Born from Real Need in Rural Oregon

When complex medical conditions couldn't fit into 15-minute appointments, we built the AI-powered advocacy platform we wished existed.

A Starlit Insight

In 2020, as startup cofounders Ken and Toni were burning the midnight oil in Waldport, Oregon, Toni mentioned increasing inflammatory pain. When they went to medical appointments, the details of her evolving condition couldn't easily fit into the portion meant for patient communication.

Then the unthinkable struck—apparently unrelated symptoms: headaches, neck issues, and neuropathy. Nothing fit into a neat symptoms → condition narrative.

Silicon Valley Meets Rural Reality

Ken, a former Silicon Valley Biotech Researcher and Laboratory Information Systems Programmer with 3 patents for identifying targets related to current ischemic stroke treatments, had the very latest AI techniques at his disposal.

As cofounders of Oregon Coast AI, they created custom databases for symptoms and interactive AI tools to recommend what to focus on.

The Unthinkable Discovery

It became clear that Toni's issues encompassed neurological problems, and with this knowledge, Ken was able to advocate certain directions, which converged with an amazing RN's "spidey sense" to move aggressively with scans.

Still, that did not prepare everyone for the finding of:

  • A brain tumor
  • Cervical stenosis
  • Pre-cancerous CIN 3
  • An autoimmune condition that failed to reveal itself easily

Ken continued to perfect the system, and it became smarter and essential to handling the over 100 tests that Toni had gone through in about 30 days.

Why We Built This

A final experience with a neurosurgery consult that did not address listed symptoms, and only grudgingly amended notes to acknowledge the possible impact of her stenosis, led Ken to download all images and write a full 3D MRI analysis engine—and that is when MedAdvocate was born.

Ken's Story Toni's Story

As standard in software development practice, looking at GitHub for examples and projects resulted in nothing that matched what Ken & Toni needed: a central place to log symptoms with time and date, record results of tests, and create a powerful way to communicate to disparate specialists.

Your Journey, Simplified

In three simple steps, take control of your medical information and become your own best advocate.

1. Track Everything

Easily log symptoms, medications, and appointments with timestamps. Never forget a crucial detail again.

2. Connect the Dots

Our AI helps organize your test results and health records, revealing patterns that might otherwise be missed.

3. Communicate Clearly

Generate concise, powerful summaries for your doctors, ensuring every specialist has the full, accurate picture.

Why MedAdvocate is Different

No one else out there does this. We're the only platform that combines all these capabilities in one comprehensive solution.

Central Symptom Logging

Log symptoms with precise time and date stamps, creating a comprehensive timeline that no appointment can overlook.

Test Results Management

Record and organize results from all tests, creating a complete picture that helps specialists see connections they might miss.

Specialist Communication

Create powerful reports that ensure all healthcare professionals involved have exactly what they need to help you.

AI-Powered Patient Advocacy

Our intelligent system doesn't just store your data—it actively helps you become a better advocate for your own health.

Smart Question Preparation

Before every appointment, our AI analyzes your medical history and current symptoms to generate personalized, medically-relevant questions. Never leave a doctor's office wondering "What should I have asked?"

Comprehensive Second Opinion Reports

Instantly generate professional-grade medical summaries ready for top specialists at Stanford, Cleveland Clinic, or any healthcare provider. Complete timeline, test results, and treatment responses—all formatted for maximum clarity.

Pattern Recognition & Insights

Our AI identifies patterns in your symptoms, treatments, and test results that might be missed in busy clinical settings. Get insights that help you and your doctors see the bigger picture.

Real Patient Impact

"The AI-generated questions helped me ask about drug interactions my doctor hadn't considered. The second opinion report was so comprehensive that the specialist at OHSU immediately understood my complex case."

— Rural Oregon Patient

Battle-Tested Credibility

Built by patients who understand the system's gaps. Powered by Silicon Valley AI expertise. Designed for rural healthcare realities.

Built by Silicon Valley Biotech Veterans

(3 Patents in Stroke Treatment)

Tested Through 100+ Real Medical Tests

In 30 Days of Complex Care

Born from Rural Oregon Healthcare Experience

Real-world rural challenges

AI-Powered by Laboratory Information Systems

25+ years AI/ML expertise

Validated Through Complex Multi-Condition Case

Brain tumor + Autoimmune + Stenosis

Oregon Coast AI Co-founders

oregoncoast.ai technical leadership

See the Real-World Impact

Read our detailed case study documenting how MedAdvocate guided a complex multi-condition diagnosis through 100+ medical tests in 30 days.

Read the Complete Case Study

Our Mission

It's our hope that MedAdvocate can help other rural residents of Oregon and beyond not be afraid when encountering complex medical issues.

We want to help healthcare providers have all the information they need to respectfully ask good questions that help them do their amazing job of keeping us healthy.

The Problem We Solved

"When my co-founder's symptoms didn't fit the neat 'symptom → diagnosis' narrative that 15-minute appointments require, we realized the healthcare system needed better patient advocacy tools."

1
100 tests in 30 days
2
Brain tumor discovery
3
Cervical stenosis
4
Hidden autoimmune condition
5
Multiple specialists who couldn't see the complete picture

We searched GitHub for existing solutions.

Nothing existed. So we built it ourselves.

Real Experience, Real Results

Successfully advocated for aggressive scanning that found brain tumor

Coordinated care across neurology, rheumatology, neurosurgery

Created comprehensive reports for second opinion consultations at Stanford and Cleveland Clinic

Currently supporting Toni's full recovery journey

Technical Credibility

Built by experts who understand both the technical complexity and human reality of healthcare challenges.

Ken Mendoza, Co-founder

  • Former Silicon Valley Biotech Researcher
  • 3 Patents in Ischemic Stroke Treatment Technology
  • Laboratory Information Systems Programmer
  • 25+ years AI/ML and biotech experience
  • Oregon Coast AI co-founder (oregoncoast.ai)

Personal Experience

  • 100+ Tests navigated in 30 days
  • Brain tumor discovery and management
  • Cervical stenosis diagnosis
  • Complex autoimmune condition identification
  • Multi-specialist coordination experience

Our Authentic Story

"MedAdvocate wasn't built by consultants or healthcare IT companies. It was built by patients experiencing the exact problems it solves—in real-time, under real pressure, with real stakes."

"Waldport, Oregon"

Emphasizes rural reality

"Burning the midnight oil"

Startup authenticity

"100 tests in 30 days"

Quantifies overwhelming experience

"GitHub search came up empty"

Technical credibility

"Amazing RN's spidey sense"

Respect for healthcare providers

"Making sure all healthcare professionals have what they need"

Collaborative approach

Ready to Advocate for Your Health?

Join the platform that was built in the trenches of complex medical care. Whether you're preparing for a second opinion at Stanford or Cleveland Clinic, or navigating rural healthcare challenges, MedAdvocate has your back.

For Patients & Families

  • Organize complex medical journeys
  • AI-powered question preparation for appointments
  • Generate comprehensive second opinion reports
  • Track symptoms and test results with AI insights

For Healthcare Providers

  • Access comprehensive patient histories
  • See the complete clinical picture
  • Collaborate across specialties
  • Support informed decision-making

Ready to ensure no healthcare provider misses the complete picture?

Contact us at: ken@kenmendoza.com