A board-certified physician. Today. From your couch.

For the large majority of primary care — infections, prescriptions, chronic disease management, mental health, women's health, lab review — yes. Dr. Edwards is board-certified in family medicine with ten years of clinical practice, and she practices the same medicine over video that she practiced in an exam room. If something needs hands-on evaluation, she'll tell you and help you get it.

Dr. Edwards is currently accepting new patients in California, Texas, New York, and Florida, and is licensed in 24 states overall. You must be physically located in a state where Dr. Edwards is licensed at the time of your visit — that's a legal requirement for telemedicine, not a preference.

$125 flat for every visit type if you're paying out of pocket. If you have BCBS of Texas or an Aetna PPO plan, we're in-network and your normal cost-sharing applies. Medicare, Medicaid, and HMO plans are not accepted at this time.

You don't pay anything to book. After you choose a time, our staff reaches out to confirm your visit, verify your insurance if you have it, and take payment before your appointment — so nothing is collected mid-visit and there's no bill waiting for you afterward. If your plan covers the visit, we'll tell you your cost-sharing amount when we confirm.

Yes. Orders go out electronically the same day to a lab near you, and you can go for the draw whenever it's convenient — no appointment with us needed first. Results come back to Dr. Edwards and are reviewed with you in a follow-up visit, with an explanation of what they mean and what changes they call for.

Usually. Imaging orders are sent to a center in your area, and the radiologist's report is reviewed with you afterward. Some studies require a hands-on examination before they can be ordered — in those cases you'll be told directly and pointed toward local care, rather than sent for a scan that can't answer the question.

Yes, when it's warranted — with the clinical notes already written so the specialist isn't starting from zero. Where possible she helps identify someone in your network. She'll also tell you honestly when a specialist isn't needed.

Through Spruce, a HIPAA-compliant platform built for clinical messaging — no app required. Text 830-276-2166 or open the portal at spruce.care/dredwards. Refills, records requests and scheduling go there; lab results are reviewed in a visit rather than by message. Please don't send clinical details by social media or ordinary email.

Yes — that's the point. This is a primary care practice, not a one-off urgent care service. New patients are welcome, and Dr. Edwards manages ongoing conditions, coordinates specialists, orders labs, and handles yearly preventive care.

Yes, when it's clinically appropriate. Prescriptions are sent electronically to the pharmacy of your choice. Controlled substances are prescribed only where medically indicated and in accordance with state and federal requirements — they are not available on request.

Same day, seven days a week, including evening slots. Most new patients are seen within a few hours of booking. If you have an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department — this is not an emergency service.

Yes. Visits run on a HIPAA-compliant platform, and your medical record is kept confidential. Nothing about your care is shared without your authorization, except as required by law.

No. Roughly half of visits are self-pay at the flat $125 rate. Many patients with high-deductible plans prefer it — it's often cheaper than the copay plus two hours of lost work.