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Get Appointments Fast: Schedule Your Doctor Appointment Online Now!

Casey SullivanBy Casey Sullivan
FOR CLINICS & PROVIDERS

Medical Appointment Scheduling

Streamline booking for consults and follow‑ups with a clean online scheduling experience patients can use on any device—plus reminders that help reduce missed appointments.

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Great for consults, follow‑ups, screenings, and telehealth-style appointments.

Less phone tag

Patients self‑schedule online

Fewer no‑shows

Automated reminders

Flexible visits

New vs follow‑up durations

Always synced

Google/Outlook calendars

COMMON APPOINTMENTS New Patient Consult30–60 min Follow‑Up Visit15–30 min Telehealth Check‑In15–30 min Results Review15–30 min Visit types Reminders Buffers Calendar sync

A smoother booking experience for patients

Reduce administrative scheduling work while keeping appointment flows clear and organized.

✓ Self‑serve scheduling

Patients book online from your website—without calling during office hours.

✓ Reduce missed appointments

Automated confirmations and reminders help cut no‑shows.

✓ Organized visit types

Separate new visits, follow‑ups, and results reviews with the right duration.

✓ Less manual coordination

Keep calendars synced and availability accurate across staff.

How it works

1 Create appointment types

Set durations for new patients, follow‑ups, and other visit categories.

2 Publish online booking

Add booking to your site so patients can schedule from any device.

3 Stay automatically organized

Confirmations, reminders, and calendar updates happen automatically.

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Features for efficient medical scheduling

Keep appointments structured and predictable with flexible scheduling controls.

Visit types by duration

Create new patient, follow‑up, and results review visits with the right length.

Automated reminders

Reduce no‑shows with confirmations and reminders.

Calendar sync

Keep availability accurate with Google Calendar and Outlook.

Buffers & booking rules

Add buffers and lead time to protect provider schedules.

Intake questions

Collect basic details ahead of the visit to help sessions run smoothly.

Reschedule controls

Set clear rules for cancellations and rescheduling to reduce disruption.

INTEGRATIONS Connect calendars and meeting tools Keep appointments synced and confirmations automatic. Google Calendar Outlook Zoom Google Meet

What teams say

Patients book online and reminders help reduce missed appointments. It saves our staff time every day.

— Office Administrator

Separating new visits and follow‑ups by duration keeps our schedule predictable and organized.

— Clinic Manager

FAQ

Can we separate new patient and follow‑up visits?

Yes. Create different appointment types with different durations and booking rules.

Can patients reschedule themselves?

Yes. You control reschedule windows and cancellation rules to reduce disruption.

Can we limit last‑minute bookings?

Yes. Use lead time and booking windows so appointments are scheduled on your terms.

Does it sync with calendars?

Yes. Sync with Google Calendar and Outlook so availability stays accurate.

Ready to modernize appointment booking?

Make scheduling easier for patients and reduce admin work with online booking and automated reminders.

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Casey Sullivan
Casey Sullivan
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"See why +25,000 organizations in 180 countries around the world trust Bookafy for their online appointment booking app!

Feature rich, beautiful and simple. Try it free for 7 days"

Casey Sullivan

Founder