Carlota Pano
Carlota joined the Top Doctors UK content team in March 2022. Born in China, Carlota grew up in Barcelona before moving to the UK in 2018 to start her studies in higher education. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from City, University of London in 2021 and is now back in Barcelona, keen to learn about the complex health sector in depth. A creative individual, Carlota is passionate about communication, content creation and design, but also mental healthcare and entrepreneurship that will help better people’s lives. Outside of work, Carlota balances her free time between travelling, hiking natural parks, reading a good book and watching the sunset at the most stunning viewpoints in Barcelona.
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