Doximity (NASDAQ:DOCS), headquartered in San Francisco, California, operates the leading professional medical network for healthcare professionals in the United States. Founded in 2011 by Jeff Tangney and Shari Buck, the company set out to create a secure digital environment where physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants can collaborate, share information and stay current with clinical news. Doximity went public in June 2021 and trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “DOCS.”
The core offering of Doximity is its HIPAA-compliant communication platform, which includes a secure messaging system, digital fax services and telehealth capabilities. Through the Doximity Dialer product, users can make voice and video calls without revealing personal phone numbers, facilitating virtual patient consultations and inter-professional collaboration. The platform also aggregates tailored medical news and research updates, helping clinicians keep pace with developments in their fields.
In addition to its communication tools, Doximity provides solutions for medical education and career advancement. The platform hosts continuing medical education (CME) courses and offers a job board that connects healthcare organizations with qualified candidates. Pharmaceutical and medical device companies leverage Doximity’s targeted marketing products to reach relevant clinician audiences while adhering to privacy regulations.
Under the leadership of co-founder and CEO Jeff Tangney, Doximity has grown to include over 1.8 million verified healthcare professionals—representing a substantial majority of U.S. physicians. While its primary focus remains on the domestic market, the company continues to explore adjacent services and partnerships aimed at improving clinical workflows and patient access through digital innovation.
