Our Mission: Find the Best Doctor for Every Patient
EliteMD was founded with a simple but ambitious goal: to help every patient find the best possible doctor for their specific condition. In a healthcare system with over one million licensed physicians in the United States, finding the right specialist can be overwhelming. EliteMD solves this by curating a directory of only the top 1% of doctors and surgeons — peer-verified, innovation-tracked, and concierge-connected.
Unlike general doctor directories that list every physician with a valid license, EliteMD is selective. We evaluate doctors on clinical outcomes, peer nominations, research contributions, innovation, patient satisfaction, and board certifications. Our directory features 7,402+ elite specialists across 15 medical specialties in 47 states.
How We Verify Doctors
Every doctor on EliteMD goes through a rigorous verification process before being listed in our directory. This multi-step vetting ensures that patients can trust every specialist on our platform.
Peer Nomination
Doctors are nominated by fellow physicians who have directly observed their clinical skills, surgical outcomes, and patient care. Peer verification is the gold standard in identifying top medical talent because doctors know which colleagues they would trust with their own family's care.
Credential Verification
We verify every doctor's credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, state medical boards, and specialty board certification databases. This includes confirming active medical licenses, board certifications, fellowship training, and hospital privileges.
Outcomes Analysis
We analyze clinical outcomes data including complication rates, patient satisfaction scores, and procedure volumes. Doctors with consistently excellent outcomes and high patient satisfaction are prioritized in our directory rankings.
Innovation Tracking
We track each doctor's contributions to medical innovation including published research, patents, novel surgical techniques, and participation in clinical trials. Innovation-driven physicians often provide the most advanced treatment options.
The Doctor-to-Patient Travel Program
One of EliteMD's most innovative features is our Doctor-to-Patient travel program. We recognize that many patients cannot easily travel to see the best specialist for their condition — whether due to physical limitations, distance, or the complexity of their medical needs.
Our travel program includes 2231 specialists across 15 specialties who are willing to travel to patients for consultations and procedures. The program includes full concierge coordination of travel logistics, facility arrangements at the patient's location, pre-operative and post-operative care coordination, and transparent pricing.
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Our Specialties
EliteMD covers 15 medical and surgical specialties, each with its own dedicated directory of peer-verified specialists. Our most popular specialties include:
Coverage Across 47 States
EliteMD features verified specialists in 47 states across the United States. Whether you're looking for the best neurosurgeon in California, a top orthopedic surgeon in Texas, or an elite cardiologist in New York, our directory helps you find peer-verified specialists near you.
For Doctors: Join EliteMD
If you are a board-certified physician or surgeon interested in being listed on EliteMD, we invite you to apply. Listing on EliteMD provides qualified patient leads, a premium professional profile, secure patient messaging, and profile analytics. Plans start free with premium options at $299/month and $799/month.
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Contact Our Team
Have questions about finding the right specialist? Our patient concierge team is here to help you navigate your healthcare journey.