“There is a lot of data that shows that patients review these ratings before seeing their physician. It is not clear whether they use these ratings to decide whether or not to see a particular physician. However, the ratings do affect how the patients perceive the physicians that they are actively seeing,” said Dr. Ellimoottil.
March 10, 2017
U-M Urology's Dr. Chad Ellimoottil speaks to Urology Times regarding online physician reviews
Dr. Ellimoottil's comments came as part of a broader look at the role of online physician ranking services in the delivery of care.
