Clinics and hospitals can affiliate one or more doctors to their profile. This connects the doctor's existing schedule, specialization, and availability to your clinic's appointment booking system.
Doctor Affiliation Workflow
Doctor Addition & Affiliation Flow
Clinic/Hospital Workspace
Open your clinic or hospital dashboard.
Doctors Tab
Navigate to the Doctors directory from the left sidebar.
Add / Find Doctor
Click "+ Add Doctor" to open the doctor search panel.
Search Verified Doctor
Search by doctor name or specialization in your city.
Affiliate Doctor
Click "Affiliate Doctor" to link them to your clinic or hospital.
Instant Reflection
Doctor immediately appears in your directory and appointment selector.
Managing Doctor Booking Status
In the Doctors tab, each affiliated practitioner has a "Booking Status" toggle. When enabled, receptionists and patients can book appointments for that doctor at your facility. If a doctor is on leave or temporarily not consulting, toggle booking OFF without removing their profile.
Dr. Ramesh Sharma (Cardiologist)
Available for Appointments Today
Dr. Priya Patel (Pediatrician)
Available for Appointments Today
Dr. Amit Verma (Orthopedics)
Temporarily Off Duty
Removing an Affiliated Doctor
If a doctor no longer practices at your facility, click the "Remove" option in the doctor row. This safely detaches the doctor from your clinic or hospital without altering or damaging their personal DialDoctor profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
QCan a doctor be affiliated with multiple clinics?
Yes. Doctors can consult at multiple clinics or hospitals. DialDoctor's availability engine ensures they are never double-booked.
QDoes affiliating a doctor create a duplicate record?
No. DialDoctor reuses the verified doctor profile, preserving their identity, ratings, and credentials.
In this categoryClinics & Hospitals
- What is DialDoctor for Clinics & Hospitals?
- Who Can Create a Clinic or Hospital Profile?
- How to Create a Clinic or Hospital Profile
- How to Add and Manage Doctors
- How to Set Clinic/Hospital Closed Days
- How to Mark a Doctor as Unavailable
- How to Add Staff and Assign Roles
- Managing Appointments, Queue & Tokens
- How Clinic/Hospital Availability & Operations Work
- Why Use DialDoctor for Your Clinic or Hospital?