Susan J. Baumgaertel, MD FACP's Linkedin Analytics

I am an internal medicine physician with over 30 years of clinical experience. In 2020 I launched MenopauseMenu, a free informational website providing nourishing support for menopause and beyond. 2021 started a new chapter as I stepped away from direct patient care and started working on a new business model to continue serving people using my medical experience and expertise. I founded myMDadvocate in early 2022, transitioning from in-person clinical medicine to the virtual medical advocacy arena. myMDadvocate is a virtual consultation service for patients in Washington state. I serve as a physician advocate, guide, advisor, coach, resource, consultant, collaborator, educator, navigator, and partner. Common topics include aging with intent, preventive care, menopause, chronic diseases, autoimmune conditions, weight management, behavioral health, cancer and survivorship support, caregiver stress, coping with chronic pain, and referral advocacy. I also serve as an ally to primary care and specialty physicians and surgeons by helping to “offload” more thorough and deep-dive discussions with patients on medical issues and navigational concerns, a service that our current strained healthcare system often cannot support in a timely manner. I published my first book, "The Menopause Menu" in 2023—an all-in-one giftbook, medical guide, and recipe book for navigating menopause.