Okadoc and Summus Global announced today that they’ve teamed up to provide Okadoc users with access to remote expert consultations with leading physicians in the United States through Summus’ virtual specialist platform. The partnership between the companies will allow individuals and families in the GCC to remotely access leading specialists across top hospitals in the United States.
With virtual care adoption growing exponentially around the world, the partnership positions the companies on the forefront of the rapidly evolving digital health landscape. Leveraging the Summus platform, Okadoc will provide members with a seamless, virtual pathway to access leading medical specialists to support better, more informed health decisions. Combining Okadoc’s strong presence in the GCC region with Summus’ positioning as the choice platform for leading specialists, the partnership will allow world-class physicians to leverage Summus’ virtual medium to expand their geographic reach and engage families all over the world.
“We are excited to expand Okadoc’s reach in collaboration with Summus, creating an ecosystem for patients, providers and payors that affords them the ability to access a global network of top physicians,” says Fodhil Benturquia, Okadoc CEO and Founder. “The practitioner network that Summus has cultivated will bring the best of U.S. medicine to the doorstep of patients in the United Arab Emirates in just a couple of clicks. Through this partnership we are able to continue our goal of improving the healthcare experience for all.”
“In 2020, we saw virtual care usage skyrocket with our clients in the United States,” says Julian Flannery, Summus CEO. “Forging this relationship with Okadoc allows us to expand the reach of our specialist network beyond the U.S. to reach more people and furthers our mission to connect families globally with the world’s best medical expertise. We are thrilled to partner with a leading digital health company in the Middle East.”
Summus recently completed a Series B fundraise of $21M. The integration with Okadoc is one of many strategic investments Summus plans to make with its newest round of capital.
