What if you could just text your doctors?
Pick doctors you trust. Message them any time. Keep them in your pocket, long-term.
Dr. Van Maele
Hi, I’m Dr. Van Maele. What’s on your mind?
If it’s on your mind, it’s worth a message. Anytime, at your convenience.
Start a conversation below. It’s free & takes about 5 minutes.
About me
I’m Dr. Russell Van Maele DO, a board-certified internist (ABIM) and osteopathic physician licensed in all 50 states. My focus is root-cause medicine — looking past symptom management to figure out why you feel the way you do, then building a plan that fixes it. My clinical work centers on hormone optimization, metabolic health, and functional medicine, with a growing use of precision genomics where it adds real value. I’m also the founder of Black Sheep Health, a concierge telehealth practice serving patients in all 50 states. My faith in Christ is the foundation of how I practice. It shapes how I treat every patient: with honesty, integrity, and genuine care for the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. I treat patients the way I’d want my own family treated: direct answers, evidence-based recommendations, and a plan you actually understand. If you’re tired of being told your labs are “normal” while you still feel off, I’m glad you’re here.
Here's what I help with:
All through chat
How does it work?
Two steps. No appointments.
First, an AI Chief Resident
takes your history.
“Oh, just another AI chatbot…” Nope. Your medical care is 100% human. Our AI speeds up intake and keeps costs low.
Your real doctor replies,
usually the same day.
Your chosen doctor reviews your case and signs the plan with a live-recorded Human Signature™. Prescriptions and labs as needed.
What is a personal doctor?
A personal doctor handles all of your care: prescriptions, everyday advice, diagnoses, even keeping you on track. You wouldn't book an appointment to ask whether that product you saw on TikTok is worth it. You'd just message your personal doctor.
A doctor you trust, in your pocket, through your day-to-day life.
Care when you need it
Get medical help quickly, often same-day, not weeks from now.
Follow-ups included
Text your doctor about your concern and follow up freely, all in one conversation.
Never rushed
Thoughtful, detailed conversations that fit your life, not five-minute visits.
No surprise bills
One clear price, shown before you start. Pay per conversation, subscribe only if you want to.
Why the same doctor matters
Why a personal doctor beats telehealth.
With Dr. Van Maele
With telehealth roulette
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Dr. Russell Van Maele, MDInternal MedicineThe personal doctor the wealthy have always had. Now for everyone.
Common questions
“What can I message you about?”
Anything you'd normally see a doctor for: symptoms, prescriptions and refills, lab results, a second opinion, or a question you're just not sure warrants a visit. If something needs to be seen in person, I'll tell you honestly and help you find the right care.
“How quickly will you reply?”
Usually the same day. My AI assistant gathers the details up front to save us both time, but it never gives medical advice. Every diagnosis, prescription, and treatment response comes directly from me.
“How will I know it's really you?”
My responses include a Human Signature: a short recorded video or audio message from me, so you know it's genuinely your doctor and not someone acting on my behalf.
“Is it a subscription? Can I cancel?”
Membership is monthly and you can cancel anytime. Not ready to commit? You can also get one-off access to talk through a single topic, with no subscription.
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