About Us
We created PennyDoc.com to provide members access to the opinions of board-certified doctors on a variety of topics. The site was created and is run by doctors.
All physicians who answer questions on PennyDoc.com are licensed to practice Medicine in at least one state in the United States of America and are board-certified in their respective specialties. PennyDoc.com verifies the credentials of participating physicians using currently available credential verification resources both in the real world and on the world wide web. Physicians also go through an additional credentialing process through a questionnaire available on the Pennydoc.com website. All answers are verified by Board-Certified US physicians as an additional effort to ensure accuracy. This means that any answer reaching a user has been verified by a board-certified US physician.
You must be 18 years old or older to ask questions on this website. Users who are 18 years old or older may ask questions related to any age group
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Why PennyDoc?
The internet has a lot of medical information. You have come to the right place if:
You cannot find the answer to your medical question by searching on the internet
The available information is too complex, confusing or overwhelming
You cannot trust or verify the source of such information
You want a personalized, specific answer to your specific problem/question
You want licensed US physicians to answer and/or verify the answers to your questions
You want a second opinion
You want to help create a credible database of medical information
How does it work?
You must register and log in to ask questions
Once registered, you type and submit your question(s)
You must either pay a fee or enter your Sign-Up Code if you have one
You can ask for clarification and once satisfied, accept the answer
You can also search our question and answer database (PennyLibrary)
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Other Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I got an email message that my answer is ready. How can I view my answers?
A. To view your answer, you can go to http://www.pennydoc.com/q_and_a.html . You can also login to the site and click on the "My Q & A" link on the top right corner of your screen.
Q. Why is PennyDoc different?
A. We provide personalized and comprehensive answers based on current standards of clinical practice in the USA. We also give you the chance to clarify your question and add information if needed.
Q. What about payment?
A. You pay for access to a doctor's professional opinion about your health problem. Group rates are available for Employers, Insurers and other groups.
Q. How long will it take to get an answer?
A. Questions are answered in the order they are received. You will receive your answer promptly. It could take anywhere from a couple of hours but never exceeding 48 hours. You can also tip your way to the front of the line.
Q. Is PennyDoc right for me?
A. PennyDoc is right for you if:
You want to ask a licensed, board-certified doctor your medical question(s)
You want a doctor's opinion about a health issue
You want to be prepared for your next doctor's visit
You want to discuss the pros and cons of medical and surgical procedures
You have doubts about a diagnosis, treatment or prognosis
You want to discuss any health issues making the headlines in the news
You want to learn more about how to live a healthier life and prevent diseases
You want to browse through our question and answer archives for information
You want to research a health topic for a presentation, paper, etc (special request)
You are an employer, health plan, or any other organizations that wants to provide access to our health professional opinions to your members.
The interraction between the PennyDoc physician(s) and you does not establish a doctor-patient relationship or an entitlement to any health services or benefits. Information obtained from the site is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should contact a real-life healthcare provider before acting on any information obtained on this website. If you have a medical emergency, please contact your local emergency medical service, fire department or law enforcement hotline. PennyDoc.com does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the website. Furthermore, dependence on information provided by Pennydoc.com physicians, any other medical personnel, or other visitors to the website is solely at your own risk.
Any fees charged by PennyDoc are access fees to the opinions of qualified healthcare professionals. The fees are not a form of payment for any health services.
