About Me
I’m a Women’s Health nurse practitioner who specializes in women’s sexual health and gynecology, and provides body positive and trauma-informed care. I’ve always been passionate about empowering women to have a voice and to make informed choices in regards to health care, particularly issues specific to women such as contraception, menopause, family planning and sexuality. I often explain to patients that they are the pilot, I’m the co-pilot here to explain the different routes we can take, and ultimately it’s their decision.
Sometimes certain aspects of women’s health, such as menopause and sexual health, are not always adequately addressed in health care and I am passionate about changing that. I want to not only provide quality, evidenced-based care for women, but also to help educate the community and my fellow health care providers. I value collaboration and have worked with other providers to create educational forums for patients as well as educational opportunities for health care providers to learn about women’s sexual health. I’m also a founding member of The Ohio Sexual Health Collaborative, a professional women’s sexual health organization.
It’s exciting to collaborate with others who share my passion for women’s health; that passion and excitement helps to keep the ideas flowing. At the Ohio State Center for Women’s Health, I have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from other women’s health specialists beyond gynecology. We can discuss mutual patients and provide a well-rounded health care experience for our patients. Being here has helped me strengthen my knowledge and keep up to date in medical fields such as primary care and endocrinology that I otherwise would not have access to.
When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my son and husband. My hobbies include reading, kayaking and hiking. My husband and I love to travel and have visited many places in Central America and the Caribbean. I also enjoy crafts such as crochet and sewing, and made my first quilt during the pandemic.
Highlights
- Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH)
- First person to obtain AASECT certification in sexuality counseling in Ohio
- Former mentor for survivors of human trafficking, Freedom a la Cart
- Provided STI education for men arrested for soliciting illegal commercial sex, John School
- Participated in a medical mission trip to Honduras with the Ohio State College of Nursing
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016, 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
- Vaginitis
- Vulvar Vestibulitis
- Vulvodynia
- Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
- Gynecology
- Menopause
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Vaginal Smears
- Pelvic Pain
- Contraception
- Gynecological Examination
- Menstrual Cycle
- Intrauterine Devices
- Arousal
- Orgasm
- Contraceptive Devices, Female
Locations Where I Practice
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-2920
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-2076
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Masters Degree
Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH
MS
3/24/2008 - 6/12/2011
Board Certification
National Certification Corp - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
8/5/2011
Academic Information
My Department
Obstetrics & Gynecology
My Division
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
94 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Great
Liz is always very helpful and knowledgeable and kind.
The team at OSU Women's Health continues to go above & beyond to support my medical needs.
My NP took the time to discuss options with me related to a medication including cost.
Liz is great! She took the time to answer my questions and made me feel comfortable during my exam. I know I am in good hands with her expertise.
Good experience - she is always friendly, remembers me from the last appointment, explains everything thoroughly and works quickly.
Thorough!
Amazing!
I always have good experiences
She was exceptional!
All good
I highly recommend Elizabeth Gandee because she's always prepared and a good listener.
Dr. Gandee is amazing. She's the best OB I've had. I just wish she delivered babies too.
Dr. Gandee is amazing! She has helped me so much.
She gave me valuable information and care and listened well
My provider was kind and listened to all my concerns.
Elizabeth always takes the time to listen and really cares. She always makes me feel better!
Liz is fantastic! Down to Earth, caring, kind, listens closely.
Very friendly and caring. She always asks a lot of questions during my gynecology check-ups to make sure that I'm doing well emotionally as well as physically.
Love Liz. She's everything I would want in a health care provider.
I specifically wanted to see Liz because she is the only gynecologist that has ever made me feel comfortable and not nervous about such an intimate exam. She never made me feel rushed or anything and listened to all my questions and concerns. She gave me multiple options for my issues that I am having and I felt a little more hopeful when I left.
Liz is great. she makes you feel very comfortable and at ease to discuss any concerns you might have.
best decision I ever made to change my care to her. she's the best
Liz Gandee is exceptional! Always listens and is easy to talk to, genuinely cares, and practices evidence based medicine- I highly recommend her!
Elizabeth Gandee is an outstanding provider, very thorough, kind and caring. she explains everything, answers questions and doesn't rush me as her patient. She is easily the best provider I have at OSU among all my providers.
My care provider is great, the best I have ever had! Liz explains things to me in detail and has lots of suggestions of ideas and solutions to my issue
she answered all my questions
She is thorough. She could have more empathy shown & interest in my life.
answered my questions about next steps
Liz took extra time needed to talk with me and always makes me feel comfortable & cared for. She is a great NP!