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Dr. Brindusa Vanta

Medical Reviewer, Writer

M.D.

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Dr. Brindusa Vanta is a writer and medical reviewer specializing in personality disorders, stress, anger, and self-esteem. She holds an MD from Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine in Romania and a diploma in homeopathic medicine from the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine in Canada.

Dr. Brindusa Vanta is a medical doctor, researcher, and medical writer. She earned her M.D. from Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine in Romania and holds a diploma in homeopathic medicine from the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine in Canada.

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Trained in both conventional and alternative medicine, Dr. Vanta writes about a broad range of health topics, including medical conditions, nutrition, fitness, natural supplements, and therapies.

Education

OCHM Toronto, Canada
Diploma, Clinical Nutrition and Alternative Medicine
2004 - 2006

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University of Medicine Luliu Hatieganu Romania
Medical Degree (MD), Medicine
1996 - 2001

Local Communities

References

  1. Dr. Vanta. (n.d.). Private Practice Website. drvanta.com.
  2. Articles Written by Brindusa. (n.d.). Health News.
  3. Dr. Brindusa Vanta: The Power of Nutrition & Natural Medicine. (n.d.). Sprinting to Success Podcast. esmielawrence.com. Accessed October 10 2026.

Degrees

M.D.

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