Make a virtual primary and urgent care appointment when you want medical attention for a minor medical issue. You must be 6 months or older, and have a My Duke Health (previously Duke MyChart) account to schedule an appointment. Sign up for a My Duke Health account if you don't have one.
If you prefer to see your primary care provider, please use My Duke Health to schedule an appointment or call their office.
Covered as a Primary Care Visit
A primary care virtual visit is covered by insurance as a primary care visit. Co-payments, co-insurance, and deductibles apply.
Virtual Care Visit Hours
Secure Video Visit
Your online appointment is held over a secure video call through My Duke Health and the Zoom application on your mobile device or computer with a webcam. After discussing your symptoms, you’ll receive follow-up notes in your My Duke Health account. Medications can be sent to your pharmacy for delivery or pick up.
Read answers to frequently asked questions about virtual primary and urgent care.
You can be treated virtually for these minor illnesses, symptoms, injuries and more:
Conditions and symptoms for which virtual care is not appropriate include:
Virtual care visits with a Duke provider are scheduled at least one hour in advance. A My Duke Health account is required.
Duke Health Anywhere is a virtual urgent care option for people who are not Duke patients, or who do not have a My Duke Health account. It is available 24/7. No appointment is needed.
Use Duke Health Anywhere after 8:00 pm and before 8:00 am when Duke's virtual primary and urgent care is not open or when convenient appointments are not available. Duke Health Anywhere does not accept insurance. Visits cost $59.
Our secure website makes it easy for you to schedule appointments, pay your bills, and send a message to your doctor’s office when you have non-urgent medical needs. If you would like to sign-up for My Duke Health, you need an activation code. To receive one, you can call us at 919-620-4555, ask your doctor at your next appointment, or request an activation code by visiting this page and clicking the Sign-Up Online button.