AI doctor chat for family medicine — the everyday questions, answered online.
Colds, flu, UTI, the rash you don't recognize, the blood pressure reading you're not sure about, the medication you're not sure to take, the screening you're due for. All the in-between primary-care questions, triaged in seconds.
What the AI can answer
The everyday primary-care topics. For each, the AI assesses your specific situation, recommends evidence-based next steps, and tells you clearly when a clinician should be involved.
Colds, flu, COVID
Symptom triage, when to test, antiviral candidacy, symptom-management options, return-to-work timing.
UTI (urinary tract infection)
Classic symptoms, when self-care is reasonable, when antibiotics are needed, recurrent UTI patterns.
Skin issues (general)
Common rashes, bug bites, minor cuts, when OTC works vs prescription needed. Photo upload supported.
Preventive care
Age-based screening recommendations (cancer, cardiovascular, diabetes), vaccinations, USPSTF guidelines.
Chronic disease check-ins
Blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol — managing day-to-day questions between specialist visits.
Medication questions
Drug interactions, side effects, dosing, OTC pain reliever choice, supplement safety.
Sleep & lifestyle
Insomnia approaches, evidence-based sleep hygiene, healthy weight, fitness for non-athletes.
Mental wellness
Stress, mild anxiety, low mood support — with clear thresholds for professional referral.
Women's & men's health
General reproductive health questions, menstrual concerns, prostate questions, age-appropriate screenings.
When to skip the AI and see a clinician (or 911)
- Chest pain with shortness of breath, sweating, or radiating arm/jaw pain — call 911
- Stroke signs: face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty — call 911
- Severe allergic reaction with throat/face swelling or breathing difficulty — call 911
- Loss of consciousness, severe bleeding, suspected fracture — ER or 911
- Suicidal thoughts with intent — call 988 (US) or your local crisis line
- High fever > 103°F lasting > 3 days, or fever with stiff neck — urgent care or ER
- Pregnancy concerns — call your OB/GYN, not an AI tool
- Children under 18 — pediatric care; this AI is for adults (18+)
- New medication starts requiring prescription — telehealth or in-person visit
Sample questions you can ask
The AI handles natural-language questions — write the way you'd describe it to a friend. Examples:
- "I've had a cold for 5 days, now coughing up green mucus. Do I need antibiotics?"
- "Burning with urination and going often, no fever. Could this be a UTI?"
- "My blood pressure is 138/88 at home. Should I worry?"
The AI asks 2-3 follow-up questions before giving an assessment — the same questions a primary care clinician would ask.
How it works
- Describe. Type your question or concern in plain English.
- Clarify. The AI asks 2-3 follow-up questions a primary care clinician would ask.
- Get guidance. Evidence-based assessment, what to do now, and clear thresholds for when to call your doctor or seek urgent care.
Frequently asked questions
Can an AI doctor replace my primary care doctor?
No, and Dr.Khan AI doesn't try to. The right relationship is complementary. Your primary care doctor sees you over years, knows your medications and history, examines you in person, orders labs, and prescribes. The AI handles the in-between questions: "is this serious enough to call my doctor's office?", "what should I do tonight before I can get an appointment?", "what does this medication side effect mean?", "is this symptom worth a visit or will it resolve on its own?" — the questions that often go unanswered or trigger expensive urgent care visits when a 30-second consultation would have settled it.
What everyday family medicine issues is the AI good at?
The AI handles the high-volume primary care concerns: common cold and flu triage, antibiotic-appropriateness for sinus and respiratory infections, UTI assessment, gastroenteritis management, common skin rashes, headache evaluation, sleep questions, lifestyle counseling (diet, exercise, alcohol), medication side effect and interaction questions, preventive care recommendations by age (USPSTF guidelines built in), and chronic disease check-in questions between specialist visits. For each, the AI gives a recommendation, the rationale, and clear thresholds for when to escalate to a clinician.
Can the AI tell me if I need antibiotics?
It can tell you whether your symptoms suggest a bacterial vs viral infection — which is the underlying question. For sore throat, it walks through Centor Score (strep probability). For sinusitis, it uses the duration-and-severity rules (most acute sinusitis is viral; bacterial typically requires 10+ days of symptoms or worsening after initial improvement). For UTI, it assesses classic symptoms and your risk factors. For ear infections, it considers age, fever, severity. What the AI cannot do is prescribe antibiotics — that requires a licensed clinician with prescriptive authority. When the AI's assessment is "yes, this is likely bacterial and antibiotic treatment is appropriate," the next step is a telehealth visit or in-person clinic visit, which the AI explicitly recommends.
What about preventive care questions like screening and vaccines?
The AI uses USPSTF (US Preventive Services Task Force) recommendations as the evidence base — the same guidelines US primary care doctors follow. Ask "what screenings should I have at age 45?" and you get an age-specific list: cholesterol screening interval, colon cancer screening options (colonoscopy vs Cologuard), blood pressure monitoring, diabetes screening, mammography (if applicable), cervical cancer screening, prostate discussion (if applicable). For vaccines, the AI follows ACIP/CDC schedules. For non-US users, the AI can reference WHO or country-specific guidelines if you mention your country.
Can the AI help me manage chronic conditions between doctor visits?
Yes — for conditions like hypertension, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, mild asthma, the AI handles the "is this number okay?" and "should I take action on this?" questions that come up between specialist visits. Examples: "my blood pressure reading was 142/90 this morning, is that a concern?", "my fasting glucose was 118, what does that mean?", "I missed my statin yesterday, should I take it now?", "my asthma feels worse this week, when do I escalate?" For each, the AI gives evidence-based guidance and clear thresholds for when to contact your prescribing clinician.
Is this AI doctor free for family medicine questions specifically?
Yes — there is no per-specialty or per-question pricing on Dr.Khan AI. Free for family medicine, ENT, orthopedic, dermatology, and every other specialty area where AI can usefully triage. No premium "PCP mode" or "ask more questions" upgrade. The free tier is the whole product.
Start a consultation now
Free, anonymous, instant. The first message starts the consultation.
Open Dr.Khan AIOther specialties
- AI Doctor Chat for ENT →Ear, nose, throat: ear pain, sinus, sore throat, tinnitus, vertigo.
- AI Doctor Chat for Orthopedic →Joints, back, knees, sports injuries, arthritis triage.
- Free Blood Report Analysis →Upload your blood test, get an anonymous interpretation in seconds.
- Preventive Care Checklist by Age →USPSTF-aligned screening and vaccine recommendations.