Angel Writers

Angels in Medicine is a volunteer site made possible by writers who devote their time and energy to tell Angel stories. They interview very busy people in medicine, research their organizations, gather photos, and put all this together into well-written, compelling articles -- and they do this without compensation, other than the satisfaction of sharing these stories with the world. It is their work and commitment that keeps this site flourishing.

Please contact these writers directly at the links below if you would like to hire them for a project.

Propsective writers, please send your resume and interests to harry@medangel.org.

Harry Goldhagen
Editor

Anne Ahlman, MPT

Anne Ahlman is a medical writer, editor, and physical therapist. She is the editor of Today in PT magazine, for which she writes a biweekly column. You can reach Anne through her website at www.medwriting.net.

Article published on Angels in Medicine:
Antismoking Advocate for the World: Dr. Judith Longstaff Mackay (1/21/2004)
Articles published on other sites:
Pathway to Independence: Physical Therapy for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (registration required)

Rachel R. Ahmed, MS

Rachel R. Ahmed, MS, is an Apprentice Medical Writer with Image Solutions, Inc., and is based in Cary, NC. You can contact Rachel at rahmed.freelance@gmail.com.

Article published on Angels in Medicine:
Something to Smile About: Drs. Jim Cecil and M. Raynor Mullins and Seal Kentucky (12/24/2007)
Articles published on other sites:
San Diego: What Goes Around Comes Around—Cell Cycle in Postmitotic Neurons
Genetic Risk Explained: Cystatin C Staves Off Plaque Formation in Mice

Rashada Alexander, PhD

Rashada Alexander is a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is also a freelance biomedical writer and editor. She can be reached at rashadaalexander@yahoo.com.

Articles published on Angels in Medicine:
Doing More with Less: Dr. Emily Dow and Doctors of the World in Chiapas, Mexico (3/25/2008)

Mary Lou Bernardo, PhD, MSN

Mary Lou Bernardo, PhD, MSN is a freelance health and medical writer in Branford, Connecticut. She can be reached through her website, www.WritePhD.com, or directly at MaryLou@WritePhD.com.

Articles published on Angels in Medicine:
The Power of One (8/28/2008)
Nyaya Health: Improving Healthcare in Western Nepal (5/26/2008)
Danielle Butin: Following Her Signposts to Improving Global Healthcare (4/11/2008)
Treating a Stealthy Killer: Hep B Free at the Pacific Free Clinic (3/27/2008)
Serle Epstein, MD, and the Mission Clinic of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Ecuador (2/21/2008)

Marilyn Fonseca

Marilyn Fonseca is a freelance medical writer in Portland, Oregon. She can be reached at marilynfonseca@msn.com.

Articles published on Angels in Medicine:
Medical Teams International and the Mobile Dental Program (3/12/2008)
Jill Ginsberg, MD, and the North by Northeast Community Health Center (2/24/2008)

Marisa Loeffler

Marisa Loeffler is a freelance science and medical writer and can be reached at marisa_biologywriter@yahoo.com.

Articles published on Angels in Medicine:
The Least of These: Lackey Free Family Medicine Clinic (11/28/2007)
Samaritans in Ohio: The Samaritan Homeless Clinic (10/9/2006)

Brande Nicole Martin

Brande Nicole Martin is a medical editor for Medscape and has worked as a freelance writer and editor for many years. She can be reached at bnmwrites@aol.com.

Article published on Angels in Medicine:
Healthcare Missions Take Flight: Flying Doctors of America (9/11/2006)

Kelly L. McCoy

Kelly L. McCoy is a freelance medical writer based in Atlanta, GA. She is currently finishing her PhD in molecular pharmacology at Emory University. She can be reached at klmccoy@emory.edu.

Articles published on Angels in Medicine:
Operation Smile from a Surgeon's Perspective: Dr. Paul Gardner (8/8/2008)
Jeff Solheim, RN, Penny Edwards, and Project Helping Hands (3/31/2008)
Alex's Lemonade Stand (2/11/2008)

Beatriz Manzor Mitrzyk, PharmD

Beatriz Manzor Mitrzyk is a freelance medical writer in Northville, MI. You can reach her at bmitrzyk@umich.edu.

Article published on Angels in Medicine:
Passionate About Preventing Hepatitis B: Dr. Samuel So, the Asian Liver Center, and the Jade Ribbon Campaign (2/13/2008)

Shyla Nambiar

Shyla Nambiar is a freelance writer based in Atlanta, Georgia. She can be reached at zinnia11@peoplepc.com.

Article published on Angels in Medicine:
Treating Pediatric AIDS Globally: Mark Kline, MD and BIPAI (8/25/2008)
Dr. Lanny Smith and Doctors for Global Health (4/29/2008)

Louiza Patsis, MS

Louiza Patsis has been a medical and science writer and editor for more than 10 years, with a BA in chemistry and MS in biomedical journalism, both from New York University. Louiza is working on Third World online information and communities of practice. She has been published in Modern Drug Discovery and US Pharmacist. For more about Louiza Patsis, see www.louizapatsis.com and www.louizafitness.blogspot.com.

Article published on Angels in Medicine:
Kisumu Medical and Education Trust of Kenya (12/24/2007)
Books: Children's book: The Boy in a Wheelchair Adult books: Life, Work and Play: Poems and Short Stories, and
Pocket Guide to Fitness
These books are available on www.Authorhouse.com, www.Amazon.com and www.bn.com.

Vicki Porter

Victoria Porter is a medical writer based on Long Island, NY.

Articles published on Angels in Medicine (originally published on Medscape):
Summer Camp for Children With Heart Disease (10/1/2001)
Training Villagers to Become Healthcare Workers (8/14/2001)

Zoe Sipe

Zoe Sipe (nee Gollogly) is a therapist based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Article published on Angels in Medicine (originally published on Medscape):
Making a Home for Homeless Women (11/21/2001)

Richard S. Spira, DVM

Richard S. Spira is an Oregon-based freelance medical writer, with over 10 years of experience. He has many contributions to a variety of medical texts, journals and encyclopedias. He can be reached at skidel@comcast.net.

Article published on Angels in Medicine:
Dr. Mark Kline and the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative (12/14/2007)

Marcia Stone

Marcia Stone is a freelance medical and mystery writer based in New York City.

Article published on Angels in Medicine:
FOCOS: World-Class Orthopedist Brings the Caring Home (1/18/2008)

Hope Vanderberg

Hope Vanderberg is editor of New Youth Connections at Youth Communication. She has a BA in Biology from Earlham College and an MA in Journalism from New York University. Prior to joining Youth Communication she was an editor at Medscape/WebMD for five years. She also worked briefly as a field biologist and taught environmental education for several years.

Articles published on Angels in Medicine (originally published on Medscape):
Taking Healthcare to School (9/20/2001)
Special Delivery (7/13/2001)