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Deepak Chopra retains a valid California medical license

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Before he became the reigning king of quantum-flavored word salad, he actually had to pass a standard medical board. Despite pivoting entirely to selling alternative wellness and books, he still keeps his mundane endocrinology license perfectly active and up to date.

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