About Dr. Nancy Cetel
Physician, educator, author, professional speaker, and humorist dedicated to helping couples navigate midlife changes.
A Passionate Advocate
Dr. Nancy S. Cetel is an engaging and passionate physician, educator, author, professional speaker, and humorist. She has given hundreds of presentations, with audiences ranging from medical professors and professionals to sophisticated lay audiences.
Live appearances and interviews before local, regional, national and international television and radio audiences have brought her acclaim as an accomplished communicator and advocate for an informed public. In addition, she has served as moderator, master of ceremonies, and co-host for various forums including a popular radio program, Health News and Views carried on an ABC radio network affiliate.
Education & Training
Graduated from NYU School of Medicine. Postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UC Irvine and USC. Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at UC San Diego.
Research & Publications
Conducted original research in menopause and hormonal issues, leading to numerous publications including a lead article in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Personal Journey
Her passions for hormones were not limited to her academic career. She married Joseph Weiss, a fellow physician and clinical professor. As a distinguished former academic and active clinician and researcher, she undertook the writing of the groundbreaking book, Double Menopause.
The book deals with midlife hormonal issues for men and women and won the San Diego Book Awards Best Medical Problems Book Award.
"To her amusement and embarrassment, her physician husband has become her poster child for male menopause. They are the proud parents of three children who have followed their parent's philosophy of pursuing one's passions, no matter the field of endeavor."