A physician in your corner when medical decisions feel overwhelming.

I'm Dr. Tabu Terrell, a retired emergency physician. I help patients and families understand complex diagnoses, prepare for specialist appointments, build stronger partnerships with their medical team, and make confident medical decisions

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Retired Emergency Medicine Physician | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | 20+ Years Clinical Experience

This is for you if...

✓ You left your last appointment with more questions than answers

✓ You're seeing multiple specialists and the advice feels contradictory

✓ A loved one has a new diagnosis, and you don't know where to start

✓ You want to be a better advocate for your own health but aren't sure what to ask

✓ You're managing a chronic condition and feel like you're doing it alone

How It Works

Step 1:

Book a free introductory call

Schedule a brief 15-minute call where we'll discuss your situation and determine if HealthStrategix is the right fit

Step 2:

Meet for your consultation

In an unhurried, one-on-one video session, (or in person if you live near Fort Mill, SC) ,we'll review your diagnosis, medical records, and questions together. I'll explain everything in plain language with no jargon and no time pressure.

Step 3:

Walk away with a clear plan

Within 2-3 days after the meeting, you'll receive a carefully curated written summary, with a list of questions for your next doctor's appointment, and the confidence to make informed decisions about your care.

What Our Customers Say

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"Dr. Terrell helped me understand how autoimmune conditions can affect the heart and prepared me with specific questions about whether my husband's HLA-B27 status changes his AFib management. At our next appointment, I could ask much more important questions."

Cheryl T
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Fellow Healthcare Professional - "As a fellow patient advocate, I can say that Dr. Terrell's clinical background sets him apart. His medical knowledge allows him to bridge the gap between patients and their care teams in a way most advocates simply cannot."

Rachel N.
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"He first supported me through my recovery from hip surgery, and now he continues to be a steady source of guidance as we navigate my husband's bladder cancer. We trust Dr. Terrell completely and feel truly supported under his care."

Gail C
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"We were getting information from four different specialists, but none of it made sense together. Dr. Terrell helped me understand what each specialist was focusing on and coached me on the specific questions to ask about my dad's cognitive function and recovery timeline."

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Why Work With A Patient Advocate?

Your doctors are experts at diagnosing and treating disease. But most physicians have 15 minutes per visit, panels of hundreds of patients, and complex insurance requirements competing for their attention. A patient advocate fills the gap, giving you the time, explanation, and preparation that the system wasn't designed to provide.

HealthStrategix is independent. Unlike an advocate provided by a hospital, I don't work for a hospital, an insurance company, or a pharmaceutical company. Whether you're looking to hire a patient advocate for the first time or comparing your options, my only commitment is to you, helping you understand your situation and make the decisions that are right for your life.

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