Counsel Health, a health care virtual communications startup, raised an $11 million seed to expand into more states, CEO Muthu Alagappan tells Axios exclusively.

Why it matters: There are still many care deserts in the U.S., with nearly 60 million Americans living in areas with a shortage of primary care providers.

Catch up quick: The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health, with participation from Asymmetric Capital Partners, Floodgate Fund and Pear VC.

How it works: Counsel allows patients to message a doctor with any medical question and receive a response within minutes.

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