Methodology of ratings of "Medical services and institutions"

The “Medical Services and Facilities” category brings together rankings of clinics, medical centers, dental practices, and aesthetic medicine providers. The methodology takes into account the specifics of the medical field, requirements for the reliability of information, and the audience’s sensitivity to service quality. The methodology for the “Medical Services and Facilities” category is part of Madloba’s overall rating formation system.

Which facilities are included in the category

The category includes institutions providing medical and related services, presented in open sources and meeting the requirements for data accuracy.
Taken into account are:

• multidisciplinary clinics;
• private and public medical centers;
• dental clinics;
• aesthetic medicine centers;
• specialized medical institutions.

The facility listing must contain a current address, contacts, service profile, and confirmed working hours. Facilities without consistent public data may not be included until sufficient information becomes available.

Which rankings are included in the category

Main data sources

Public sources and external signals

Only open and publicly available data is used when forming the rankings.

Primary sources:

• Google Maps;
• specialized medical aggregators;
• public patient reviews;
• official websites of institutions.

Reviews are analyzed in RU / EN / KA to account for different audiences.

Key indicators for the medical category

Specifics of the medical category

The medical field requires a higher level of trust and care in interpreting data.

Key features:

• patient reviews are often emotional in nature;
• decisions about choosing a facility are made based on reputation;
• information about specialization and the service profile must be as accurate as possible;
• reputation is formed over the long term.

Working with conflicting data

New facilities

New clinics and medical centers may be included in the ranking based on open data and editorial review.

The position is revised as reviews and user activity accumulate.

Ranking updates

The methodology of the “Medical Services and Facilities” category is part of Madloba’s overall rating formation system. You can return to the general principles or proceed to view the current rankings.