A Message from the founder, Carey Strom, MD, FASGE
1.) Have you ever left the doctors office or a hospital with more questions than when you entered?
2.) Did you ever wish you had a kid, relative or friend who was a doctor?
3.) Did you ever feel like your healthcare provider is not explaining everything?
Well, you are not alone. With many years of caring for patients, we have noticed increasing confusion and frustration with the healthcare system. Imagine having a seasoned physician as the intermediary between you and your healthcare providers. We will be by your side to advocate, navigate, and assist you from start to finish.
Our Philosophy
Services Offered
Our role is to make sure your medical, emotional, and practical needs are understood and addressed for your best outcome.
We review all your medical records and translate them into simple, understandable terms.
We coordinate care among multiple doctors and specialists.
We support decision making by clarifying options while respecting the patient’s values and goals.
We offer second opinions by qualified, compassionate, board-certified specialists.
Why Advocacy Matters
Patients under our advocacy have less anxiety, more compliance and often have better outcomes.
Better Outcomes
Studies have shown that patients advocates can significantly improve health outcomes by facilitating communication between patients and providers to ensure comprehension and treatment options.
Empowerment and Education
Patient advocacy empowers individuals by providing them with the necessary information to make informed decisions about their healthcare. This empowerment can lead to better engagement and compliance with treatment plans.
Ethical Responsibility
Healthcare professionals have an ethical obligation to advocate for their patients “best interest” as endorsed by the American Nurses Association and the American Medical Association.
Access to Care
Advocates play a vital role in helping patients navigate the complex healthcare system, ensuring they access the care they need without unnecessary barriers.
Quality of Care
Research indicates that patient advocacy is linked to a higher quality of care. When patients feel supported, they are less intimidated and more likely to express themselves, leading to individualized and effective treatment plans.
CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION WITH
NO OBLIGATION
Contact us at (310) 692-8260 or info@mydoctoradvocate.org. Operators at My Doctor Advocate are available 24/7 to assist you.
I’ve been in practice for over 35 years at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and I am board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and was an Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA School of Medicine. I was a trustee on the board of Chicago Medical School and presently a trustee on the Foundation Board of The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. I have lectured extensively and know how to navigate the healthcare system.
Through my years of being a physician, family and friends have always called me for medical advice. They were quite comforted knowing they had a relative and/or a friend whom was a doctor. I’ve had personal experiences with my mother and father where care was suboptimal and communication was lacking. I truly believe without me their outcomes would have been different.
With the changes in the healthcare system, there is no longer continuity of care. Patients are more frustrated and have more difficulty communicating with their doctors leaving many questions unanswered.
Because of this, I was inspired and motivated to create My Doctor Advocate.
