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
- Vaginal Diseases
- Intrauterine Devices
- Gynecological Examination
- Menstrual Cycle
- Gynecology
- Menopause
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Vaginal Smears
- Contraception
Locations Where I Practice
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-2920
in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
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
Graduate
Ohio State University College Of Nursing, Columbus, OH
3/24/2008 - 6/12/2011
Board Certification
Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner Core Certif
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.
87 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 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
4.8 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 out of 5
Liz was great as always
She extremely kind and thorough. She took a lot of time with me and listened to me and believed everything I told her. She didn't focus on my weight as the root of all my concerns as most providers do and I felt very cared for and validated.
Love my provider Liz Gandee. She is very knowledgeable and also listens to me and trusts my judgement.
She took a lot of time with me. She listened to my medical history, details about the problem I came in for, and was thorough and informative in discussing the problem.
Liz is always great. She apologized for the wait time several times and have solid responses to my questions.
Kind informative made me really comfortable as I have a lot of anxiety with these kinds of visits. She was amazing. I'd recommend her to anyone like me
This is my second time visiting this care provider. She shows a lot of compassion and concern which is strongly needed in a healthcare setting. She always makes me feel comfortable when we talk about certain things.
Love Liz Gandee. She's warm and so incredibly knowledgeable. Always provides current information from studies or articles.
If I could clone her to be all my providers I would. So knowledgeable and professional. Her client communication skills are incredible. She treats me like I'm part of the team and in a way I understand but doesn't talk down to me. Absolutely love her as my provider.
Liz Gandee is an intelligent and caring provider. She expressed empathy and helped me as a professional. I am thankful for her care!
Liz is excellent - She listens to my problems and orders tests to find a diagnosis, as well as providing great education and explaining everything well.
Elizabeth Gandee is one of the best providers I've had to date. She's personable and responsive. She takes the time to discuss any concerns and is always prepared for appts.
Listened to my concerns and agreed to talk in greater detail at follow up appointment. I felt respected and taken seriously.
Through
Thorough.
Great experience, respectful and understanding
Knowledgeable
She is always attentive to my concerns and tries to give me as much advice as possible
Listens to issues, sympathetic, always makes me feel comfortable & seen.
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.