Gerda Maissel, MD, certified patient advocate, also known as “Dr. Gerda the Medical Sherpa,” will describe the different types of care management available to patients and their caregivers and how to best find, choose and utilize them for their own needs. She will also help you to understand the confusing variety of levels of care so that you can better understand how to get the right services at the right place at the right time.

Guest Speaker

Dr. Gerda Maissel, MD

Dr. Gerda Maissel is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician and C- suite level health system leader. 2 and a half years ago, she founded My MD Advisor. Now known as “Dr. Gerda the Medical Sherpa” she guides the families of people with complicated medical problems through the healthcare maze. She reduces frustration and ensures that they are able to make the best possible medical decisions.