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Dr. B vs MDVIP: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Dr. B and MDVIP based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

Dr. B scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (78/100 vs 60.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

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Dr. B
Very Good

Dr. B is a New York async telehealth platform, founded by former Zocdoc CEO Cyrus Massoumi, offering $19 consultations across 30+ conditions including hair loss, acne, and rosacea.

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61
MDVIP
Fair

Largest US concierge primary-care network, charging an annual membership fee on top of insurance for smaller panels, same/next-day access and an advanced annual wellness exam.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionDr. BMDVIP
Overall Score78/100 ✓60.9/100
Trust & Safety30%80/100 ✓70/100
Value25%85/100 ✓52/100
Experience20%72/100 ✓62/100
Product Range15%70/100 ✓55/100
Reputation10%78/100 ✓62/100

At a Glance

Founded20212000
HeadquartersNew York, NYBoca Raton, FL
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories31
Treatments listed31
Starting price$19/mo$150/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryDr. BMDVIP
Primary Care$19
Async Telehealth Consult
$150–$275
MDVIP Membership (Advanced Wellness Program + Concierge Access)

Dr. B

+Flat $19 consult price with no membership is a genuine low-cost outlier versus most direct-to-consumer telehealth
+Founder credibility from Cyrus Massoumi's Zocdoc track record, plus national press coverage (NYT, TIME)
+Broad 30+ condition list spanning hair loss, dermatology, and everyday primary care from a single intake
−Shorter operating history (founded 2021) means less accumulated patient-review volume than established competitors
−Consult is async only — no live video option for patients who prefer to speak with a clinician directly
−Prescriptions route to a local pharmacy for pickup by default rather than home delivery, an extra step some competitors skip
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MDVIP

+National scale (1,100+ affiliated physicians, ~400,000 members in 45 states + D.C.) and a 25-year operating history
+Annual fee bundles an advanced wellness exam (expanded labs, EKG, vision/hearing, body composition) that insurance typically does not cover
+Smaller physician panels with same- or next-day appointments and after-hours access to one's own doctor
−No national price list: fees are set per physician and commonly run about $1,800-$3,300/year on top of insurance premiums and copays
−Refunds are generally unavailable once the annual wellness testing is performed, and multiple Trustpilot/BBB complaints cite refund difficulty
−Primarily in-person care; coverage depends on an affiliated physician being nearby, and it is not a telehealth-first service
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Dr. B vs MDVIP — FAQ

Is Dr. B better than MDVIP?

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Dr. B scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (78/100 vs 60.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

Is Dr. B or MDVIP cheaper?

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Dr. B has the lower starting price (from $19/mo vs $150/mo for MDVIP). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Dr. B and MDVIP both offer?

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Both platforms treat Primary Care. Dr. B covers 3 treatment categories total and MDVIP covers 1.

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