Sally Daganzo is an internal medicine physician whose work bridges rigorous scientific inquiry with compassionate, whole-person care. Through her concierge-style practice, she partners with individuals seeking to understand the root causes of complex or unexplained symptoms, restore balance, and cultivate long-term physical and mental well-being. Patients can learn more about her clinical approach on her website or connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Dr. Daganzo is affiliated with the California Pacific Medical Center, where her interests span internal medicine, psychopharmacology, and integrative strategies that support mind–body resilience. Her academic background includes case-based publications such as “Pot Shots: Cannabis Arteritis of the Digits,” “Cold Case: Bedside Diagnosis of Mycoplasma Pneumonia,” and “Chickenpox in a Vaccinated Adult.” Her earlier scientific work includes contributions to radiation oncology and chromatin biology, including studies on pediatric primitive neuroectodermal tumors, the structure and function of the histone deposition protein Asf1, and the formation of MacroH2A-containing senescence-associated heterochromatin foci. Her clinical insight is further reflected in observations such as “Young Woman with Yellow Palms.”
Across all areas of her work, Dr. Daganzo is committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-informed, and individualized care to patients seeking clarity and vitality.
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