About us

We are a team of doctors, advanced practitioners and caring support staff with decades of experience in compassionate & comprehensive abortion care. We envision a world in which abortion is not merely accessible, but equitable.

Abortion by mail — fast, easy, convenient.

AOD gets abortion pills to people who need them as quickly and safely as possible. As pioneers in telemedicine abortion, our team has more than two decades of collective experience in abortion care. We serve the largest geographic footprint of any legal US provider.

Serving patients, supporting clinics.

We know that being pro-choice means supporting ALL the safe methods by which pregnant people choose to access abortion. Telemedicine utilizes technology that is not yet accessible to everyone everywhere, so AOD’s platform is built to donate back to in-person clinics doing this sacred work.

Our growing team has deep roots working, training, and teaching in independent abortion clinics. In order to ensure that pregnant people will always have a place to go when they need or want in-clinic care, AOD donates to Keep Our Clinics.

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You can read more about us in recent news articles on our Community page.

"It was immediate, I had answers right away, it was comfortable and private in my own home, and it didn't feel like a full on medical procedure. I cannot recommend this service enough. Everyone I spoke to was incredible and kind and reassuring and made the whole process feel so normal. I am so appreciative! Thank you!"

"You made this an incredibly comfortable process, and relieved stress that otherwise would have taken a few weeks. That was an incredibly pleasant experience and I’m really grateful for your help and guidance. Thank you again."

"This was so easy! I'm crying. This was so easy. Thank you!"

"I love that fact that it was private and very personal between me and my assigned care provider. I was comfortable talking, being honest and open with her. I loved how I was able to just relax and ask what ever I needed to and answer all of her questions without feeling uneasy. It felt normal...I wasn’t forgotten about I had plenty of information from the site as well as links through discreet messages just in case I needed any further assistance."

"Thank you for helping me go through a process I was terrified of. I felt cared for, supported at all times, and safe."

"You actually spoke to a doctor on the video chat. She was kind and very helpful and explained everything in good details. I think you guys are great and so helpful. I am so very grateful for this. You exceeded my expectations above and beyond."

"You have no idea what you've done for me. Actually you probably do. I'm an activist now."

"As someone who never thought about abortion until yesterday, this is incredible! Thank you for offering this service in a time of need."

"The doctor was really professional and addressed all of my questions and concerns. A convenient way to get the care you need in a safe and non-judgmental environment"

"It was so convenient. I could do it when it best fit my schedule and in the privacy of my own home....The MD’s instructions were very clear and easy to follow. She answered my questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. It was made very clear that I could call if I had any other questions or concerns . I also appreciated how that option was available to me any time of day/night."

"One of the best medical support. Thank you very much!"

"[The doctor's] energy during the call was very supportive and comforting. I read an article about her service after our call and I felt so grateful to have a doctor who cares so much about women reproductive rights throughout her career. She made the process seem easy and relaxed and like it’s really not a big deal. I loved that."

"OH MY GOODNESS they were amazing. Short survey, set up my video call for early morning... explain the whole situation... paid the fee... meds were waiting for me when I got home. The dr was incredibly sweet, very thorough, and they send you a lot of info, including a good poster you could put up on a wall if needed."

"The privacy, Convenience, and safety. My partner and I were able to start and end this journey together and it built a bond between us. The next time we’ll be ready to go through with the pregnancy. Thank you guys so much!"

"amazingly knowledgeable, confident and comforting throughout the whole process...know that you’re appreciated and you explained everything perfectly"

"AOD is very innovative and I love that this was even a option... Keep doing what you are doing AOD! Love it! Love everything about AOD and would do it again if I had to. Very seamless process"

"I like how easy, affordable and fast it was!"

"The doctor I spoke with during my video intake was kind and answered all my questions...it felt very comfortable like talking with a friend. Thank you for the time, effort, and resources you are putting in to making and keeping services like AOD available to women. I had such a positive experience and feel really good about the decision I made."

"This is the smoothest process I could have imagined! Thank you!"

"I was able to manage my health in the comfort of my own home. During my call I felt safe and welcome...Using this online service made me feel in control of comfortable in an otherwise scary situation. Thank you so so so much."

"Just an amazing experience amazing service and I'm thankful for this service."

"Everything went as described from start to finish...I am grateful for this service."

"It was extremely convenient, fast, and I felt I had a lot of support for everything I needed... I loved this and I hope it becomes available to all women everywhere."

"I enjoyed my conversation with the doctor before the abortion process and how caring and informative she was. Even though it was over a computer screen, I still felt like she was MY doctor that cared about me, my body, and my mentality of going through with the abortion."

"Amazing. Would 100+% recommend."

"The whole experience was just so much better than I thought it could be. The doctor's easy and calm attitude towards me. It felt like an expert friend walking me through the process. Being able to easily schedule a tele-visit, from the comfort of my own home in my own convenience of schedule made a world of difference."

"This process has been so smooth and easy. Thank you for everything you are doing."

"My spouse was able to be apart of the video call as well which was nice to have the extra support and another ear to hear the information the doctor was giving me. I felt like I was cared for by the staff and the company itself. It was a wonderful experience with all said and done considering the circumstances. I am glad I found AOD and would use this service again or recommend to a friend or family member. Thank you so much AOD!!"

Jamie Phifer, MD

Medical Director

Dr Phifer (she/her) is a board-certified family physician with abortion care experience in all gestations over the last decade. She previously served as Associate Medical Director for a Washington-based later gestation clinic and traveled throughout the US to train and work with in-clinic abortion care providers, work she continues to pursue in the South and Midwest. Prior to launching AOD, she worked on the Research Outcomes and Clinical Quality team for a telehealth start-up where she built automated text-based primary care telehealth protocols for behavioral health and contraception management. She believes abortion should be as straight-forward as possible and on patients’ own terms. When she is not being an abortion nerd, Dr Phifer likes exploring new cities by the quality of their local breweries and teaching her giant dog not to hog the couch.

Leah Coplon CNM, MPH

Director of Clinical Operations

Leah (she/her) is a nurse-midwife and has spent her entire career in reproductive health, from her first job as a health care assistant at a Planned Parenthood; to working as a labor and delivery nurse delivering babies and teaching nursing students; to running an independent abortion clinic in her state. With a deep research background, she also is a co-author on a direct-to-patient protocol released early in the COVID-19 pandemic to assist clinicians in providing care via telehealth and on the first large-scale research study in the US evaluating this protocol. Leah believes that any reason someone wants to have an abortion is the right reason and no one should ever have to explain or justify their decision about whether or when to have children. When she is not training clinicians and researching abortion, Leah loves being outdoors by the ocean, cooking, and being with her family.

Erin

Patient Care Coordinator

Erin (she/her) quickly became obsessed with learning all things abortion related after having her own abortion experience. She went on to work at an independent abortion clinic in Pennsylvania as a patient advocate where she served as an interpreter for Spanish-speaking patients and supporting patients throughout their abortion journeys. Not only is Erin the kind voice patients hear when they call AOD during daytime hours, she also works directly with local abortion funds to provide financial assistance and coordinates direct referrals for those who need additional care. She believes abortion is freedom. When she is not providing virtual hugs for abortion seekers, Erin enjoys cooking, writing, and snuggling her two kitties.

Mary

Clinician

Mary (she/her) is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who has been involved in abortion care and advocacy since her first job out of college as a medical assistant at an abortion clinic. There she felt that she had found her life’s purpose. She has since spent the majority of her career providing full-scope primary care in community health and is now working to improve access to mental health care for the uninsured and underinsured via telemedicine. A lifelong nerd, Mary continues to volunteer in abortion access and is currently pursuing another advanced degree. She believes it is an honor and a privilege to be an abortion provider and often helps provide care on AOD’s busier clinic days. When she is not doomscrolling Twitter or killing houseplants, Mary likes sewing, learning to roller skate, and spending time with family and friends.