Doximity, a social network designed exclusively for physicians and healthcare professionals, topped 100,000 registered members this month. On the surface, Doximity looks like a LinkedIn for doctors. After all, it allows for many of the same functions. Users can connect with former classmates and colleagues as well as share interesting articles and status updates. But the true value of Doximity is in its ability to facilitate secure HIPAA-compliant communication between physicians. This makes it a powerful communication tool that allows doctors to easily communicate and collaborate with colleagues. 
“Doximity is built to enhance the quality and efficiency of physician-to-physician communication,” said a Doximity representative. “The network has the most comprehensive directory of physician contact and training information in tandem with electronic faxing and other collaborative communication features that can be used at the point-of-care.” Finding a consult Physicians who use Doximity have access to a large searchable network of other doctors, making it easy to get insight from colleagues on complex cases. Here’s how it works. Dr. Barton has a patient with a curious rash that he suspects may be scarlet fever. If he wants a second opinion on the case, he can search for doctors in the area who specialize in that condition. Physicians can specify their areas of expertise in their profile, making them easier to find. After searching, Dr. Barton finds Dr. Roja, who has indicated he has expertise in scarlet fever. Dr. Barton can send a message to Dr. Roja asking if she can help with the case. If Dr. Roja accepts, she can receive patient information from Dr. Barton via an encrypted message. Dr. Roja can review the details of the case, give her opinion, or request to see the patient herself. Creating a network Now that Dr. Barton and Dr. Roja have connected, they can share contact information with one another should they need to connect on another case down the road. Doximity allows users to select which information they want to make available to each member. If Dr. Barton only wants to share his office number and keep his mobile number private, he has that option. Because Doximity requires its users to use their real names and credentials, they can rest assured that the doctors and medical professionals they connect with are credible. Collaborating with iRounds Another great feature of Doximity is the iRounds feature. Here, doctors can create an open discussion about a particular case or news. Users can choose to join large community groups based on a specialty or topic, or they can create their own private invite-only group, which is ideal for practices and organizations. “Doximity believes that the communication technology in the hands of the teenager in the waiting room shouldn’t be superior to the communication technology in the hands of the physician in the exam room, and that there should be quick and easy ways for doctors to get in touch with one another and take care of their patients.”
“Doximity is built to enhance the quality and efficiency of physician-to-physician communication,” said a Doximity representative. “The network has the most comprehensive directory of physician contact and training information in tandem with electronic faxing and other collaborative communication features that can be used at the point-of-care.” Finding a consult Physicians who use Doximity have access to a large searchable network of other doctors, making it easy to get insight from colleagues on complex cases. Here’s how it works. Dr. Barton has a patient with a curious rash that he suspects may be scarlet fever. If he wants a second opinion on the case, he can search for doctors in the area who specialize in that condition. Physicians can specify their areas of expertise in their profile, making them easier to find. After searching, Dr. Barton finds Dr. Roja, who has indicated he has expertise in scarlet fever. Dr. Barton can send a message to Dr. Roja asking if she can help with the case. If Dr. Roja accepts, she can receive patient information from Dr. Barton via an encrypted message. Dr. Roja can review the details of the case, give her opinion, or request to see the patient herself. Creating a network Now that Dr. Barton and Dr. Roja have connected, they can share contact information with one another should they need to connect on another case down the road. Doximity allows users to select which information they want to make available to each member. If Dr. Barton only wants to share his office number and keep his mobile number private, he has that option. Because Doximity requires its users to use their real names and credentials, they can rest assured that the doctors and medical professionals they connect with are credible. Collaborating with iRounds Another great feature of Doximity is the iRounds feature. Here, doctors can create an open discussion about a particular case or news. Users can choose to join large community groups based on a specialty or topic, or they can create their own private invite-only group, which is ideal for practices and organizations. “Doximity believes that the communication technology in the hands of the teenager in the waiting room shouldn’t be superior to the communication technology in the hands of the physician in the exam room, and that there should be quick and easy ways for doctors to get in touch with one another and take care of their patients.”
