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Who writes The Meridian
This is a newsroom, not a clinic. The people below are editors and writers who cover this field full time. They do not treat patients and they do not hold medical credentials, so nothing here is a substitute for a consultation with a clinician who can examine you.
How we work
Every story is signed
Each piece carries the name of the writer who reported it and links to everything else they have written here.
Reviewed, and dated
Stories show when they were last reviewed, so you can judge for yourself how current the guidance is.
Sources you can open
Where the published literature settles a question, we link to it directly so you can read the paper rather than take our word for it.
Editorial staff
Vance Oduya
Senior Editor
Leads the publication's coverage of gynecomastia & male body contouring and edits every story for accuracy and plain English.
7 stories · Gynecomastia
Willa Petrakis
Contributing Writer
Follows the clinical research that shapes everyday practice in gynecomastia & male body contouring.
8 stories · Technique
Xander Beaumont
Features Editor
Edits the publication's service journalism on gynecomastia & male body contouring and assigns its reader-question pieces.
6 stories · The Field
Yolanda Friedrichs
Science Writer
Reports on the research and technology behind gynecomastia & male body contouring, with a focus on what the evidence actually supports.
4 stories · Definition
Zeke Marchetti
Associate Editor
Writes patient-first explainers on gynecomastia & male body contouring: costs, recovery timelines, and how to weigh the options.
7 stories · Recovery
Amaya Stenberg
Columnist
Covers consultations, aftercare, and the practical side of gynecomastia & male body contouring for first-time patients.
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