You Don’t Have to Walk Alone
Patients Helping Patients
Surgery can feel overwhelming. Connecting with other patients can help.
PatientCircle is a patient-led initiative dedicated to researching the effects of peer coaching and non-medical community support on the physical, mental, and emotional health outcomes for surgery patients.
Our Services
Patient Community
Free for Patients & Caregivers
Watch Interviews with Other Patients
Ask Questions & Learn What to Expect
Access Peer Community Resources & Tools
Engage with Community Members, Posts, Discussions, and Events
Click here to join the community for free
Peer Coaching
For patients from affiliate Hospitals and Clinics, PatientCircle Research Institute provides peer coaching for surgery patients as part of ongoing research. Contact us to learn how to bring a peer coaching program to your site.
Monthly Virtual Meetings
We meet monthly on Zoom to support one another and use our direct experience with heart disease and surgery to benefit members of our community who may be having a difficult time or want to connect with others who can relate. Our meetings are at 6:30 pm Pacific on the last Wednesday of the month by Zoom - here is a meeting link
What Patients Are Saying
“I would strongly urge patients to do it [1:1 coaching], as it will help alleviate a lot of fear and uncertainty about the surgery.”
“Having someone to talk to who has experienced cardiac surgery is highly comforting as you navigate the stressors and anxiety of going through, and coming out of, your surgery.”
“It’s helpful at many levels, so something for everyone.”