About Us

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HealthSpan was founded to make healthcare more humane and less frustrating.

We believe that good medicine is built on trust and a partnership between you and your care team. Our mission is to simplify care by focusing on prevention, ongoing support, and empowering you on your health journey.

I’m Dr. Nicolas Ellis, M.D., an ER physician trained at Dartmouth with my undergraduate at McGill.

For more than a decade, I’ve co-led MEDLIFE, a nonprofit that delivers healthcare to underserved communities across Latin America.

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My inspiration comes from accompaniment,

walking with people through their health journey. Seeing close family members struggle with heart disease, infections, and cancer — despite healthy lifestyles and good resources — showed me how confusing and overwhelming the healthcare system can be. It also convinced me that prevention, partnership, and humane care matter more than ever.

Our Approach to Healthcare

We started HealthSpan to change how healthcare works. We believe your health journey matters, and we’re here to give you care that's focused on real results, not just appointments. We are committed to a new way of thinking about health that puts prevention and long-term well-being at the center of everything we do.

Accompaniment through illness

Our team is here to support you throughout your entire health journey, not just for a one-time visit.

Equal access to outcomes, not just access to care

We focus on positive results and helping you achieve your health goals, not just on making appointments.

Medicine 3.0 — prevention, longevity, and optimization

Our philosophy is to go beyond treating sickness; we are focused on long-term wellness and preventing illness before it starts.

Looking to Partner with a New Kind of Healthcare?

Are you a nurse, NP, or PA? HealthSpan partners with independent clinicians to provide the support and resources you need to deliver the best possible care.

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