Dr. Kart FAQ
Find answers about Dr. Kart's 24/7 healthcare vending machine, online teleconsultation, doctor consultations and medication services in Singapore.
What is Dr. Kart?
Dr. Kart provides convenient healthcare access in Singapore through two main services: a 24/7 healthcare vending machine and online teleconsultation with licensed doctors. These services are designed to make healthcare consultation and access to medication more convenient when you need it.
General Questions
What is Dr. Kart?
Dr. Kart is a healthcare service in Singapore that provides convenient access to healthcare through a 24/7 healthcare vending machine and online teleconsultation with licensed doctors.
What services does Dr. Kart provide?
Dr. Kart provides two main healthcare services: 24/7 healthcare vending machine access and online teleconsultation.
Through these services, patients can access medical consultation and, where appropriate, prescribed medication in a more convenient way.
Is Dr. Kart available 24/7?
Yes. Dr. Kart provides 24/7 access to both online teleconsultation and the Dr. Kart healthcare vending machine, giving you convenient access to healthcare services beyond traditional clinic hours.
Where is Dr. Kart located?
Dr. Kart's current healthcare vending machine is located at:
Shell Station
9 Tampines Avenue 2
Singapore 529731
Dr. Kart's office is located at:
150 Kampong Ampat
#04-07 KA Centre
Singapore 368324
Online Doctor Consultation
What is an online teleconsultation?
An online teleconsultation allows you to speak with a licensed doctor remotely without visiting a physical clinic. Dr. Kart provides online healthcare consultation services for patients in Singapore.
How does Dr. Kart online teleconsultation work?
You can start your online consultation through Dr. Kart's teleconsultation service and speak with a licensed doctor remotely.
The doctor will assess your condition during the consultation and provide appropriate medical advice and treatment where clinically appropriate.
Who provides the online consultation?
Dr. Kart's online consultations are provided by licensed doctors.
The doctor will assess your symptoms and medical needs during the consultation and determine the appropriate course of care.
Can I consult a Dr. Kart doctor from home?
Yes. Online teleconsultation allows you to consult a licensed doctor remotely without travelling to a physical clinic, when your condition is suitable for teleconsultation.
Can I receive medication after an online consultation?
If medication is clinically appropriate following your consultation, the doctor may prescribe medication where appropriate.
Prescribed medication can be arranged for delivery, subject to the applicable prescription, payment and delivery requirements.
How long does medication delivery take?
Dr. Kart currently provides medication delivery with a target of approximately 1–2 hours after payment, subject to the correct delivery address, weather conditions, rider availability and other unforeseen circumstances.
Can I get a medical certificate through teleconsultation?
A medical certificate may be issued when the doctor determines that it is medically appropriate following the consultation.
An MC is not automatically issued simply because it is requested. The decision is made by the attending doctor based on the medical assessment.
Is my online consultation confidential?
Dr. Kart's online healthcare services are designed to provide secure and confidential consultations.
Personal and medical information is handled in accordance with applicable Singapore healthcare and personal data protection requirements.
Healthcare Vending Machine
What is the Dr. Kart healthcare vending machine?
The Dr. Kart healthcare vending machine provides convenient access to healthcare consultation and medication services through a vending-machine format.
It allows users to register, speak with a doctor through the machine and, where medication is prescribed and available, collect their medication from the vending machine.
How does the Dr. Kart vending machine work?
The process is designed to be simple:
1. Register using your NRIC or Singpass.
2. Speak with a doctor using the phone provided at the Dr. Kart vending machine.
3. If medication is prescribed and available, make the required payment and collect your medication from the vending machine.
Where can I find the Dr. Kart healthcare vending machine?
The current Dr. Kart healthcare vending machine is located at Shell Station, 9 Tampines Avenue 2, Singapore 529731.
Dr. Kart may introduce additional vending machine locations in the future.
Can I use the vending machine at any time?
The Dr. Kart healthcare vending machine operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This provides convenient healthcare access outside traditional clinic operating hours.
Can I speak to a doctor through the vending machine?
Yes. The Dr. Kart vending machine is equipped with a phone that allows you to speak with a doctor for a personalised consultation.
Can I collect medication from the vending machine?
Yes. Following your consultation, if the doctor prescribes medication and the prescribed medication is available from the vending machine, you can make the required payment and collect it directly from the machine.
What happens if my prescribed medication is not available from the vending machine?
Medication availability depends on the medication stocked at the vending machine. If a prescribed medication is not available from the vending machine, we will arrange home delivery for you, subject to availability and delivery arrangements.
Medication & Treatment
Will I always receive medication after a consultation?
Not necessarily. Medication is prescribed only when the doctor determines that it is appropriate following the medical consultation.
Can I choose which medication I receive?
Treatment and medication decisions are based on the doctor's clinical assessment. The doctor will determine the appropriate treatment based on your condition.
Important Questions
Is teleconsultation suitable for every medical condition?
No. Teleconsultation may not be suitable for every medical condition. Some conditions may require a physical examination, diagnostic testing or in-person medical care.
The doctor will determine whether your condition can be appropriately managed through teleconsultation.
Can I use Dr. Kart for a medical emergency?
Dr. Kart's healthcare services are not intended to replace emergency medical services.
If you are experiencing a serious or life-threatening medical emergency in Singapore, call 995 or seek immediate emergency medical attention.
What types of health concerns can I consult a Dr. Kart doctor about?
Dr. Kart provides convenient healthcare access for appropriate medical concerns that can be assessed through teleconsultation.
The doctor will assess your symptoms and determine whether your condition is suitable for online consultation or requires further in-person medical attention.
Need More Information?
Where is the Dr. Kart office located?
Dr. Kart's office is located at:
150 Kampong Ampat
#04-07 KA Centre
Singapore 368324
How can I contact Dr. Kart?
You can contact the Dr. Kart team through the contact information provided on our website.
For general enquiries, please visit our Contact Us page.
Get the Healthcare Support You Need
Whether you need to consult a licensed doctor online or learn more about Dr. Kart's 24/7 healthcare vending machine, we're here to make healthcare access more convenient in Singapore.

