Dr. Patricia Shelton

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Education:

University of Washington: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
University of Washington: Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience

Dr. Patricia Shelton, MD, is a full-time medical communicator and educator. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree as well as a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, both from the renowned University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Shelton is dedicated to empowering people with the information they need to improve their health and well-being. In addition to her work as a medical writer and reviewer, Dr. Shelton also teaches anatomy and physiology at the college level, and is the author of The Yoga Doctor.

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