With ZocDoc, Methodist Healthcare makes scheduling appointments easier than ever

This week, Methodist Healthcare introduced a new service that helps patients more seamlessly access Methodist Healthcare physicians via online scheduling.  At launch, the service facilitates online appointment-making with participating providers across Methodist Primary Care Group and Methodist OB/GYN practices.  This service is powered by ZocDoc whose mission is to give power to the patient so they can take charge of their health.

Patients use ZocDoc to find in-network neighborhood doctors, instantly book appointments online, see what other real patients have to say, get reminders for upcoming appointments and preventive checkups, fill out their paperwork online, and more.

To use this free service, search Methodist Healthcare in your phone’s app store to download the Methodist app.  This service removes friction from the traditional patient experience by eliminating time-consuming phone calls, helping patients book with Methodist Healthcare doctors 24/7 (even when the office is closed), and even sending email and text reminders about upcoming appointments.

“We are always looking for ways to improve our patients’ experience, and ZocDoc is an excellent tool for our patients that will make scheduling an appointment with a primary care physician or OB/GYN  accessible, seamless and extremely convenient, especially since this service is available 24/7,” said Bill Breen, Sr. V.P., Physician Alignment for Methodist Healthcare.

The typical ZocDoc appointment takes place in just 24 hours. This is made possible by ZocDoc’s online marketplace that shows doctors’ real-time availability – including last-minute cancellations and no-shows – to patients who are seeking care. Breen says uniting patients and doctors with this leading-edge technology will deliver the great healthcare experience patients expect and deserve.