Xoova.com, previously DoctorsDirect.
com is a basic search engine to find doctors and specialists in the USA. This is a free service that lets users search for a doctor by location and then by specialist, treatment/condition, name or by health plan. There are over 500,000 physicians with information on Xoova and some have profiles that are very in depth. All profiles include the doctor’s field, location, and contact information to easily schedule appointments or get in touch. When searching by treatment/condition (medical term or common name), Xoova provides an overview of the specific item searched in case the patient is not yet acquainted with the details. Similarly, there are descriptions of the types of doctors and specialists and what they do. The company estimates that 20,000 of the doctors have been posting recently. The posts are educational and personal, as some of the doctors really let site users get to know them in a few paragraphs telling about their lives and their journey as a medical care provider.
Xoova In Their Own Words
“Xoova (pronounced ZU-vah) is an online medical services marketplace. Patients use Xoova for free to find local doctors, to learn what to expect in advance of a care encounter, and to schedule appointments. Doctors use Xoova for free to increase their presence on the Internet and to offer patients the convenience of online scheduling. Xoova is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with offices in New York and Philadelphia.
Xoova was founded in 2006 (as DoctorsDirect.com) by Tommy McGloin, who led MapQuest and Moviefone during his ten years at AOL. Tommy holds an MBA degree from INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University.”
Why Xoova It Might Be A Killer
This is a great tool if patients want second opinions but don’t want to ask their doctor for suggestions. Doctors have to verify who they are and their information before Xoova puts it online. This is a site users can trust.
Some Questions About Xoova
Whats with the name? It does not sound like a doctor searching engine and better make up for that trendy name with excellent service.
Updates
You can find out why Xoova is named Xoova in their August 29th blog posting “Why We’re Called Xoova.” http://xoova.typepad.com/xoova_blog/ 
