EndoAsk
EndoAsk is an open-access AI chatbot providing reliable, evidence-based answers to endocrinology patients 24/7. No login required, no data collected—just immediate, compassionate guidance.
The Problem We're Solving
Endocrinology patients have daily questions but limited access to reliable answers
Long Wait Times
Endocrinologist appointments are 3-4 months apart while patients manage daily medication, diet, and symptom questions
Conflicting Information
Google returns conflicting, often fear-inducing information that leaves patients more confused
Inappropriate Barriers
Patients feel calling the doctor's office for "small" questions is inappropriate, leading to delayed decisions
Information Gaps
Daily questions about medication timing, food interactions, and symptom interpretation go unanswered
How EndoAsk Works
Simple, safe, and specialized for endocrinology patients
Anonymous Access
No account creation, no personal data storage, completely anonymous usage
- No login required
- Zero data collection
- Privacy by design
Endocrine-Specialized
AI trained exclusively on endocrinology clinical guidelines and research
- Thyroid disorders
- Diabetes management
- PCOS & adrenal conditions
Safety First
Built-in guardrails to detect emergencies and escalate appropriately
- Emergency detection
- Clear escalation guidance
- Transparent limitations
Instant Support
Get immediate, evidence-based answers to your endocrinology questions
- 24/7 availability
- 3-5 second responses
- Follow-up questions
Example Questions
See the types of questions EndoAsk can help answer
"Can I take my levothyroxine with coffee?"
"I have PCOS—what's evidence-based about carbs?"
"My blood sugar was 250 this morning. What should I do?"
"Can I exercise with Hashimoto's when I'm exhausted?"
"I forgot my Addison's medication—is it safe to double up?"
"What foods should I avoid with hypothyroidism?"
Technical Architecture
Built with privacy, safety, and accuracy as core principles
AI Engine
- LLM with RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation)
- Trained on endocrine clinical guidelines
- FDA-approved medication guides
- Peer-reviewed patient education materials
Privacy & Security
- HIPAA-compliant cloud infrastructure
- No cookies or tracking
- Temporary session IDs (1-hour expiry)
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
Safety Layers
- Content filtering for harmful requests
- Clinical advisory board review
- Emergency symptom detection
- Continuous monitoring & improvement
Who Benefits from EndoAsk?
Supporting patients, providers, and the healthcare ecosystem
Patients
Get immediate answers to daily questions without barriers or judgment
- 24/7 access to reliable information
- No fear of "bothering" the doctor
- Complete privacy and anonymity
Providers
Empower patients with knowledge while reducing routine question volume
- Better-informed patients at appointments
- Reduced after-hours calls
- Handout cards for patient education
Health Systems
Improve patient outcomes and satisfaction while reducing preventable complications
- Enhanced patient education
- Reduced ED utilization
- Improved patient satisfaction scores
Future Integration Roadmap
Phase 1 delivers immediate value, with exciting enhancements planned
Phase 1: Open Access (Current)
Free, anonymous AI chatbot for all endocrinology patients
Phase 2: Optional Accounts
Conversation history, personalized tips, and saved preferences
Phase 3: Provider Integration
Optional connection to care team for patients who want to share concerns
Phase 4: Clinical Insights
Aggregated, anonymized data to improve endocrine care protocols