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“I think this is a good time to be a doctor because it’s great to be able to help people to weed through everything to devise personal approaches to achieving optimum health,” the 34-year-old says of a particular pull that his profession possesses. “In other words, there’s so much to understand about the field, and I don’t see that as anything but a positive.”

While some elements of coronary upkeep will never change, such as limiting salt intake, quitting smoking, aiming for 150 minutes of moderate weekly activity, and addressing even the slightest hint of heart trouble if one has a family history of heart disease, Varano notes that other aspects are evolving. Adding that pondering the lasting benefits of an elevated high-density lipoprotein, also known as “good cholesterol,” the effectiveness of an extremely low- fat diet, and the definitive effects of certain foods on heart health have become hot topics, he states that those in his vocation, no matter what might come along with regards to research and supposed solutions, will always have everyone’s best interests, well, at heart.

“CCP makes that pretty clear, every day,” he says of the nation’s largest independent cardiac care practice, with whom he has more than 100 cardiologist colleagues. “I’m fortunate to build my love for medicine with a great group of likewise passionate people.”

Varano matriculated at Penn State University before venturing to New York for medical school. Following respective stints at Columbia University for said training, at Pittsburgh’s UPMC Montefiore for residency, and at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for a fellowship, he became increasingly drawn to improving Philadelphians’ lives, finding South Philly especially endearing because it affords him multiple chances to heighten pride in his Italian heritage.

“It’s such a great melting pot where you’re never lacking in opportunities to meet awesome people,” he said of South Philly’s allure. “No matter where I treat or will treat patients, though, I’m just excited to promote the best choices possible, like getting exercise since it typically helps with everything.”

The Bala Cynwyd resident practices what he preaches by being an avid cyclist and teams with wife Amy, an emergency room physician at Bryn Mawr Hospital, to tout the joys of remaining young at heart by raising Nico, Jack, and Julia. With a busy personal and professional life, Varano enjoys that each part of his existence keeps him on his toes and, more importantly, gives his days, and his heart, a steady beat.

“I like our partnership,” he said of the patient-doctor connection. “It’s been a steady one for a long time, and I think there’s room to grow it as everyone tries to make the most of the resources out there.” PRH

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