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About Nicole Rochester

Dr. Nicole T. Rochester is a Board-certified pediatrician, TEDx speaker, keynote presenter, and the CEO of Your GPS Doc, LLC, a pioneering company dedicated to eliminating health disparities and improving communication between healthcare providers, patients, and family caregivers. Inspired by her personal experience navigating the complex healthcare system for her late father, Dr. Rochester is committed to bridging gaps in healthcare access and equity...

…Leading Healthcare Advocacy & Consulting

Through Your GPS Doc, Dr. Rochester provides:
-Professional health advocacy services to help individuals and families navigate the healthcare system.
-Consulting services for healthcare organizations aiming to improve patient experience, reduce disparities, and deliver high-quality medical care.

A Recognized Voice in Healthcare Equity

Dr. Rochester has been featured on TV, radio, and podcasts and contributes regularly to digital publications. She is a sought-after national speaker, covering topics such as:

  • Navigating the healthcare system
  • Empowering patient and family caregiver voices
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in healthcare
  • Eliminating health inequities

Leadership & Impact in Healthcare

Dr. Rochester serves as the Medical Advisor for Health Equity for the Immune Deficiency Foundation and as Board Chair for the Maryland Healthcare Education Institute. She has also contributed her expertise to:
-The Maryland Diabetes Quality Taskforce
-B.I.R.T.H. Equity Maryland (maternal health equity initiative)
-The Maryland Commission on Public Health (appointed in October 2023)

Education & Professional Affiliations

A proud Maryland native, Dr. Rochester earned her undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University, her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine.

She is also an active member of:

  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • National Medical Association
  • Alliance of Professional Health Advocates
  • National Association of Healthcare Advocacy
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Most importantly, Dr. Rochester is the proud mother of two young adult daughters. She lives by the motto: “Your purpose is your roadmap.”

By leveraging her expertise, Dr. Nicole T. Rochester is transforming healthcare into a more inclusive, patient-centered, and equitable system for all.

www.yourgpsdoc.com

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