What if the pain you’ve lived with for years was never properly diagnosed?

In this episode of Lightning RX, host Colette Nataff sits down with Dr. Nelson Hendler, Chief Medical Officer at DiagnoseMyPains.com, to uncover why misdiagnosis in chronic pain is shockingly common—and how his AI-powered diagnostic platform is helping patients and providers find real answers.

Drawing on his decades of work at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Hendler reveals how rushed doctor visits, unreliable imaging tests, and overlooked patient histories lead to misdiagnosis rates as high as 80%. He explains how his team developed a 72-question online diagnostic tool that achieves 96% accuracy, empowering patients to uncover the true cause of their pain and helping healthcare professionals deliver better care.

Together, they explore real patient success stories, the pitfalls of overreliance on imaging, and lessons every healthcare entrepreneur can learn about market research, credibility, and scaling an innovative solution in a crowded market.

• Why MRIs and CT scans often miss the real cause of pain
• How rushed doctor visits contribute to widespread misdiagnosis
• The AI-powered questionnaire changing pain diagnostics
• Lessons on market research and growth from a physician-turned-entrepreneur
• Why credibility and third-party validation matter more than marketing hype

💡 Golden Nugget:

“Patient history is far more important than imaging when it comes to diagnosis. If doctors don’t take the time to listen, misdiagnosis is inevitable.”

• Website: DiagnoseMyPains.com
• Nelson’s Profile linkedin.com/in/nelsonhendler
• Websites :DiagnoseMyPains.com,PainValidityTest.com

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