Your surgery.
Your voice.

Clear, compassionate guidance—so you can prepare with confidence, advocate for yourself, and move through surgery feeling informed and supported.

What is dara?

Your Personalized Surgical Education and Preparation App

Dara guides patients before, during, and after surgery through conversational AI, tailored education, and recovery tracking. Built by a  board-certifed anesthesiologist and pain management physician, it combines clinical  expertise with practical, human guidance.

Personalized guidance based on your procedure
Conversational support when questions arise
Helpful forms to support physician conversations
Anxiety and pain tracking over time
Timelines and reminders to stay on track

Designed for Your Surgical Journey

Dara is built for people navigating one of life’s most vulnerable moments: surgery. Whether you’re preparing for a major procedure, recovering and unsure what’s normal, or supporting someone you love through the process, Dara offers clear, compassionate guidance–so you can move forward informed, prepared, and confident.

Dara is designed for:

Patients preparing for major surgery
Patients recovering and unsure what’s normal
Caregivers supporting someone through surgery

The science of preparation

Backed by research. Designed for you.

Research shows that patients who are informed and psychologically prepared before surgery experience lower anxiety, improved pain control, and smoother recoveries.

Your questions, answered.

Have questions about what dara does, how it works, or how it fits into your surgical journey? We’ve gathered clear, straightforward answers to the most common questions–so you can move forward with confidence.

Prepare with confidence. Recover with clarity.

Support, education, and reassurance for your surgical journey—right when you need it.

Designed to support—not replace—your medical care.

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