Dr. Efrat "Dr. E" LaMandre, PhD
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- Leading Voice Against Medical Gaslighting
- National Media Contributor and Host of Podcast, 'The Medical Disruptor'
- Bestselling Author, 'It's NOT In Your Head: Your Body Doesn't Feel Right But You Don't Know Why'
- Family Nurse Practitioner with a PH.D. in Integrative Medicine
- Maryland Police Department Women's Conference
- Wolters Kluwer
- DNP's of Color Conference
- Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners (FLANP)
- Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE)
- Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (MCNP)
“You’re Not Fine. It’s Medical Gaslighting”
In this high-impact keynote, DR. E—the unapologetic medical disruptor and fierce advocate for women’s health—reveals why medical gaslighting happens and, more importantly, how to break free from it. Once you understand the root cause, you’ll never be dismissed again.
This isn’t just about knowing more—it’s about reclaiming your power in every medical encounter. Audiences walk away with the clarity, confidence, and tools to turn every “You’re fine” into the answers and care they deserve
It Takes Two to Gaslight: How Patients and Providers Get Stuck
Gaslighting doesn’t happen in a vacuum. DR. E introduces her groundbreaking concept that it takes two to gaslight—exploring how both patients and providers unconsciously reinforce the script.
Audiences discover how subtle habits, deference, and clinical shortcuts keep the cycle alive—and how breaking the pattern can transform outcomes. This talk gives patients and providers alike the tools to change the dynamic for goo
The Cost of Being the “Good Patient”
From an early age, patients—especially women and minorities—are trained to be polite, agreeable, and “low maintenance.” The result? A culture of silence that leads to missed diagnoses and delayed care.
DR. E dismantles the myth of the “good patient” and shows audiences how to advocate without being adversarial. The payoff: a healthcare experience where their concerns are heard and their health is prioritized.
Listening Without Gaslighting
Most providers don’t mean to dismiss patients. But medical training, time pressure, and bias create blind spots that silence critical information.
In this talk, DR. E gives clinicians a framework for listening differently—validating patient experiences without sacrificing science. Attendees learn practical tools to improve trust, accuracy, and patient satisfaction in every exam room.
When Employees See Their Doctor: An HR Issue You Didn’t Know You Had
Every employee eventually lands in a doctor’s office. If they walk out feeling dismissed, it doesn’t just hurt their health—it hurts your business.
DR. E connects the dots between medical gaslighting, absenteeism, and workplace morale. She equips HR leaders with strategies to empower staff to advocate for themselves in healthcare encounters, creating healthier employees and stronger organizations.
