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Carroll - The Doctor is Out, Dr. Peter Kowey

Local doctor knows how to get your blood pumping

Nurse practitioner and triathlete pushes her body to the limit

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Penn cancer doc rocks to his own beat as band's bassist

Carroll - The Doc is Out, Dr. Robert Burger

Downward doc: Temple neonatologist finds dual calling as yoga instructor

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Radiologist finds art deep in the human body

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Einstein orthopedic surgeon goes to the mat for young athletes

The Doctor is Out, Dr. Brett Sweitzer

Jeff doctor sees cancer treatment and hobby through same lens

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When it comes to hobbies, South Jersey surgeon plays it koi

Jefferson nurse recruiter takes sense of adventure to new heights

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For local pain doc, Eagles fever and laughter better than medicine

For Delco nurse and pageant competitor, beauty is more than just skin deep

The Doc is Out Radhika Patel

St. Christopher's nurse and her family make a splash for special needs children

Temple physician has a (surprising) habit

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For physician assistant, it's out of the clinic and onto the sidelines

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Cancer researcher finds that music and science blend perfectly

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CHOP doc practices healing power of poetry

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For family doctor, family hobby is icing on the cake

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Medical educator has singing on the brain

Carroll - The Doc is Out Diane Abatemarco

Medical claims auditor works to empower youth in old neighborhood

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Tierra Jones

Away from the ER, pediatrician brushes up on dream pursuit

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