Guide

How to prepare for your doctor consultation

A simple checklist to get the most out of your telehealth visit: what to have ready and what to ask.

Woman at home on a video consultation with a doctor on her laptop

Updated 2026-09-29 · Reviewed for accuracy by the EKO Labs team. Educational only; not medical advice.

A good consultation takes about as long as a phone call, and a little preparation makes it much more useful.

Have this ready

  • A valid photo ID and your U.S. address
  • A list of every medicine and supplement you take, with doses
  • Your health history: diagnoses, surgeries, allergies
  • Family history, especially thyroid cancer or MEN 2MEN 2 multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, an inherited condition that raises the risk of MTC. if you are asking about GLP-1GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) a hormone the gut releases after eating. It helps release insulin, slows stomach emptying and signals fullness. medicines
  • Recent lab results, if you have them
  • Your height and current weight

Find a good spot

Choose a quiet, private place with good signal. If it is a video visit, test your camera and microphone a few minutes before.

Questions worth asking

  • What are my options, including ones without medicine?
  • What are the main risks for someone like me?
  • How will we follow up, and how often?
  • What does it cost, and are there other options?

Our team can help you prepare. Message us on WhatsApp before your visit.

Have questions about your situation?

Talk to our team. A licensed doctor makes every medical decision.

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