Empowering You on Your Healthcare Journey
Navigating the healthcare system can be confusing and overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. As your dedicated health advocate, we offer personalized support, whether in person or virtually, to help you feel confident, informed, and empowered every step of the way
Strengthen Your Voice with a Caring Health Advocate.
Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and respected in healthcare settings. Whether you're LGBTQ+, young or aging, navigating chronic illness, or simply feeling unheard, a health advocate helps ensure your voice is at the center of your care. I’m here to support people of all identities and life stages with compassion, clarity, and commitment. By working alongside individuals to articulate their specific health needs and preferences, an educated and compassionate health advocate will help bridge communication gaps between patients and healthcare providers. This support fosters an environment where individuals can express their concerns, share their experiences, and receive care that respects their identities, ultimately restoring their confidence and autonomy in navigating the healthcare system.
Our Services
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Analyze and summarize medical history to ensure a clear understanding of past and current health conditions.
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Develop a list of priorities that align with a client’s values.
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Help clients prepare for medical appointments by outlining key concerns, questions, and goals for the visit.
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Join visits in person or virtually to provide support, take notes, and ensure key points are addressed.
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Provide a clear, easy-to-understand summary of the visit, including the provider’s recommendations, next steps, and important details - shareable with friends and family. Assist in addressing any remaining questions or concerns.
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Help clients effectively communicate with healthcare providers.
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Facilitate communication between multiple providers to ensure cohesive and well-managed care.
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Develop a comparison of insurance options to align with a client’s needs.
Providing you with a safe space to plan your healthcare journey
We offer in-person and remote options
Balance Health Advocacy is based in Madison, Wisconsin. In-person options available within Dane County. Virtual options (for local or national clients) include video or phone.
Who We Are
Patty Witte, MD, (pronouns she/her/hers) brings over 20 years of experience as a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, serving in diverse healthcare settings and practice styles. Her career has spanned hospital medicine, urgent care, outpatient medicine and leadership roles, including serving as Chief of Family Medicine at Dzilth-na-o-dith-hle Health Center on the Navajo Reservation.
