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Provides expert medical advice and informed medical decision service to individuals, organizations, and physicians worldwide

Boston, United StatesFounded 1989Health
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2017
Headcount 500–1k Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Best Doctors

Best Doctors, part of the Teladoc family of brands, operates in the healthcare sector, providing expert medical opinions and treatment plans. The company serves individuals seeking second opinions or clarity on their medical conditions, ensuring they receive accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans. Best Doctors leverages a network of world-renowned specialists to offer these services, primarily targeting patients who are uncertain about their diagnoses or treatment options. The business model is based on providing personalized medical consultations and expert reports, which are monetized through membership fees and service charges. The company operates globally, catering to a diverse clientele, including individuals with complex medical conditions and those seeking reassurance about their health decisions. By offering access to top-tier medical expertise, Best Doctors helps clients make informed decisions about their healthcare, ultimately improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
1989
Headquarters
Boston, United States
Employees
857
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
24.7/100
Industry
Health
Sector
Health, Biotechnology, Insurance
Client focus
b2c
Investment activity
1 company, latest Sep 2014
Capital deployed
—
Preferred round
ACQUISITION

Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
FundingOther financing Oct 2023 $0 — Polaris Partners ↗
ACQUISITIONOther financing Jun 2017 $440M $440M Teladoc —
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Growth signals

Best Doctors website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Best Doctors is 5.3K monthly website visits, down 82.3% over the last three months. Best Doctors's team grew 2.5% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits5.3K 3-month web change-82.3% 1-year team growth+2.5%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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Investors

4 investors on the cap table

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Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage

  • Nippon Life Insurance Company
  • BBH Capital Partners

Other known investors2 additional known investors

Team profiled 27 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇺🇸 United States · Boston HQ
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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