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P.W. Payne, M.D.
P.W. Payne, M.D.

P.W. Payne, M.D., is a freelance writer with more than 10 years of experience writing on various healthcare topics for not-for-profit and for-profit entities and individuals in the healthcare sector in the U.S. and abroad. He has a passion for translating medical research into information that people from various walks of life and different education levels can understand. His work experience also includes years of serving as a government employee and academic faculty member.

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