UAE: Want to consult a doctor in 30 minutes? New app to connect patients with GP in as little as half an hour

UAE: Want to consult a doctor in 30 minutes? New app to connect patients with GP in as little as half an hour

MyAster app aims to provide hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centres and pharmacies services with direct access to an integrated portfolio of medical services

Published: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 5:20 PM

Leading healthcare groups in the UAE are adopting innovative digital healthcare technology, assisting patients to video consult with a general practitioner as early as 30 minutes after an appointment.

This comes as Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest healthcare providers in GCC and India, officially unveiled the full-fledged version of myAster app, the region’s first integrated healthcare platform, on Monday.

Complementing the existing strategic focus, particularly in a post pandemic world, the app also has an Instant GP feature enabling users to tele-consult with a GP in only half an hour.

Alisha Moopen - Deputy managing director Aster DM Healthcare and Brandon Rowberry CEO of Aster Digital Health during the new App launch in Dubai on 23rd Jan 2023. Photo by Rahul Gajjar

Brandon Rowberry, CEO of Digital Health, Aster DM Healthcare, said, “Now our users have access to 200+ Aster hospital doctors for appointment booking. The user interface is easy to navigate, and they can view doctor schedules and slots to select a doctor for consultation. We are also launching our Instant GP feature enabling