Objective To explore the current status of medical technophobia in elderly patients seeking medical treatment, analyze its influencing factors, and provide reference for improving medical technophobia in elderly patients. Methods A total of 318 elderly patients from 5 tertiary hospitals were surveyed using the general information questionnaire, the Technophobia Scale, and the Digital Health Literacy Assessment Scale. Results The total score of medical technophobia in elderly patients was (41.02±11.21). Gender, education level, technical support provided by accompanying persons, digital health information acquisition and assessment ability, and digital information application ability affected the level of medical technophobia in elderly patients (all P<0.05). Conclusion The medical technophobia in elderly patients is at a medium to high level. Measures such as strengthening digital information training and formulating guidance service strategies can be taken to reduce their technophobia and ensure that patients receive smooth medical treatment.