Adore A-List 2021

MAMINA TUREGANO, MD CARROLLTON RIVERBEND DERMATOLOGIST & TIKTOK/INSTAGRAM DOC Sanova Dermatology (Old Metairie) | @dr.mamina

Describe what you see as our future. I want to help make New Orleans a healthier city. Chronic disease is a major epidemic, so incorporating more accessible opportunities for movement/ exercise, healthy nutrition, and mindfulness activities is vital for a thriving community. I'm also finishing up a fellowship in Integrative Dermatology and want to join other New Orleans healthcare providers to create a model that allows for a more holistic/integrative approach to healing. What would people be surprised to know about you? I was on my way to becoming a concert pianist but realized in college that majoring in neuroscience and being pre-med was actually easier and more enjoyable than learning music theory.

Describe what you love about what you do. As a dermatologist, I see many patients daily and what I find most rewarding are the relationships I've built over the years and the gratitude shared by patients. I feel honored to serve the New Orleans community. That being said, there's a huge gap in access to healthcare, so I also provide free skincare tips and education on medical conditions on my social media platforms, which I find equally as rewarding.

Favorite restaurant Yo Nashi and Sneaky Pickle Favorite simple indulgence Rollerblading on the levee Favorite thing to do here to recharge Hanging out at Vibrant Market Favorite place to score things for your home Eclectic Home A book you are reading now Women Who Run with Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés Favorite destination Iceland and Japan Favorite drink or cocktail Junmai Ginjo Sake First thing you do when you wake up Splash my face with cold water, make tea, and meditate

ADORE • A-LIST 2021

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