# Zocdoc

> Zocdoc is a New York-based healthcare marketplace that lets patients find in-network doctors and dentists, read verified reviews, and book in-person or telehealth appointments in real time - free for patients, paid for by providers who advertise their open slots. Founded in 2007 after a co-founder's burst eardrum exposed how hard it is to get a timely appointment, Zocdoc now serves millions of patients monthly across all 50 states, hundreds of specialties, and thousands of insurance plans, and in 2025 added Zo, an AI voice agent that answers scheduling calls 24/7.

- **Founded:** 2007
- **Headquarters:** New York, United States
- **Founders:** Oliver Kharraz (Co-founder & CEO (current)), Cyrus Massoumi (Co-founder & founding CEO), Nick Ganju (Co-founder & CTO)
- **Team size:** ~930-1,200 employees
- **Products:** Zocdoc Marketplace, Telehealth, Zocdoc for Providers, Zo by Zocdoc, Insurance verification
- **Notable:** Pioneered free, real-time online doctor booking in the U.S. starting in 2007, Reached a $1.8 billion valuation, among the highest for NYC startups of its era, Backed by Jeff Bezos, Marc Benioff, Goldman Sachs, Founders Fund and Khosla Ventures

## Products & services

- **Zocdoc Marketplace** — A free consumer app and website where patients search by specialty, insurance, and location, read verified patient reviews, and book in-person or telehealth appointments in real time.
- **Telehealth** — HIPAA-compliant video visits booked through the same platform, connecting patients with providers remotely.
- **Zocdoc for Providers** — A paid acquisition and scheduling product for doctors and practices, syncing real-time availability across the provider's website, Google Business Profile, and insurance directories.
- **Zo by Zocdoc** — An AI voice agent launched in 2025 that answers unlimited inbound scheduling calls 24/7 in natural language, eliminating hold times and capturing after-hours bookings.
- **Insurance verification** — Real-time in-network checks so patients can confirm coverage before booking, reducing surprise out-of-pocket costs.
- **EHR integrations** — 175+ integrations and patented technology syncing availability, appointments, and intake forms with electronic health record systems.

## Achievements

- Pioneered free, real-time online doctor booking in the U.S. starting in 2007
- Reached a $1.8 billion valuation, among the highest for NYC startups of its era
- Backed by Jeff Bezos, Marc Benioff, Goldman Sachs, Founders Fund and Khosla Ventures
- Built 175+ EHR integrations with patented HIPAA-compliant scheduling technology
- Named Best Place to Work in New York and Arizona for four consecutive years (2010-2014)
- CEO Oliver Kharraz named one of Modern Healthcare's 100 Most Influential People
- Launched Zo, one of healthcare's first consumer-facing AI voice scheduling agents, in 2025

## Latest updates

- **2025-12** — Released its third annual 'What Patients Want' report: patients prioritized in-person, timely access to care, with 84% returning to the same provider within a specialty.
- **2025-05** — Launched Zo by Zocdoc, an AI phone assistant that handles unlimited inbound scheduling calls 24/7 and eliminates hold times.
- **2025** — Partnered with Healthgrades to power real-time booking, unlocking 16.5M+ appointment hours in a 90-day window; announced a Yelp partnership.
- **2025** — Launched an EHR Integration Partner Program with Elation and DrChrono (EverHealth) as Advanced Integration Partners.

## Links

- Website: https://www.zocdoc.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zocdoc
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/zocdoc
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ZocDoc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zocdoc
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zocdoc
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zocdoc

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Last updated: 2026-06-10