Online Doctor in Georgia: Telemedicine Guide for Tbilisi and Beyond (2026)

An online consultation with a Georgian doctor is a short video call with a licensed physician registered under the Ministry of Health, typically costing ₾15–₾50 depending on specialty, paid in lari, with an e-prescription valid at any pharmacy in Tbilisi, Batumi, or Kutaisi. It is a legitimate part of the Georgian healthcare landscape and complements the Universal Healthcare Programme rather than replacing it.

This guide explains how telemedicine works in Georgia, how it fits with UHP coverage, what a visit actually costs in lari, and how GeraClinic operates in the country.

Is telemedicine legal in Georgia?

Yes. Under the Law of Georgia on Medical Activity and Ministry of Health regulations, physicians licensed in Georgia may consult patients remotely. Standards of patient consent, confidentiality, and record-keeping apply equally to online and in-person care. Ministry of Health guidance issued during and after the COVID-19 response formalised telemedicine as a permanent modality.

What does an online visit cover?

• Respiratory illness: cold, flu, COVID, bronchitis — high incidence in Tbilisi winters
• Skin conditions: eczema, acne, rashes, fungal infections
• Mental health: anxiety, depression — particularly valuable given limited psychiatric capacity outside Tbilisi
• Chronic diseases: hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disease
• Gynaecology and contraception
• Paediatric advice
• Travel medicine, particularly for Georgians working abroad
• Second opinions on diagnoses from Georgian or international clinics

What are typical costs in lari?

• GeraClinic online consultation: from ₾15 per visit; ₾39/month unlimited plan
• Private GP in Tbilisi: ₾50–₾100
• Specialist (private): ₾80–₾200+
• UHP-covered primary care: free or subsidised at state-contracted clinics

How does the Universal Healthcare Programme interact with telemedicine?

The UHP covers primary and secondary care at state-contracted providers — currently almost entirely in-person. Private telemedicine services such as GeraClinic sit alongside UHP rather than within it. Private insurers (Aldagi, GPI, Ardi) are increasingly reimbursing telemedicine consultations on submission of an invoice; check your policy.

Which pharmacies accept e-prescriptions?

PSP Pharmacy, Aversi, GPC, and Pharmadepot — the four main chains covering more than 80% of retail pharmacy in Georgia — all accept e-prescriptions. Most independent pharmacies in Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Gori, and Zugdidi do too. Controlled substances under Georgian Ministry of Health regulations still require in-person prescription.

Which language can I consult in?

GeraClinic supports Georgian, Russian, English, and Armenian. You can filter doctors by language when booking — this matters particularly for Armenian community members in Samtskhe-Javakheti, Russian-speaking Georgians, and international residents in Tbilisi.

How does a visit actually go?

Sign up at geraclinic.com, choose a GP or specialist, pick a time, pay in lari by card, join the video call at the scheduled slot. The doctor reviews your history, conducts the consultation, issues a prescription or lab request, and adds notes to your record. Total elapsed time is typically fifteen minutes plus preparation.