This book started off strong and never let up. I enjoyed following the author on her journey to becoming a doctor. The stories shared were interesting and relevant to the book overall. I appreciated that the book was well organized and wrapped up well. My only regret is that it ended too soon.

I thoroughly enjoyed this well-written book. It was fascinating, and I really liked the narrator, rooting for her from the start. I especially enjoyed the peek behind the scenes of the world of doctors and appreciated Nance's authentic voice and how she managed to come across as humble and kind, even though, clearly, she must be a rockstar in her profession. Thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for the chance to read/review.

I discovered Dr. Erin Nance on TikTok. I loved her short videos, which brought attention to lesser-known and misdiagnosed illnesses, and felt she was a doctor who truly listened to her patients. When she said her book was on NetGalley, I was so excited, I immediately requested to read it.

This book is a candid collection of essays that pull back the curtain on the inner workings of modern medicine with unflinching honesty. Dr. Nance brings her signature blend of honesty, humor, and heart to the page, giving us a deeply personal and illuminating journey through the challenges of being a young female orthopedic surgeon in a system that's predominantly male.

This isn’t your typical medical memoir. It’s real, and incredibly human. Dr. Nance tells stories about tough diagnoses, complicated cases, and the behind-the-scenes politics of hospitals—but she also opens up about grief, sexism, burnout, and the moments that nearly broke her. She's amazing because she always does what's best for her patients, fighting for them even when the system works against her. She writes like she talks—no fluff, no sugarcoating—just real talk from someone who clearly loves what she does and wants to make medicine better.

Reading what she went through to become an orthopedic surgeon, I love her even more! She's a wonderful example of compassion in medicine, which seems to be something hard to find these days. I received an ecopy from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions in this review are my own.

I L🩺VED reading this book!!! BRAVO!! 👏🥰

I follow Dr. Nance 👩‍⚕️on Tik Tok and was excited to see that she was authoring a book! 📖 This is her experience through medical school ⚕️ as a woman. She is witty, compassionate, and gritty. Her words flow like butter. 🧈 She has humor yet has learned to stand for her place in the surgical world. The deep commitment to her patients shines.

She is an exceptional person and seeks to change the culture of medicine, not only for women doctors but, also, for patients who feel unheard. This was definitely a 5 🌟 read for me! I hope she writes another one!

Thank you, NetGalley, and Dey Street Books for the advanced reader's copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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This was a great read. Dr. Erin Nance details the road to becoming an orthopedic surgeon, starting with her first night of her intern year all the way through starting her own practice years later. Also alongside her journey are snippets of her brother’s journey of recovery from a neck injury that occurred the very same night Dr. Nance began her training. She discusses big picture topics like misogyny, gender parity, medical ethics and how patients are treated, the family cost of becoming a female surgeon and much more with anecdotes from her years in residency and fellowship. Perfect for fans of her Tiktok page, and Grey’s Anatomy.

Highly engaging and fascinating account of a surgeon's career to date. Nance has a strong voice, but it also feels as if she is telling her story to a group of friends, letting the reader into her life. Weaving her brother's story throughout the book and how it impacted her was such a powerful account of resilience as well as the stories of her patients. You can tell Nance is a caring, compassionate, ethical, driven and remarkable surgeon. Thanks to #NetGalley and #DeyStreetBooks for the ARC.

I’ve been following Dr Nance on Tik Tok for quite awhile and have been impressed with her as an advocate for her patients and especially those whose diagnosis was delayed, or missed, so I was very excited to read this as a parent of children with a rare disease.

Dr Nance’s book starts where her life as a doctor intersected with her connection to being a caregiver and family member of a patient, on day one of being an intern. This book was an honest account of the training, misogyny, ecosystem that surrounds health care and this one doctor’s experience. Dr Nance honestly speaks of the biases, both conscious and unconscious, and of the game that. Must be played in the health care system.

Tik tok followers may enjoy learning ing more about Dr Nance’s background and training but surprisingly some of her focus on rare and undiagnosed diseases and. cases play a less prevalent role. I hope she’ll write another book for those navigating the health care system! . This book will also appeal to those hoping to get an honest look at one doctors experience and for those interested in medicine as a career.

I had first heard of Dr. Erin Nance on tik tok last year and I quickly learned realized how much of an impact she’s made on not only on her patients but also the way she brings awareness to illness that otherwise aren’t often heard of. She’s a huge advocate against medical gaslighting. When I had seen that the ARC for her memoir was available on NetGalley I immediately applied for it and am so happy I got to read it.

This memoir begins with her inspiration for becoming an orthopedic surgeon and the life altering call she received regarding her brother’s life changing injury. She goes on and describes all the difficulties she faced while trying to achieve her dream. She tells stories of her interactions with former patients and other health care professionals she’s worked with and the way they’ve all left a lasting impact on the way she works as a surgeon.

I really enjoyed getting to read this and get to know more about her perspective of being a surgeon and how truly difficult it is to become one. I also liked getting to see how much of an impact her patients made on her to become the great surgeon she is today.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Like most of you, I know of Dr. Nance through her social media presence- particularly on Tick Tok. I am one of her numerous followers tuning in to hear her thoughts and advice on various medical topics. It took only a few seconds to pick up on her caring nature and love for patients- not just hers, but any. She didn't pretend the medical field wasn't a flawed one. She was real, honest, and a born fighter for those who needed one.

Little Miss Diagnosed is an extension of all of this. She tells you her medical school journey. She takes you behind the medical walls with stories and lessons learned along the way. She shares with you the one medical emergency that brought her to her knees. My heart melted as she unfolds the story of her brother and all the ways her colleagues stepped in to help her.

Amongst the heartwarming and tear jerking, you will find stories that will reveal the flaws in the medical system. How situations can change on a dime. Professionals who were not the professional they should've been. Losses and wins. Dr. Nance gets vulnerable with balancing pregnancy and residency. Misjudgments made by her, and fellow doctors around her.

While this book wasn't a long read, it was impactful. I appreciated her vulnerability, honesty & humility. I felt I got a better idea of what goes on when wearing the various medical uniforms.

So, if you're a fan of medical shows or have any interest in the medical field, I encourage you to settle in and listen to what Dr. Erin Nance has to tell you. Let her pour encouragement into you. Let her show you ways you can get around a flawed system at times. Mostly, let her restore some faith in you that there are doctors out there willing to fight for you.

Little Miss Diagnosed is an excellent essay collection by Dr. Erin Nance. I really enjoyed the look behind the scene of the medical world that gives a very similar vibe to her very well known TikTok account. She has so many interesting stories in her personal and professional life. I definitely recommend this book, especially your friends and family in the medical profession!

Thank you #Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very good book. It was well-written. I would highly recommend this book. It's very easy to read.

Fascinating book of stories from Dr. Nance's experience of training to become one of the few female orthopedic surgeons in the country. Quick and easy read full of interesting anecdotes bringing us behind the curtain into the world of a medical intern/resident/fellow/attending. The author has a clear and conversational writing style, and the book is perfect for outsiders to the medical world, since she doesn't use much industry jargon or hyper-scientific terminology. I appreciated her awareness of unconscious bias and the unfairness of the healthcare system in America.

Paging fans of The Pitt, ER, Dr. House, and Grey’s Anatomy! Report to the OR, STAT!

Erin Nance, MD, (or @littlemissdiagnosed on TikTok) shares the story of what inspired her to become an orthopedic surgeon, her catastrophic first day of residency, and meaningful experiences that got her where she is today.

What would you do if on the first day of the rest of your life (in Erin’s case, a high stakes surgical residency), a life altering phone call came in? That day shaped Erin’s career, and the compassion in her practice, forever.

If you’re a medical nerd like me (I’m a nurse), or you are a fan of medical dramas, check out the real life story of Dr. Erin Nance, a badass orthopedic surgeon, who broke barriers while fixing broken bones!

I really enjoyed this book! It had a lot of interesting information. I enjoy watching the authors videos. Unfortunately, a lot of the content is also in her videos. I still highly recommend this book!

This book was amazing and gives me hope for a future of doctors who lead with compassion. Dr. Nance had me captivated through her stories.

I enjoyed learning more about Dr. Erin Nance's life as a young female orthopedic surgeon in a field still dominated by men. I learned about a lot about her as a doctor as well as the field of orthopedic surgery. However and this I blame on the publisher not everything medical has to be compared to Grey's Anatomy.

First of all, thanks to Dey Street Books and NetGalley for this arc.

I always find it hard to give memoirs a star rating because they are so subjective. But I really enjoyed this one, I think especially because I am a woman working in healthcare! She tells different stories from her career as a surgeon of how she was treated differently for being a woman in “big boys world.”

I've read many books on this subject and this book goes to the top of my list as one of my favorites. Told in a manner that is comprehensible for everyone and so empowering for women. You'll feel like you're just sitting down with a good cup of coffee and croissant and just having a great conversation with her about her life and experiences. A solid 4.5 stars! Thanks to Netgalley, the author and publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was a fun book to read, In fact, it was so easy to read, I read it in a day and didn't lose a bit of interest in it. Anyone who thinks doctors live a glamorous life should read this book.

I find it hard to rate memoirs at it is an individual's lived experience. I found this one enjoyable, but as a healthcare worker it was definitely written for those not in healthcare and many aspects of healthcare were over explained for those of us living it.