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Indian healthtech platform Practo has launched its care navigation service in the United States, marking its second major international expansion in less than a year. The expansion follows Practo’s entry into the UAE Debut in 2025, where the platform demonstrated strong early adoption.
The Bangalore-based health tech startup announced on January 7, 2026, that it has listed over 200,000 doctors across specialties in the US market and achieved an annualized gross merchandise value run-rate of $75 million.
The company’s revenue from operations reached Rs 234 crore, while its gross merchandise value remained steady at Rs 3,500 crore. This financial turnaround strengthens Practo’s position as it prepares for a potential initial public offering.
Practo’s Rapid User Base Expansion in US Market
Since entering the US market in April 2025, Practo has attracted more than 1 million users to its platform, with monthly active users crossing 300,000. Traffic in the US has grown nearly six-fold in the first six months, indicating strong organic adoption in the world’s largest healthcare market.
The platform currently serves users across multiple specialties, with particularly strong traction in dental and mental health services.
More than 500 doctors across 150 clinics, hospitals, and independent practices have already signed up for paid subscriptions on the platform.
The conversion of healthcare providers to paying customers within months of launch suggests the platform addresses genuine pain points in the US healthcare discovery and navigation process.
Practo’s Expansion Strategy after UAE Debut
Practo’s expansion strategy after its UAE debut leverages its existing platform architecture and healthcare data capabilities developed in the Indian market.
The company has built one of the world’s largest healthcare datasets through its operations in India, where it has been operational since 2008. This data infrastructure enables the platform to offer depth in provider listings and facilitate care navigation across complex healthcare systems.
Shashank ND, co-founder and CEO of Practo, characterized the US entry as validation of the platform’s technical capabilities. “The US launch signals something larger than expansion; it shows that an India-built healthcare technology can meaningfully solve for depth, trust, and navigation even in the world’s most complex systems,” he stated.
The platform’s focus on dental and mental health as initial specialties reflects broader trends in US digital healthcare adoption.
Both categories have seen significant growth in online booking and telemedicine services, with patients increasingly comfortable scheduling appointments through digital platforms.
US Market Entry Strengthened by Practo
Practo is expanding its US-based team to strengthen on-ground operations and accelerate provider onboarding across different healthcare settings. The company is targeting independent practices, clinics, hospitals, and large healthcare chains for platform integration. This multi-tiered approach aims to create comprehensive coverage across the US healthcare ecosystem, from solo practitioners to major health systems.
Beyond organic growth, the company is evaluating strategic acquisitions to deepen provider networks and broaden specialty coverage. This acquisition strategy suggests Practo may look to consolidate existing US healthcare discovery platforms or integrate with electronic health record systems to expand its reach. The combination of team expansion and potential acquisitions indicates Practo is committing substantial resources to establish a lasting presence in the US market.
The company’s international expansion follows a clear pattern of entering markets with large, fragmented healthcare systems where discovery and navigation remain challenging for patients.
Conclusion
With operations now spanning India, the UAE, and the US, Practo aims to scale its international revenues while sustaining profitability. The company’s ability to maintain positive cash flows while expanding into new markets financial discipline positions the company favorably for its anticipated IPO, though the company has not disclosed specific timing for the public listing.
The US digital healthcare market has seen significant consolidation in recent years, Practo enters a market where patients often struggle to navigate insurance networks, find specialists, and book appointments efficiently. The platform’s ability to list 200,000 doctors quickly suggests it has developed effective onboarding processes that can scale across different healthcare systems.
The healthcare navigation segment in the US has attracted substantial investment, with employers and insurers increasingly seeking solutions to help patients make informed care decisions.
The company’s financial performance in FY25, with its shift to profitability in India while expanding internationally, provides a template for sustainable growth in the healthtech sector. As Practo continues to strengthen its presence across three major markets, its performance will likely influence how other Indian digital platforms approach international expansion and the balance between growth and profitability in competitive healthcare technology markets.
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