www.healthgrades.com lets you compare quality ratings of hospitals in your area by procedure…and by results.
At www.zocdoc.com after reviewing ratings, you may actually be able to schedule an appointment online 24/7 with the doctor of your choice.
www.vitals.com provides ratings of local doctors and dentists, as well as a guide to help you get the most out of your doctors’ appointments.
www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/search.html offers a hospital comparison tool that gives you access to patient experience surveys, statistics about complications, and research any hospital’s overall care score for a variety of common medical conditions.