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Updated on Apr. 03, 2024

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Dr. Patricia Varacallo, DO

Patricia is a family medicine doctor specializing in preventive care, comprehensive wellness, and health condition management. In addition to reporting on healthcare research and trends for The Healthy, she draws from personal experiences of loss and caregiving to support her readers in navigating grief journeys. Patricia is also the President of t...