US Doctor Online — For Canadians Visiting the USA
Roughly 900,000 Canadian snowbirds winter in the United States every year — Florida (500,000+), Arizona, Texas, California, Nevada, South Carolina. Millions more Canadians cross the border for day trips, weekend getaways, business meetings, and family visits. When illness strikes in the US, your Canadian provincial health plan (OHIP, RAMQ, MSP, AHCIP, MSI, MCP) pays almost nothing abroad, and US urgent care without insurance costs $200–$450 USD (roughly $275–$620 CAD). ChatWithDr solves this with a flat $39.99 USD consultation from a US-board-certified, state-licensed physician — 24/7 across all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam. Canadian snowbird destinations covered: Florida (Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Miami, Tampa), Arizona (Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tucson, Yuma), California desert (Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio), Texas Gulf Coast (South Padre, McAllen), Nevada (Las Vegas), South Carolina (Myrtle Beach). Payment with any Canadian Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Mastercard Debit, or American Express issued by RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO, CIBC, National Bank, Desjardins, Tangerine, Simplii, or any Canadian credit union; charge shows as $39.99 USD, your bank handles FX conversion (~$55 CAD). No SSN, no permanent US residence (use the temporary US address where you are staying), and no own US phone number required — enter the ChatWithDr support line 919-588-2428 in the US phone-number field and all case updates arrive by email. Enter the US address where you are physically staying during your trip (snowbird condo, Airbnb, hotel, family home — not your Canadian home address) on the medical intake form; the US state of that address matches you to a state-licensed physician. Select any nearby US pharmacy (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Costco, Publix, Kroger) for the prescription. Ran out of your Canadian Rx (Metoprolol, Synthroid, Lipitor, Ventolin, Alesse, Metformin, Cipralex)? For non-controlled medications, ChatWithDr physicians can issue an equivalent US prescription with a photo of your original Canadian bottle or prescription — covers blood-pressure, cholesterol, thyroid, asthma inhalers, birth control, antidepressants (Cipralex/Lexapro, Cymbalta, Effexor, Zoloft, Wellbutrin), and diabetes oral medications. Canadian↔US medication name differences: Reactine=Zyrtec, Gravol=Dramamine, Benylin~Robitussin, Cipralex=Lexapro, Tempra=Tylenol liquid. Controlled substances (narcotic painkillers, ADHD stimulants, anxiety meds like Ativan/Xanax) cannot be issued via telehealth to a first-time patient under US federal law — visit a US urgent care or ER for those. After payment, ChatWithDr emails a Stripe payment receipt ($39.99 USD "Telehealth Consultation" charge) and a booking-confirmation email with Booking ID; the diagnosis, treatment plan, and prescription are visible in the doctor-patient chat portal via a secure access code. Whether your specific Canadian travel-insurance policy (Manulife CoverMe, Blue Cross, GMS, TuGo, Medipac, Allianz Canada, CAA, Desjardins, Johnson Medoc, Sun Life, RBC, TD, Scotiabank, SSQ, Industrial Alliance) reimburses an out-of-country telehealth visit depends on your individual policy terms — contact your insurer directly to confirm. Many snowbirds find the $39.99 USD fee is below their policy deductible (typically $100–$500 CAD) and simply pay direct. LegitScript-certified and HIPAA-compliant. Zero impact on provincial plan eligibility or out-of-country day counts.
Medically reviewed by Dr. N. Panchal, MBBS, DrPH, MPH · Updated 2026-10-16
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Canadians see a US doctor online while visiting the USA?
Yes. If you are physically located in the United States — in Florida, Arizona, Texas, California, Nevada, or any other US state — you can book a $39.99 USD (~$55 CAD) online consultation with a US-licensed, board-certified physician on ChatWithDr. No US citizenship, no Green Card, no SSN, and no US health insurance required. A Canadian passport, enhanced driver's licence, or NEXUS card is accepted.
My Canadian provincial plan (OHIP / RAMQ / MSP / AHCIP) barely covers me abroad — what do I do?
Provincial plans cover only emergency in-hospital costs while abroad at Canadian reimbursement rates — a small fraction of US prices. ChatWithDr was built for this gap: non-emergency care for Canadians in the US at $39.99 USD flat, 24/7, no insurance required. After payment we email a Stripe payment receipt ($39.99 'Telehealth Consultation' charge) and a booking-confirmation email with your Booking ID; your diagnosis, treatment plan, and prescription are visible in the doctor–patient chat portal via a secure code.
Does ChatWithDr accept Canadian credit and debit cards?
Yes. Any Canadian Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Mastercard Debit, or American Express issued by RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO, CIBC, National Bank, Desjardins, Tangerine, Simplii, or any Canadian credit union works. You pay $39.99 USD; your bank handles FX conversion to roughly $55 CAD. No US billing address or ZIP required.
Will Manulife / Blue Cross / GMS / TuGo / Medipac reimburse a ChatWithDr consultation?
It depends on your specific policy — contact your insurer directly. What ChatWithDr emails you automatically is a Stripe payment receipt ($39.99 USD line item 'Telehealth Consultation') and a booking-confirmation email with your Booking ID. Your diagnosis, treatment plan, and prescription details are visible in the doctor–patient chat portal accessed via a secure code — screenshot or print this for your insurer if they ask for it. Many snowbirds find the $39.99 USD fee is below their policy deductible (typically $100–$500 CAD) and simply pay direct.
Can I get a refill of my Canadian prescription while visiting the US?
Often yes, for non-controlled medications. Bring a photo of your original Canadian prescription (Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall, Jean Coutu, London Drugs, Costco), the medication box, or a letter from your Canadian family doctor. ChatWithDr physicians can issue an equivalent US prescription for most chronic-care medications — blood pressure, cholesterol, thyroid, asthma inhalers, birth control, most antidepressants (Cipralex/Lexapro, Cymbalta, Effexor), and diabetes oral medications. Controlled substances (Tylenol 3, Percocet, Concerta, Vyvanse, Ativan, Xanax) cannot be issued via telehealth to a first-time patient under US federal law — visit a US urgent care or ER for those.
Canadian vs US medication names — what's different?
Most medications are identical. A few common differences: Reactine (CA) = Zyrtec (US, cetirizine); Gravol (CA) = Dramamine (US, dimenhydrinate); Benylin (CA) ~ Robitussin (US); Cipralex (CA) = Lexapro (US, escitalopram); Tempra (CA paediatric) = Tylenol liquid (US). Describe medications to your ChatWithDr physician by active-ingredient name when possible, or send a photo of your pill bottle.
Do I need a US phone number to sign up? My Canadian mobile doesn't work.
No. Canadian mobile numbers (416, 604, 403, 514, 613, etc.) are not accepted by the US intake form. Simply enter the ChatWithDr support line 919-588-2428 in the US phone-number field. All case updates, doctor messages, prescription approvals, and secure chat access codes are delivered to the email address you provide.
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