How do I book an appointment with a doctor on Vcdoc?

You can book a doctor appointment on Vcdoc by visiting the Vcdoc website or app, selecting your health concern, choosing an available doctor, and confirming a suitable time slot.

Is Vcdoc available in rural areas of Andhra Pradesh?

Yes, Vcdoc is designed to serve both rural and urban communities across Andhra Pradesh, enabling patients to consult doctors remotely.

Can I request a specific doctor when booking my appointment?

Yes, Vcdoc allows you to choose a specific doctor based on speciality, availability, and consultation type.

What should I do if I need to cancel or reschedule my appointment?

You can cancel or reschedule your appointment directly through your Vcdoc account before the scheduled time.

What if I’m running late for my appointment?

If you’re running late, please inform the doctor through the Vcdoc platform as soon as possible.

Can I book appointments for family members or dependents?

Yes, Vcdoc allows you to book doctor appointments for family members and dependents using a single account.

Telehealth Partner - PSIMS

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Online Consultations

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Health Centres in Vijayawada

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PSIMS Specialists in Every Session

A Legacy of Care, Expanded by Technology

Dr Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences (PSIMS) has spent over two decades as a cornerstone of healthcare in coastal Andhra Pradesh. Founded in 2002 under the PURA framework, bridging urban medicine with rural communities, its 40-acre campus near Vijayawada now extends that reach digitally through vcdoc.

"The same specialist consultation that once required a 200-kilometre journey can now happen at the nearest PSIMS health centres."

Through its partnership with vcdoc, this institutional depth is now available as on-demand telehealth - connecting patients from across the region with verified specialists, without the friction of travel, long queues, or geographic isolation.

Why This Partnership Exists

The problem it solves - for patients and for PSIMS

For Patients

Day lost for care: Travel, queues, and waiting wiped out a working day. For daily-wage earners across Krishna and Guntur, this wasn't a one-off - it was unsustainable.
No chronic follow-ups: Diabetes, hypertension, and asthma all need regular review. Most patients didn't come back after the first visit. Conditions quietly worsened.
Late diagnosis: When every visit costs a day’s work, patients wait until it’s urgent. Simplifying early consultations helps shift care from reactive to proactive.
Women faced barriers: Cultural barriers and logistics made gynaecological, obstetric, and mental health consultations especially inaccessible for rural women.

For PSIMS

Patients out of reach: Expertise existed. Access didn’t. Patients in remote areas couldn’t connect consistently with specialists.
Gaps in Patient Information: Without structured vitals to capture ahead of a session, specialists were making decisions with incomplete information.
Broken care journeys: Patients who dropped off between visits created gaps in treatment - especially for chronic disease and post-operative care that demands consistency.
Costly to scale: Serving more patients meant more infrastructure, more staff, and more overhead. vcdoc's model breaks that equation entirely.

How it Works - Patient Journey

One Network. Equal Care. Walk into a rural centre or an urban one - the outcome stays the same: A specialist consultation, a clear diagnosis, and a documented treatment plan within minutes.