Brookwood Baptist Health Primary and Specialty Care has introduced a new service that will help patients digitally access Brookwood Baptist Health Primary and Specialty Care physicians and nurse practitioners. The service facilitates online appointment-making with participating providers across Primary Care, Urology, OB/GYN, and Sports Medicine specialties. Additional physicians, specialties, and appointment availability will be added in the coming months. This service is powered by Zocdoc, a digital health marketplace used by millions of patients every month.

To use this free service, patients visit www.birminghamdocappts.com or download the free Zocdoc app for iPhone or Android. Patients can then see doctors' schedules in real time, along with qualifications, verified patient reviews, photos, and additional tools for selecting providers. Patients can then choose an open timeslot and schedule their appointment with a few clicks. This service removes friction from the traditional patient experience by eliminating time-consuming phone calls, helping patients book with Brookwood Baptist Health Primary and Specialty Care doctors 24/7 (even when the office is closed), and sending email and text reminders about upcoming appointments.

While the national average wait time to see a doctor is 18.5 days, 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.