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Dismissed by Doctors, Woman Creates Crowdsourced List to Find Caring Physicians
12 Oct
Summary
- Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell's lupus diagnosis nearly derailed her medical career
- She started Clinicians Who Care, a crowdsourced list of patient-recommended doctors
- Patients can share stories of doctors who listened and changed their lives

In October 2025, Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, a 46-year-old family medicine physician, is sharing her story of perseverance in the face of dismissive diagnoses. As a medical student, Dr. Bayo began experiencing symptoms like joint swelling, fatigue, and hair loss, but several doctors initially brushed off her concerns, attributing them to stress or pregnancy.
It took visits to seven doctors before one finally took the time to listen and diagnose Dr. Bayo with lupus and a clotting disorder. She says this could have derailed her entire medical career if she hadn't received the proper treatment. Tragically, the dismissive attitude of medical professionals nearly cost Dr. Bayo her life again after the birth of her second daughter, when a nurse ignored her concerns and she ended up needing a blood transfusion.
Determined to prevent others from facing similar challenges, Dr. Bayo has launched Clinicians Who Care, a crowdsourced platform where patients can share stories of doctors who listened to them and changed their lives. The platform aims to help patients find compassionate, patient-centered care. Dr. Bayo hopes Clinicians Who Care will empower patients to advocate for themselves and connect with physicians who take their concerns seriously.