PicassoMD: The App That Made Us Actually Like Consults Again

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If you're a pediatrician and haven’t heard of PicassoMD yet, let me set the scene.

It’s 4:45 PM. You’re five well-child visits deep, one ear infection away from losing it, and now you’ve got a weird rash that doesn’t look like anything in the textbook. You could send the patient to derm, but we both know that’s a six-month wait and a bunch of confused parent emails in the meantime.

That’s where PicassoMD comes in.

What Is PicassoMD?

PicassoMD is a free app that allows you to connect with specialists in real-time. You take a photo, type a quick question, and within minutes, you get advice from a real specialist who actually responds. No faxing, no phone tag, no waiting around for a vague note to appear in your EMR.

Why We Use It (And Why You Might Want To)

Let’s be honest. Sometimes consults feel like a formality. Other times, not getting a consult feels risky.

PicassoMD helps us find the middle ground. Here’s what it’s done for our practice:

• Fast answers help us make confident decisions on the spot

• Fewer unnecessary referrals free up appointments for patients who really need them

• Real-time specialist input feels like having a trusted colleague on call

It doesn’t replace referrals. It just makes them smarter.

Better for Families, Too

Sure, it helps us as clinicians, but PicassoMD also makes the experience better for the people sitting across from us.

• Less waiting. No more telling families they’ll hear back “soon” or need to wait months for answers

• Fewer appointments. If we can manage something in-house, it means fewer missed workdays, fewer copays, and fewer car rides to another office

• More peace of mind. Parents love when we can give them answers quickly. It builds trust and keeps the visit from turning into a long chain of uncertainty

The care stays with us. The relationship remains intact. Everyone leaves with more clarity and less stress.

Why Tools Like This Actually Matter

Technology is becoming more than a nice-to-have in pediatric care. It's quickly becoming essential. With packed schedules, rising administrative demands, and families expecting faster answers, the tools we choose can make or break our daily workflow.

We’ve found PicassoMD helpful for quick consults, but it's just one piece of a bigger picture.

What about you?What tools or tech have made your practice run more smoothly, helped with patient care, or just made your day a little easier? Whether it's an app, a platform, or something simple and innovative, we’d love to hear what’s working in your world.

Please drop a comment or send us a message. We’re all figuring this out together.