Zocdoc – Find and book doctors

Zocdoc – Find and book doctors for Android lets you directly book health appointments before you make a call. You can connect yourself to nearly 100000 providers in just about every specialty. You will be able to search, compare and directly book a same-day or next-day visit all in an instant.

How to Find a Good Doctor – Without Guesswork

The app solves one of the biggest blockages in healthcare: getting an appointment. Using specialty, procedure, insurance plan, location, gender, and availability window, search for healthcare providers. (18 words) That “nearby doctors app” functionality means you are not looking at random listings but at real-time open slots with instant confirmation. There are more than 18,000 insurance plans you can use so you are in-network to avoid surprises. Obtaining verified reviews and ratings from patients gives a view of what others experience while a detailed «medical provider profile» displays credentials, photos, and background. Imagine having a personal health assistant in your pocket, without the annoying wait-time hold music.

Same interface for in person and video appointments whether quick check-in via video or a longer appointment face-to-face. The booking process is the same. Your clipboard time will be less as we use digital intake forms of our own and electronic insurance verification even before you enter the office. The app sends reminders based on preferences and syncs with your calendar. Also allows messaging with some providers.

What you miss out on for convenience

Unfortunately, there’s no offline functionality available here. The app needs internet access every time you open it. The region of coverage determines the “provider search” experience. Availability and variety differs greatly based on the region you live in. User reviews suggest that not all specialized services or pediatric care is available in every area; this could be a dealbreaker if you have a lot of complex medical needs. The community has shared that the provider availability is not updated in real-time, causing booking issues when an available spot has already been filled.

The app has no cost, no ads and no in-app purchases. However, some telehealth services and extra features might cost extra or need insurance.

Who is this app really for

Zocdoc – Find and book doctors is the one for you if you value speed and transparency committed to scheduling routine care primary care visits dental cleanings mental health sessions urgent care. Finding trustworthy in-network providers is made easier with the doctor reviews and ratings system, along with the insurance verification healthcare tools. If you’re new to a neighborhood or changing insurance it will get you a little ahead of the game when calling up six offices to find out who is accepting patients.

The catch? If you live in an area with few available providers, or you require unusual care – the app isn’t as useful. The digitized intakeforms help make your appointment quick and painless. However it works only online therefore you cannot prep anything eligible offline nor can you check your appointment. However for a simple healthcare appointment system that prevents administrative delays, it is a nice tool.