# Doctor appointment reminder on WhatsApp

> Get a WhatsApp reminder the day before and a few hours before your doctor's appointment, with the address and questions to ask. 7-day free trial.

Source: https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/doctor-appointment (updated 2026-10-31)

## Messages to send Mindie
- The day before: "Remind me on 14 November at 7pm that I see Dr. Hughes tomorrow at 11am"
- Morning of, with time to travel: "Remind me on 15 November at 9:30am to leave for Dr. Hughes's clinic"
- Into your calendar too: "Add Dr. Hughes appointment to my calendar on 15 November at 11am"

A doctor appointment reminder on WhatsApp is a message the evening before and on the morning of your visit, so you turn up on time with what you need. With Mindie, send "remind me on 14 November at 7pm that I see Dr. Hughes tomorrow at 11am" and add a second one for the morning.

Missed appointments usually mean weeks of waiting for the next slot. They happen because appointments are booked weeks in advance, and by the day itself the date has drifted out of mind.

## When to be reminded

- **The evening before,** to plan the morning and find the reports you need.
- **On the morning,** with enough time to travel, not at the appointment time.
- **For follow-ups,** set the reminder the moment the doctor says "come back in six weeks".

## Why appointments get missed

- **They're booked far ahead.** A date set a month ago is easy to lose.
- **The slip goes missing.** Appointment cards and SMS confirmations disappear.
- **Travel time is forgotten.** A reminder at 11 for an 11 o'clock appointment is a reminder that you're late.

## Make the visit count

- **Keep your questions as a note.** Send Mindie each question as you think of it, then ask for the note in the waiting room.
- **Keep a list of what to bring:** reports, prescriptions, insurance card.
- **Note what the doctor said.** A voice note straight after the visit is easier than remembering it later.

## How Mindie handles it

1. **Send the date and time** in words, as a voice note, or as a photo of the appointment slip.
2. **Mindie confirms** each reminder before saving it.
3. **If you've connected Google Calendar or Outlook,** ask Mindie to add the appointment there too. See [Google Calendar on WhatsApp](/features/google-calendar-whatsapp).

## What Mindie doesn't do

- **It doesn't book or cancel appointments** or contact the clinic.
- **It isn't medical advice.**
- **It isn't an alarm.** A Mindie reminder is a WhatsApp message, not an alarm. It follows your notification settings, so keep the Mindie chat unmuted.

## FAQ

### Can I get two reminders for one appointment?
Yes. Ask for one the evening before and one on the morning, in one message or two.

### Can Mindie add the appointment to Google Calendar?
Yes, if you've connected Google Calendar or Outlook. Ask Mindie to add it to your calendar and it creates the event.

### Can I send a photo of the appointment slip?
Yes. Send a screenshot or photo and Mindie reads the date and time, confirms them with you and sets the reminder.

### Can I keep a list of symptoms to mention?
Yes. Add them to a list as they happen, then ask for the list before you go in. It's your own record, not medical advice.

### What if the appointment gets moved?
Reply to the reminder or send the new time. Mindie updates the reminder. If it's in your calendar, delete the old event and add the new one.

## Related
- [Dentist checkup reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/dentist-checkup)
- [Medicine reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/medicine)
- [Blood pressure check reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/blood-pressure-check)
- [Google Calendar on WhatsApp](https://www.getmindie.app/features/google-calendar-whatsapp)
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