What We Measure
Three pillars. Over 20 data points.
Where a physician was trained matters. We look at the caliber of their medical education and residency program — not just the name of the institution, but how it ranks nationally among its peers.
A clean professional record is a meaningful signal. We surface malpractice history, disciplinary actions, and license status so patients have access to the same information physicians quietly share among themselves.
How a physician practices day-to-day reflects the kind of care they provide. We look at whether they are primarily outpatient focused, whether they manage complex chronic conditions, and how their practice is structured.
The Quality Score
A single number. Dozens of inputs.
Every physician receives a Quality Score between 0 and 100. More positive signals raise the score. A negative professional record lowers it. No single factor dominates.
Availability
Real data on who is actually taking patients
Availability is tracked separately from the Quality Score and displayed as a confidence percentage based on verified state board data and real-time appointment information from major Massachusetts health systems.
We recommend calling the practice directly to confirm before scheduling.
Our Principles
What we will never do
Accept payment from physicians or health systems to improve rankings
Use patient reviews or star ratings as scoring inputs
Remove or suppress malpractice or disciplinary information at a physician's request
Prioritize advertisers in search results
Sell patient search data to third parties
Quality scores are proprietary estimates based on publicly available data and are intended for informational purposes only. They do not constitute medical advice or a recommendation to seek care from any specific physician. Data is updated periodically.
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