Zocdoc & Google Gemini Partner to Advance Real-Time Healthcare Appointment Booking

The partnership enables Gemini users to describe their healthcare needs in natural language, compare real-time provider openings, and book in-person or virtual appointments within the chat interface.

US-based Zocdoc has partnered with Google Gemini to enable seamless real-time healthcare appointment booking and scheduling directly for US users through the Gemini app.

The partnership enables Gemini users to describe their healthcare needs in natural language, compare real-time provider openings, and book in-person or virtual appointments within the chat interface.

The integration with the Gemini app is designed to support users in easily finding real-time appointment availability and booking with a provider without navigating directories, searching multiple sites, or waiting on hold.

In addition, the partnership connects Gemini with Zocdoc's healthcare infrastructure, spanning over 200,000 healthcare providers, 200+ clinical specialties, and 10,000+ accepted insurance plans, aimed at providing users a direct path to booking care.

Further, clinicians and providers already listed on the Zocdoc network are automatically integrated into Gemini searches with zero additional setup or practice IT overhead.

Furthermore, Zocdoc reported that its platform records an average 24- to 72-hour time-to-appointment, compared with an approximately 31-day national average wait time in the US, highlighting the potential role of real-time scheduling integrations in reducing delays in accessing care.

Commenting on the latest partnership, Oliver Kharraz, MD, Zocdoc founder and CEO, said, "Patients are increasingly starting their health journeys with AI, and this collaboration makes it easier for Gemini app users to find the care that they need, when they need it. We are proud to partner with Gemini as Zocdoc begins to power access to care everywhere."

Founded in 2007 by Cyrus Massoumi, Nick Ganju, and Dr. Oliver Kharraz, the New York-based company provides digital infrastructure for healthcare scheduling, connecting patients with healthcare providers and enabling appointment booking through its platform and partner channels.

The latest development is built on Zocdoc’s ongoing efforts to advance real-time healthcare appointment scheduling.

Earlier this year, Zocdoc partnered with Yelp to enable real-time healthcare appointment scheduling directly through Yelp’s platform, allowing users to book medical visits after searching for providers.

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