Lauren Wheeler

BCPA, MD
Lost Coast Advocacy
Lauren

Lauren Wheeler

BCPA, MD
Lost Coast Advocacy
Advocate Location
Eureka , CA 95501
Specialty
Medical Guidance
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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How I Can Help
I focus on helping people feel "found" within their health and healthcare needs. I can help you (or your loved one) figure out what you need to make the next right decision for your health.

Because no two people are alike, my service offerings are flexible. Frequently, I help people with medical research needs, medical record projects, rare disease navigation, mystery diagnoses, communicating with doctors (getting your doctors to listen to you), finding the right specialist or office or resource for your needs. I occasionally help people find ways to deal with hospital bills, high drug prices, and finding money for medical travel, equipment, adaptations, or caregiving.

Though I tend to resonate more often with people who have rare/undiagnosed diseases, I’m also work with seniors, couples dealing with infertility, families, the disabled, and anyone who has an unmet need in their healthcare life.
Important Information About Me
  • I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
  • I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
  • I am insured
  • My geographical area of practice is Humboldt County, California, Nationwide
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
After earning my MD, I entered a family medicine residency, but left early to pursue medical writing. After 5 years of medical research/writing experience, I missed caring for people directly and helping them solve the healthcare problems they couldn't fix on their own. I found a comprehensive patient advocacy course and completed the board certification exam, so I could say that I'm confident I can help you and your loved ones with whatever challenges arise next.
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Formal Education
University of Kansas, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2017
Kansas State University, Bachelor of Science (BS) in Microbiology, 2013
Additional Skills
I can help with nearly any concern including mental health, genetic differences, autoimmune diseases, neurological conditions, rare diseases, aging concerns, palliative and hospice care, and end-of-life planning, cross-cultural care differences, hospital safety, disability issues, care coordination and communication gaps.

As a writer, I'm also excellent at helping people research answers to any medical question they have.

I frequently work with a licensed midwife, so I'm also happy to help people with concerns around endometriosis, birth, fertility/infertility, lactation, parenting, and other needs in the maternal health world.
Professional Affiliations
Healthcare Advocacy Training Program offered through Healthcare Liaison, Inc., completed: October 2022
Alliance of Professional Health Advocates, member
National Association of Healthcare Advocacy (NAHAC), member
Bay Area Health Care Advocates (BAHCA), member
Freelance Medical Writer/Editor: Profiles on Upwork, LinkedIn