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You don't have to navigate this alone.

If you are exhausted by the daily, invisible marathon of chronic issues, I am here to listen. The medical system treats the physical body, but it rarely helps you understand the complex jargon, the mental toll, or how to practically rebuild your life.

My Journey

For ten years, I served as an Emergency Physician and Head of Department. I had moderate back issues for about a year, but I pushed through. Then, one day on the job while seeing a patient, multiple discs herniated. I was left physically bent over, unable to stand straight until my first procedure in 2022.

I have been through seven procedures since then. The most recent surgery was to remove massive amounts of scar tissue compressing my nerve root. I have suffered physically, but I know firsthand that the true weight of this pain cannot be understood by anyone who hasn't lived it. Constant, severe neuralgia isn't just physical pain; it is deeply tied to severe depression and dark places. It strips away the person you used to be.

I use AI avatars now to help me connect more deeply with you. It allows me to maintain the high level of professionalism I held before my injury, and honestly, creating this space is therapeutic for me. I am still on my own journey, and I accept that it may never fully end.

I built this space to offer you a chance to discuss your feelings and your own journey. I can help translate the medical jargon so you actually understand your condition, but mostly, I am here to listen. While my personal battle is rooted in the spine, any sufferer of chronic pain is welcome here.

[Note from Doc: If the prices of these sessions are a barrier, please don't let that stop you from reaching out. You can send me an email or message me on WhatsApp to discuss special pricing, alternative times, or just to get more info.]

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Professional Disclaimer & Scope of Service

The BrokeBackDoc Advisory & Mentorship sessions are designed to provide peer support, health system navigation, and mental resilience coaching based on lived experience and general medical knowledge.

Please Note:

  1. No Doctor-Patient Relationship: These sessions do not constitute a formal clinical doctor-patient relationship.
  2. Not Clinical Advice: I do not provide clinical diagnoses, medical prescriptions, or surgical recommendations during these sessions.
  3. Primary Care: All clinical decisions must be discussed with your primary treating physician or surgeon. This service is a supplement to—not a replacement for—professional medical care.
  4. Emergencies: If you are experiencing a medical emergency (such as sudden loss of bowel/bladder control or acute paralysis), please contact your local emergency services immediately.

By booking a session, you acknowledge that you understand the advisory nature of this mentorship.