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Nancy Lynn Snyderman was born on March 26, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. She spent her childhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she lived with her parents, Joy and Sanford Snyderman, and her brother. Her early life in the Midwest influenced both her values and her professional pursuits.
Snyderman graduated from South Side High School in 1970. She then began her higher education at Indiana University Bloomington, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in microbiology. Her passion for medicine led her to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, where she earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree in 1977.
Following medical school, Snyderman completed residencies in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. During this time, she was mentored by the renowned head and neck surgeon, Dr. Eugene Nicholas Myers. In 1983, she joined the surgical staff at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, where she specialized in head and neck cancer.
In 1988, she relocated to San Francisco, California, to continue her clinical work at California Pacific Medical Center and the University of California, San Francisco, where she focused on head and neck surgery.
Snyderman's career in broadcast journalism began in 1984 when she joined KATV, the ABC affiliate in Little Rock, Arkansas, as a medical correspondent. Her media presence grew during her 15-year tenure with ABC News, where she contributed to programs such as Good Morning America and Primetime.
While in San Francisco, she served as a medical correspondent for KPIX-TV. In 2005, she joined NBC News as its chief medical editor. There, she appeared regularly on NBC Nightly News, Today, Dateline NBC, and MSNBC. In 2009, she hosted her own daily talk show, Dr. Nancy, on MSNBC, offering insights on public health and wellness issues.
In addition to her medical journalism, she reported for NBC Sports during the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2014 Winter Olympics, providing health-related coverage for athletes and the public. During her time at NBC, she also launched her own website to share medical news and resources with a broader audience.
In 2015, Snyderman resigned from NBC News following public criticism related to her violation of voluntary quarantine guidelines during the Ebola crisis. Despite the controversy, her long-standing contributions to health journalism and public communication continue to be recognized.
Throughout her career, Snyderman has received numerous accolades for her work in both medicine and journalism. These include multiple Emmy Awards, a Gracie Award, an Edward R. Murrow Award, and an Alfred I. DuPont Award. In 1986, KARK-TV honored her for in-depth reporting, and in 1987, the Associated Press awarded her recognition for best documentary.
In 1998, the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation awarded her the Distinguished Service Award. In 2001, she received the Athena Award from the Partnership for Women’s Health at Columbia University and the Trailblazer Award from American Women in Radio and Television for her efforts in promoting women's health.
In addition to her medical and broadcasting roles, Snyderman served as vice president at Johnson & Johnson, contributing to the company's health communication initiatives. In 2005, she co-founded CarePlanners, a service aimed at helping families navigate the healthcare system, blending her medical expertise with patient advocacy.
Nancy Snyderman married Doug Myers in 1994. The couple resides in Princeton, New Jersey, along with their children. She remains active in communicating health information, particularly through digital platforms such as her Twitter account, @DrNancyMD.
As of recent estimates, Nancy Snyderman’s net worth is approximately $10 million, reflecting her contributions across medicine, media, and corporate leadership.
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