7 directories · Checked 5 November 2026
Where patients find a practice
Patients look up doctors, dentists, chiropractors and vets on the map, on booking sites like Zocdoc, and on doctor-review sites that often have a profile for you already. Here's each one and how to claim it.
Our free check finds the profiles you have and whether they match your website.
Google Business ProfileFound, matches your site
ZocdocFound, no link to your site!
HealthgradesFound, matches your site
WebMD Care (and Vitals)Not found–
RateMDsFound, old phone number!
At a glance
| Directory | How it's paid for |
|---|---|
| Free | |
| Fee per new-patient booking | |
| Healthgrades | Free to claim |
| WebMD Care (and Vitals) | Free basic profile |
| RateMDs | Free to claim, paid promotion |
| Free page, paid ads | |
 AAHA hospital locator | Part of AAHA accreditation |
Each one, and why it matters
1
Google Business Profile
Reviews and distance on the map decide a lot of first visits, especially for something urgent.
Google's own listing, which puts a business on Google Search and Google Maps.
Free: Google says creating a Business Profile and listing your business on Google is free. Their page, checked 5 November 2026
2
Zocdoc
Patients book there by insurance and open time.
A site and app where patients find providers by specialty, location and insurance and book online.
Fee per new-patient bookingGo to Zocdoc3
Healthgrades
Patients look up a provider's training and reviews; your profile often exists before you claim it.
A doctor finder where patients read ratings and reviews and compare providers.
Free to claimGo to Healthgrades4
WebMD Care (and Vitals)
One claimed profile shows on both WebMD and Vitals, two places patients read.
WebMD's doctor directory; one profile shows on both WebMD and Vitals.com.
Free basic profileGo to WebMD CareWebMD says a basic profile is free; a Featured Profile is the paid upgrade. Their page, checked 5 November 2026
5
RateMDs
Another review site patients check; claiming lets you correct your details.
A doctor review site where patients rate doctors, dentists and other providers.
Free to claim, paid promotionGo to RateMDs6
Yelp
Many patients read reviews there before booking a first visit.
A review site where customers find, review and message local businesses.
Free page, paid adsGo to YelpBusiness Page free; Yelp Ads from $150 a month; Upgrade Package $180 a month. Their page, checked 5 November 2026
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AAHA hospital locator
For vets: pet owners use it to find an accredited hospital.
The American Animal Hospital Association's finder, which lists accredited practices.
Part of AAHA accreditationGo to AAHA hospital locator
What each directory is and costs comes from its own pages, checked 5 November 2026. Prices change: check the directory's page before you sign up. We aren't paid by any of them.
What to fill in on every profile
- The same name, address and phone as your websiteGoogle, Apple and AI assistants compare them; when they disagree, patients can end up with an old number.0
- A link to your websiteIt sends people to the page that says the most about you, and it ties the profile to you.1
- What you offer, in your own wordsThe services you offer, so you show up when someone filters or searches for them.2
- Hours and photosCurrent hours, including holidays, and real photos of your place or your work.3
Your questions, answered.
Healthgrades says providers can claim and update their profile for free. The paid options it offers are advertising for hospitals and medical groups.
Zocdoc charges per new-patient booking rather than a subscription, and the fee varies by specialty and location. Its sign-up page has the current terms.
Usually not: doctor-review sites keep profiles for practicing providers. Claiming yours lets you correct the details and add your photo, services and insurance.
Your practice name, address and phone exactly as on your website, the insurance you take, your services or specialties, hours, and a link to your site.
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