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Marie Savard  

Physician, Author, Patient & Caregiver Advocate

Marie Savard, MD is a trusted voice in patient empowerment and collaborative doctor-patient partnership. Savard is the author of four books on personal health management and wellness including How To Save Your Own Life, The Savard System for Managing – and Controlling – Your Health Care, The Savard Health Record, The Body Shape Solution to Weight Loss and Wellness and Ask Dr. Marie: What Women Must Know about Hormones, Libido, and the Medical Problems No One Talks About.

In addition to an internal medicine practice, Savard served as “ABC News” medical contributor and has appeared on all the major networks including NBC, CBS, CNN, “The Oprah Show” and “The View.” She also served as corporate medical director of NewCourtland, provider of long term care services, and chief medical officer for PerformRx, a pharmacy benefit management company.

She was the 2015 recipient of the Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania Elizabeth Kirk Rose Women in Medicine Award for her commitment and contribution to advancing the education and careers of women in academic medicine.

Savard earned both her bachelor’s in nursing and MD at the University of Pennsylvania where she is a member of the board of overseers of the School of Nursing. She also served as a University trustee. She is writing a blog and working on a technology solution to minimize polypharmacy in the elderly.

Speech Topics

Shape-Shifting Through Time: Dr. Marie's Waist Management Wellness Program for Women (& Men) of All Ages

Research has shown that all aspects of a woman's health are affected by body shape, including weight loss, risk of diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. Former ABC News medical contributor, author, and nationally recognized expert in women's health Marie Savard, MD, examines an array of health issues impacting men and women through the lens of body shape and the changes that come with aging. With inspiration, humor, and passion, Dr. Savard presents powerful solutions that will help both men and women sidestep the physical and emotional pitfalls of body shape in order to lose weight, feel healthier, and live longer.

How to Save Your Own Life: A Revolutionary Approach to Getting the Best Healthcare Possible

People tend to know far more about managing their cars and finances than they know about managing their healthcare. There are no "patient schools" to teach patients how to be effective patients, yet when patients are suddenly faced with a serious diagnosis or a chronic health condition, they recognize the importance of taking charge of their health. Former ABC News medical contributor and nationally recognized pioneer in patient empowerment Marie Savard, MD, teaches patients how to manage and control their own healthcare both for themselves and for their families. With inspiration and passion, Dr. Savard demystifies the healthcare system and presents her revolutionary yet commonsense solutions.

Getting the Healthcare You Need at Any Age: A Decade-by-Decade Look at What Women Need to Stay Healthy & Well

Women make most of the healthcare decisions for themselves and their loved ones, but are confronted with hyped-up and sometimes erroneous information from the media. Former ABC News medical contributor, author, nationally recognized women's health expert, and speaker Marie Savard, MD, dispels many myths and discusses the latest research and most up-to-date recommendations for preventive tests, immunizations, birth control, vitamins, supplements, and herbs for women at every age or life stage.

From Hormones to Hot Flashes: Everything You Need to Know About Menopause, Including the Pros and Cons of Hormones, Aging Well & Feeling Great

Millions of women are either approaching or passing through menopause yet are deluged with often conflicting and confusing information about what it means and what they should do about it. Former ABC News medical contributor, author, nationally recognized women's health expert, and speaker Marie Savard, MD, discusses all aspects of menopause and the controversy surrounding hormone therapy. She critiques the latest research and news headlines and provides women with a straightforward, research-based approach to staying healthy and well and making the best hormone decisions for their unique circumstances.

Below the Belt & Above the Knees: The Inside Scoop on Women's Health

Women's health problems can be mysterious and hard to discuss. Speaker Marie Savard, MD, one of America's most trusted voices on women's health, offers frank and clear advice about everything from HPV to hormone therapy, fertility to birthing, "smart sex" to "waist management," menstrual problems to stress management, and doctor-patient relationships to plumbing. It's as if your sister or best friend were a doctor with all the time in the world to answer the questions you've been afraid to ask.

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