Hello, I’m Dr. Yael Varnado, known as “Dr. V” by my patients and friends, and I’m going to teach you to love, understand, and honor your health and your body more than you ever have before – perhaps more than you even thought you could.
I am a practicing physician at The Johns Hopkins Hospital with over a decade of experience and am a regular medical expert in the media. My journey in medicine has been extremely fulfilling and some of the highlights of my professional career include producing and hosting a medical segment on Reverend Al Sharpton’s radio show, “Keeping it Real,” conducting and publishing breast cancer research, and founding a non-profit organization focused on providing healthcare to underserved populations. In addition to working as a physician, I am a wife and mother, as well as a friend to women and men with questions and concerns about their wellbeing just like you probably have of your own. In fact, the same news, advice, hot topics, and answers that I find vital to share with them I promise I’ll always share with you.
Throughout my medical journey I’ve developed a passion for…
Preventative Care – This means I help people just like you understand how to positively impact their health by developing habits that will stop problems before they start. So many of the issues plaguing our bodies can be prevented, and the more I can share simple, actionable and fun ways to do this, the better off we’ll all going to be!
Women’s Health – The most powerful weapon a woman has against illness and an unhealthy life is herself. When you arm yourself with knowledge and you fearlessly get to know and celebrate your body, you make a commitment to your long-term health and happiness.
Health Hot Topics – Whether I’m talking fact versus fiction in regards to health trends and fads; breaking down what you need to know about the newest medical studies; or explaining current national health news, you can count on me to break through the noise and explain things that are necessary for you to know in a clear, easy-to-understand and relatable manner.
Health & Wellness for All – Your access to health information, education and support should not be impacted by your income or location. I believe I serve a greater purpose and that is to bring accessibility to good health to those in underserved and at-risk communities. To this end I founded the non-profit organization, Get Checked 4 Life, Inc. and have been involved in many other service-based health initiatives which you can read more about here. (link for Dr. V Gives Back)
No matter where you are on your personal health journey I look forward to joining you and contributing in my own way to making it a smoother, easier, and more enjoyable one!
Wishing you great health,
