Our Story

Transforming Women's Health, One Gut at a Time

We're physicians, scientists, and technologists who experienced the broken healthcare system firsthand. Now we're building the solution we wish we had.

The Problem

Healthcare is failing women with chronic conditions

90% of the $4.1 trillion US healthcare budget is spent trying to manage chronic conditions—yet most women still feel unheard, dismissed, and stuck in a cycle of symptoms without answers.

Research increasingly shows that gut dysbiosis is a key driver of chronic disease, particularly those involving inflammatory and immune responses. Yet this knowledge rarely makes it into everyday care.

That's why we built Pandora Health—to bridge the gap between cutting-edge gut science and personalized, accessible care.

$4.1T
US Healthcare Spending
90%
Spent on Chronic Conditions
6+
Avg. Years to Diagnosis
80K+
Women We've Helped
80K+
Women Helped
3
Physician Cofounders
90%
User Satisfaction
24/7
AI Support
Our Team

Led by Those Who've Lived It

Our founders combine world-class medical expertise with personal experience navigating chronic health challenges.

Aisha Pandor, PhD
Cofounder & CEO

Aisha Pandor, PhD

Former Co-founder/CEO of SweepSouth. Genetics PhD with degrees in Microbiology and Biochemistry. Her 9-year endometriosis journey inspired her mission to transform women's health.

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Alen Ribic
Cofounder & CTO

Alen Ribic

Former Co-founder/CTO of SweepSouth, scaling the platform to 500K+ users and 2.5M transactions. Full-stack engineer with 20+ years experience in ML and Deep Learning.

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Asma Khapra, MD
Cofounder & Chief Medical Officer

Asma Khapra, MD

Founded the largest female gastroenterologist private practice network. Assistant Clinical Professor at UVA School of Medicine.

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Latha Alapathi, MD
Cofounder & Advisory Board Chair

Latha Alapathi, MD

Associate CMO at Yale New Haven Health/Bridgeport Hospital. Former Chief of Gastroenterology and Medical Staff President.

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What Drives Us

Our Core Values

Community

Fostering supportive environments where women can share their wellness journeys together.

Empathy

Compassionate recognition of the emotional dimensions of living with chronic illness.

Medical Rigor

Evidence-based recommendations grounded in the latest research and clinical expertise.

Curiosity

Continuous exploration and innovation to improve how we understand and treat gut health.

Personal Touch

Individualized care solutions that recognize every woman's unique health journey.

Our Journey

Building the Future of Women's Health

2022

The Vision Takes Shape

We began developing a platform to connect biology, symptoms, and genetics—focusing on underserved communities who need it most.

2023

Refining Our Focus

We honed in on chronic condition management, leveraging data to create meaningful, personalized health insights for women.

2024

AI-Powered Launch

Our AI-driven platform launched to overwhelmingly positive feedback, with key team additions strengthening our mission.

2025

Scaling Impact

Helped over 80,000 women take control of their gut health with personalized, science-backed guidance.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Join over 80,000 women who've discovered the gut-health connection and taken control of their wellness.