Conor Stewart
Research expert covering health & pharmaceuticals in the UK & Europe
Get in touch with us nowUnited States: reasons for seeing a doctor virtually in 2023
As of 2023, more than 50 percent of patients in the United States reported that one of the main reasons for a virtual doctor visit was because it was easier and more convenient than in person. Roughly 43 percent of patients stated that speed was a primary factor in choosing a virtual medical appointment over an in-person one. Other reasons for virtually seeing a doctor included concerns about COVID-19 and other infections, difficulty getting to the doctor's office, and inability to miss work.
