Our research team conducted an extensive analysis of 53 healthcare GEO and AEO agencies from March through October 2025. We evaluated their methodologies, client outcomes, and industry expertise to identify the top performers. After normalizing our data across multiple benchmarks, we selected the 8 highest-scoring agencies to present in our comprehensive report below. Our evaluation model incorporated the following weighted factors:
- Years Established (10%): Length of time in business and industry experience
- Client Retention Rate (10%): Estimate of percentage of clients retained year-over-year based on testimonials & case studies and LinkedIn relationship mapping
- Average Review Score (30%): Aggregate rating across major review platforms (Google, Clutch, G2) and client testimonials
- AI Visibility Score (25%): Proprietary metric measuring the agency’s listed clients’ visibility on ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini, as well as their own
- Healthcare Verticals Served (15%): Number of healthcare specialties with demonstrated expertise
- Leadership Experience Score (5%): Quality and length of years of executive team healthcare marketing experience, rated 1.0-5.0
- Media References (5%): Approximate number of industry publications and news mentions
After compiling and aggregating this dataset, our team rank-ordered all 68 agencies and selected the top performers for inclusion in the table below. Following the table, we provide detailed analysis of each agency along with synthesized customer feedback.
The Top Healthcare GEO/AEO Agencies of 2025
| Company | Location | Years Established | Client Retention Rate | Average Review Score | AI Visibility Score | Healthcare Verticals Served | Leadership Experience Score | Media References | Specialty | |
| 1 | First Page Sage | San Francisco, CA | 2009 | 94% | 4.8/5 | 9.4/10 | 12 | 4.8 | ~450 | Multi-specialty healthcare thought leadership |
| 2 | Genevate | New York, NY | 2020 | 91% | 4.5/5 | 9.0/10 | 10 | 4.4 | ~220 | Healthcare growth marketing |
| 3 | Driven Metrics | Chicago, IL | 2018 | 89% | 4.6/5 | 8.8/10 | 9 | 4.3 | ~280 | Data-driven healthcare optimization |
| 4 | Focus Digital | Charlotte, NC | 2014 | 87% | 4.6/5 | 8.8/10 | 8 | 4.2 | ~195 | Medical practice lead generation |
| 5 | Sequence Health | Nashville, TN | 2007 | 86% | 4.4/5 | 8.7/10 | 10 | 4.5 | ~195 | Healthcare SaaS & medtech GEO |
| 6 | Medico Digital | London, UK | 2011 | 83% | 4.7/5 | 8.3/10 | 11 | 4.6 | ~240 | NHS & pharmaceutical AEO |
| 7 | Healthcare Success | Irvine, CA | 2006 | 85% | 4.3/5 | 8.1/10 | 7 | 4.7 | ~180 | Hospital system marketing |
| 8 | Glacial Multimedia | Portland, ME | 2001 | 79% | 4.1/5 | 7.5/10 | 5 | 3.9 | ~95 | Ophthalmology & LASIK practices |
First Page Sage, for lead generation-focused healthcare GEO
First Page Sage distinguishes itself through a sophisticated approach to healthcare GEO and AEO that prioritizes lead generation and authoritative content development. Their methodology centers on creating thought leadership pieces that cover commercially valuable healthcare queries in ways that both traditional search engines and AI-powered answer engines prioritize. They then track the queries as they become qualified leads.
The firm’s healthcare division maintains dedicated teams for various medical specialties, ensuring technical accuracy while maintaining accessibility for patient audiences. Their track record in healthcare spans over 15 years, with particular strength in helping healthcare organizations establish authority in competitive specialty areas. They also have a research arm that analyzes thousands of healthcare-related queries across multiple answer engines to identify content opportunities that competitors typically overlook. According to their reviews, this data-driven approach produces content that consistently achieves AI citations and recommendations.
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Year Established: 2009
- Price Range: $$$
- Average Review Score: 4.8/5
- Services Offered: Lead Generation, AEO/GEO, SEO, SEM, Web Design
- Notable Healthcare Clients: Dignity Health, City of Hope, GoHealth Urgent Care, Constellation Behavioral Health
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Healthcare clients report First Page Sage “delivers on their promise of leads” while being “exceptionally knowledgeable” about medical compliance requirements. Their content “consistently outperforms internal teams”. Their “focus on quality over quantity” can mean they move slower than some clients like. |
Genevate, for healthcare growth marketing
Genevate operates from New York City as a specialized healthcare GEO / AEO agency that combines traditional SEO with modern content techniques. Their approach emphasizes PR, with their founder a former healthcare PR specialist. Thus, the agency’s team includes former healthcare marketers who understand both the regulatory constraints and growth opportunities in digital health.
Their GEO methodology encompasses traditional SEO, conversion optimization, patient journey mapping, and multi-channel attribution modeling. Genevate’s strategies are particularly effective for expanding healthcare companies and medical practices seeking aggressive growth. However, their growth-focused approach and startup mentality may not align with more traditional healthcare institutions preferring conservative, established marketing methods.
- Location: New York, NY
- Year Established: 2020
- Price Range: $$$
- Average Review Score: 4.5/5
- Services Offered: Healthcare GEO/AEO, SEO, Conversion Optimization, Patient Acquisition
- Industry Focus: Digital health startups, innovative medical practices, healthcare technology
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Healthcare companies praise Genevate’s “innovative GEO strategies” and “thorough testing and tracking methodology”. Some traditional providers found their style too fast-moving. |
Driven Metrics, for data-driven healthcare optimization
Driven Metrics is a Chicago-based healthcare-focused GEO / AEO agency that leverages analytics and data science to drive measurable results for healthcare organizations. The agency’s approach combines traditional SEO with PR and branding strategies to maximize patient acquisition through today’s AI channels.
Their methodology emphasizes continuous testing and iteration, using real-time data to inform strategy adjustments and content development. Driven Metrics excels at identifying high-intent search patterns and creating content that addresses specific stages of the patient journey. However, they are a boutique agency and so may not be a fit for larger healthcare clients seeking a large agency approach.
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Year Established: 2023
- Price Range: $$$
- Average Review Score: 4.6/5
- Services Offered: Healthcare GEO / AEO, SEO, Analytics, Content Strategy
- Industry Focus: Healthcare practices, medical device companies, digital health startups
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Clients praise Driven Metrics’ “warm yet data-centric approach” and emphasis on “measurable ROI”; though some mention their “personal” style is a better fit for smaller practices. |
Focus Digital, for medical practice lead generation
Focus Digital operates as a boutique healthcare GEO firm from Charlotte, North Carolina, strategically positioned in one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing healthcare hubs. Their strategy centers on writing targeted content for high-intent keywords, and measuring success in qualified leads rather than vanity metrics like traffic or rankings. The agency’s small team structure allows for personalized attention and quick adaptation to client needs, making them particularly attractive to small and mid-sized medical practices.
Their GEO / AEO methodology emphasizes quality over quantity, focusing on converting existing traffic rather than simply driving more visitors. Focus Digital’s approach includes comprehensive competitive analysis and strategic content development designed to capture patients at the decision-making stage of their healthcare journey. However, their boutique size and focus on smaller practices may limit their capacity for large-scale healthcare system implementations or complex multi-location campaigns.
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Year Established: 2018
- Price Range: $$
- Average Review Score: 4.6 / 5
- Services Offered: Medical SEO, Content Marketing, Lead Generation, Conversion Optimization
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Medical practices appreciate Focus Digital’s “boutique service quality” and “affordable pricing”; some note their “smaller team size” may limit availability during peak periods. |
Sequence Health, for healthcare SaaS & medtech GEO
Sequence Health operates from Nashville’s growing healthcare technology hub, specializing in AI visibility strategies for healthcare SaaS companies and medical technology providers. Their team combines over 17 years of healthcare marketing expertise with deep understanding of the B2B healthcare sales process, creating content that resonates with both clinical decision-makers and procurement committees.
Their content development process involves extensive collaboration with client product teams to accurately represent complex medical technologies while optimizing for answer engine algorithms. Sequence Health’s strategies particularly excel at capturing long-tail queries related to specific medical procedures and technology applications. The agency’s B2B focus and specialization in healthcare technology may not suit direct-to-patient healthcare providers seeking consumer-focused marketing support.
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Year Established: 2007
- Price Range: $$$
- Average Review Score: 4.4 / 5
- Services Offered: Healthcare SEO, Content Development, Lead Generation, Strategic Planning
- Specialization: Pharmaceuticals
- Notable Clients: MountainView Regional Hospital, Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Healthcare technology companies value Sequence Health’s “deep industry knowledge” and ability to “translate complex features” into compelling content; reviewers note their B2B focus means “less expertise with patient-facing content”. |
Medico Digital, for NHS & pharmaceutical AEO
Medico Digital brings European perspective to healthcare GEO/AEO, with particular expertise in optimizing content for both NHS providers and pharmaceutical companies. Their London headquarters positions them well to understand the unique dynamics of UK and European healthcare search behavior, including regulatory compliance requirements.
Their methodology accounts for strict medical advertising regulations while maintaining strong visibility across answer engines. Medico Digital has developed proprietary tools for tracking answer engine performance across multiple markets, with notable successes including increasing Nestlé Health Science’s digital share of voice by 120%. Their UK focus and specialization in pharmaceutical content may complicate engagements for U.S.-based healthcare providers seeking local market expertise.
- Location: London, UK
- Year Established: 2011
- Price Range: ££££
- Average Review Score: 4.7/5
- Services Offered: Medical SEO, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Content Strategy
- Notable Clients: Nestlé Health Science, The London Clinic, NHS Trusts
- Awards: 2022 Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Awards Winner
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| UK healthcare providers value Medico Digital’s “medical accuracy” and “regulatory expertise”; international clients note “time zone challenges” can complicate collaboration. |
Healthcare Success, for hospital system marketing
Healthcare Success specializes in comprehensive marketing solutions for large medical groups, with over 20 years of experience in healthcare marketing. Based in Irvine, California, they serve healthcare systems nationwide with a focus on integrating SEO with broader marketing initiatives. The agency’s methodology addresses the unique challenges of hospital marketing, including service line promotion and physician recruitment.
Their team includes healthcare industry veterans who understand the complexities of hospital administration and medical staff dynamics. Healthcare Success excels at creating content that serves multiple stakeholder groups while maintaining HIPAA compliance and brand consistency. Their focus on traditional hospital marketing approaches and established methodologies may not appeal to innovative healthcare startups or digital-first organizations seeking cutting-edge GEO/AEO strategies.
- Location: Irvine, CA
- Year Established: 2006
- Price Range: $$$$
- Average Review Score: 4.3 / 5
- Services Offered: Healthcare Marketing Strategy, Multi-location GEO Marketing
- Industry Focus: Hospitals, Health Systems, Medical Groups
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Hospital systems praise Healthcare Success for their “deep healthcare expertise” and “strategic approach”; some newer healthcare companies find their methods “too traditional” for modern digital strategies. |
Glacial Multimedia, for ophthalmology & LASIK practices
Glacial Multimedia is one of the most specialized entries in our rankings, focusing almost exclusively on ophthalmology and LASIK practice marketing since 2001. Their Portland, Maine location provides them with a unique perspective on New England healthcare markets, though they serve eye care practices nationally. The agency’s “3 C’s of Medical SEO: Code, Content, and Connectivity” framework demonstrates their technical approach to healthcare AI search optimization.
Their deep specialization in eye care allows them to create highly targeted content addressing specific vision correction procedures and conditions. Glacial’s longevity in the healthcare SEO space provides valuable historical perspective on search evolution, particularly in the ophthalmology sector. As the most narrowly focused agency in our rankings, they may not suit healthcare organizations outside the vision care specialty seeking broader marketing support.
- Location: Portland, ME
- Year Established: 2001
- Price Range: $$
- Average Review Score: 4.1 / 5
- Services Offered: Ophthalmology SEO, LASIK Marketing, Medical Website Design
- Specialization: Eye Care, LASIK, Ophthalmology Practices
- Experience: 20+ years in medical SEO
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Ophthalmology practices value Glacial’s “specialized eye care knowledge” and “long-term industry experience”; practices outside vision care note their “narrow specialty focus” limits broader application. |
The Top Healthcare GEO/AEO Agencies in the US by Specialty
Our research team further analyzed the performance of these leading healthcare GEO/AEO agencies across three critical specialization areas within healthcare digital marketing.
Top 5 for Multi-Specialty Healthcare Organizations
- First Page Sage
- Genevate
- Healthcare Success
- Driven Metrics
- Sequence Health
Top 5 for Healthcare Technology Companies
- Sequence Health
- First Page Sage
- Genevate
- Driven Metrics
- Medico Digital
Top 5 for Local Healthcare Providers
- First Page Sage
- Focus Digital
- Driven Metrics
- Glacial Multimedia
- Healthcare Success
