Can I get a doctor’s note from urgent care without being seen?

No — urgent care clinics require an in-person visit before a provider signs anything. The legitimate alternative is a telehealth review: a licensed physician evaluates your reported symptoms online and issues a signed, QR-verifiable note the same day when clinically appropriate, for a flat $29.99.

Can I get a doctor’s note for days I was already sick?

Yes, when the reported illness supports it. The note is dated the day the physician issues it and lists the absence dates it documents — issuing documentation shortly after a short illness resolves is normal practice.

Can I get a doctor’s note without going to urgent care?

Yes, for a minor illness. SickSlip is a telehealth service: you complete a short symptom intake and a board-certified physician reviews it online and signs a note when clinically appropriate. Short-duration illnesses that would not normally require an in-person exam can be documented remotely, without the urgent-care wait.

Is a telehealth or online doctor’s note legitimate?

Yes. A real, board-certified internal medicine physician — Dr. Adam Z. Kawalek (NPI 1326223306), licensed in 29 states — reviews each case and signs the note. Every note includes his name, NPI, state license, and a QR code that links to a verification page.

How does a physician issue a note without an exam?

The physician evaluates the reported symptoms, timeline, and history against the clinical picture for short-duration illness. When the case is appropriate for telehealth he signs the note; when it is not, he declines, refunds in full, and recommends in-person care.

Will my employer or school accept a telehealth doctor’s note?

In most cases, yes. The note includes the physician’s name, NPI, state license, exact absence dates, a return date, and a QR verification code — meeting the documentation standard most employer and school absence policies require. Acceptance is at the recipient’s discretion.

What conditions qualify for an online doctor’s note without a visit?

Short-duration illnesses such as flu, cold, strep, migraine, stomach bug, fever, food poisoning, sinus infection, COVID, and recovery from a minor procedure. Chronic conditions, hospitalizations, controlled-substance prescriptions, and conditions requiring an in-person exam are not covered.

How much does an online doctor’s note cost and how fast is it?

$29.99 flat fee. Standard delivery is same day. Priority processing for time-sensitive cases is an additional $8 and moves ahead of the standard queue.

Is the online doctor’s note service HIPAA compliant?

Yes. Health information is encrypted, private, and never shared. SickSlip is fully HIPAA compliant.

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Commonly documented for

FluColdMigraineStomach bugStrepFeverFood poisoningBack painCOVIDSinus infectionFluColdMigraineStomach bugStrepFeverFood poisoningBack painCOVIDSinus infection

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Dr. Adam Z. Kawalek, MD

Board-Certified · 15+ years experience

NPI 1326223306 · LICENSED IN 29 STATES

Three simple steps

Tell us what's going on

Quick intake from your phone or laptop — symptoms, dates, and a short history. About 3 minutes, wherever you are.

A real MD reviews your case

Dr. Adam Z. Kawalek personally evaluates your case and signs off when it's clinically appropriate for telehealth. He also declines and refunds when an in-person visit is the right call.

Note in your inbox

Signed PDF same-day. Forward it to your employer or school. A QR code lets them verify it’s real in seconds.

What’s included

Every note includes

Physician credentials

Real name, NPI, and state license — verifiable by any employer or school

QR verification

Recipients scan the QR code to instantly confirm authenticity

Exact absence dates

Covers the days you missed with a specified return date

HIPAA protected

No diagnosis shared — only dates and return info

Electronic signature

Physician-signed with timestamp

Unique document ID

Verifiable at sickslip.co/verify by anyone, anytime

What people say

From the people who actually used it

“Bad flu, 102 fever, no way I was driving anywhere. Did the whole thing from bed on my phone. A real M.D. reviewed it, signed it, and it was in my email the same afternoon. My manager accepted it without a single question.”

Renee P.

Boise, ID

“Nearest clinic that could see me was a 50-minute drive and three days out. I just needed documentation for two sick days. Got it online, signed by a licensed doctor with an NPI my HR could verify. Exactly what I needed.”

Caleb W.

rural Vermont

“I was contagious and didn't want to sit somewhere coughing on people for a note. Filled out the intake honestly, the physician reviewed my symptoms and approved it. The QR code on the note is what made my employer trust it.”

Priya N.

Houston, TX

Frequently asked

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Physician online now

A real doctor’s note,
without the urgent-care wait.

Skip the urgent-care waiting room and the copay. A board-certified physician reviews your symptoms online and signs a same-day note for a short illness when it’s clinically appropriate — and tells you to be seen in person when that’s the right call.

No Note, No Charge.

100% refund if we can’t issue your note.

$29.99 · Get my note

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Adam Z. Kawalek, MD

Board-Certified, Internal Medicine

NPI   1326223306
DEA: ABCD12345
[State] Medical License   A-123456

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Physician Statement of Medical Absence

April 6, 2026REF   SS-2026-04A-7F3B9

To whom it may concern,

This letter confirms that [Patient Name] was evaluated by the undersigned physician and was medically unable to attend work from April 2, 2026 through April 4, 2026. This determination is issued for documentation purposes based on information provided at the time of review. In accordance with HIPAA, no diagnosis or clinical details are included.

The patient is cleared to return on April 6, 2026. Should you require verification, please scan the QR code above or contact our office at the number listed below.

Adam Z. Kawalek, MD · Board-Certified Internal Medicine

Electronically signed · 2026-04-06 16:42:07 UTC · SHA-256: 7f3b9a2e…c41d

CONFIDENTIAL · This document contains protected health information and is intended solely for the recipient identified above. Unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited under 45 CFR § 164 (HIPAA Privacy Rule).

ID: SS-C9SDESES3WS(877) 861-4165 · support@sickslip.co

Commonly documented for

FluColdMigraineStomach bugStrepFeverFood poisoningBack painCOVIDSinus infectionFluColdMigraineStomach bugStrepFeverFood poisoningBack painCOVIDSinus infection

Your Physician Today

Dr. Adam Z. Kawalek, MD

Board-Certified · 15+ years of clinical experience

NPI 1326223306  ·  LICENSED IN 29 STATES

Three simple steps

Tell us what's going on

Quick intake from your phone or laptop — symptoms, dates, and a short history. About 3 minutes, wherever you are.

A real MD reviews your case

Dr. Adam Z. Kawalek personally evaluates your case and signs off when it's clinically appropriate for telehealth. He also declines and refunds when an in-person visit is the right call.

Note in your inbox

Signed PDF same-day. Forward it to your employer or school. A QR code lets them verify it's real in seconds.

What’s included

Every note includes

Physician credentials

Real name, NPI, and state license — verifiable by any employer or school

QR verification

Recipients scan the QR code to instantly confirm authenticity

Exact absence dates

Covers the days you missed with a specified return date

HIPAA protected

No diagnosis shared — only dates and return info

Electronic signature

Physician-signed with timestamp

Unique document ID

Verifiable at sickslip.co/verify by anyone, anytime

What people say

From the people who actually used it

Renee P.

Boise, ID

Caleb W.

rural Vermont

Priya N.

Houston, TX

Frequently asked

The questions everyone asks

Don’t drag yourself to a clinic.
Rest. We’ll handle the note.

Real M.D. review, same-day note, $29.99. Verifiable documentation for your employer or school — from wherever you’re recovering.

Get my note

HIPAANPI Verified29 States

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A real doctor’s note,without the urgent-care wait.

Three simple steps

Every note includes

From the people who actually used it

The questions everyone asks

Don’t drag yourself to a clinic.Rest. We’ll handle the note.

A real doctor’s note,without the urgent-care wait.

Three simple steps

Every note includes

From the people who actually used it

The questions everyone asks

Don’t drag yourself to a clinic.Rest. We’ll handle the note.

A real doctor’s note,
without the urgent-care wait.

Don’t drag yourself to a clinic.
Rest. We’ll handle the note.

A real doctor’s note,
without the urgent-care wait.

Don’t drag yourself to a clinic.
Rest. We’ll handle the note.