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How do I book an appointment for someone else?

View instructions for how to make an appointment for kids, parents, or others whose care you manage.

Updated over a year ago

On Zocdoc, you can make appointments for yourself as well as for others whose care you may manage.

Here’s how to book an appointment for someone else:

  1. Log into Zocdoc with your account

  2. Select an available provider and timeslot

  3. Follow the prompts to book an appointment

  4. Under patient name select “Someone else”

  5. Enter their legal first and last name, date of birth, and sex

  6. Select Save

  7. Complete the remaining fields to finish booking

All appointment reminders will be sent to the main email address on your account, even if you provide a separate email address for the person you're scheduling an appointment for.

Have additional questions around an appointment you’ve booked for someone else? Contact our customer service team here.

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