Frequently asked questions

At Dr Shumard, we serve as your comprehensive health and wellness partner for various conditions. Through our platform, Dr Shumard facilitates virtual medical consultations and coordinates cost-effective, high-quality prescription treatments, all within the comfort of your home—the place where you feel most at ease. Our expertise extends beyond conditions that may cause discomfort, encompassing acute, subacute, and chronic disease care. Every one of our physicians, based in the US, conducts a thorough assessment of each patient and prescribes medication therapy when suitable. Our mission centers on delivering accessible, affordable, and top-notch healthcare solutions to individuals and communities spanning multiple states. Continually expanding our offerings, Dr Shumard provides diverse care options, irrespective of insurance coverage, at a fraction of our competitors’ rates. Explore our services firsthand, complete with complimentary 2-day shipping and an unmatched convenient online experience.

Choose the therapy required, click on ‘Start My Visit,’ and respond to a brief set of medical questions. Our team of US-based doctors will thoroughly review your provided information and prescribe medications as necessary. Expect to receive feedback from one of our doctors within approximately 24 hours. In certain States, a video consultation or live chat will be necessary. If so, one of our doctors will reach out to you to conduct and finalize your consultation using the required method.

You may qualify for a complimentary consultation with your order. Should medication be suitable, you can acquire it via the Dr Shumard platform at significantly reduced prices compared to other websites, often even more cost-effective than your neighborhood pharmacy.

We do not accept insurance. We believe an individual’s access to quality care should not depend on a third party’s opinion. Dr Shumard has removed the barriers traditional insurers can cause and replaced them with transparency and convenience. Our prices for your doctor consultation and medication are industry-leading and oftentimes cheaper than using insurance.

Yes. Each doctor you interact with is licensed to prescribe medicine and treat patients in the state you live in. This allows you to get the medications you need, on your schedule, hassle-free.

Yes. You can choose to use your local pharmacy and our doctors can send your prescription to them. However, the cheapest pricing and most convenient option will be through Dr Shumard’s network of affiliated pharmacies. We cannot guarantee drug pricing at your local pharmacy.

The following pharmacies may fill your prescription based on the therapy and medication

Manifest Pharmacy
1018 S. Batesville Road
Greer, SC 29650
Tel: 888-770-4009
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm EST

We use MD Integrations https://mdintegrations.com/

You will be billed for your medication when the medication is shipped based on the treatment plan you select.

Yes. We take protecting your information seriously. Please read our Privacy Policy for details.

We treat patients 18 years of age and older. If you are younger than 18 years of age, please seek treatment from a local primary care physician.

In case of an emergency please call 9-1-1.

State regulations require that our medical providers see who we are treating. That is why we may ask you to take a picture of yourself and your photo ID.

Dr Shumard currently serves patients in the following states:

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Dr Shumard offers service in the United States only but based on the therapy and medication being prescribed, there may be restrictions based on state. This will be disclosed and confirmed per therapy and as part of the intake process.  In the following states California, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont the following physicians will be assigned to you: Dr Jeffrey Shellenberger and Dr Marc Serota.

Rhode Island: Dr Marc Serota MD17024

No. Your medication will ship via Rush No-Contact delivery, a signature is not required.

You can change your method of payment at any time. Login to your Dr Shumard account and follow the prompts.

Click on the “Contact us” section of this site and create a ticket. Our team will then review and get back to you to resolve your inquiry.

Once you complete the online visit, you’ll hear back from one of our US-based doctors in 24 hours (some States will require a live chat or video consultation). Orders will then be sent to the dispensing pharmacy and shipped.

Login to your Dr Shumard account and update your shipping address at any time. Once your medication is shipped and delivered, you can change your address for all future shipments.

Login to your Dr Shumard account and reorder or cancel at any time. You will be contacted before your medication is to be refilled and billed to your credit card. Your medication will then be shipped.

Federal and State law do not allow medication returns. Therefore, all sales are final. If you have a specific concern, please create a ticket in the “Contact us” section and we’ll get back with you.