FRANCES SOUTHWICK, D.O.
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about Dr. Southwick



​Dr. Southwick is an osteopathic physician and nonfiction writer practicing family medicine in California's central valley with interests in osteopathic manipulative medicine, trauma-informed care, storytelling, care for the queer community, and treatment of substance use disorders.

By sharing their experiences, Dr. Southwick offers validation, hope, and peace
​to those in similar circumstances.


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LINKS TO PUBLISHED WORK


THE NOCTURNISTS

​PULSE

​UCLA
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THE CHEF DOC

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STAT NEWS
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Everytown

The D.O.​

​Medical Economics


​NPR
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Public Citizen



Photo credit: Ansley Braverman, 2025 (couch pic) and Megan Wilkinson, 2025 (headshot)
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