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👩‍⚕️ Medical Advisory Board

Backed by science. Guided by experts. Built for people.

The ColitisCarePlus™ platform is designed in close partnership with world-class medical professionals who specialize in gastroenterology, IBD research, nutrition, mental health, and digital therapeutics.

Our Medical Advisory Board ensures every feature we build is backed by evidence, clinically sound, and designed with real-world healing in mind.

🩺 Our Mission:

To deliver a scientifically grounded, patient-centered UC platform that supports recovery, enhances doctor-patient communication, and empowers long-term remission — one daily habit at a time.

👨‍⚕️ Meet Our Advisors

World-class medical professionals ensuring clinical excellence in every aspect of our platform

🔹 Dr. Laura Bennett, MD, FACG

Chief Clinical Advisor – Gastroenterology

Director of IBD Services, University Health GI Institute

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Specializes in UC/IBD patient-centered digital care

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Published 30+ peer-reviewed studies on mucosal healing, flare prediction, and biologic response

"ColitisCarePlus™ gives patients a daily companion they've never had — and gives providers better insights without more paperwork."

🔹 Dr. Andrew Kalman, PhD, RD

Lead Advisor – GI Nutrition & Diet Therapy

Clinical Nutritionist, Digestive Wellness Center – Chicago

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Expert in anti-inflammatory diets, FODMAP, and UC-specific nutrition

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Developed the 3-phase UC Meal Protocol used in our platform

🔹 Dr. Sheila Cruz, PsyD

Behavioral Health Advisor – IBD Mental Wellness

Clinical Psychologist, UCSF Mind-Gut Lab

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Focuses on stress, trauma, and chronic GI conditions

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Leads guided mindfulness + flare-response behavior tools in the app

🔹 Dr. Marcus Wells, PharmD

Advisor – Medication Adherence & Pharmacology

GI Specialty Pharmacist, PrecisionRx

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Expert in UC biologics, mesalamine adherence, and flare reduction

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Co-developer of our Medication Reminder & Refill Alert Module

🔹 Dr. Natalie Singh, MD

Telehealth & Remote Monitoring Advisor

Director of Virtual GI Care, Allied Digestive

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Pioneered digital remote UC care for rural patient populations

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Ensures ColitisCarePlus™ supports provider dashboards & HIPAA compliance

đź§  What They Do for You

Our board members are actively involved in every aspect of platform development

Reviewing clinical language and symptom criteria

Ensuring all medical terminology and diagnostic criteria are accurate and evidence-based

Validating UC-safe food recommendations and protocols

Reviewing and approving all nutritional guidance and meal planning features

Structuring reporting formats for GI specialists

Designing physician-friendly reports and communication tools

Building in behavioral health strategies

Integrating mental wellness approaches for stress, fatigue, and flare triggers

Ensuring HIPAA, regulatory, and ethics standards

Maintaining the highest standards of patient privacy and medical ethics

🌿 Why It Matters

The difference between generic wellness apps and clinically-validated solutions

Too many "gut health" apps are built without clinicians.

Generic wellness platforms often lack the medical expertise needed for chronic conditions like UC.

ColitisCarePlus™ is built with them — for you.

Every feature is designed with medical oversight, ensuring safety and efficacy.

Evidence-backed meal planning

Nutrition recommendations validated by registered dietitians and GI specialists

Real symptom models, not guesses

Tracking systems based on clinical research and gastroenterology best practices

Behavior science to support motivation

Habit building strategies grounded in psychological research and chronic disease management

Clinical pathways that match how doctors think

Reporting and communication tools designed by physicians for physicians

📬 Interested in Joining the Board?

We're always looking for passionate medical professionals to help us improve UC care

We welcome specialists in:

Gastroenterology

GI specialists and IBD experts

IBD Research

Clinical researchers and scientists

Behavioral Health

Psychologists and mental health professionals

Pharmacy

Clinical pharmacists and medication specialists

Nutrition & Dietetics

Registered dietitians and nutrition experts

Public Health

Population health and healthcare policy experts

Ready to Apply?

đź“§ Apply or inquire at: medical@colitiscareplus.com

Contact Us to Apply

âś… Trusted. Credible. Patient-first.

The ColitisCarePlus™ Medical Advisory Board exists to ensure we always stay grounded in science — and focused on what really helps people live better with UC.