat is appropriate. If not, we’ll refer you or refund you accordingly.

    What We Treat

    • Low-Acuity Urgent Care
    • Medication Refills
    • Virtual Primary Care

    What We Don't Treat

    • Emergency Care (Call 911!)
    • Controlled Substance Prescriptions
    • Treatment for Injuries or Severe Symptoms
    Healthcare Professional
    Important: We do not provide emergency care or treat moderate to severe conditions. We do not prescribe controlled substances. If you experience any of these symptoms, please call 911 or visit your nearest urgent care or emergency department.

    What We Treat

    Acid Reflux
    HIV Prevention/testing
    Acne
    Influenza
    Anxiety
    Jock Itch
    Athlete's Foot
    Medication Refills
    Bacterial Vaginosis
    Migraine
    Birth Control
    Nausea/Vomiting
    Cold Sore
    Pink Eye
    Constipation
    Poison Ivy
    Asthma
    Rosacea
    Cough
    Sinus Infection
    COVID
    Smoking Cessation
    Delaying Periods
    STI Prevention/testing
    Diarrhea
    Strep Throat
    Eczema
    Swimmer's Ear
    Erectile Dysfunction
    Tooth Infection
    Genital Herpes
    Travel Prophylaxis
    Genital Warts
    Toenail Fungus
    Gout
    UTI
    Hair Loss
    Weight Loss Program
    Hemorrhoids
    Yeast Infection

    What We Don't Treat

    Abdominal Pain
    Mild heat injury
    Chest Pain
    Mild intoxication
    Ear Infection
    Minor bleeding
    Fainting
    Minor falls
    High blood pressure
    Moderate diarrhea
    Injuries of any kind
    Moderate nausea/vomiting
    Lacerations
    Shortness of breath
    Mild dehydration
    Vision changes
    Mild heat injury
    Wheezing