Case Study

Patient Lead
Generation Campaign

Dr. Sanam Hafeez — Comprehend the Mind

Website: comprehendthemind.com  |  Location: Forest Hills, Queens, NY 

Background

Dr. Sanam Hafeez is a nationally recognized neuropsychologist and the founder of Comprehend the Mind, a comprehensive psychological evaluation and assessment practice in Forest Hills, Queens. Frequently featured in national media outlets, Dr. Hafeez is an established authority in neuropsychology, neurodiversity, and mental health. Her practice offers a rare combination of insurance acceptance and comprehensive neuropsychological testing  a significant differentiator in a market where most assessment practices are cash-pay only. Despite these advantages, her digital patient pipeline was severely underperforming relative to her market position. 

The Challenge

Operating in New York City  arguably the most competitive healthcare market in the United States  Dr. Hafeez was generating only 3 to 7 leads per month. The conversion flow from website visitor to scheduled appointment was weak, and the practice’s visibility for high-intent search terms like ‘neuropsychological evaluation NYC’ or ‘ADHD testing Queens’ was limited. The gap between Dr. Hafeez’s clinical reputation and her digital patient acquisition was stark and costly. 

Project Name
Patient Lead Generation Campaign
Client
Dr. Sanam Hafeez — Comprehend the Mind
Our Role
SEO Optimization
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Strategy Implemented

patient lead generation campaign results
  • Local search visibility expansion targeting NYC boroughs and surrounding areas 
  • High-intent keyword targeting across all evaluation types: neuropsychological testing, ADHD assessment, autism evaluation, psycho-educational testing, forensic evaluations 
  • Conversion-focused landing page structure for each service and disorder category 
  • Lead handling optimization to reduce friction between inquiry and booked appointment 
  • Performance marketing integration to amplify organic search gains 
  • Content strategy leveraging Dr. Hafeez’s media authority and APA recognition 
  • Insurance acceptance prominently featured as a conversion differentiator 

Results

patient lead generation campaign result
  • Growth from 3–7 leads per month to 100+ qualified inbound calls monthly 
  • 80–90 scheduled appointments per month a complete pipeline transformation 
  • First-page rankings achieved for critical keywords including ‘psychological assessments NYC’ and ‘neuropsychological evaluations Queens’ 
  • Dramatic increase in booked consultations with qualified, insurance-eligible patients 
  • Practice now operates with a full, predictable patient pipeline in one of the world’s most competitive healthcare market

Results

patient lead generation campaign result

Key Takeaway 

patient lead generation campaign result

Key Takeaway 

patient lead generation campaign result

Dr. Hafeez’s case is one of the most dramatic transformations in this portfolio  a 15× to 30× increase in monthly leads in the New York City market. It demonstrates that even in hyper-competitive environments, a structured combination of local SEO, conversion optimization, and performance marketing can produce extraordinary results. The key was not just driving traffic, but engineering a system that converted that traffic into scheduled appointments.