For months, Trampus Braaten was trapped in a cycle of dizziness, headaches, and anxiety. A sudden bout of vestibular neuritis—an inner ear condition—left him unable to drive, struggling to function, and desperate for answers. Even his wife, a doctor, couldn’t cut through the long waits, rushed appointments, and slow-moving referrals.
For nearly three months, he saw his primary care doctor, but the visits were brief, and progress stalled. An MRI and neurology consult—both critical for his diagnosis—had to be scheduled within his doctor’s system, leading to further delays.
