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3.6

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Looking at 68 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently mention that it is very easy to find appointments quickly and communicate with exceptionally friendly, caring medical professionals who listen carefully. Many people deeply appreciate the thoroughness and personal attention they receive during virtual visits, making overall healthcare access much more convenient compared to traditional offices. However, some reviewers were not happy with unexpected billing charges, administrative confusion, and complicated insurance payment complications. A few other people also felt that fragmented scheduling practices and restrictive provider policies regarding specific prescriptions can be quite frustrating. Consumers noted that navigating these unexpected hurdles made their telehealth journey less seamless than anticipated.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall I've had a positive experience. My first provider was Arlene Saxsma who was wonderful. She was caring and took her time during our appointments. Unfortunately at some point she was no longer i... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I needed to get my prescriptions refilled. I don't understand why I had to schedule an appointment to do this. In the past, I simply sent a message to the support staff using the Circle app and re... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Circle Medical has a fabulous physician, Dr Kellie Aarons. She is very thorough during my appointments. Her availability is great and she’s always on time. I appreciate how kind and caring she is too.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an excellent visit with Michael Elkins, PA. He referred me to the provider I needed and the fee was almost completely covered by my PPO. Elkins was patient, listened to everything I had to say,... See more

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About Circle Medical

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Primary care, around you.


Circle Medical

Circle Medical is a primary care clinic that makes it easy to connect with a top-rated, board-certified provider for same-day or next-day video appointments.

More than 50,000 patients per month use Circle to establish an ongoing relationship with a trusted primary care provider for their general physical and mental health, preventive care, medications, referrals and treatment of chronic conditions, as well as any urgent issues that come up.

Circle Medical accepts most PPO insurance plans. No membership fees.


Our services include:
- Full-service primary care
- Annual physicals/wellness exams
- At-home sleep studies
- Gender-affirming hormone therapy
- Chronic disease management
- Sexual health consultations
- Sickness or injury visits
- Blood tests
- Prescriptions and refills, including controlled substance medications
- Referrals
- PrEP
- and much more

Currently available for video appointments in 25+ states and Washington D.C. Physical clinics with in-person appointments in San Francisco, Beverly Hills, Manhattan, and more coming soon.

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We are driven to make access to high-quality healthcare faster and easier than ever, for everyone.
Circle Medical is driven to make high quality healthcare delightful, personal, and accessible to everyone, no matter who you are. Everything we do starts by putting patients first, and ensuring that each decision we make is based on providing the best possible health outcomes.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just a great platform all around

The medical professionals on this platform whom I’ve had the privilege of seeing have all been incredibly patient, caring, and genuinely interested in getting to know me and understanding my needs. They’ve all been an absolute pleasure to deal with. Thank you, Circle Medical, for providing such exceptional care!

August 30, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waste of $200

Paid cash out of pocket and was clear I had ADHD and that was exactly what the appointment was for in the first place - I meet all the qualifiers for it. I was paired with an NP who "wasn't comfortable treating me" and wanted me to "go see a psychiatrist instead". A complete and utter waste of $200 to put me with an NP who isn't appropriate for seeing ADHD patients when it is clear and known up front that is what the apt is for. DO NOT book with this company for services.

August 28, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

My provider(s) were great but the platform was “ok/unstable”

My provider(s) were great. The first one had to cancel when my healthcare provider changed some rules and suddenly the provider was no longer in network. Although not my fault, I had to wait to get another provider. Then, with my new provider, I missed a few appointments over a couple of YEARS. Twice was my fault, once was theirs, as I could not log in. I also had late appointments due to instability from their platform or dropped appointments, but was still charged each time, whether it was through my insurance or a $50 late fee. (I have to see someone monthly due to the medication I take). I give it 2 stars because my provider was wonderful. Sadly, I will miss her.

August 24, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They will not allow me to schedule with a doctor who accepts my insurance

I am a patient of circle medical and when I initially scheduled my appointment, I accidentally chose a doctor, and had an appointment with her, who did not accept insurance. So I ended up paying 100% out of pocket. When I made my follow-up appointment, I scheduled the appointment with a doctor there who accepted my insurance. The appointment was canceled last minute and I was told that I must continue with the original doctor. There is not a number to call anyone, and I cannot respond to the message of the cancellation. So what do I do? I guess I'm unable to continue to be a patient of theirs. That's a really unprofessional way to run a medical business with patients who rely on you. There's no phone number and there's no way to contact circle medical to use my earned and payed for medical insurance even though they claim to accept it. Extremely disappointed!!

August 11, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful

This is an easy experience the first time, second time around completely messy. My father is disabled and I am caregiver we used doctor Charity Mugadza. She told my father to see a specialist after our 2nd visit and refused to treat him for a rash. On top of them missing our first appointment she hung up on my father acting like she couldn’t hear him. Do not use circle medical please.

July 30, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Condescending and dismissive doctor

I booked an appointment for a specific concern. The provider waisted the appointment addressing what they wanted to and cut me off when my 15 mins were up however my reason for the appointment was not addressed. She was not intrested in my imput about my own health. When I reached out to file a complaint. They said that no matter what I was going to get billed because whether my concern was addressed or not I talked to the medical provider. Don't waist your time, money and hope on Ixchel Alvarez. She was very very condescending and dismissive. Other providers on this app have been polite and helpful.

July 15, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Provider no-show twice

I booked an appointment several days ago with a provider and waited in the appointment waiting room for around 45 min. The appointment auto-canceled, which was extremely frustrating. I tried contacting the chat support, but that was completely useless, as they did not get back to me until hours later. I called their line, where they confirmed I wouldn't be charged, but they couldn't explain the provider's absence.

I booked another appointment for days later (yesterday) with Dr Faraz. I waited 30 minutes, then he finally joined; however, he sat with the camera and mic off for several minutes, then left the Zoom meeting. I was left as the "host" somehow. I closed it and tried rejoining, but I was still left as the host. I waited to see if he would rejoin, but he did not.

Extremely unprofessional. I now have the website saying they are generating an invoice. Completely unacceptable, downright playing in patients' faces.

Cannot recommend this website at all.

June 8, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Please save your money by staying away…

Please save your money by staying away from this company. They overcharged and did not even use my insurance. When i inquired about it, no response. Its a "wellness" company, not an actual primary office setup. Beware!

May 7, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waste of Time

I have used circle every month for over a year did to the authorization my medication needs. I have meet with multiple providers without issues. However, there has been 1 provider who has now twice interferred with my ability to obtain my medication on time. Bothh times the help options provided by circle also failed me. There is no number to call for help, the chat is just an AI Bot that regurgitates the FAQ. I have been waiting hours for a human to get back to me so I can schedule another appointment for today so I can get my perscription authorized before the pharmacy closes.
The provider I made the appointment with first wanted to change my dosage because he doesn't authorize my medication for 3 times a day because "no one needs that" and then even after I agreed to the change despite not wanting it he refused to fill my perscription for a reason no other provider has ever stated. I tomd him to cancel the appointment and not to make any changes. Upon trying to schedule with a different provider, the app blocked me from scheduling with a provider who can see me. I wasted my lunch break and lost out on my hourly pay waiting for someone to fix this. 3 hours later and there still has been no response from the help team nor has the provider canceled the appointment to allow me to meet with someone else. I am also going to have to pay for the 1st appointment where're the provider wasted my time attempted to change my dosage and refusing to fill the perscription in addition to the second appointment, whenever I am allowed to schedule that. Absolutely ridiculous way to manage medical needs and medications. If you have any other option, use that.

June 4, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Made to fight for routine care, then dropped mid-visit and abandoned

I came in for a routine follow up to continue a medication I take for a chronic condition. The provider would not continue my prescription unless I completed an annual wellness exam, even though I had recently had a full exam with another doctor. It then took repeated questions on my part before she would agree to perform that wellness exam during the same visit. That option was never offered to me. I had to push for it, and the whole interaction felt obstructive rather than like care. While she was finally completing the exam, the video call dropped due to a technical issue on their platform. No one reconnected, called back, or followed up. No prescription was sent, leaving me without my medication. I later found a note in my own chart claiming I had ended the call abruptly, which is not true, along with a statement that I was being discharged, which no one ever told me directly. I tried their chat for several days, sent a written message, and left a voicemail, and got only a generic acknowledgment with no real answer about my care or my prescription. I had to arrange and pay for care elsewhere. Based on this experience, I would be cautious relying on Circle Medical for ongoing or essential care.

May 27, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely Disappointing Last-Minute Cancellation

I waited one month for my appointment, and it was cancelled 15 minutes before the scheduled start, without any explanation. The next available appointment is one month away. This experience was incredibly frustrating and discouraging. It made me feel like my time and commitment weren’t valued.

May 28, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Circle medical it's horrible they…

Circle medical it's horrible they charged me a fee that the insurance company said they would pay but circle charged the wrong insurance company!! THEY MUST BE MORONS BECAUSE THEY ALREADY CHARGED THE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR TWO PRIOR VISITS!! BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD SAID THEY DIDN'T EVEN USE THE RIGHT CODES!!! You can't talk to anybody you keep getting a chatbot and then if you call the phone number they tell you to get on chat... now I can't even get into the app it's not working so I have to file a dispute with MasterCard and file a complaint with the BBB.... don't use circle!!!

May 7, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give them a 0 I would

If i could give them a 0 i would . tried to get at home sleep study and messed around iwth this for 2 months. signed all the docs twice, no device. I would not waste your time or money. Seems all they want to do is to set appointments and take your money. What a waste to time and money.

May 13, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been with Dr

I have been with Dr. Gravenstein for probably almost 20 years. The past two years it has gone downhill can’t get appointments. You have to book them like two months in advance. They’re always cancelling appointments. Can’t even get my prescription refilled. If he’s gonna take another job, then he should’ve sold his practice because they don’t care that they really screwed this over for a lot of people time for a new doctor and an office that has more respect also maybe the reception also needs a training on how to speak to people.

May 13, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Circle Medical is the best online orr…

Circle Medical is the best online orr in person in my opinion. I’ve had Dr.Campbell for some time now and he’s awesome. Totally comfortable with him like he’s an old friend of many years. I can tell him anything. I’d highly recommend him if you’re trying which doctor to choose. All the doctors on here are great. Great man and Doctor.

May 11, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Doctor missed appointment and I was charged no-show fee

Doctor missed their appointment and I was charged a no-show fee. No real people in their support chat. No one at the company cares. Feels like a scam, not worth the time or money or energy. Visit a real doctor in person. Better yet, visit a functional doctor near you that would actually care about your health

May 5, 2026
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