Your personal guide through surgery and recovery.

Built by a physician who has guided thousands of patients through surgery, Dara was designed from day one to make preparation simple, clear, and centered on you.

How it works.

Preparation shouldn’t feel complicated. Dara keeps things straightforward and easy to navigate, so you can focus on what matters most: understanding your surgery and feeling ready for what’s ahead.

Personalize Your Journey

Answer simple questions about your procedure so Dara can tailor your guidance to your specific surgery.

Personalize Your Journey

Answer simple questions about your procedure so Dara can tailor your guidance to your specific surgery.

Personalize Your Journey

Answer simple questions about your procedure so Dara can tailor your guidance to your specific surgery.

Personalize Your Journey

Answer simple questions about your procedure so Dara can tailor your guidance to your specific surgery.

by the numbers

The science behind Dara.

Decades of research show that patient education and psychological preparation before surgery can meaningfully improve outcomes.

Video Isn’t Enough

A large randomized trial found that a brief preoperative education video alone did not improve outcomes—suggesting that preparation needs to be comprehensive and ongoing.

Source:

Turan et al., Annals of Surgery (2025)

Declined Opioids

In one study, 90% of patients who received early pain education chose not to fill a hydrocodone prescription—while all patients in the control group did.

Source:

Sugai et al., Hawaii Journal of Medicine (2013)

Higher Risk

Patients with high preoperative anxiety are significantly more likely to develop chronic postsurgical pain. Preparation matters.

Source:

Theunissen et al., Clinical Journal of Pain (2012)

Studies Reviewed

Preoperative education has been shown to reduce anxiety and lower opioid use after surgery.

Source:

Lee BH et al., Canadian Journal of Pain (2023)

Preparation isn’t just reassurance. It’s part of treatment.

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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