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Dr. Kalpana DePasquale

Board-Certified Surgeon and Founder of Avanti Rx

I'm a board-certified Otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon, but it wasn't until I went through a significant event in my own life that I transformed my practice and found my true passion.


When I was in my mid-thirties, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The experience of facing my own mortality led me to make some big changes in my life, such as creating safer alternatives for taking care of my skin. This eventually lead to the launch of my medical spa, Avanti Med Spa, and my product line, Avanti Rx.


One thing I learned through my experience with thyroid cancer was that many of the products we use on our skin to correct our problem areas are full of harsh chemicals. I researched the marketplace, searching for a solution that was both effective from a medical perspective while also being safe for the skin. When I found no suitable solutions, I created Avanti Rx.


Although I can’t see everyone in my practice, I do what I can to bring education to the masses through my radio show, blogging and other opportunities. If you want someone who will get real with you when it comes to health, beauty and life, you’ve come to the right place.

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