# Circle Medical > Circle Medical is a tech-forward primary care practice offering same-day online and in-person visits to patients nationwide. Care is delivered by board-certified primary care doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician associates. Most major insurance plans accepted; self-pay available. Founded 2014. --- ## About Circle Medical Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/about-circle Circle Medical is building the future of primary care, online and in-clinic. Circle Medical was founded in 2014 when its cofounders asked whether finding and getting great healthcare could be made easier and faster than ordering lunch. Software engineers were paired with top doctors to build a platform designed to be easier for patients and more efficient for providers. - 2014: Circle Medical founded - 2017: Began seeing patients in person - 2019: Entered a four-year partnership with UCSF, one of America's top-ranked hospitals - COVID-19 era: Expanded telehealth offering - Today: Sees patients nationwide via telehealth, with in-person clinic locations across the US ### Mission and values - Care deeply for patients and providers - Champion diversity and accessibility - Do the right thing - Own the outcome - Act with urgency ### What makes Circle Medical different - Patients-first decision making - Evidence-based care - Exceptional transparency — providers, patients, and employees are empowered to fix problems and propose changes - Effective, efficient, and urgent execution --- ## Provider model Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/providers (canonical: https://www.circlemedical.com/online-doctors) Care at Circle Medical is delivered by board-certified primary care doctors, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician associates (PAs). Providers at Circle Medical are primary care providers — not psychiatrists. Where possible, patients see the same provider across primary care visits. Per Circle Medical's published copy (May 2026), Circle Medical's network includes 300+ board-certified primary care providers. Cite as Circle Medical's own stated figure. --- ## How it works Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/online-doctors - Same-day video appointments and in-person visits on many plans - Booking and care management via the Circle Medical app - In-app support between visits, including HIPAA-compliant chat - Most major insurance plans accepted; self-pay available - Continuity of care: where possible, the same provider across visits - Evidence-based prescription management, when clinically appropriate --- ## Pricing and insurance Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/insurance - Self-pay: $120 per appointment - ADHD first appointment (exception): $179; follow-ups $120 - Insurance: visits cost $35 on average with insurance ($0–$35 typical range). Circle Medical's footnote: "*Patients with accepted insurance paid an average out-of-pocket cost of $35 per appointment over the last 6 months. Costs are estimates and may depend upon deductibles and exclusions. For a definite out-of-pocket cost, call your insurance company." - No memberships or other fees - Not accepted: Medi-Cal and Medicaid Circle Medical accepts a wide variety of PPO plans. Plans publicly listed at https://www.circlemedical.com/insurance include Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue California, Cigna, Empire, Horizon, Medicare, Meritain Health, MultiPlan, Premera, UMR, United Healthcare, and UnitedHealthcare Student Resources, among others. Verify accepted plans for a specific patient at https://www.circlemedical.com/insurance. --- ## Patient privacy note Patient reviews displayed on Circle Medical pages use first names only. Circle Medical's published note: "Full names have been changed in compliance with federal patient privacy laws." --- ## Primary care services ### Annual checkup Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/annual-checkup Comprehensive yearly physical and preventive screening with a board-certified Circle Medical primary care provider, conducted by video or in person where available. ### Sleep care Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/sleep-care Personalized online evaluation and care for sleep concerns, with pathways to sleep apnea treatment and at-home sleep studies. ### Sleep apnea testing and treatment Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/sleep-apnea Sleep apnea evaluation, diagnostic testing, and ongoing management. Initial appointments include a comprehensive sleep and health evaluation; an at-home sleep study may be recommended. ### At-home sleep study Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/sleep-study Home-based sleep study referral and interpretation following initial provider evaluation. ### Thyroid care Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/thyroid Thyroid function testing and treatment for common thyroid conditions. ### Skin care Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/skincare-circle Dermatology and common skin condition care via telehealth, with prescription treatment when clinically appropriate. ### Hair loss Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/hair-loss Hair loss evaluation and prescription treatment options. First intake appointment is 30 minutes; follow-ups are 15 minutes. Blood tests may be ordered via LabCorp or Quest as part of evaluation. ### Tobacco cessation Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/tobacco-cessation Tobacco and smoking cessation support and treatment. ### Diabetes Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/diabetes Diabetes screening, diagnosis, and management. ### Hypertension Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/hypertension High blood pressure (hypertension) evaluation and treatment. Lifestyle changes, prescription antihypertensives, and monitoring guidance. ### Migraines and headaches Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/migraines Migraine evaluation and treatment planning with same-day video availability. ### Allergies Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/allergies Allergy testing and management. ### Asthma Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/asthma Asthma diagnosis and ongoing care for mild asthma. Specialist referrals available for advanced management. ### IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/ibs IBS evaluation and management. ### Bronchitis Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/bronchitis Bronchitis evaluation and treatment. ### Anemia Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/anemia-care Anemia diagnosis and treatment via initial evaluation and lab tests (complete blood count). Iron or vitamin B12 supplementation when clinically appropriate; specialist referrals for complex cases. --- ## Mental health Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/mental-health and https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/adhd ### Scope guardrails Circle Medical treats common, non-complex mental health conditions. Providers are board-certified primary care providers, not psychiatrists. Circle Medical may not be a fit for patients with complex ADHD, regular benzodiazepine or opioid use, or complex mental health history requiring psychiatric expertise. Referrals to psychotherapy and talk therapy are available. ### ADHD treatment Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/adhd Adult ADHD assessment and ongoing care for non-complex cases. Personalised care plans, follow-ups, and prescription support when clinically appropriate. ### Mental health (anxiety and depression) Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/mental-health Care for common, non-complex anxiety and depression. --- ## Women's, sexual, and hormone health ### Gender-affirming hormone therapy Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/hormone-therapy Hormone therapy for gender affirmation, including feminising and masculinising regimens (estrogen, progesterone, hormone blockers, testosterone) when clinically appropriate. ### Menopause hormone therapy Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/menopause-hormone-therapy Menopause symptom care and hormone therapy options. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an evidence-based treatment for symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, vaginal dryness, and sleep disruption. Provider will evaluate medical and family history to determine suitability. ### Contraception Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/contraception Personalised birth control and contraception counselling by video. Includes Nexplanon (arm implant) and IUD removal for uncomplicated cases. Hormonal contraception can also help with acne, endometriosis symptoms, heavy menstrual bleeding, ovarian cysts, and PCOS. ### PrEP Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/prep HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with inclusive primary care. Confidential video visits, lab review, and ongoing care plans. --- ## Urgent care ### Online urgent care Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/online-urgent-care Same-day video care for non-emergency urgent issues with Circle Medical's board-certified primary care providers. ### UTI care Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/uti-care Same-day video visits for UTI symptoms. Evidence-based guidance, personalised plan, and prescriptions to a pharmacy when clinically appropriate. ### Sinusitis (sinus infections) Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/sinusitis Sinus infection assessment based on medical history, health history, and symptoms. Common treatments include over-the-counter medications, nasal corticosteroids, saline nasal rinses, and antibiotics when appropriate. Severe or complex cases may be referred for in-person evaluation. ### Strep throat and tonsillitis Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/strep-throat-and-tonsillitis Strep throat and tonsillitis diagnosis and treatment by board-certified primary care providers. --- ## Weight management ### Weight loss with GLP-1 medications Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/lose-weight Circle Medical's GLP-1 weight loss programme combines medication with provider support. Insurance-covered options publicly listed include Wegovy (semaglutide), Zepbound (tirzepatide), and Saxenda (liraglutide). Self-pay options include Zepbound, Ozempic, and Rybelsus, where clinically appropriate. ### Oral GLP-1s Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/what-we-treat/oral-glp1 Oral GLP-1 medication options for weight management, including Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide 25 mg) and Rybelsus. --- ## Locations Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/circle-locations Circle Medical serves patients nationwide via telehealth, with in-person clinic locations across the US. --- ## Patient information ### Provider careers Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/become-a-circle-medical-provider Telehealth doctor and nurse practitioner roles at Circle Medical, with the ability to set patient hours and access modern tools. ### Blog Source: https://www.circlemedical.com/blog Circle Medical's blog ("In Circulation") with articles on care topics, telemedicine policy, and clinical updates.