Ardem Patapoutian
Nobel Prize–Winning Neuroscientist | Pioneer Of Touch & Sensory Science | Global Science Keynote Speaker
Lisa Sanders
The Medical “Sherlock Holmes”; Medical Director of the Yale New Haven Health Systems Long COVID Consultation Clinic
Dr. Lisa Sanders is a Yale physician, bestselling author, and creator of the Netflix series Diagnosis, where she helps solve real-life medical mysteries. Her groundbreaking work bridges medicine, storytelling, and problem-solving, inspiring audiences to think like detectives in the search for truth. With experience spanning journalism, clinical practice, and education, she empowers professionals to ask better questions, challenge assumptions, and make smarter, more accurate decisions.
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Lisa Sanders biography
Dr. Lisa Sanders is a Yale School of Medicine physician, best-selling author, and the creator and host of Netflix’s acclaimed series Diagnosis, where she helps patients around the world solve their most mysterious medical cases. Millions know her for her ability to transform real-life medical puzzles into compelling stories of hope and discovery. Speaker Lisa Sanders also writes the widely read New York Times Magazine column of the same name and served as the technical advisor and inspiration for the Emmy-winning TV drama House M.D., starring Hugh Laurie.
Before medicine, Lisa spent a decade as a journalist, uncovering stories that demanded curiosity, persistence, and empathy – skills she now applies in her medical practice and speaking engagements. At the age of 36, she shifted careers, moving from asking questions that informed the public to asking questions that save lives. Through this journey, Lisa discovered a universal truth: whether diagnosing patients or leading organizations, the key to solving complex problems lies in asking the right questions and challenging assumptions.
In her talks, Dr. Sanders teaches audiences – both in medical and corporate settings – how to approach challenges like a diagnostician. She guides leaders to think critically, filter through noise, and identify the true root causes of issues before acting. Her engaging storytelling, grounded in real-life medical mysteries, offers powerful lessons on decision-making, communication, and innovation.
Speaker Lisa Sanders is also the author of several books exploring the art and science of diagnosis, praised for their insight into how doctors think and how we all make judgments under uncertainty. With warmth, humor, and deep expertise, Dr. Lisa Sanders inspires audiences to think beyond the obvious, embrace curiosity, and approach every challenge – medical or otherwise – with clarity, purpose, and a detective’s eye for truth.
Lisa Sanders Speaking Videos
Dr. Lisa Sanders - Why we need medical diagnosis detectives
Dr. Lisa Sanders investigates patients’ mysterious illnesses in Netflix’s “Diagnosis”
Lisa Sanders Keynote Topics
Today, more than 30 million Americans live with rare diseases, and on average, it takes about six years for patients to receive the correct diagnosis. But according to Dr. Lisa Sanders, host of Diagnosis on Netflix, misdiagnosis extends far beyond rare conditions—it’s a widespread issue that costs countless lives every year.
So how can we fix this? Dr. Sanders believes the solution begins with better medical training, consistent feedback, and deeper specialization. These elements, she explains, empower healthcare professionals to refine their diagnostic skills and reduce errors that can have life-or-death consequences.
Drawing inspiration from Sherlock Holmes, Lisa encourages doctors to approach each case like a detective: examining every piece of evidence, challenging assumptions, and resisting the urge to jump to conclusions. By embracing this investigative mindset, clinicians can uncover the real causes behind symptoms, make more accurate diagnoses, and ultimately deliver treatments that save lives.
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