A licensed clinician, day or night Available 24/7 All 50 states + DC Real clinicians
A healthcare home where the light is always on.
Tell us what is going on. A licensed clinician will review it, explain what can be handled online, and tell you what to do next.
REAL CLINICIANSCLEAR NEXT STEPSSTEADY, HUMAN, SAFE
Ways we can help
What’s bothering you today?
You don’t need to know the diagnosis before you ask. Choose the closest match, tell us what’s going on, and we’ll help you work out what comes next.
01Something feels wrong
Learn about this service 02Weight + metabolic health
Learn about this service 03You ran outLearn about this service 04You need an answerLearn about this service
RapidResponse
Feeling sick, uncomfortable, or unsure whether something can wait? Start here for everyday, non-emergency concerns.
MeltOff
Talk about your health, your goals, and what’s been hard. There’s room for the whole story.
Medication refills
A clinician can review many stable, non-controlled medications and tell you whether a short refill is safe.
Labs + follow-up
Wondering if you need a test, or what a result means? Let’s look at it together.
Partner patient pathways
Here through a partner?
Choose HealthWarehouse or SpringsMed below to continue with the partner that sent you to Swell.
Clinician-led care When the office is closedGet care now
Care for nights, weekends, and the day that got away from you.
Dr. Laura built Swell for the moment when you know you need medical advice but do not know whether you need an appointment, a prescription, or a trip to urgent care.
Dr. Laura's standard
Our standard for your care.
Listening, being honest, and protecting your safety come first.
Did we listen before we started giving advice?
Did we explain what virtual care can and cannot do?
Would we send our own family here?
THE DOCTOR BEHIND SWELLLaura Purdy, MD, MBAFamily physician · Founder · Telehealth builder
The FoundationistNEIGHBOR PROTECTOR GUIDE Meet Dr. Laura
How Dr. Laura thinks about care.
Be easy to talk to. Protect the patient. Explain the plan.
Make room for questions
Tell us what worries you. Ask the question you’ve been holding back. We’re here to listen.
Say when a screen is not enough
Reassurance matters, but safety comes first when someone needs hands-on care.
Make the plan useful
You should know what to do, what to watch for, and when to ask for more help.
How Swell works
Tell us what’s going on. We’ll work through it with you.
The first screening is free. If a Swell visit makes sense, you will see the price and visit format before you continue.
- 01
Describe the problem
Create your account and answer a few questions in the free screening chat.
- 02
We’ll review your concern
A clinician reviews the concern and decides whether it can be handled safely online.
- 03
Have your visit
Continue by secure chat or video, depending on what the clinician needs to evaluate.
- 04
Know what to do next
You may receive treatment, home-care advice, testing, or a recommendation to be seen in person.
Pricing
Let’s talk about the cost.
Start with a free screening. If you go ahead with a consultation, it’s $45. Swell is cash-pay, with no monthly membership.
Sign-up + screeningFREE
Secure chat or videoClinician recommended
Completed consultation$45 total
Medication and lab costs are separate when they apply.
A note about safety
A screen is not always enough.
If you need an exam, imaging, emergency treatment, or another kind of care, we will say so plainly. That is part of taking good care of you.
No prescription or outcome is guaranteed.A licensed clinician makes every care decision.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us what is going on, even if you are not sure what kind of care you need.
The screening chat is free, and you will see the cost before you choose a visit.
Sign-upFree
Screening chatFree
Total consultation$45