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Phoenix Guide
Research. Verify. Compare. Prepare. Decide.
Phoenix Guide is your private research and decision support assistant. It explains medical topics in plain language, helps you verify credentials, compare options, and prepare for appointments — with citations you can check. Signed-in members get an unlimited private thread.
A peek at how it works
Sample exchanges. Real answers include full source citations in-thread.
- What questions should I ask my surgeon before a knee replacement?PhoenixHere are 10 evidence-informed questions to ask, grouped by topic: procedure details, recovery timeline, risks, alternatives, and cost. Every recommendation links to source material from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and CMS.
- How do I compare two hospitals for the same procedure?PhoenixStart with three signals: CMS star ratings and complication rates for that specific procedure, Leapfrog safety grade, and volume. I'll show what each metric measures, where it's published, and what the numbers don't capture — then you can open both profiles side-by-side in the Compare Center.
- Is this surgeon's license current, and how would I check myself?PhoenixI'll point you to the provider's Phoenix profile, show which public sources were checked and when, and link straight to the state medical board record so you can confirm it at the original source.
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Cited answers
Every material claim links to a public source — CMS, NIH, medical societies, or peer-reviewed guidelines.
Built for decisions
Save answers to your Health Binder, build question lists, and prep for the visit where the decision gets made.