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From patient to practitioner: Scottsdale doctor channels own thyroid journey into whole-person care

Dr. Raquel Espinol focuses on endocrine health and prevention

Long before she became a physician, Dr. Raquel Espinol, NMD, was a patient searching for answers. Diagnosed with hypothyroidism, Dr. Espinol was on a journey that would shape both her life and career.

Now the founder of Paradise Natural Medical Center in Scottsdale, Espinol seeks to provide the same support she received while managing her own condition, ensuring patients obtain care that is tailored to each patient's needs.

Growing up, Espinol was captivated by her mother’s anatomy books and knew she wanted to work in medicine. But it wasn’t until after graduating from Santa Clara University and moving to Maui that her path became clear.

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