How Can I Add My Doctor to Google Maps?

If you’re a doctor, you can now add your clinic to Google maps. It’s an easy step and helps to boost your search ranking.

You can do this by creating a profile and filling out your details. You can also choose to display your address on Google Maps.

Getting your medical practice on Google maps is crucial, especially if you want to get discovered by local patients. Here are some tips to help you achieve that goal:

Create a verified Business Profile

To add your medical practice to Google maps, you must first register with Google and create a verified Business Profile. This is free and allows you to list your business’s contact information, services and location.

Update your profile regularly

Keeping your Business Profile up to date ensures that patients are finding all the relevant information about your clinic. It also helps you rank better on Google and increase your chance of getting found by new patients.

Make sure to add all your contact details and your practice’s address. This includes the name and address of your clinic or office as well as your phone number, email and website.

Add a Contact Form

In the Contact section of your Google Business Profile, you can also provide patients with additional forms they can use to make an appointment or request more information. This is a great way to help potential patients contact your office and schedule an appointment, without having to call them directly.

Use a specialized category

When you’re choosing the categories for your Business Profile, it’s best to focus on specific service types and specialty areas. Using broad categories like “Doctor” isn’t effective and could potentially confuse people looking for what you offer.

Include your phone number and email in your contact information

When patients click on a link to your business from Google Maps, they will be taken to your contact page. This is the first place they should look to see how to book an appointment with you, so it’s important that it’s up to date.

Put a URL for Booking Appointments

To make it even easier to book an appointment, Google is now rolling out a feature for doctors and other medical professionals. Similar to the Reserve with Google option for restaurants, you can now place an appointment url on your Google Maps Business Profile.

It’s a small change, but one that could make a big impact on your patient’s experience and overall satisfaction with your clinic.