Susan Lagasse, Ph.D.

Susan Lagasse, Ph.D. Is the daughter of Leo D. Lagasse, MD, the founder of Medicine for Humanity and Ann Lagasse. She is a clinical psychologist working in private practice in San Diego, California. She shares her parents’ passion for excellence in health care and commitment to issues of social justice. Susan brings to the board of Medicine for Humanity the desire to honor and extend the vision and mission of Dr. Lagasse’s work which is to provide excellence and innovation in health care, ethical treatment of all patients and caregivers, and provide care to the underserved populations of women. Susan brings prior experience as a member of the board of directors of the San Diego Psychological Association. Susan Lagasse is married to Brad Yates, Ph.D. and together they maintain the Lagasse and Yates, Psychology Corporation. They have two children, Timothy and Sydney Yates.