

To begin, the user selects a category of providers. I entered my name, password, and phone number for a verification code so that I can get notifications about appointments on my phone. The website has funny animations, a simple yet delightful design, and guides the user in the step-by-step process of securely booking an appointment with the desired provider.Ĭreating an account is easy. What I liked most right from the start about this website is that it is friendly and easy to navigate. Zocdoc is an online platform through which patients can choose providers, book appointments, fill out check-in-forms, and complete mostly all of the other tasks involved in receiving any type of treatment. As someone who had a stronger medical background, Oliver has led the company to a new path of continued success and patient-oriented services. Late last year, Oliver took on the role as the primary CEO of Zocdoc as the company underwent a shift in management, followed by efforts to rebrand itself and start its next chapter as a rapidly expanding and evolving enterprise. To clarify, Cyrus was the co-founder of Zocdoc along with Oliver Kharraz. He wanted to continue his family’s 300-year-old tradition of becoming a doctor and did just that-in Germany, but wanted to change the system to make it easier on everyone. If you watch some Youtube videos and research the company online, you will find that the name Cyrus Massoumi frequently comes up as the face of Zocdoc.

Headquartered in New York City, Zocdoc was founded in April 2007 by Oliver Kharraz, a former McKinsey and Co. Please note that I am not being paid for my reviews on these companies, and my individual, honest opinions are being expressed. On everything from the “this is awesome!” to “this is terrible, why is it a thing,” I will review and describe my own experiences using the technologies and services that are emerging. I am working on this new column to keep everyone informed about the best, latest improvements in the healthcare industry.

I am fascinated by the evolving healthcare industry, with new technologies and creative startups that are facilitating the diagnosis, treatment, and payment processes.
