As awareness of endometriosis continues to grow, Lotus Endometriosis Institute has released a new patient guide designed to make the process of specialized care easier to understand. The resource outlines what prospective patients can expect from initial record review and telehealth consultation through treatment planning, financial considerations, potential surgery, and travel to California when in-person care is appropriate.
More details can be found at https://lotusendo.com/new-patients-guide
The release comes as endometriosis receives increased attention from researchers and healthcare organizations worldwide. A March 2026 editorial published in PLOS Medicine called for greater awareness and education around the condition, noting that endometriosis remains underdiagnosed and under-researched despite affecting approximately 190 million women globally.
The Lotus Endometriosis Institute guide begins with a preliminary review of a patient’s symptoms and available medical records. If the team believes it may be able to help, the patient can proceed to a free informational telehealth consultation to discuss their history, previous treatment, and possible next steps. The process is intended to establish whether further evaluation or treatment in California warrants consideration before patients make travel arrangements.
“Patients considering specialized endometriosis care often have much more to weigh than the treatment itself,” said Dr. Steven Vasilev, founder of Lotus Endometriosis Institute. “They need to understand why a particular next step is being considered, what it may involve, and what practical commitments come with it. Providing that clarity early can help patients make more informed decisions about what makes sense for their individual situation.”
For patients outside California, telehealth is limited to record review and discussion of potential care options and does not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment. If an in-person evaluation or surgery is considered appropriate, care takes place at affiliated facilities in California. The guide also addresses planning for patients who need to travel, including the time they may need to remain in the state following surgery.
As endometriosis awareness grows, patients also need clear guidance on what seeking specialized care actually involves. Understanding the process, practical considerations, and possible next steps can help them ask better questions and make more informed treatment decisions.
Lotus Endometriosis Institute provides advanced surgical and integrative care for individuals with endometriosis. Led by Dr. Steven Vasilev, M.D., the Institute combines minimally invasive and robotic excision surgery with personalized recovery planning.
For more information, visit https://lotusendo.com
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Arroyo Grande
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93420
United States