Traditionally the healthcare system has been one-size-fits-some. Galileo was built to reimagine what modern healthcare should be from the ground up. One of the fastest growing tech-enabled medical practices in the country, Galileo is designed to deliver high-quality, affordable care for everyone. Through an easy-to-use app, patients can receive on-demand, 24/7 virtual care care for most conditions, from the common cold and hair loss, to mental health and diabetes. After downloading the app, patients are able to immediately connect with Galileo’s team of medical experts and get help, fast. Through the app, they can also receive prescriptions, order labs, or when needed, be referred to an in-network specialist. Care is delivered via chat, video, or audio, allowing patients to skip the doctor’s office and receive care, wherever they are. Galileo’s doctors are board-certified clinicians from the country’s leading medical schools, trained to deliver clinically excellent care to everyone. Galileo employs full-time doctors across primary care, specialty care, and mental health; with 30% of its clinical staff being fluent in both English and Spanish. Clinicians work together closely and coordinate their efforts, which allows for increased accuracy and the best clinical outcomes for patients. The Galileo service currently operates 24/7 across all 50 states.
Galileo Medical (galileohealth.com) has 579 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5.
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2026
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Other apps had me waiting weeks for an appointment. I got to choose an appointment with whatever time I wanted through Galileo the NEXT DAY. Perfect if you need emergency meds. The team is super quick to respond. Excellence
Response from Galileo MedicalJun 3, 2026
Next-day appointments are great! We're glad we could connect you with care faster, Sabine. Thank you for being our patient.
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Jamisan S.
Best medical team to work with
Best medical team to work with, fast, reliable and efficient! Couldn’t recommend more!
Response from Galileo MedicalMay 12, 2026
That's what we strive for, Jamisan, we're proud to be your providers!
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Angela R.
It was fast and easy.The nurse was…
It was fast and easy.The nurse was friendly and helpful.
Response from Galileo MedicalMay 12, 2026
Thank you, Angela! We're always happy to help!
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customer
Simple and great quality service
Simple and great quality service
Response from Galileo MedicalMay 12, 2026
Thanks for being our patient!
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Customer
Quality Care
Response time was quick, and much more convenient and timely that Instacare. The doctor was kind and listened to my issue. The ability to send prescriptions to my local pharmacy was extremely quick and convenient.
Response from Galileo MedicalMay 12, 2026
We're glad to hear we could provide you with a higher level of care, thank you!
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Eve H.
I had an extremely disappointing… Waste of time
I had an extremely disappointing experience with Galileo Medical and would strongly caution anyone considering using them for prescription management or continuity of care.
I originally used Galileo during an emergency situation while I was in the middle of relocating to another state. During that appointment, while discussing unrelated matters with the provider, I mentioned that I had not yet established care with a local doctor and that I would soon need a refill for another medication. I explained that otherwise I would have to drive four hours back to my previous physician just to obtain the prescription.
The provider told me that I could simply make an appointment through Galileo whenever I needed a refill prescription. My daughter already uses the service this way between visits with her regular in-person doctor, so this sounded straightforward and reasonable.
About 45 days before leaving my job and losing my health insurance coverage, I scheduled a Galileo appointment specifically to obtain a refill prescription. At that point, I only had about 30 days of medication remaining and wanted to make sure everything was handled before my insurance ended and before I ran out of medication. I was very clear with Galileo about this during the appointment and throughout the entire process.
The appointment itself was straightforward. The provider requested blood work before finalizing the prescription, and I complied immediately by completing the labs the very next day. Galileo then sent the prescription to my pharmacy — however, they failed to submit the required insurance prior authorization, meaning the pharmacy could not actually dispense the medication.
From that point forward, the experience became incredibly frustrating.
For weeks, I repeatedly contacted Galileo and made multiple trips to the pharmacy trying to resolve the issue. Every time I reached out, I was told someone would “send a note to the provider” or escalate the matter. I repeatedly explained that:
- I was nearing the end of my medication supply
- My insurance coverage was ending soon
- The authorization needed to be completed before my insurance expired
Despite having more than enough time to resolve the issue, Galileo continuously dragged their feet. I was repeatedly assured the issue would be handled, but nothing actually happened.
After more than a month of delays and follow-ups, my insurance finally expired. At that point, Galileo informed me that because I no longer had an active membership, they no longer had to take any action on the unresolved issue — even though the appointment, blood work, prescription request, and failed authorization process all occurred while I was an active paying member.
I was told that if I wanted further assistance, I would need to purchase another subscription.
So after paying for appointments, paying for blood work, spending weeks following up, and complying with every request they made, I never actually received the medication or the service I sought help for in the first place.
What bothered me most was the complete lack of urgency and accountability despite being clearly informed from the beginning that I was on a deadline due to losing insurance coverage and nearing the end of my medication supply. Looking back, I wish I had not been so consumed with moving and starting a new job and had simply established care with a local doctor instead. Unfortunately, each time I connected with Galileo, I believed the matter was finally being resolved, only to continue receiving delays, excuses, and no actual resolution.
Healthcare companies dealing with prescription medications — especially medications requiring insurance authorizations — should understand that delays have real consequences for patients. Instead, I was left feeling like once my insurance and membership expired, my unresolved medical issue simply no longer mattered.
Based on my experience, I cannot recommend Galileo Medical for anyone who needs reliable prescription management, timely prior authorizations, or consistent follow-through.
Response from Galileo MedicalMay 12, 2026
Hi Eve, and thank you for sharing this. Not getting the prescription you started care with us for is so frustrating. With only 6 days from the prior authorization request to when your insurance expired, we were not able to get the determination from your insurance in time. We made multiple attempts to contact you to find out your new insurance over the next month because we wanted to make sure you could get your prescription. We are sincerely sorry for finally telling you that we couldn’t process the prior authorization without a new subscription. That was incorrect, and not the level of patient care that we usually exhibit. We’re saddened that our mistake caused you to feel overlooked and misunderstood. We’ve reached out to you in the app to get that PA done and write a new prescription for your medication, free of charge. Please respond there or give us a call at 888-613-4254, so we can find out what else we can do to satisfy your concerns and fix where we went wrong.
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Consumer
-10 stars to representative Eric
I had the misfortune of speaking to someone named Eric there. He doesn’t know what’s going on and he’s incredibly rude. I didn’t know this app was such a rude place. Eric does not know what’s going on. He says he’s in customer service.
Response from Galileo MedicalMay 12, 2026
Thank you for reporting this, we appreciate the chance to make our team better!
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customer
They answer when you text
They answer when you text. Are there when you need you RX and are all around helpful.