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By Melissa Larsen<\/em><\/p>\n

AMF FAVE:<\/strong>\u00a0BEST HORMONE DOCTORS: The Sex Docs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wish you had a sex guru? Meet power couple Drs. Cristina Bosch and John Robinson, a k a the Sex Docs. Sex is all around us, and their\u00a0practice revolves around the elements that ignite and reinvigorate intimacy, physical affection, connection and hormones. The Sex Docs\u00a0believe the sexiest people are those who are living optimally. That\u2019s why they\u2019re bringing sexy back to the Valley, one patient at a time.\u00a0In their practice, Drs. Bosch and Robinson create bespoke hormone treatments to reenergize patients and bring their\u00a0lives into balance. Healthy is a lifestyle, and the Sex Docs live in the zone. thesexdocs.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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BEST HOSPITAL\u00a0GROUP:\u00a0Dignity Health Arizona<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Dignity Health Arizona service\u00a0area includes St. Joseph\u2019s Hospital and\u00a0Medical Center, Chandler Regional\u00a0Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert\u00a0Medical Center, St. Joseph\u2019s Westgate\u00a0Medical Center and Arizona General\u00a0Hospital, five hospitals conveniently\u00a0spread throughout the Valley that\u00a0are committed to patients and our\u00a0community. (Dignity Health is the fifth\u00a0largest hospital provider in the nation.)\u00a0dignityhealth.org.<\/a>\u00a0Also a 2016 winner!<\/em><\/p>\n

AFM FAVE!\u00a0BEST HOSPITAL\u00a0GROUP:\u00a0Cancer Treatment\u00a0Centers of America<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cancer Treatment Centers of America\u00a0treats cancer with integrative\u00a0treatment plans tailored specifically\u00a0to each patient\u2019s needs. In December\u00a02016, Cancer Treatment Centers of\u00a0America became the fi rst hospital\u00a0in Arizona to recruit and enroll\u00a0patients in the Targeted Agent and\u00a0Profiling Utilization Registry Study\u00a0(TAPUR), the American Society of\u00a0Clinical Oncology\u2019s (ASCO) first-ever\u00a0clinical trial. The groundbreaking\u00a0TAPUR clinical trial is for patients with\u00a0advanced cancer whose cancer is\u00a0no longer responding to standard\u00a0treatment or when there is not a\u00a0standard treatment available for their\u00a0specific cancer. The goal of the study\u00a0is to identify uses of FDA-approved\u00a0cancer drugs outside of current\u00a0indications to learn whether those\u00a0drugs might work against different\u00a0cancers. Results from the trial will\u00a0inform future studies and potentially\u00a0alter the course of cancer care in the\u00a0future. cancercenter.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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BEST HOTEL GYM AND BEST SPA BOUTIQUE:\u00a0Well & Being Spa, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visitors craving a unique fi tness opportunity have found the ultimate workout wonderland\u00a0at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. From Pilates to spinning, body sculpting to TRX, Surfset to\u00a0aerial hammock yoga, Well & Being Spa offers a little something for everyone, regardless\u00a0of their fitness level. Post-sweat sesh, stock up on a variety of skin care products, clothing,\u00a0jewelry, hair care, cosmetics, candles and other gift items at the tranquil spa boutique, the\u00a0Community Market. scottsdaleprincess.com.<\/a>\u00a0Also a 2016 winner!<\/em><\/p>\n

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BEST ALTERNATIVE EXERCISE OPTION & PERSONAL\u00a0TRAINING AND BEST TRAINER: Lucas James<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scottsdale-based celebrity personal trainer, Lucas James, is one of the nation\u2019s premier\u00a0fitness trainers, with more than 10,000 hours of personal training experience. He utilizes\u00a0a medical and healthy lifestyle approach to help his clients (which include executives,\u00a0doctors, models and athletes) balance their health, work, family and stress. James is also\u00a0a luxury gym and fi tness designer, specializing in hotels, multi-housing communities and\u00a0opulent estates, who has been featured on Bravo TV, US Weekly, Huffi ngton Post and more.\u00a0lucasjamespersonaltraining.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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AMF FAVE! BEST RESORT SPA:\u00a0JOYA SPA, OMNI SCOTTSDALE\u00a0RESORT & SPA AT MONTELUCIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy a soothing massage or revitalizing facial at the Moroccan-inspired Joya Spa at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa\u00a0at Montelucia. Before embarking on a pampering experience like no other, guests may set an intention for their spa journey via a cache\u00a0of crystals and can even enjoy an Hammam experience. (Arizona\u2019s only authentic Hammam allows a bathing ritual of going from hot to\u00a0cold environments that helps increase circulation, improve balance, mental and emotional states, strengthen the immune system and flush\u00a0toxins.) Then, make sure to bask in the sun at the exclusive Joya Spa rooftop pool. omnimontelucia.com.<\/a>\u00a0Also a 2016 winner!<\/em><\/p>\n

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BEST ALTERNATIVE SPA\u00a0TREATMENT AND BEST\u00a0YOGA STUDIO:\u00a0Vibetality<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just call Vibetality a one-stop well-being\u00a0shop. The goal of the Chandler studio is\u00a0to connect people to their inherent well-being, happiness and vitality. Through\u00a0yoga, the floatation tanks (floatation\u00a0therapy acts as a tool for meditation,\u00a0creativity or rest and recovery), massage\u00a0services and more, Vibetality helps clients\u00a0achieve positive and long-lasting physical\u00a0and mental change. vibetality.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

BEST BARRE STUDIO:\u00a0Re-Barre Studio\u00a0North Scottsdale<\/strong><\/p>\n

At Re-Barre Studio North Scottsdale, the\u00a0instructors are rigorously trained to offer\u00a0clients effective, fun classes in a friendly,\u00a0welcoming environment. Re-Barre is\u00a0known for its unique fusion of Pilates, yoga\u00a0and interval training as well as Zumba\u00a0and deep-stretch classes so workout time\u00a0never gets stale. rebarrestudioaz.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

BEST MALE BOARD\uf6ba\u00a0CERTIFIED PLASTIC\u00a0SURGEON:\u00a0Dr. Pablo Prichard<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pablo Prichard, M.D., who serves more\u00a0than 2,000 patients every year, is the\u00a0chief of plastic surgery at Honor John C.\u00a0Lincoln Hospital and medical director\u00a0for plastic surgery and senior partner at Advanced Aesthetics Associates. He is on\u00a0the forefront of cutting-edge surgeries and\u00a0techniques that have allowed him to perform\u00a0everything from life-saving reconstructive\u00a0surgeries to cosmetic procedures.\u00a0drprichard.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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FAVORITE\u00a0WORSHIP TEAM:\u00a0Scottsdale\u00a0Bible Church<\/strong><\/p>\n

At its campuses throughout the\u00a0Valley, Scottsdale Bible Church, a\u00a0nondenominational church, hosts services on\u00a0Saturdays and Sundays, welcoming people\u00a0of all ages and backgrounds. The goal of\u00a0Scottsdale Bible Church is to provide a place\u00a0for locals to connect, find purpose and grow\u00a0in relationship with God and others.\u00a0scottsdalebible.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

BEST FEMALE\u00a0BOARD\uf6baCERTIFIED\u00a0PLASTIC SURGEON:\u00a0Dr. Patti Flint<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Patti Flint has been in practice since 1996,\u00a0providing plastic surgery from a woman\u2019s\u00a0perspective and preferring natural-appearing\u00a0results. Dr. Flint personally performs aesthetic\u00a0plastic surgery of the face, breast and body,\u00a0Botox treatments, filler treatments and the\u00a0design of medical-grade skin care regimens\u00a0and peels. She completed residency at UT\u00a0Health Science Center at Houston and MD\u00a0Anderson Cancer Center and built and\u00a0opened a state-of-the-art surgicenter, with\u00a0the option of an overnight stay, in North\u00a0Scottsdale. pattiflintmd.com.<\/a>\u00a0Also a 2016 winner!<\/em><\/p>\n

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BEST BOTOX:\u00a0The Glam Nurse<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eva Unell (a k a The Glam Nurse) is\u00a0a Registered Nurse who is certified in\u00a0injectables and advanced injectables, along\u00a0with being allergen-, Kybella- and laser-certified. Her specialties include Botox,\u00a0Derma fillers, Kybella, microneedling, PRP\u00a0Therapy, PRP facial rejuvenation and hair therapy. Unell is an Arizona State University\u00a0grad who continues to attend seminars and\u00a0advanced training to stay up-to-date with the\u00a0newest techniques and technology available\u00a0so she can continue to provide younger-looking, self-esteem-boosting results for her\u00a0clients. theglamnurse.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

BEST DAY SPA\u00a0AND BEST MASSAGE:\u00a0Movement Restoration<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2006, Trisha Haws and Brynn Martin\u00a0joined forces as the co-founders of Movement\u00a0Restoration, a unique massage therapy\u00a0studio in Scottsdale. Each of the studio\u2019s soft\u00a0tissue and specialty massages are designed\u00a0to improve an individual\u2019s range of motion,\u00a0enhance flexibility and increase circulation\u00a0in all clients, from professional and amateur\u00a0athletes to business men and women and\u00a0beyond. movementrestoration.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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BEST DENTIST\u00a0OR DENTAL TEAM:\u00a0Dr. Allen Peyghambarian<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Allen Peyghambarian (a k a Dr. P.) and\u00a0his team at Paradise Ridge Dentistry is a\u00a0six-star dentistry which operates around\u00a0its patients\u2019 schedule including days, nights\u00a0and weekends. It is a family-owned practice\u00a0located in Phoenix, one mile from Scottsdale,\u00a0which provides all dental services under one\u00a0roof. The team is always up-to-date on the\u00a0latest dental technology and enjoys helping\u00a0patients become pain-free and takes pride in\u00a0helping them save their smiles.\u00a0paradiseridge.net.<\/a>\u00a0Also a 2016 winner!<\/em><\/p>\n

BEST FACIAL, BEST MANI\/PEDI AND BEST WAXING:\u00a0Salon D\u2019Shayn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fashion-forward, cutting-edge Salon D\u2019\u00a0Shayn has two Valley locations, one in Old\u00a0Town Scottsdale and the other in Downtown\u00a0Phoenix. Owner D\u2019Lisa Shayn has a large\u00a0following of men and women wanting her\u00a0expert Brazilian wax, and a variety of facials\u00a0are offered at her salon depending on the\u00a0needs of the client, from a classic facial to an\u00a0acne facial, a clinical-strength peel to a quick\u00a030-minute express facial.\u00a0salondshayn.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

AMF FAVE! BEST MALE BOARD-CERTIFIED\u00a0PLASTIC SURGEON:\u00a0Dr. Marc\u00a0Malek<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scottsdale-based Dr. Marc Malek specializes in his\u00a0field\u2019s most popular procedures, including breast lift,\u00a0breast augmentation, breast reduction, tummy tuck,\u00a0abdominoplasty and mommy makeover. With his personal\u00a0and artistic approach, he helps his clients feel more\u00a0confident, more comfortable and enjoy a proportionally\u00a0balanced body. marcmalekmd.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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BEST FERTILITY DOCTOR:\u00a0Dr. John Couvaras<\/strong><\/p>\n

Board-certified reproductive endocrinologist\u00a0John Couvaras, MD, FACOG, and his team\u00a0at IVF Phoenix have helped make the dream\u00a0of having a family come true for thousands\u00a0of Valley residents for 25 years via his Mesa\u00a0and Scottsdale offices. He is ranked in the\u00a0top 10 percent of specialists in the U.S.\u00a0ivfphoenix.com.<\/a>\u00a0Also a 2016 winner!<\/em><\/p>\n

BEST GYM AND BEST\u00a0INTERVAL TRAINING:\u00a0Results Only Fitness<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phoenix\u2019s Results Only Fitness celebrates\u00a0its 10th anniversary of providing clients\u00a0the means to embark on their weight-loss\u00a0and fitness journeys. One of the gym\u2019s most\u00a0unique offerings is its state-of-the-art body\u00a0fat-testing machine called the \u201cInBody.\u201d The\u00a0\u201cInBody\u201d displays within one percent the\u00a0proper distributions of fat, muscle and\u00a0water throughout the body. (This happens\u00a0to be the only technology of its kind in\u00a0Phoenix.) Eighty-one percent of Results\u00a0Only clients have been with the gym for\u00a0more than five years. resultsonly.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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AFM FAVE!\u00a0BEST GYM: BODI<\/strong><\/p>\n

BODI is a high-intensity strength and\u00a0conditioning gym in Old Town Scottsdale,\u00a0owned by Women\u2019s Health Magazine\u2019s\u00a0Next Fitness Star Nikki Metzger. BODI\u00a0classes promise to bring out your inner\u00a0athlete via effective, efficient and\u00a0innovative workouts and make you feel\u00a0strong, empowered and unstoppable.\u00a0scottsdalebodi.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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BEST EYELASH\u00a0EXTENSIONS:\u00a0Let\u2019s Lash<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Lash, a too-cute eyelash boutique\u00a0in Old Town, strives to ensure its clients\u00a0always have the prettiest peepers. Clients\u00a0can choose from volume or classic lash sets,\u00a0depending on whether they seek a dramatic\u00a0or natural look, respectively. letslash.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

BEST RESORT SPA:\u00a0The Red Door Salon & Spa,The Wigwam<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Red Door Salon & Spa opened in\u00a02006 at The Wigwam resort in Phoenix.\u00a0The luxurious Red Door\u2019s spa and salon\u00a0services include skin care, body wraps\u00a0and polishes, massage, nail and hair care,\u00a0waxing and more. Seasonal offerings may\u00a0even include local ingredients, like a unique\u00a0body treatment spotlighting red Arizona clay.\u00a0wigwamarizona.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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AFM FAVE!\u00a0BEST HAIR EXTENSIONS:\u00a0AZ Strands<\/strong><\/p>\n

Old Town\u2019s AZ Strands installations (available\u00a0in a range of colors) include a cut and style\u00a0and a special hair extension brush to help\u00a0protect your investment. Plus, the AZ Strands\u00a0extension doesn\u2019t use heat, glue or harmful\u00a0chemicals, so your hair can grow naturally\u00a0without causing damage. The studio offers a\u00a060-day quality guarantee and a six-month\u00a0trade-in offer to ensure customer satisfaction.\u00a0azstrands.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

BEST SALON\u00a0AND BEST SPRAY TAN:\u00a0Salon Eclectic & Boutique<\/strong><\/p>\n

Located in the heart of Anthem, Salon Eclectic\u00a0& Boutique boasts a stylish and modern\u00a0atmosphere filled with creative professionals\u00a0with a dedication to making each and every\u00a0client look and feel their very best. The full-
\nservice salon offers an extensive menu of\u00a0services including hair, makeup, nails, lash\u00a0extensions, facials, waxing and its signature\u00a0airbrush tans that has clients returning time\u00a0and time again for a beauty tune-up.\u00a0saloneclecticboutique.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

BEST NEW GYM\/FITNESS STUDIO:\u00a0AcroBody<\/strong><\/p>\n

Found in Tempe and opened in March 2016,\u00a0AcroBody is the first acro yoga studio in\u00a0the U.S. The studio\u2019s unique, exhilarating\u00a0program combines yoga, acrobatics and\u00a0Thai massage and is designed to increase\u00a0overall health and expand your connection to\u00a0others. From complete beginner to advanced\u00a0acrobat, class offerings include acro yoga,\u00a0handstands, flexibility and Thai massage and\u00a0fitness. acrobody.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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BEST PILATES STUDIO:\u00a0Remedy Pilates & Barre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Remedy Pilates & Barre is a boutique\u00a0Scottsdale fitness studio founded in 2008 by\u00a0master Pilates and Burn at the Barre trainer,\u00a0Kelly Snailum. Remedy offers small-group\u00a0classes, private training and youth programs\u00a0in which members build a powerful core\u00a0through form-focused discipline and easy-to-understand direction that offers deep-muscle\u00a0strengthening and total-body conditioning.\u00a0remedypilates.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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AFM FAVE!\u00a0BEST SPRAY TAN:\u00a0Sungun Tanning<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the most comfortable\u00a0experience, the safest and highest\u00a0quality products, and professional\u00a0artists, SunGun Airbrush Tanning\u00a0develops ongoing relationships with\u00a0clients who want the perfect fresh-from-the-beach bronze. Its tanning\u00a0artists receive ongoing training to\u00a0stay up to date on the latest trends\u00a0and new products in order to deliver\u00a0top-notch, unrivaled services. Visit\u00a0two locations (Scottsdale and Tempe\u00a0Marketplace). sunguntanning.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

BEST COSMETIC\u00a0DENTIST:\u00a0Dr. Brian Harris<\/strong><\/p>\n

The team at Harris Dental strives to\u00a0be the \u201cmost sought out, trusted and\u00a0compassionate dental offi ce serving\u00a0the Valley.\u201d Dr. Brian Harris, who has\u00a0won multiple professional awards, is\u00a0helping his team achieve that goal.\u00a0He is one of the nation\u2019s leading\u00a0experts in dental technology and\u00a0cosmetic dentistry. His offering of free\u00a0virtual consults gives many patients\u00a0convenient access to his expertise\u00a0that they would otherwise have to\u00a0travel to receive. Harris Dental has\u00a0three locations across the Valley.\u00a0harrisdental.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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BEST ORTHODONTIST:\u00a0Affiliated PediatricDentistry & Orthodontics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drs. Bruce Goldstein, Michael Feinberg,\u00a0Tal Masserman and the staff at Affiliated\u00a0Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics treat\u00a0every patient with a quality of care that\u00a0cannot be matched. The Scottsdale-
\nbased company was the first in the\u00a0Valley to offer SureSmile technology,\u00a0which achieves exceptional smiles\u00a0in shorter time for their patients. And\u00a0while only a third of orthodontists in the\u00a0country are certifi ed with the American\u00a0Board of Orthodontics, Drs. Goldstein,\u00a0Feinberg and Masserman all hold that\u00a0distinction. There are two Scottsdale\u00a0office locations. smilesbyapdo.com.<\/a>\u00a0Also a 2016 winner!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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BEST DERMATOLOGIST:\u00a0DR. ADRIANA K. HOLY<\/strong><\/p>\n

At Phoenix-based THE CENTER for Advanced Dermatology, board-certified Dr. Adriana K. Holy offers cutting-edge medical, aesthetic and holistic care\u00a0for men and women of all ages. Her novel aesthetic and holistic approaches result in subtle, but wow-worthy, changes for her clients that promote natural\u00a0beauty and balance. Dr. Holy\u2019s cosmetic services and treatments consist of comprehensive cosmetic injections, laser resurfacing, skin care, skin\u00a0exams and much more, treating her patients like family with each visit. mddermsolutions.com.<\/a> Photo by Kayla Fisher.<\/em><\/p>\n

BEST HAIR STYLIST:\u00a0April Russell,\u00a0Bobsie Twins Salon<\/strong><\/p>\n

April Russell is the co-owner and\u00a0operator of Bobsie Twins Salon, found\u00a0inside Sara Stanley Beauty Suites in\u00a0Glendale. Bobsie Twins was founded\u00a0in 2013, though Russell has 13 years of\u00a0experience and specializes in fantasy\u00a0color, Brazilian blowout and balayage.\u00a0You can find her on her Instagram or\u00a0Facebook page, or by going online to\u00a0aprilrussellcolorist.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

BEST HAIR EXTENSIONS: Lisa Fresa Palacios<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lisa Fresa Palacios is known throughout the Valley\u2014and from coast to coast\u2014for her precise and\u00a0natural hair extension application. She is trained in a variety of methods to accommodate each\u00a0of her client\u2019s specifi c needs and uses only the best-quality 100-percent human hair every time,\u00a0ensuring that every client leaves with natural-looking, luscious locks. lisafresapalacios.com.<\/a>\u00a0Also a 2016 winner!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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FAST FAVORITES:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

BEST BLOW DRY BAR:<\/strong>\u00a0Drybar, thedrybar.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

BEST SPIN CLASS:<\/strong>\u00a0Reformed Pilates & Cycle,\u00a0reformedpilates.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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BEST VETERINARIAN:\u00a0<\/strong>Drs. Katie Kitchen and Michael Berman\u00a0of Animal Hospital at Grayhawk,\u00a0animalhospitalatgrayhawk.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

BEST BOOTCAMP:<\/strong>\u00a0AZ Training Lab, aztraininglab.com.<\/a>\u00a0Also a 2016 winner!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

BEST FAMILY DOCTOR:<\/strong>\u00a0Dr. Susan Wilder, lifescapepremier.com.<\/a>\u00a0Also a 2016 winner!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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BEST HOSPICE:<\/strong>\u00a0Hospice of the Valley, hov.org.<\/a>\u00a0Also a 2016 winner!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

BEST HOT YOGA:<\/strong>\u00a0Sutra Yoga, sutrastudios.com.<\/a>\u00a0Also a 2016 winner!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

BEST OB\/GYN:<\/strong>\u00a0Dr. Tara Brodkin, drtarabrodkin.com.<\/a>\u00a0Also a 2016 winner!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

BEST PSYCHIATRIST\u00a0IN SCOTTSDALE\/PARADISE VALLEY:<\/strong>\u00a0Dr. Cynthia Stonnington, mayoclinic.org.<\/a>\u00a0Also a 2016 winner!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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