The trend: Consumers are turning to various digital tools beyond standard online search to research and select doctors, according to a new survey from rater8. Over 1,000 US adults were surveyed in June 2025.
- Nearly one-third (32%) started using AI tools in the past year to search for healthcare providers.
- 25% are using voice search to look up doctors.
- 18% started turning to social media for doctor recommendations.