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Albert Fuchs, M.D.

May 28, 2009

Albert Fuchs, M.D.

Practicing internal medicine in Beverly Hills since 2000, Dr. Fuchs brags that his practice is “tiny and meant to stay that way.” He has blogged for the past three years about health “primarily to educate my patients and counter the misinformation and hype in the media.” His weekly posts range across many topics. He lives in Beverly Hills with his wife and four kids.  He is a bicyclist and a “terrible but willing juggler.”  His website is at “>Twitter and

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