Teal Health was founded by Dr. Avnesh Thakor and Kara Egan. Brought together by a mutual friend because of their shared passion for driving change in health and equity. Together, they reimagined Dr. Thakor’s initial self-collect prototype into the beautiful Teal Wand – an ergonomically designed screening device for a broad range of bodies and health literacy levels – and developed a women’s telehealth platform centered around accessibility, engagement, and honoring a woman’s experience.

Shocked by the lack of innovation in the 80+ year old cervical cancer screening process, Dr. Avnesh Thakor, Associate Professor at Stanford University, was driven to revolutionize the process using his experience across medical disciplines and research. Kara Egan’s 20 year career in finance, health, and technology has shaped Teal Health into the telehealth platform women deserve. By using the best technology and communication channels Teal focuses on the women’s experience and works seamlessly into the modern woman’s day, when and how it’s convenient for her.

Through groundbreaking innovations like the Teal Wand, Teal Health is rewriting the narrative of women's healthcare for generations to come.