About

What is MedSplain?

Trying to figure out the meanings of all the different medical terms used by healthcare professionals can be difficult. And confusion or misunderstanding can stand in the way of the best possible care. MedSplain is here to change this for the better!

MedSplain is on a mission to decode medical terms into everyday language, available anytime and anywhere using mobile app technology. Transform murky to crystal clear in an instant with just a few finger taps, at any point throughout the health care journey.

The MedSplainer

Nicole Longo, DO, FACOI
CEO and Founder

Dr. Longo is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, with extensive administrative and clinical backgrounds, including clinical experience in the fields of primary care, hospitalist medicine, oncology- and community-based urgent care, and medical acupuncture. She received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In addition to creating continuing educational content for physicians to stay current with the latest updates in medical care, Dr. Longo has also lectured across the United States on various cancer-related topics, with an emphasis on cancer survivorship and cancer-related fertility. She has also presented and published research on cancer and education-related topics, including the effect of chemotherapy exposure on fertility preservation and using technology in medical learning to improve patient quality of care.

Dr. Longo is passionate about improving patient care and empowering people on their health care journey. Through better understanding of medical terminology, she is determined to reduce confusion and encourage communication, so that everyone has a voice in their health care conversation.