How to Rate Local Doctors

Rating local doctors can help you give good or bad feedback on your experience. This feedback can help hospitals improve their services and help patients choose a new physician. There are a variety of ways to rate local doctors after your visit.

• Perform a search engine query for rating websites. Multiple doctor rating websites exist, so you can submit your review and rating to several places. Submitting your review to several websites ensures that as many people as possible read your feedback.


• Search for the doctor's name and ensure you have the correct listing before writing a review. This is especially important if you are giving bad feedback.


• Give as much detail as possible in your review. Since other people will use your review to make a decision, it is important to give them as much pertinent information as possible. Include information on the doctor's demeanor, thoroughness and office policies.


• Compose your rating and review thoughtfully. If you are angry with a doctor, consider waiting until the problem is resolved or you calm down to write your review. You may rate a doctor out of anger and regret your decision later. Ensure you have exhausted all efforts with your doctor in person before speaking negatively about him in public.


• Use patient surveys to give feedback directly to the doctor or hospital. Many hospitals send out paper surveys, so promptly fill this form out and return it. Search on the facility's website for an online patient survey to give immediate feedback. Include your name and contact information so they can contact you regarding your feedback.