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Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP

(Dr. Christie Susan Thomas, MD)

(775 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

University of South Alabama College of Medicine (2006)

1120 S Jackson Highway Suite 205
Sheffield, AL 35660

(256) 767-6263

Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP is a rheumatologist in Sheffield, AL specializing in adult rheumatology. She graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP is affiliated with Rheumatology Associates of North Alabama and RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH ALABAMA, PC.

Office Locations

1120 S Jackson Highway Suite 205
Sheffield, AL 35660

(256) 767-6263

(256) 767-4583

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4606 Bellewood Drive
Huntsville, AL 35802

(256) 551-6510

(256) 704-7095

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720 Gallatin Street Suite 500
Huntsville, AL 35801

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

autoantibody tests

thyroid blood test

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP performed more autoantibody tests, and thyroid blood test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

anti-double-stranded DNA antibody test

In 2023, Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP performed more anti-double-stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA) antibody test procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Top 25%

By Volume:

phlebotomy for lab tests

total creatine kinase test

By Affordability:

intravenous infusion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP performed more blood draw, central DEXA, complete blood count (CBC), lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and total creatine kinase test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for intravenous (IV) infusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in Sheffield, AL during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	40
blood draw	61
chemotherapy	40
doctor visit	288
lab tests	439
minimally invasive procedures	40
musculoskeletal imaging	26
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
thyroid function tests	29
X-rays	40

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in Sheffield, AL during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	200
blood draw	271
chemotherapy	200
doctor visit	1139
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
lab tests	3009
minimally invasive procedures	200
musculoskeletal imaging	79
spinal procedures	12
thoracic (chest) imaging	15
thyroid function tests	99
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	16
X-rays	106

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	33
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in Sheffield, AL during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	216
blood draw	287
chemotherapy	216
doctor visit	1265
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
lab tests	4443
minimally invasive procedures	216
musculoskeletal imaging	98
spinal procedures	34
thyroid function tests	114
X-rays	132

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	814

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	928
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	518
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	40
Less than 65	206

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in Sheffield, AL during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	196
blood draw	295
chemotherapy	196
doctor visit	1103
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68
lab tests	4409
minimally invasive procedures	215
musculoskeletal imaging	185
spinal procedures	35
thyroid function tests	168
X-rays	220

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	28
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in Sheffield, AL during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	203
blood draw	251
chemotherapy	203
doctor visit	1148
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
lab tests	4275
minimally invasive procedures	239
musculoskeletal imaging	174
spinal procedures	11
thyroid function tests	224
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	17
X-rays	185

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	369

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	29
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	44
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in Sheffield, AL during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	216
blood draw	266
chemotherapy	216
doctor visit	1225
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
lab tests	4204
minimally invasive procedures	263
musculoskeletal imaging	141
thyroid function tests	157
tuberculosis (TB) testing	18
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	22
X-rays	141

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	483
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	35
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	49
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in Sheffield, AL during 2019 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, blood draw and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	247
blood draw	283
chemotherapy	247
doctor visit	1271
lab tests	4510
minimally invasive procedures	299
musculoskeletal imaging	135
thyroid function tests	147
tuberculosis (TB) testing	59
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	24
X-rays	135

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	441

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	24
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	46
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in Sheffield, AL during 2020 were lab tests, thyroid function tests, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	235
blood draw	280
chemotherapy	235
doctor visit	1174
lab tests	4292
minimally invasive procedures	302
musculoskeletal imaging	116
thyroid function tests	319
tuberculosis (TB) testing	70
X-rays	116

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	449

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	511
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	41
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	49
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in Sheffield, AL during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, thyroid function tests and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	42
blood draw	352
chemotherapy	42
doctor visit	1136
lab tests	3884
minimally invasive procedures	178
musculoskeletal imaging	111
thyroid function tests	325
tuberculosis (TB) testing	68
X-rays	111

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	32
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	49
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in Sheffield, AL during 2022 were lab tests, thyroid function tests, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	37
blood draw	395
chemotherapy	37
doctor visit	1198
lab tests	4357
minimally invasive procedures	193
musculoskeletal imaging	129
thyroid function tests	504
tuberculosis (TB) testing	16
X-rays	129

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	451
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	40
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	60
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in Sheffield, AL were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and thyroid function tests.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	163
blood draw	274
chemotherapy	163
doctor visit	1000
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
lab tests	3782
minimally invasive procedures	214
musculoskeletal imaging	119
spinal procedures	23
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
thyroid function tests	208
tuberculosis (TB) testing	46
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	19
X-rays	131

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	427
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	134
85 and over	27
Less than 65	72
65 to 74	232

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoperosis and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	37
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 2006. She has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine (2006)

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Rheumatology Associates of North Alabama

RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH ALABAMA, PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 775 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP from all over the web to help you find the right in Sheffield, AL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$3,207 XELJANZ $2,673	LYRICA $431	INFLECTRA $27	CELEBREX $27	EMBEDA $21	Other $28
MEDAC PHARMA, INC.	$2,980 Rasuvo $2,980
UCB, Inc.	$1,859 Cimzia $1,848	$12
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,817 Humira $1,516	Rinvoq $192	$110
AbbVie Inc.	$1,521 Rinvoq $1,235	Skyrizi $144	Humira $141
Other	$10,584 ORENCIA $986	Actemra $947	COSENTYX $875	STELARA $640	BENLYSTA $531	Other $6,605

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$17,144
Consulting Fee	$2,400
Travel and Lodging	$2,204
Education	$221

Biography

Dr. Christie Thomas is a medical specialist in adult rheumatology. She studied medicine at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Thomas highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5).

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Thomas, MD, FACP From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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Biography

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