Lauren Wheeler, BCPA, MD

I am a board-certified patient advocate, former family medicine physician and medical writer. After I graduated medical school with an MD, I entered a family medicine residency program intending to become a fully licensed doctor. However, I left this program early and became a medical writer instead. In search of a fresh start, I moved from Kansas to Humboldt and finally feel that I’ve found my home here on the lost coast.

As a patient advocate, I work for you to make sure that you get the healthcare that you want and need. I am in no way licensed to practice medicine, nursing, or anything else. I cannot (and don’t want to) replace your doctor, but I can help you navigate the sometimes-confusing world of healthcare as only an insider could.

Because I only accept payments directly from clients or those who choose to pay on their behalf, I can truly prioritize the client’s wishes. I don’t work for any insurance company, hospital, or other institution. This is what I mean when I say I’m an “independent” or “private” advocate.