Patients and referring colleagues read your emails closely. A clear signature saves them a search for your clinic hours or the right number.
What to include
- Your name with the qualification patients know you by
- Your specialty and the clinic or hospital
- The appointments number, not your personal mobile
- Clinic hours and address
- A short note that email is not for emergencies
Example doctor email signature
A simple layout that reads in any inbox, even with images turned off:
MI |
Dr. Meera Iyer Consultant Cardiologist, City Heart Clinic
+00 00000 00000 ยท example.com Appointments: Mon to Fri, 9 to 5 |
Banner idea
Use the banner for clinic news: a new location, a vaccination drive, or how to book online.
Before you send
Do not put patient information in a signature, and add a line telling people to call emergency services rather than email in an emergency.
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Make my doctor signatureQuestions
What should a doctor's email signature include?
Your name and qualification, your specialty, the clinic, the appointments number, clinic hours and a line saying email is not for emergencies.
Should doctors use a photo?
It is optional. A photo helps patients recognise you at a first appointment, but a clinic logo works too.