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CNN On-Air Medical Analyst, Washington Post contributing columnist, Former Baltimore Health Commissioner, ER Physician

Dr. Leana Wen Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000

CNN On-Air Medical Analyst, Washington Post contributing columnist, Former Baltimore Health Commissioner, ER Physician

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Dr. Leana Wen
Speaking Fee:
$30,000 to $50,000

Travels From:
BWI - Baltimore, MD

Primary Topic Category:
Healthcare

Secondary Topic Category:
Mental Health / Wellness / Self-Help

 

Dr. Leana Wen Speaker Profile: At A Glance

With great passion for her work as an emergency physician and one of the nation’s leading public health experts, Dr. Leana Wen gives audiences unique insights into the future of medicine and public health. Author of the widely praised When Doctors Don’t Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests, Dr. Wen encourages a patient/doctor partnership that lets people take back control of their health care.

Dr. Leana Wen is a distinguished physician and public health advocate renowned for her extensive contributions to healthcare and public health policy. Currently a professor of health policy and management at George Washington University, she also serves as a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. Dr. Wen is a prominent voice in the media, contributing as an op-ed columnist for The Washington Post, where she writes a twice-weekly column on medicine and public health. Additionally, she is a medical analyst for CNN and a frequent commentator for NPR, PBS, BBC, and MSNBC.

Dr. Wen's career is marked by her tenure as the Health Commissioner for the City of Baltimore, where she led initiatives to combat the opioid epidemic, improve maternal and child health, and address health disparities. Her innovative approaches included implementing a blanket prescription for naloxone, expanding mental health services, and launching public health campaigns to address systemic issues such as racism in healthcare. These efforts earned her national recognition, including being named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.

A Rhodes Scholar, Dr. Wen completed her medical degree at Washington University School of Medicine and her residency training at Brigham & Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. She has authored two critically acclaimed books, "When Doctors Don’t Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests" and "Lifelines: A Doctor’s Journey in the Fight for Public Health." Her writings and public speaking engagements highlight the critical importance of public health and her commitment to ensuring equitable healthcare for all.

Dr. Wen's work extends beyond academia and public health administration. She has served on advisory boards for several health innovation companies and is an independent board member for two global biotech companies. Her personal experiences, including her battle with postpartum depression and her role as a caregiver for her ailing mother, inform her advocacy for mental health and wellness. Dr. Wen continues to inspire and lead through her dedication to public health, equity, and resilience.

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