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Our mission is to help you make the best choices for your health.
Welcome to Verywell Health, an award-winning resource for credible, fact-based, and up-to-date information you need to confidently make health choices for yourself and your loved ones.
We are dedicated to empowering you with the best answers to your most pressing questions, from understanding infectious diseases to managing a new diagnosis and everything in between.
For more than 20 years, we’ve worked to create and refine our curated library of comprehensive and trustworthy information. Our team of writers and editors are industry experts and health journalists who create and update our 22,000+ article library, and research and report vital health and medical news.
The Verywell Health Medical Expert Board of board-certified physicians vets our articles and join us in our mission to make you confident in your next steps to better health.
Meet Our Medical Expert Board
Our team of more than 150 experienced medical professionals join us in our mission to empower you to confidently take the next steps in your health journey—for yourself or a loved one. They ensure our content is medically accurate and reflects the latest in evidence-based research and health information.
TheMedical Expert Boardof board-certified physicians represents 30+ specialties. Here are a few of our members:
Anisha Shah, MDInternist, Interventional Cardiologist
Anisha Shah, MD
Internist, Interventional Cardiologist
Diana Apetauerova, MDNeurologistDiana Apetauerova, MD, is board-certified in neurology with a subspecialty in movement disorders. She is an associate clinical professor of neurology at Tufts School of Medicine.Read more
Diana Apetauerova, MDNeurologist
Diana Apetauerova, MD
Neurologist
Diana Apetauerova, MD, is board-certified in neurology with a subspecialty in movement disorders. She is an associate clinical professor of neurology at Tufts School of Medicine.Read more
Diana Apetauerova, MD, is board-certified in neurology with a subspecialty in movement disorders. She is an associate clinical professor of neurology at Tufts School of Medicine.
Mary Choy, PharmDPharmacistMary Choy, PharmD, is board-certified in geriatric pharmacotherapy. She currently serves as the director of pharmacy practice of the New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists.Read more
Mary Choy, PharmDPharmacist
Mary Choy, PharmD
Pharmacist
Mary Choy, PharmD, is board-certified in geriatric pharmacotherapy. She currently serves as the director of pharmacy practice of the New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists.Read more
Mary Choy, PharmD, is board-certified in geriatric pharmacotherapy. She currently serves as the director of pharmacy practice of the New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists.
Anju Goel, MDPhysician, Public Health ProfessionalDr. Goel, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine. She has over 10 years of experience in the California public health system addressing communicable disease, health policy, and disaster preparedness.Read more
Anju Goel, MDPhysician, Public Health Professional
Anju Goel, MD
Physician, Public Health Professional
Dr. Goel, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine. She has over 10 years of experience in the California public health system addressing communicable disease, health policy, and disaster preparedness.Read more
Dr. Goel, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine. She has over 10 years of experience in the California public health system addressing communicable disease, health policy, and disaster preparedness.
David Ozeri, MDRheumatologist
David Ozeri, MD
Rheumatologist
Doru Paul, MDOncologist
Doru Paul, MD
Oncologist
Anita Sadaty, MDObstetrician-GynecologistAnita Sadaty, MD, is board-certified in obstetrics-gynecology. She is a clinical assistant professor at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine and founder of Redefining Health Medical.Read more
Anita Sadaty, MDObstetrician-Gynecologist
Anita Sadaty, MD
Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Anita Sadaty, MD, is board-certified in obstetrics-gynecology. She is a clinical assistant professor at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine and founder of Redefining Health Medical.Read more
Anita Sadaty, MD, is board-certified in obstetrics-gynecology. She is a clinical assistant professor at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine and founder of Redefining Health Medical.
Jay N. Yepuri, MDGastroenterologistJay Yepuri, MD, MS, is board-certified in gastroenterology. He is a partner with Digestive Health Associates of Texas and a medical director at Texas Health Harris Methodist HEB Hospital.Read more
Jay N. Yepuri, MDGastroenterologist
Jay N. Yepuri, MD
Gastroenterologist
Jay Yepuri, MD, MS, is board-certified in gastroenterology. He is a partner with Digestive Health Associates of Texas and a medical director at Texas Health Harris Methodist HEB Hospital.Read more
Jay Yepuri, MD, MS, is board-certified in gastroenterology. He is a partner with Digestive Health Associates of Texas and a medical director at Texas Health Harris Methodist HEB Hospital.
Our editorial process centers on aiming to ensure you understand what you’re reading and know how to use the information to make confident choices about your health. Our writers, editors, and fact checkers only use fact-based, up-to-date research and present it in a clear, judgement-free way that empowers you to take an active role in your health.
Fact-checked with science-backed research
Updated to reflect medical advances
We Value Diversity and Inclusion
As a health brand that reaches more than 38 million readers per month, Verywell has the power and responsibility to create positive change. We have pledged to recruit and amplify Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) contributors across Verywell.
At Verywell, we work with Dotdash Meredith’sAnti-Bias Review Boardto create inclusive content and set standards for how to answer health questions without perpetuating bias, prejudice, and stereotypes. The Anti-Bias Review Board is a multi-disciplinary panel of experts that works with our writers and editors on content initiatives.
Since its creation in 2020, panelists on the expert board have contributed to new series like the Health Divide, audited content, and identified places where Verywell can make editorial changes to answer readers' questions better. We have more work ahead of us to unlearn practices that haven’t served all readers. In the coming years, we will take on new content initiatives, partnerships, and editorial standards that make our content more inclusive.
Verywell also works with the Anti-Bias Review Board through the Anti-Racism Pledge process.
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Our Content Integrity Promise
Verywell Health is committed to content integrity. As a Dotdash Meredith Brand, we followThe Dotdash Meredith Content Integrity Promise. This means that the quality and trustworthiness of our content and editorial processes is very important to us. Our team of writers, editors, fact checkers, illustrators, photographers, and medical professionals rigorously researches and reviews all content on an ongoing basis to ensure it is up to date, accurate, and puts the needs of our readers first.
We are committed to telling readers when there is an error in an article, and to fixing it. When we discover an error, we will correct the article as quickly as possible and add a correction note. All corrections will be clearly labeled, dated, and include information about what was corrected.
Every Verywell Health staff member and contributor is held accountable to a high standard of honesty and transparency. All of our writers, editors, and contributors are responsible for disclosing any potential conflicts of interest.
Meet Our Team
We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, accurate information that you can rely on. Our team of editors, designers, developers, and more have experience, expertise, and passion for health content.
Meet some of our team below. They are just one part of our staff, which includes SEO experts, product managers, designers, developers, and sales and marketing partners.
Sara MichaelSVP and Group General Manager, HealthSara joined Dotdash Meredith in 2019 and previously led programs to ensure content accuracy and quality. Prior, she led content integrity initiatives at Healthline Media. Sara received a master’s from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.Read more
Sara MichaelSVP and Group General Manager, Health
Sara Michael
SVP and Group General Manager, Health
Sara joined Dotdash Meredith in 2019 and previously led programs to ensure content accuracy and quality. Prior, she led content integrity initiatives at Healthline Media. Sara received a master’s from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.Read more
Sara joined Dotdash Meredith in 2019 and previously led programs to ensure content accuracy and quality. Prior, she led content integrity initiatives at Healthline Media. Sara received a master’s from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
Sohaib Imtiaz, MDChief Medical OfficerDr. Imtiaz is the Chief Medical Officer for Verywell Health. He is a board-certified lifestyle medicine doctor who brings expertise in digital health, preventive medicine, and human behavior.Read more
Sohaib Imtiaz, MDChief Medical Officer
Sohaib Imtiaz, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Imtiaz is the Chief Medical Officer for Verywell Health. He is a board-certified lifestyle medicine doctor who brings expertise in digital health, preventive medicine, and human behavior.Read more
Dr. Imtiaz is the Chief Medical Officer for Verywell Health. He is a board-certified lifestyle medicine doctor who brings expertise in digital health, preventive medicine, and human behavior.
Nicole Kwan
Nicole joined the company in 2019 after overseeing and launching digital health and wellness media brands at start-ups and legacy publishers. Her work as an editor, writer, and reporter has appeared on iYogaLife, Prevention, SELF, FoxNewsHealth.com, Yoga Journal, and Everyday Health.Read more
Nicole joined the company in 2019 after overseeing and launching digital health and wellness media brands at start-ups and legacy publishers. Her work as an editor, writer, and reporter has appeared on iYogaLife, Prevention, SELF, FoxNewsHealth.com, Yoga Journal, and Everyday Health.
Craig HainesChief Revenue OfficerCraig has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, leading sales and partnerships at top publishers and pharmaceutical companies. He is a go-to thought leader in the pharma field, with several media appearances on MM&M and other outlets.Read more
Craig HainesChief Revenue Officer
Craig Haines
Chief Revenue Officer
Craig has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, leading sales and partnerships at top publishers and pharmaceutical companies. He is a go-to thought leader in the pharma field, with several media appearances on MM&M and other outlets.Read more
Craig has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, leading sales and partnerships at top publishers and pharmaceutical companies. He is a go-to thought leader in the pharma field, with several media appearances on MM&M and other outlets.
Rob StephenSVP MarketingRob is a healthcare industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in both B-to-B and B-to-C marketing. Previously, he held roles at Time Inc, Everyday Health, and FCB Health. Rob has worked with almost every top pharmaceutical company and brings deep industry knowledge and insight to Verywell.Read more
Rob StephenSVP Marketing
Rob Stephen
SVP Marketing
Rob is a healthcare industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in both B-to-B and B-to-C marketing. Previously, he held roles at Time Inc, Everyday Health, and FCB Health. Rob has worked with almost every top pharmaceutical company and brings deep industry knowledge and insight to Verywell.Read more
Rob is a healthcare industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in both B-to-B and B-to-C marketing. Previously, he held roles at Time Inc, Everyday Health, and FCB Health. Rob has worked with almost every top pharmaceutical company and brings deep industry knowledge and insight to Verywell.
Awards
2021 Hot List, Hottest in Health2021 Eddie and Ozzie Award, COVID-19 Vaccine Sentiment Tracker2021 MM&M Awards, Healthcare Consumer Media Brand2020 Fast Company Awards, World Changing Ideas, Healthy Conversation Coach2020 PM360 Awards, Innovations Issue2019 MM&M Awards, Best Health Publication
2021 Hot List, Hottest in Health
2021 Eddie and Ozzie Award, COVID-19 Vaccine Sentiment Tracker
2021 MM&M Awards, Healthcare Consumer Media Brand
2020 Fast Company Awards, World Changing Ideas, Healthy Conversation Coach
2020 PM360 Awards, Innovations Issue
2019 MM&M Awards, Best Health Publication
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