An independent publisher of surgical education
We write the guides we wish patients had before surgery, and the training we wish new industry hires had on day one.
Clear information, confident decisions
What we do
- Patient guidesA growing library of free, sourced guides. 8 are live today, including three full-length sites.
- Practice packagesThe same guides, branded for surgical practices and their patients.
- Industry trainingA practical first course for people new to surgical devices.
Founder
Informed Surgery was started by an independent author with a professional background in surgical medical devices, including orthopaedics and reconstruction. That means years in operating rooms, with surgeons and hospital purchasing teams, and a clear view of what patients usually don't get told.
What the founder isn't: a physician, nurse or other licensed clinician. Our guides say this plainly, and they're written to help you talk to your surgeon, not replace them.
Contributors and review
Right now our guides are written and maintained by the founder. They haven't been reviewed by a physician yet.
When clinical reviewers join us, we'll list each one here by name, with their credentials and the pages they reviewed. We won't describe any page as clinically reviewed until that's true.
How we make money
Our patient guides are free to read. The business runs on practice packages and training, plus a small amount from Amazon affiliate links to everyday recovery supplies on our full-length sites.
No manufacturer pays to appear in our guides, and we don't sell implants or surgical products. Details are in our editorial standards.