Meddy is a GCC-based doctor appointment booking service.[1] Similar to ZocDoc and Practo, Meddy allow users to search for medical care facilities in their region and book appointments.[2][3] The service was initially launched in Qatar and currently operates in Qatar and UAE.[4]

Meddy
IndustryInternet, Digital Health
Founded2015
FounderHaris Aghadi, Abdulla Alkhenji
SuccessorHeliumDoc
Headquarters,
Area served
Qatar, UAE
ProductsOnline doctor bookings
Websitewww.meddy.com

Meddy was founded by Haris Aghadi & Abdulla Alkhenji in 2015[5] and is a Silicon Valley 500 Global (previously 500 Startups) portfolio company.[6][7][8][9]

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The platform allows patients to find and book doctors based on reviews, location, insurance and specialization.[10][11] The service may be used as Android, iOS, or web application.[12] The company charges clinics to use their booking software and a booking fee for online appointments.[13][14]

The platform provides clinic management software to assist doctor's with calendars, billing and CRM.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Patients, doctors connect on Meddy". Gulf-Times (in Arabic). 2016-08-23. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  2. ^ "M-health apps taking the pulse of the region". Wamda. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  3. ^ "Find a Doctor and Rate Your Consultation Thanks to Meddy". Arabnet. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  4. ^ Mourad, Hana El. "Meet The Digital Docs Trying To Fix Healthcare Delivery In Doha | Inc. Arabia". Inc. Arabia. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  5. ^ "CMUQ students, grads launch new website rating doctors in Qatar". Doha News. 2014-08-18. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  6. ^ "CMU's Qatar campus is sparking startup growth, but some of that talent is fleeing". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 2017-10-18. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  7. ^ "Meet 9 Startups from first batch of 500 QSTP & 500 Startups' Doha Dojo". Menabytes.com. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  8. ^ "From Silicon Valley to Doha: 500 Startups launches accelerator program in Qatar". VentureBeat. 2017-06-15. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  9. ^ "Growth Hacking the MENA Region - 500 Startups". 500.co. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  10. ^ "500 Startups keen to invest in Arabic web content". Qatar-Tribune. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  11. ^ "The MENA Entrepreneurs That Are Defining Their Industries And Inspiring The World". Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  12. ^ "Meddy healthcare site launches in Arabic". Qatar-Tribune. September 29, 2016. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  13. ^ Widen, Erika (2016-02-17). "Meddy Co-Founders Abdulla AlKhenji And Haris Aghadi Bring Qatar's Physicians Online". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  14. ^ "Qatar doctor directory Meddy adds Arabic site". Wamda.com. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  15. ^ "GCC tech startups to benefit from $30mn seed fund". Gulf Independent. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
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