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PureWow Experts

How We Work with Medical Experts

When it comes to writing about health (whether that's physical or mental), PureWow is dedicated to sharing the most up-to-date, inclusive and clinically accurate information. To do so, we rely on a group of vetted experts in the physical and mental health space to review our content for accuracy and integrity. These experts include board-certified physicians, licensed mental health professionals and more, all of whom are just as passionate about providing accurate and reliable health content as we are. Read our medically reviewed by policy.

Doctors

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Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

Gastroenterologist

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is an award-winning gastroenterologist, two-time New York Times bestselling author (Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook), and U.S. medical director for ZOE, a company combining world-leading science with at-home testing to help clients make the smartest food choices for their bodies. Bulsiewicz (known as Dr. B.) is the creator of the Plant Fed Gut, a seven-week masterclass in which clients heal their gut, optimize their microbiome and reverse pathogenic growth in the gut.
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Dr. Jarret Patton, MD

Pediatrician and Hospital Executive

Dr. Jarret R. Patton is a pediatrician with over 21 years of experience and the award-winning author of the Whose Bad @$$ Kids Are Those? book series. Dr. Patton is also an educator, advocate and sought-after speaker who’s committed to transforming healthcare and empowering communities.
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Dr. Nigar N. Ahmedli, MD

Double-Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Nigar N. Ahmedli, MD is a double-board certified facial plastic surgeon. She is an expert in the use of injectable fillers and neurotoxins, face procedures, primary and revision rhinoplasty, as well as congenital, post-traumatic and Mohs reconstructive procedures. Dr. Ahmedli sees patients at Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care in Westchester, New York as well as 497 Greenwich St in Tribeca.
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Dr. Sharon Giese, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Sharon Giese, MD, is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the creator of the Elective Weight Loss Program. Dr. Giese’s research has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal and Allure magazine; she has also appeared on television programs such as The Early Show, Good Morning America and The Today Show.
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Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA

Medical Expert

Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA, is the SVP of Weight Loss at Hims & Hers. Dr. Primack specializes in obesity medicine and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois and attended medical school at Loyola University—The Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Primack routinely speaks around the country educating medical professionals about weight loss and obesity care. He is co-author of the book Chasing Diets: Stop the Endless Search and Discover the Solution.
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Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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Dr. Renita F. White, MD

Obstetrician and gynecologist

​​Dr. Renita White, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology. With a passion for women’s health and wellness, Dr. White takes care of women in all stages of life—educating them about their bodies, encouraging them to address their physical and emotional health and help them improve their overall wellness. She received her undergraduate degree from Duke University and her medical degree from The Ohio State University. She completed her residency in OB/GYN at Emory University. Alongside running her practice, she is a medical advisor for The Honey Pot and sits on their Pulse Panel of experts.
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Dr. Mindy Goldman, MD, OB/GYN

Medical Expert

  • Nationally recognized expert in midlife women’s health issues
  • Chief Clinical Officer for Midi Health
  • Has been a Clinical Professor in the Department of OB/GYN at UC San Francisco for nearly three decades
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Therapists and Psychologists

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Dr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP

Freelance PureWow Editor

Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart is a married mom of 2, living in San Antonio. She is a pediatric psychologist and parent coach.
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Janet Bayramyan, LSCW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Licensed clinical social worker
  • Specializes in trauma recovery
  • Has advanced training in Attachment Focused EMDR
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Dr. Christina Johns, MD, MEd, FAAP

Pediatrician

  • Dr. Christina Johns is board certified in both pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine.
  • She is a Senior Medical Advisor at PM Pediatric Care, the largest pediatric urgent care group in the U.S.
  • She received her undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania and her medical training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 
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Dené Logan, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

  • Licensed psychologist practicing at Flow House Therapy in Santa Monica, CA.
  • Specializes in Depth Psychology, Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting (BSP)
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Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

Psychologist and Childhood Development Expert

Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore is a mom of four, psychologist and a trusted expert on parenting and child development. She’s also the author of  Kid Confidence: Help Your Child Make Friends, Build Resilience and Develop Real Self-Esteem and hosts a weekly podcast called Dr. Friendtastic about making and keeping friends.
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Dr. Nan Wise, PhD

Sex Therapist, Relationship Specialist, Neuroscientist

Dr. Nan Wise, PhD is a certified sex therapist, relationship specialist, neuroscience researcher, and author of Why Good Sex Matters: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pleasure for a Smarter, Happier, and More Purpose-Filled Life. She has garnered international recognition for her research that addresses gaps in the literature regarding the neural basis of human sexuality.
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Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey

Sex/Intimacy Coach

Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey, PhD. is a clinical psychologist, sex/intimacy coach, author and speaker based in Edinburgh, Scotland. With more than 30 years helping people create and sustain meaningful and exciting relationships, Dr. Bisbey specializes in GSRD (gender, sexuality, relationship diversity) and is consensual non-monogamy and kink/BDSM knowledgeable. On a mission to create an open dialogue about sex, relationships and authenticity, Dr Bisbey is the specialist relationship therapist on Open House: The Great Sex Experiment on Britain’s Channel 4, and host of the weekly podcast The A to Z of Sex.
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Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT

Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT

Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She's the author of I Want This to Work and the upcoming 'Til Stress Do Us Part.
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Golee Abrishami, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

Golee Abrishami, PhD, is head of clinical care at Octave, an innovator in outcomes-focused behavioral health care. She is a clinical psychologist and experienced mental healthcare leader with over a decade of experience in management. At Octave, she leads the development and implementation of evidence-based, high-quality care for clients.
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Dermatologists

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Dr. Ryan Turner, MD

Board-Certified Dermatologist

Dr. Ryan Turner is the founder of TRNR Skin and a board-certified, New York City-based dermatologist specializing in cosmetic dermatology, general dermatology, surgical dermatology and laser surgery. He is an Assistant Professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the former Director of Dermatologic and Laser Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Turner received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School.
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Dr. Dendy Engelman, MD, FACMS, FAAD

A board-certified dermatologist

Dr. Dendy Engelman, MD, FACMS, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologic surgeon at Shafer Clinic Fifth Avenue in New York City. Dendy attended Wofford College and received a B.S. from the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed her residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in Dermatology and her Mohs fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina. She is a Mohs surgeon and media expert who specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology, and has recently served as the Director of Dermatologic Surgery at New York Medical College, where she trained future Mohs surgeons and dermatologists.
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Dr. Macrene Alexiades, MD, PhD

Board-Certified Dermatologist

Dr. Macrene Alexiades is a board-certified dermatologist in New York and founder of Macrene Actives. Dr. Alexiades holds three Harvard degrees: a BA in Biology, a MD and a PhD in Genetics. She runs her own Park Avenue private practice in dermatology and laser surgery, a research clinic, and a lab focusing on skincare, acne, skin cancer and lasers. She is a Diplomate of both the American and European Boards of Dermatology and the Associate Clinical Professor at Yale University School of Medicine.
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Dietitians & Nutritionists

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Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RD, CDN

Registered Dietician Nutritionist

  • Registered dietician nutritionist with over 10 years of experience
  • Co-founder of Culina Health
  • Named by Essence magazine as one of the top 5 black nutritionists that will change the way you think about food
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Dr. Felicia D. Stoler, DCN, MS, RDN

Registered dietitian, nutritionist and exercise physiologist

Dr. Felicia Stoler, DCN, is a registered dietitian, nutritionist and exercise physiologist. She’s the author of Living Skinny in Fat Genes: The Healthy Way to Lose Weight and Feel Great and the former host of TLC’s Honey, We’re Killing the Kids.
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Veterinarians

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Dr. Ambika Vaid-Sidhu

Integrative Veterinarian

Dr. Ambika Vaid-Sidhu is a distinguished Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, having earned her credentials from Midwestern University in Arizona. A general practitioner, her passion is the world of holistic veterinarian medicine; she specializes in pet nutrition, surgery and dental procedures. She is the veterinarian advisor to Badlands Ranch.
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Dr. Stacey Bone, DVM

Small Animal Veterinarian

Dr. Stacey Bone brings over 16 years of expertise to his role as a small animal veterinarian, where he currently serves both as a relief veterinarian and as a senior brand manager at Hill's Pet Nutrition. Within Hill's, he is part of the Prescription Diet marketing team, driving the company's strategic vision in the U.S. market. With a heartfelt commitment to geriatric pet care, Dr. Bone focuses on areas critical to the health of senior pets, including advanced nutrition, comprehensive disease management, and the importance of preventive care. That passion led him to found a company dedicated to creating products that address the unique issues of senior pets. His work is characterized by a deep understanding of veterinary science, coupled with genuine care for his animal patients.
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Trainers

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Natalia Perez-Segnini, NASM-CPT

Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor & Breathwork Coach

  • Head coach at Tone House in New York City
  • NASM-certified personal trainer
  • RYT-certified yoga instructor
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