Brevard Health Source 2018

Health Source 

A Comprehensive Guide to Health Care in Brevard County 

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Caring for our patients with 

compassion, integrity, and excellence in 

Brevard County for over 20 years... 

Top Row (L to R) James N. McManus, M.D., Eric R. Straut, O.D., Jason K. Darlington, M.D., Gary J. Ganiban, M.D. 

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The Eye Institute for 

Medicine & Surgery 

• Advanced Cataract Surgery with Multi-Focal, 

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• LASiK and Implantable Contact Lenses 

• Latest Treatments for Macular Degeneration 

• Diabetic Eye Care & Surgery 

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WELCOME TO 

HEALTH SOURCE 

2018 – 2019 

HealthSource is your guide to 

health care services in Brevard 

County. It includes an up-to-date 

description of doctors practicing 

in the Brevard area. Physicians are 

listed by specialty, in alphabetical 

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including dentistry, chiropractic, 

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©FLORIDA TODAY 2018

5 FACTS ABOUT STROKES 

THAT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE 

(BPT) 

Chances are you know someone 

who has had a stroke. An estimated 

795,000 people in the United 

States have a stroke each year, according 

to the Centers for Disease 

Control and Prevention. 

Despite how common strokes are, there 

are a lot of widely believed misconceptions. 

Unfortunately, not knowing the facts can put 

a person at bigger risk for experiencing a 

stroke themselves, or, not being able to help 

someone else who may be experiencing a 

stroke. 

To help separate fact from fiction, the 

medical experts at Life Line Screening share 

the truth about the top misconceptions 

about stroke: 

Misconception: Strokes only happen to 

older people 

Fact: Research found 61 percent of strokes 

happen in people over the age of 65. That 

means 39 percent of strokes happen to 

younger people. 

Misconception: Strokes are not a problem 

in the United States 

Fact: You may only know a few people 

who’ve had a stroke in their life, but someone 

has a stroke every 40 seconds in the U.S. 

Misconception: A stroke will kill you 

Fact: Approximately one out of eight 

strokes results in death within thirty days. 

The other seven instances leave the person 

disabled. 

Stroke is fatal in about 10 to 20 percent 

of cases and, among survivors, it can 

cause a host of disabilities, including loss 

of mobility, impaired speech, and cognitive 

problems. 

Misconception: Strokes cannot be 

prevented 

Fact: Up to 80 percent of strokes 

could be stopped before they start. 

Health screenings are an effective way 

to identify and understand risk factors 

so they can be properly managed. 

Research shows nine out of 10 cardiovascular 

doctors support preventive health 

screenings for cardiovascular disease (plaque 

in the arteries) among patients with key risk 

factors. To learn more, visit http://www.lifelinescreening.com. 

Misconception: Only a doctor can identify 

a stroke 

Fact: Everyone can and should know the 

signs and symptoms of stroke. By taking 

quick action, you could save a life. 

According to the CDC, the most common 

signs of stroke are: 

u Sudden numbness or weakness in the 

face, arm or leg, especially on one side of 

the body. 

u Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or 

difficulty understanding speech. 

u Sudden trouble seeing in one or both 

eyes. 

u Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of 

balance or lack of coordination. 

u Sudden severe headache with no known 

cause. 

If you or someone else has any of these 

symptoms, call 911 immediately. Understanding 

the facts about stroke helps empower 

you to control your own health. Even if risk 

factors are present, you can take proactive 

measures to help prevent stroke for yourself 

and loved ones. 

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BE OPEN WHEN TALKING 

TO DERMATOLOGIST 

Susan Hammerling, 

FOR FLORIDA TODAY 

After practicing dermatology for 

more than 15 years, I’ve learned 

many things from my patients, especially 

how important communication 

is. Sometimes a patient will present 

us with something that we think is not 

significant, but they are self conscious about 

and it makes them 

anxious or avoid 

social situations. 

As health care 

providers, we need 

to get a thorough 

history on why the 

patient is here and 

what motivates 

them to be here. 

It’s not necessary 

to spend an entire 

office visit doing 

a psychological 

evaluation, but it 

needs to be part of the patient history. 

First, we need to validate the patients’ feelings 

whether it be fear, anxiety or skepticism 

and let them know we take their problem seriously. 

Open-minded communication is key to 

establishing a successful office visit by letting 

the patient know they can ask questions and 

be part of the treatment plan. By letting the 

patient know there is an open line of communication, 

they will feel more comfortable in 

disclosing their history to you. 

Second, eye contact with the patient is important 

and can result in a more honest and 

forthcoming statement from the patient. In 

addition, by observing the patient’s body language, 

one can learn a lot about the patient’s 

state of mind — whether they smile, make 

eye contact or have visible or no affect. Many 

times the patient may appear being rude or 

aloof but instead they are depressed. 

Third, it’s important to understand our 

patients’ fears, hopes and expectations. Lots 

of times they have identifiable emotional reactions 

such as being anxious or experiencing 

anger or depression. 

However, it doesn’t always manifest in classic 

ways. In order to communicate with patients 

successfully and make sure a treatment 

plan works, health care providers need to take 

the time and assess a patients’ motivations. 

Many times, patients fear their skin problems 

will get worse, intensify or never go 

away, causing them social anxiety or avoiding 

social activities. 

Sometimes as providers, we do not understand 

the motivation of the patient and 

assume the patient wants to be there. For 

example, a 

parent brings 

in their teenager 

for acne 

on the face but 

the teen has 

no interest in 

being there. Or 

some patients’ 

motivations are 

that they want 

a modest improvement 

of 

their condition 

versus someone 

who has an unrealistic expectation. 

Finally, a thorough history is a crucial part 

of the correct diagnosis and successful treatment 

of the patient. Many times a patient 

will present to the dermatology office with a 

specific problem and answer the health care 

provider with one answer that is inaccurate. 

An example of this is, when asking a patient 

what creams they are applying to their body 

and they respond by saying nothing. After 

10 minutes of interviewing the patient they 

disclose they are using nine different creams 

their friends or neighbors gave them. 

They defend their answer of stating they 

are using nothing by saying, “nothing has 

changed.” 

Or I may ask what medications they take 

and a common response I get is, “a small 

white pill in a white bottle with a really long 

name.” 

In conclusion, by writing down specific 

questions before the office visit regarding 

your skin condition and a list of previous 

medications tried, this can save many office 

visits and co-pays by providing the health 

care provider with the most accurate information. 

Susan R. Hammerling, PA, MPAS, DFAAPA, 

works at Florida Dermatology Associates in 

Palm Bay.

AUDIOLOGY 

CARDIOLOGY 

KAREN COWAN-OBERBECK, AUD 

7777 N. Wickham Rd. Ste. #21 

Melbourne, FL 32940 

321-752-4552 

250 N. Courtenay Pkwy. Ste. #102 

Merritt Island, FL 32953 

321-452-9131 

1875-D South Patrick Dr. 

Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 

321-777-7113 

EarCare.net 

Practice: EarCare, P.A. 

Special Focus: Geriatrics, Diagnostic Audiology, Hearing 

Aids, VA 

Certifications: American Board of Audiology, ASHA Clinical 

Competency in Audiology 

Fellowship: Doctorate: Nova Southeastern University, 2000 

Memberships: Fellow-American Academy of Audiology, 

American Speech Language Hearing Association, Florida 

Academy of Audiology, Florida Speech-Language Hearing 

Association 

AMELIA L. LAMMERS, ARNP 

675 S. Babcock Street 


321-951-1010, Fax: 321-952-4038 

Medical Group: Quality Medical Care 

Hospital Privileges: Holmes Regional Medical Center 

Education: Chamberlin College of Nursing, The University of 

Iowa, College of Nursing 

CARDIOLOGY 

SUBHASH K THAREJA, MD 



321-951-1010, Fax: 321-951-8333 

Qualitymedicalcare.net 

CHIROPRACTIC 

SUSAN V. VILLE, DABCO, DC 

2222 S. Harbor City Blvd Ste. 530 


321-723-7716, Fax: 321-723-0604 

thebackcenter.net 



Special Focus: Cardiology 

Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, 

American Board of Cardiovascular Disease 

Education: Maulana Azad Medical College New Delhi, India, 

University of Medicine of New Jersey 

Fellowship: Deborah Heart and Lung Center, New Jersey 

Memberships: AMA 

Practice: The B.A.C.K. Center 

Special Focus: Chiropractic Orthopaedics 

Certifications: American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists 

Education: National College of Chiropractic, Lombard IL 

Fellowship: International Academy of Medical Acupuncture 

Memberships: American Chiropractic Association, Florida 

Chiropractic Association 

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GENERAL & COSMETIC DENTISTRY 

DERMATOLOGY 

MICHAEL A. BAIKER, DDS, PA 

240 Fourth Avenue 

Indialantic, FL 32903 

321-956-0230, Fax: 321-956-0205 

drbaikercosmeticdentist.com 

CHRISTINA M. ASCH, MSN, 

ARNP-C 

800 Century Medical Drive Ste. B 

Titusville , FL 32796 

321-567-7530, Fax: 321-225-8931 

Brevardmd.com 

Practice: Michael A. Baiker, D.D.S., P.A. 

Special Focus: Cosmetic and General Dentistry, Invisalign, 

Porcelain veneers, Cerec technology (crowns in one 

appointment), Computer Guided Implant Surgery 

Education: Ohio State University, 1991 

Memberships: American Dental Association, American 

Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Florida Academy of 

Cosmetic Dentistry, Florida Dental Association 

Practice: Brevard Medical Dermatology 

Special Focus: All types of dermatologic issues, including 

acne, warts, dermatitis, skin cancer, moles, skin rashes, 

eczema, psoriasis, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell 

carcinoma 

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida 

International University. Master of Science degree, in critical 

care nursing, at the University of Miami and then received 

her Nurse Practitioner certificate, from the University of 

Florida. 

DERMATOLOGY 

DEBRA L. BABCOCK, PA-C 

830 Executive Lane Ste. 110 

Rockledge, FL 32955 

3213948000, Fax: 3213948002 

Medical Group: Dermatology Institute of Brevard 

Special Focus: Adult and family dermatology including 

rosacea, acne, eczema and psoriasis. Skin cancer Detection 

utilizing dermoscopy. Cosmetic services include Botox, fillers 

and personalized skin care with our exclusive botanical 

product line.. 

Certifications: National Commission on Certification of 

Physician Assistants (NCCPA) 

Education: Grand Valley State University, Michigan, Master 

of Physician Assistant Studies 2000, Bachelor of Science in 

Nursing 1980. 

Memberships: American Academy of Physician Assistants, 

Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Florida 

Academy of Physician Assistants, Florida Society of 

Dermatology Physician Assistants. 

DERMATOLOGY 

RODOLFO E. CHIRINOS, MD 

695 Cone Park Court 


321-453-3360, Fax: 321-806-3005 


Titusville, FL 32796 

321-362-4760, Fax: 321-225-8931 

8057 Spyglass Hll Rd Ste. 102 


321-261-0793, Fax: 321-241-6547 



Special Focus: Acne, skin cancer, eczema, warts, dermatitis, 

psoriasis, moles, skin rashes, basal cell carcinoma and 

squamous cell carcinoma. 

Certifications: American Board of Dermatology and a fellow 

of the American Academy of Dermatology (F.A.A.D.) 

Education: Universidad Central del Caribe School of 

Medicine 

Memberships: American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, 

the International Society of Dermatology and the American 

Contact Dermatitis Society 

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DERMATOLOGY 

DERMATOLOGY 

CHRISTINE M. COOKE, MPAS 

PA-C 



321-453-3360, Fax: 321-806-3005 


JAMES E. EARHART, MD 



321-453-3360, Fax: 321-806-3005 






carcinoma 

Education: Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida 

graduating with honors. Christine then earned her Master of 

Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Florida. 

Memberships: American Academy of Physician Assistants 

(AAPA), Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, and 

Space Coast Clinicians 


Special Focus: Acne, skin cancer, eczema, warts, dermatitis, 

psoriasis, moles, skin rashes, basal cell carcinoma and 

squamous cell carcinoma 

Certifications: American Board of Dermatology and a fellow 

of the American Academy of Dermatology (F.A.A.D.) 

Education: Dr. Earhart graduated from South Florida College 

of Medicine with honors. He served as a Medical Officer 

during the First Gulf War. 

Residency: Dermatology Residency at Brooke Army Medical 

Center in San Antonio, Texas 

Memberships: American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, 

the International Society of Dermatology and the American 

Contact Dermatitis Society 

DERMATOLOGY 

ROSALIND A. FREAS MD 

2571 W. Eau Gallie Blvd Ste. 2 


321-777-9091 

DERMATOLOGY 

CYNTHIA H. HALCIN, MD 

830 Executive Ln. Ste. #110 


321-394-8000 

Practice: Beachside Dermatology LLC 


Special Focus: Prevention, Detection and Treatment of Skin 

Cancers, Photodynamic Therapy (Blu-light) 

Certifications: Board Certified Dermatologist 

Education: Michigan State University, 1992 

Residency: University of Missouri 

Memberships: American Academy of Dermatology, Florida 

Society of Dermatologic Surgeons 

Practice: Dermatology Institute of Brevard 

Hospital Privileges: Cape Canaveral Hospital 

Special Focus: Cosmetics, Skin Cancer Surgery and General 

Dermatology 

Certifications: American Board of Dermatology 

Education: Jefferson Medical College, 1991 

Residency: Jefferson Medical College, Dermatology 

Fellowship: Jefferson Medical College, Research Fellowship 

Memberships: American Academy of Dermatology, Florida 

Society of Dermatologic Surgeons, Brevard County Medical 

Society, Florida Medical Association, American Medical 

Association 


DERMATOLOGY 

JANE C. MAST, MPAS PA-C 



321-453-3360, Fax: 321-806-3005 



Special Focus: Medical and cosmetic dermatology of the 

skin, hair and nails 

Education: B.S. in Biochemistry from Miami University in 

Oxford, Ohio. She then earned her Masters degree in 

Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Florida. 

Memberships: The President-elect of the National Society of 

Dermatology Physician Assistants. Previously she has served 

as the Legislative director for the SDPA. She is also a fellow 

member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants 

(AAPA) 

DERMATOLOGY 

RUBEN MORENO, MD 

5070 Minton Rd. Ste. 5 

Palm Bay, FL 32907 

80 Woodland Ave. 

Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 

4260 N U.S. Hwy. 1 

Cocoa, FL 32927 

7640 N. Wickham Rd. Ste. 118 


500 N. Washington Ave. Ste. 109 


321-768-1600 

fldermatology.com 

Practice: Florida Dermatology Associates 


Special Focus: Mohs, Skin Cancer Surgery 

Certifications: American Board of Dermatology 

Education: SUNY, Health Science Center, Brooklyn, NY, 1981 

Residency: University of Pittsburgh 

Memberships: American Academy of Dermatology, 

American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, Florida Society of 

Dermatologic Surgery, Florida Society of Dermatology 

DERMATOLOGY 

JENNIFER L. NORTH, MSN, 

ARNP-C 

8057 Spyglass Hill Road Ste. 102 


321-428-4737, Fax: 321-428-4886 






carcinoma 

Certifications: American Academy of Nurse Practitioner's 

Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing from University of 

Central Florida, Master's in nursing from UCF as Family 

Nurse Practitioner. 

DERMATOLOGY 

MICHAEL S. SPICER MD 



321-567-7530, Fax: 321-225-8931 



321-453-3360, Fax: 321-806-3005 



321-428-4737, Fax: 321-428-4886 



Special Focus: Skin Rashes, Skin Growth, Pediatric 

Dermatology, Problem Facial Skin, Skin Cancer Screening, 

Skin Cancer Surgery. 

Certifications: Diplomat, National Board of Medical 

Examiners, Diplomat, Diplomat, American Board of 

Dermatology 

Education: Rutgers University, BA, 1987, New Jersey Medical 

School, M.D., 1991 

Residency: New Jersey Medical School, Resident/Chief 

Resident 1992 - 1996 

Memberships: Alpha Omega Alpha Natl. Honor Med Society, 

American Academy of Derm., Amer. Medical Assoc., Sigma Xi 

Scientific Research Society, Amer. Society for Laser Medicine 

& Surgery, Brevard County Medical Society, Florida Medical 

Assoc, World Skin Cancer Found. 


AMBULANCE 

For today, for the future, 

for our community... 

Coastal makes connections for life. 

Seasoned Professionals~As Brevard County’s exclusive provider of non-emergency 

ambulance services, Coastal Health Systems makes important connections every day for 

the citizens of our community. For 30 years, our staff of trained professionals has safely 

transported hundreds of thousands of patients to and from various healthcare providers 

here in Brevard County and across our state and nation. Every day of every year, Coastal is 

on duty and playing a key role in Brevard’s medical transportation system. 

Accreditation Matters~Since 2006 Coastal has been nationally accredited by the 

Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS). As one of the first three 

Florida agencies to successfully earn this distinction we are proud to have lead the way for 

others to follow. Florida now has 15 CAAS accredited agencies that have attained this distinction but that number remains 

small in comparison to the total number of ambulance services operating in Florida. Considered the “Gold Standard” for 

ambulance services, Coastal is very proud of the achievement which continues to demonstrate our commitment to quality 

and our dedication to our community and our healthcare partners. 

Quality Assured~At Coastal “Quality” is a benchmark for day-to-day performance. Coastal believes quality must be 

measured in many different ways, from patient surveys, on time performance measures, to clinical indicator reviews and 

patient care report accuracy just to name a few. Coastal’s franchise agreement with Brevard County mandates very specific 

performance parameters including one that establishes a minimum of 90% for on time performance. Exceeding that 

requirement every year, Coastal’s on time performance has averaged 97% over the past 10 years. Additionally, patients 

responding to Coastal’s patient satisfaction survey have consistently rated their transports above 3.8 on a 4.0 matrix 

rating scale. Coastal takes performance standards very seriously and closely monitors how that performance meets the 

expectations of its patients, healthcare partners and county leaders. 

Community Partnerships~Coastal Health Systems is a truly unique not-for-profit organization in partnership with 

Brevard’s hospitals and Brevard County. Operating under the vision and guidance of a Board of Directors with members from 

Brevard hospitals and with the important oversight of the Board of County Commissioners, Coastal must meet the highest 

professional and service standards and remain capable of responding to the needs and vision of the county’s health care and 

emergency services professional’s alike. Coastal exemplifies the level of collaboration that exists within our community to 

deliver the high quality of service that our hospitals expect, our county leadership requires and our citizens deserve. 

FT-0000604300 “Serving Brevard for 30 years” 

For information Call 321.633.7050 

or visit www.CoastalHealth.org 

DERMATOLOGY 

EMERGENCY MEDICINE 

ANNA E. WHITTINGTON MPH, 

PA-C 



321-428-4737, Fax: 321-428-4886 



321-567-7530, Fax: 321-225-8931 


LEEANNE M. MARTIN LEE, MD 

486 Gus Hipp Blvd. 


321-633-7050 

coastalhealth.org 

701 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy. 

Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 

321-799-7150 

health-first.org 


Special Focus: Medical and cosmetic dermatology of skin, 

hair, and nails. 

Education: B.S. in Biomedical Sciences and a Master's of 

Public Health from University of South Florida.Master's of 

Health Sciences degree from Drexel University 

Memberships: American Academy of Physician Assistants 

(AAPA), Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, and 

Space Coast Clinicians. 

Medical Group: Coastal Health Systems of Brevard, Brevard 

Physician Associates 

Hospital Privileges: Cape Canaveral and Viera Hospitals 

Special Focus: Emergency Medicine, EMS Direction - 

Coastal Health Systems of Brevard 

Certifications: American Board of Emergency Medicine 

Verified in both Emergency Medicine and EMS through ABEM 

Education: University of Michigan, 1996 

Residency: Michigan State University 

Memberships: American College of Emergency Physicians, 

Member of the National Association of EMS Physicians, 

Florida Association of EMS Educators, American Academy of 

Emergency Medicine 


HEARING SPECIALIST 

ANDREW W. CLARKE, H.A.S. 

1875 S. Patrick Drive Ste. D 

Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 

321-777-7113, Fax: 321-777-9131 

EarCare.net 


Special Focus: Hearing Healthcare, Latest Advanced 

Hearing Aid Technology, Recreational Hearing Protection, All 

make, repair and service of Hearing Aids, Cerumen 

Management 

Certifications: Florida State Licensed, Hearing Aid Specialist 

Memberships: IHS, FSHHP, BBB, Cocoa Beach Regional 

Chamber, Melbourne Regional Chamber 

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BEATRICE R. MCCABE, HAS 

250 N. Courtenay Pkwy. Ste. #102 


321-452-9131 

EarCare.net 

855-Go2FHCP (855-462-3427) 

8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 7 days a week 

Hearing impaired: TRS Relay 711 

Practice: Earcare, P.A. 

FHCP.com 




Management 

Certifications: Florida State Licensed, Hearing Aid Specialist, 

Ongoing Continuing Education 

Education: IIHIS, Central Michigan University, Eastern Florida 

State University 

Memberships: IHS, FSHHP, Chamber of Commerce, Better 

Business Bureau, Florida Relay Business Partner, Hear Now 

Program, sight and Sound Foundation 

Florida, it’s how wellness gets done. 

855-Go2FHCP (855-462-3427) 

8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 7 days a week 


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8:00 855-Go2FHCP a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (855-462-3427) 

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HEARING SPECIALIST 

GLENN A. OBERBECK, BC-HIS 

7777 N. Wickham Rd. Ste. #21 


321-752-4552 

EarCare.net 

INTERNAL MEDICINE 

GOBIVENKATA BALAJI, MD, 

FACP, FASH 

298 Michigan Ave. Ste. #101 


321-215-6899 

bhcflorida.com 





Management 

Certifications: Provider of Distinctions - National Board 

Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences, Florida State 

Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist 

Memberships: International Hearing Society, Florida Society 

of Hearing Health Professionals, Cocoa Beach Area Chamber 

of Commerce, Melbourne/Palm Bay Area Chamber of 

Commerce, Better Business Bureau 

Practice: Brevard Health Center 

Hospital Privileges: Holmes Regional Medical Center, 

Wuesthoff Medical Center Melbourne, Health South Sea 

Pines Rehabilitation, Melbourne Terrace 

Special Focus: Internal Medicine, Hypertension, Cholesterol 

disorders 

Certifications: Internal Medicine, Clinical Hypertension 

Specialist, Lipidology (Cholesterol disorders) 

Education: JJM Medical College, Mysore University, India 

Residency: UPMC McKeesport, PA 

Fellowship: Vision: To provide personalized compassionate 

evidence-based medical care 

Memberships: BIMDA, Fellow of American College of 

Physicians, Fellow of American Society of Hypertention, 

National Lipid Association 


BENJAMIN M. ENSELL, PA, PA-C 



321-951-1010, Fax: 321-952-4038 


ESTRELLITA LU, ARNP 

5200 Babcock Street Ste. 106 


321-729-9306, Fax: 321-729-8050 




Certifications: FL Physician Assistant, NCCPA, ACLS 

Education: Bethel University 2013 

Medical Group: Quality Medical Care PA 


Special Focus: Primary Care 

Certifications: Family Nurse Practioner 

Education: Duquesne University School of Nursing, 2015 / 

Perpretual Help College of Manila, 1995 

Memberships: American Association of Nursing, American 

Academy of Nurse Practioners 



ANDREA J MEIER, ARNP, ARNP-C, 

MSN 

675 Babcock Street 


321-951-1010, Fax: 321-777-0306 



LYNELL NEWMARCH, MD 

298 Michigan Ave. Ste. 101 


321-215-6899 

bhcflorida.com 



Special Focus: Adult Critical Care 

Certifications: Florida State Board of Nursing 

Education: University of Florida, 1997, Florida Tech. 1986, 

Russell Sage College 

Memberships: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 

ACLS American Heart Association, Florida Nurses Association 

Practice: Brevard Health Center 


Wuesthoff Medical Center Melbourne, Health South Sea 

Pines Rehabilitation, Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation 

Center 

Special Focus: Internal Medicine 

Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine 

Education: David Geffen School of Medicine at University of 

California , Los Angeles 

Residency: University of California - Olive View Medical 

Center, Los Angeles 

Memberships: American College of Physicians, Florida 

Medical Association, Brevard County Medical Society, 

Society of Hospital Medicine, Doctors of America 


KYAW THU, MD 

5200 Babcock Street Ste. 106 


321-729-9306, Fax: 321-729-8050 



CHOI KEN A VELASCO, MD 



321-951-1010, Fax: 321-956-9038 




Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine/ USMLE 

Education: Rangoon University/MBBS, Institute of Medicine, 

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, New York, Albert Einstein 

College of Medicine 

Memberships: American College of Physicians 



Special Focus: Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine 

Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine 

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates 

Education: University of Philippines 1994 

Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine 

Fellowship: Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center - New York 

Memberships: AMA, American Geriatric Society 



MYO WIN, MD 



321-951-1010, Fax: 321-952-4038 

qualitymedicalcare.net 


Hospital Privileges: Holmes Regional Medical Center, Palm 

Bay Hospital, Melbourne Regional Medical Center 

Certifications: ABIM, MB, BS 

Education: Institute of Medicine, Yangon, 1987 

Residency: Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, NY 

Memberships: American Medical Association, American 

College of Physicians 

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NEUROSURGERY 

JACOB JANUSZEWSKI, DO 

2222 S. Harbor City Blvd. Ste. 106 


321-723-7716, Fax: 321-723-0604 


Medical Group: The B.A.C.K. Center 

Hospital Privileges: Sebastian River Medical Center, 

Melbourne Regional Medical Center, Holmes Regional 

Medical Center, Crane Creek Surgery Center 

Special Focus: Minimally Invasive Complex Spine Deformity 

& Neurosurgery 

Residency: Hofstra North Shore - LIJ University Hospital at 

Northwell Health, Manhasset, New York. 

Memberships: Congress of Neurological Surgeons, 

American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Society of 

Lateral Access Surgery, American College of Osteopathic 

Surgeons, New York Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine 

Educational Consortium, American Osteopathic Association, 

American Medical Association, Community Integrated 

Medicine, Student Osteopathic Surgical Association, Student 

Osteopathic Medical Association 

Dr. Thareja, Cardiovascular 

Specialist and Staff 

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Meet You! 

675 S. Babcock St., 

Melbourne 

321-951-1210 

5200 S. Babcock St., 

Palm Bay 

321-729-9306 


ONCOLOGY/HEMATOLOGY 

CRAIG BADOLATO, MD, FACP 

1430 S. Pine St. Ste. 201 


321-674-5050, Fax: 321-952-6296 


SUMEET CHANDRA, MD 

2290 W. Eau Gallie Boulevard 


321-254-4776, Fax: 321-254-4840 

CancerCareBrevard.com 

Practice: Cancer Care Centers of Brevard 


Melbourne Regional Medical Center, Palm Bay Hospital 

Special Focus: Adult oncology 

Certifications: Medical Oncology, Hematology, Internal 

Medicine 

Education: Hahnemann University, 1986, MD 

Residency: Abington Memorial Hospital, 1989, Internal 

Medicine 

Fellowship: Hahnemann University, 1992, Hematology, 

Oncology 


Hospital Privileges: Holmes Regional Med. Ctr.; Palm Bay 

Hospital; Viera Hospital 

Special Focus: Medical Oncology / Hematology 

Certifications: Board Certified in Internal Medicine; 

Oncology & Hematology 

Education: New York Medical College 

Residency: State University of New York at Stonybrook 

Fellowship: State University of New York at Stonybrook 

Memberships: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 


LISA A. DUHAIME, MD 

2290 W. Eau Gallie Boulevard 


321-254-4776 



GREGORY B. HOANG, MD 

1264 Malabar Rd. SE 


321-725-8300, Fax: 321-725-1555 



Hospital Privileges: Holmes Regional Med. Ctr.; Palm Bay 

Hospital; Viera Hospital 

Special Focus: Medical Oncology / Hematology 

Certifications: Board Certified in Internal Medicine and 

Clinical Oncology 

Education: Medical College of Ohio 

Residency: University of Toledo 

Fellowship: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center 

Memberships: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 



Bay Hospital, Viera Hospital, Melbourne Regional Medical 

CenterCenter 

Special Focus: Hematology/Oncology 

Certifications: Board Certified in Medical Oncology 

Education: BS University of Florida, MD University of South 

Florida 

Residency: University of South Florida Affiliated Hospitals/H. 

Lee Moffitt Cancer Center 

Fellowship: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center 

Memberships: American College of Physicians, American 

Society of Hematology, American Society of Oncology, 

Moffitt Cancer Center Affiliate 



V. PAVAN R. KANCHARLA, MD 

1264 Malabar Rd SE 


321-725-8300, Fax: 321-725-1555 



GIUSEPPE PALERMO, MD 

107 Longwood Ave. 


321-636-2111, Fax: 321-636-7180 


Medical Group: Cancer Care Centers of Brevard 

Hospital Privileges: Palm Bay Hospital, Holmes Regional 

Medical Center, Viera Hospital, Melbourne Regional Medical 

Center 

Special Focus: Treatment of Cancer and Blood Disorders 

and Genetic Testing in Solid Malignancies 

Certifications: Hematology, Medical Oncology & Internal 

Medicine 

Education: NDMVP Samaj's Medical College, India 

Residency: Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, 

NY 

Fellowship: Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Brookdale 

Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 

Memberships: American Society of Hematology, American 

Society of Clinical Oncology, Brevard County Medical 

Society, Brevard Indo-American Medical and Dental 

Association 


Hospital Privileges: Melbourne Regional Medical Center, 

Cape Canaveral Hospital, Parrish Medical Center, Viera 

Hospital 

Special Focus: Treatment of Cancer and Blood Disorders, 

Cancer Research, and Genetic Testing in Solid Malignancies 

Certifications: Internal Medicine, Oncology and Hematology 

Education: Universita degli Studi di Bologna,1983 

Residency: Wyckoff Heights Hospital, NY 

Fellowship: Kings County Hospital 

Memberships: American Society of Clinical Oncology, 

Florida Society of Clinical Oncology 


DIELY PICHARDO-JOHANSSON, 

MD 

1430 S. Pine St. Ste. 201 


321-674-5050 



DAVID L. ROSS, MD 

107 Longwood Avenue 


321-636-2111 , Fax: 321-636-7180 



Hospital Privileges: Holmes Regional Medical Center, Viera 

Hospital, Palm Bay Hospital 

Special Focus: Lung, Breast, Colon Lymphoma and 

Body/Mind/Spirit 

Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine in 

Hematology and Medical Oncology (ABIM) 

Education: Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra, 

Dominican Republic, 1995, Northwestern University 2004 

Residency: Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, 

2001 

Fellowship: Northwestern University/NW Memorial Hospital, 

2004 

Memberships: American Society of Clinical Oncologists 



Bay Hospital, Viera Hospital, Melbourne Regional Medical 

Center, Rockledge Regional Medical Center, Cape Canaveral 

Hospital, Parrish Medical Center 

Special Focus: Hematology/Oncology 

Certifications: Board Certified Internal Medicine & Medical 

Oncology 

Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center - 

Jacksonville - Internal Medicine - 2004 

Fellowship: University of Florida Health Science Center - 

Jacksonville - Medical Oncology - 2006 


Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical 

Oncology 


ONCOLOGY/RADIATION 

RAHUL R. CHOPRA, MD 

1430 S. Pine St. 


321-952-0898 


240 N. Wickham Rd. 


321-752-4811 

13050 US Highway 1 

Sebastian, FL 32958 

772-589-1995, Fax: 772-589-1922 



Hospital Privileges: Sebastian River Medical Center, Palm 

Bay Hospital, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne 

Regional Medical Center 

Special Focus: General Radiation Oncology, Steriotactic 

Radiosurgery, SBRT/SABR 

Certifications: American Board of Radiology, Radiation 

Oncology Subspecialty 

Education: University of Florida, College of Medicine, 2005 

Residency: SUNY, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse 

Memberships: American Society of Therapeutic Radiology 

Oncology, American College of Radiation Oncology, Brevard 

and Indian River County Medical Societies, Brevard 

Indo-American Medical and Dental Association 


TODD V. PANARESE, MD 

215 Cone Rd. 


321-453-7440 




321-752-4811 

1430 S. Pine St. 


321-952-0898 



Hospital Privileges: Cape Canaveral Hospital, Melbourne 

Regional Medical Center, Rockledge Regional Medical 

Center, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Viera Hospital, 

Palm Bay Hospital 

Special Focus: Breast, Prostate and Lung Cancer 


Oncology 

Education: New York Medical College, 1989 

Residency: Brooke Army Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 

1992; St. Barnabas Medical Center Radiation Onocology, 

1996-2000 

Memberships: American Society for Therapeutic Radiology 

and Oncology, Brevard County Medical Society 


RAVI SHANKAR, MD 

1430 S. Pine Street 


321-952-0898 




321-752-4811 


13050 US Hwy 1 


7725891995, Fax: 7725891922 



Hospital Privileges: Holmes Regional, Palm Bay, Viera and 

Cape Canaveral Hospitals, Melbourne Regional Medical 

Center, Rockledge Regional Medical Center, Sebastian River 

Medical Center 

Special Focus: Brachytherapy, Stereotactic 

Radiosurgery/Radiotherapy (SRS/SRT), Breast Cancer and 

Prostate Cancer 


Oncology 

Education: Madras Medical College, Madras, India 

Residency: Department of Radiation Oncology, Howard 

University Hospital, Washington, DC 

Fellowship: Brachytherapy-Beth Israel Medical Center, New 

York, NY, Basic Science-Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, 

MD 

Memberships: American Society for Therapeutic Radiology 

and Oncology, Brevard County Medical Society, Brevard 

Indo-American Medical and Dental Association 

OPHTHALMOLOGY 

JASON K. DARLINGTON MD 

1995 W. NASA Blvd., 


150 S. Woods Dr. 


5055 Babcock St NE 




321-722-4443 

SeeBetterBrevard.com 

Medical Group: The Eye Institute for Medicine & Surgery 

Hospital Privileges: Holmes Regional Medical Centers 

Special Focus: Cataract Surgery with High Technology 

Extended Range and Astigmatism Correcting Implants, 

Cornea Transplants, LASIK, PRK Implantable Contact Lenses, 

Comprehensive Glaucoma Management & Surgery, Including 

Valves, Tubes and other Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgeries, 

SLT, DSEK, Pterygiom Surgery, Dry Eye Care, Comprehensive 

Ophthalmology. 

Certifications: American Board of Opthalmology 

Education: University of California, Davis 

Residency: University of California, Davis 

Fellowship: Phillips Eye Institute / Lindstrom-Samuels 

Fellowship, Minneapolis, MN. - Cornea, Glaucoma and 

Advanced Anterior Segment/Cataract Surgery 


Academy of Ophthalmology, Florida Medical Association, 

Florida Society of Ophthalmology. 


OPHTHALMOLOGY 

LUIS DE ZAYAS, MD 

1282 S. Hwy. U.S. 1 Ste. #2 


321-632-0012, Fax: 321-632-8532 

OPHTHALMOLOGY 

J. SHEA E. EHRET, OD 

1649 West Eau Gallie Blvd Ste. 100 


321-554-4949, Fax: 321-255-0887 

PinnacleEyeCenter.com 

Practice: de Zayas Eye Associates 

Hospital Privileges: Cape Canaveral Hospital, Wuesthoff 

Medical Center Rockledge 

Special Focus: Cataract Surgery, Adult and Pediatric 

Ophthalmology 

Certifications: American Board of Ophthalmology 

Education: University of Georgia, Autonomous University of 

Guadalajara, 1978 

Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, 

Pediatric, 1980-1982, Ophthalmology, 1982-1985 

Memberships: Fellow, American Academy of 

Ophthalmology 

Practice: Pinnacle Eye Center 

Special Focus: Primary Care, Cornea and Contact Lenses, 

Ocular Disease 

Certifications: National Board of Examiners in Optometry; 

Florida, Alabama and Georgia Boards of Optometry 

Education: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of 

Optometry, 2004; Troy University, 2000 

OPHTHALMOLOGY 

GARY J. GANIBAN MD 

1995 W. Nasa Blvd. Ste. 101 


150 S. Woods Dr 






321-722-4443 


Practice: The Eye Institute for Medicine & Surgery 


Special Focus: Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, 

Retinal Holes, Tears and Detachments and treatment for all 

other retinal diseases and disorders 


Education: Hahnemann/Drexel University School of 

Medicine, 1990 

Residency: Jonas Friedenwald Ophthalmic Institute at 

Maryland General Hospital 

Fellowship: Louisiana State University Medical Center, 

Charity Hospital of New Orleans, Lions Eye Center 

Memberships: American Society of Retina Specialists, 

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association For 

Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Sigma Xi National 

Research Society, Florida Medical Association, Florida 

Society of Ophthalmology, AMA 

OPHTHALMOLOGY 

PATRICIA K. LAFLEUR, MD 





321-722-4443 

seebetterbrevard.com 



Special Focus: General Ophthalmology, Blepharoplasty, 

Ptosis Repair, Cosmetic Eyelid Lifts, Biopsy/Excision of Eyelid 

Lesions and surrounding area and Botox Treatments, 

Entropion/Ectropion Repair. 


Education: Lousiana State University Medical School, 1992 

Residency: Lousiana State University Medical Center 



Florida Society of Ophthalmology 


OPHTHALMOLOGY 

JAMES N. MCMANUS MD 



321-722-4443 

150 S. Woods Dr., 


321-722-4443 


OPHTHALMOLOGY 

DAVID C. NEELY, MD 

280 N Sykes Creek Pkwy Ste. B 


321-735-8800, Fax: 321-735-8898 

www.FloridaRetinaSpecialists.com 

1978 U.S. 1 Ste. 105 


321-690-1800, Fax: 321-690-2288 

FloridaRetinaSpecialists.com 



Special Focus: Cataract Surgery With High Technology 

Extended Range and Astigmatism Correcting Lens Implants, 

Multifocal Lens Implants, Comprehensive Glaucoma Care 

and Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery, Dry Eye Treatment, 

Diabetic Eye Exams, General Ophthalmology, Limbal 

Relaxing Incisions for Astigmatism 


Education: University of Massachusetts, 1983 

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical School 



Florida Society of Ophthalmology 

Practice: Florida Retina Specialists 



Special Focus: Retina & Vitreous Surgery, Macular 

Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy 

Certifications: Board Certified through the American Board 

of Ophthalmology 

Education: Doctorate of Medicine, University of Alabama at 

Birmingham School of Medicine, Bachelor of Science in 

Biomedical Sciences, Auburn University 

Residency: Callahan Eye Hospital, University of Alabama at 

Birmingham 

Fellowship: Vitreoretinal Surgery, Retina Consultants of 

Alabama & University of Alabama at Birmingham 

Memberships: American Academy of Ophthalmology, 

American Society of Retina Specialists 

OPHTHALMOLOGY 

REGINE PAPPAS, MD 

1649 W. Eau Gallie Blvd. 


321-255-4949 


OPTOMETRY 

JENIFER RAMSOWER, OD 

1649 W. Eau Gallie Blvd. 


321-255-4949 




Special Focus: Glaucoma; Cataract, Lasik 


Education: University of Cincinnati, 1989 

Residency: Howard University Hospital 

Fellowship: University of Maryland Medical Center, 

Glaucoma 


American Medical Association, American Glaucoma Society 


Special Focus: Ocular Disease, Primary Care, Contact 

Lenses 

Certifications: Florida Board of Optometry 

Education: Nova Southeastern University, 2004 

Residency: Ocular Disease, Baltimore VA Hospital/Wilmer 

Eye Institute at John's Hopkins 

Memberships: American Optometric Association, Florida 

Optometric Association 


OPHTHALMOLOGY 

RAFAEL TRESPALACIOS, MD 

665 S. Apollo Blvd 


321-984-3200 

250 N. Courtenay Parkway 


321-453-5700 



321-255-5200 

214 E. Marks Street 

Orlando, FL 32863 

407-841-6220 

brevardeye.com 

Medical Group: Brevard Eye Center, Brevard Surgery Center, 

Medical City Eye Center 


Special Focus: Ophthalmology 

Education: UCF, BS Biology and Microbiology, USF Doctor of 

Medicine 

Residency: Ophthalmology Residency, University of S. 

Carolina School of Medicine 

Fellowship: Fellow of the Cornea Research Foundation of 

America 

Memberships: American Board of Ophthalmology, National 

Board of Medical Examiners, American Academy of 

Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive 

Surgery, American Medical Association 

OPHTHALMOLOGY 

HETAL D. VAISHNAV, MD 









321-722-4443 



Special Focus: Diabetic and Preventative Eyecare, Macular 

Degeneration Treatment, Repairs of Retinal Holes, Tears and 

Detachments, Retinal Diseases and Surgery, Inflammatory 

Eye Diseases,Second Opinions 


Education: Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 1999 

Residency: University of Florida 

Fellowship: University of Florida 

Memberships: AMA, American Society of Retina Specialists, 

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Florida Medical 

Association, Florida Society of Ophthalmology, American 

College of Preventive Medicine. 

Glasses to Lasik, 

Cataracts to Glaucoma: 

Complete 

Vision Care 

Three Convenient Locations: 

Melbourne Office 

321-984-3200 

Suntree Office 

321-255-5200 

Merritt Island Office 

321-453-5700 

www.BrevardEye.com 

RAFAEL TRESPALACIOS, M.D. 

UCF Graduate 

Medical Director/ Owner 

Featuring: 


OPHTHALMOLOGY 

FRANK X. VENZARA III, MD 

280 N Sykes Creek Pkwy Ste. B 


321-735-8800, Fax: 321-735-8898 

1978 Rockledge Blvd Ste. 105 

Rockledge, Fl 32955 

321-690-1800, Fax: 321-690-2288 

14410 U.S. 1 


772-589-8111, Fax: 772-589-7561 

OPHTHALMOLOGY 

PAUL L. WINSLOW III, MD 

1649 W. Eau Gallie Blvd. Ste. #201 


321-622-5650, Fax: 321-622-5645 

winslowretina.com 

Practice: Florida Retina Specialists 



Special Focus: Retina and Vitreous Surgery, Macular 

Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy 

Certifications: Board Certified through the American Board 

of Ophthalmology 

Education: Doctorate of Medicine, University of Miami. 

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, University of 

Miami 

Residency: Texas A&M Scott & White Eye Institute 

Fellowship: Vitreoretinal Surgery, Retina Consultants of 

Alabama, U.A.B. 


American Society of Retina Specialists, Christian 

Ophthalmology Society, Assistant Professor of 

Ophthalmology U.C.F. College of Medicine 

Practice: Winslow Retina & Vision Center 


Special Focus: Diseases & Surgery of the Retina & Vitreous 


Education: University of North Carolina School of Medicine 

Residency: University of North Carolina Hospitals 

Department of Ophthalmology 

Fellowship: Bert M. Glaser National Retina Institute 

Memberships: American Academy of Ophthalmology 

OPTOMETRY 

MICHAEL N. MANDESE OD, FAAO 

1995 W. NASA Blvd. 

Melbourne, Fl 32904 

150 S. Woods Dr., 


5055 Babcock St. NE, 


321-722-4443 


OPTOMETRY 

ERIC R. STRAUT, O.D. 



150 Woods Dr. 


5055 Babcock St 

NE Palm Bay, FL 32905 

(321) 722-4443 



Special Focus: Neuro-Eye Disease/Double Vision, Eye care 

for patients with MS and Optic Nerve Disorders. Dry Eye 

care, Diabetic Eye Exams, Glaucoma and other Eye Diseases, 

Comprehensive Eye Care 


Education: Nova Southeastern University, 1996 

Residency: Fox Medical Center, Ocular Disease 

Memberships: Fellow - American Academy of Optometry, 

North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, Florida 

Optometric Association, Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric 

Honor Society 


Special Focus: Low Vision, Dry Eye Care, Scleral Contact 

Lens Fittings, Diabetic Eye Exams, Emergency Eye Care, 

Comprehensive Eye Care. 


Education: Nova Southeastern University 

Memberships: Florida Optometric Association, Beta Sigma 

Kappa Optometric Honor Society, American Optometric 

Association 


ORTHOPAEDICS 

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 

RAYMOND J DELORENZI, MD 



321-725-2225 , Fax: 321-308-0635 

myfcmg.com 

ANTHONY J. LOMBARDO, MD, 

FAAOS 

709 S. Harbor City Blvd. Ste. #100 


321-725-2225, Fax: 321-308-0635 

myfcmg.com 

Medical Group: First Choice Medical Group of Brevard, LLC 

and the DeLorenzi Orthopaedic Center 


Melbourne Regional Medical Center, Melbourne Same Day 

Surgery, SCA Melbourne Surgery Center, Crane Creek 

Surgery Center 

Special Focus: Fractures and Sports Medicine 

Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery 

Education: Indiana University, School of Medicine, 

Indianapolis, IN 

Residency: Department of Orthapedics, University of Miami, 

Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami FL 

Memberships: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, 

Notre Dame Orthopaedic Society, Alpha Omega Alpha - 

National Honor Medical Society, Florida Orthopaedic Society 

Medical Group: First Choice Medical Group 


Bay Hospital, Melbourne Same Day Surgery Center, 

Melbourne Regional Medical Center and Crane Creek 

Surgery Center 

Special Focus: Total Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, 

Fracture Care, Arthroscopic Surgery, Carpal Tunnel, 

Auto/Motorcycle Injuries, Shoulder, Knee, Hip and Ankle 

Injuries, Workman's Compensation Injuries 

Certifications: Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery and 

Sports Medicine 

Education: University of Miami, Florida 

Residency: University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, 

University of California, San Franciso General, Orthopedic 

Surgery and Pediatric Orthopedics 

Fellowship: University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital 

Memberships: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 

ORTHOPAEDICS 

MARY CAMILLE LOMBARDO, DC, 

ARNP 



321-725-2225, Fax: 321-308-0635 

myfcmg.com 


LAWRENCE ROBINSON, MD 

830 Executive Lane Ste. #120 


321-639-2551 

drlrobinson.com 

Medical Group: First Choice Medical Group of Brevard 


Melbourne Regional Medical Center 

Special Focus: Auto Specialist 

Certifications: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 

Education: Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing, Samford 

University, Birmingham , AL 

Memberships: American Association of Nurse Practitioners 

Practice: Orthopaedics of Brevard 

Hospital Privileges: Wuesthoff Hospital, Cape Canaveral 

Hospital, Nemours Children's Hospital 

Special Focus: Pediatric Orthopaedics, Adult Orthopaedics, 

Fracture Care, Arthritis Treatment 


Education: University of South Florida 

Residency: University of Florida, Jacksonville 

Fellowship: Pediatric Orthopaedics & Adult Spine 

Memberships: American Academy of Orthopaedic 

Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Pediatric 

Orthopaedic Society of North America, Florida Orthopaedic 

Society, Florida Medical Association, Brevard County Medical 

Society 


ORTHOPAEDICS 

ORTHOPAEDICS 

KENNETH SANDS, MD 



321-725-2225, Fax: 321-308-0635 

myfcmg.com 

DONALD VLIEGENTHART, MD, 

FAAOS 



321-725-2225, Fax: 321-308-0635 

myfcmg.com 


Hospital Privileges: Sebastian River Medical Center, Crane 

Creek Surgery Center, Melbourne Regional Medical Center 

Special Focus: Complex revision hip replacement, Minimally 

Invasive Total Hip Replacement, Computer Assisted Surgery, 

Anterior Total Hip Replacement, Complex revision knee 

replacement, Knee Athroscopy, Restorative Biological Joint 

Injection Treatments, Total Knee Replacements and 

Ligament Sparing Total Knee Replacements. 


Education: Tulane University of School of Medicine, New 

Orleans, LA 

Residency: State University of New York Downstate Medical 

Center, Brooklyn NY 

Fellowship: Florida Orthopedic Institute 

Memberships: American Academy of Orthopaedic 

Surgeons, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. 


Special Focus: Non-Surgical Orthopedic Care, Tendonitis, 

Low Back, Neck, Hip and Knee Pain, Trigger Point injections, 

Spinal Stenosis, Bursitis, Diagnostic MRI Review, Arthritis, 

Facet Blocks, Failed Spinal Surgery Evaluation and 

Management, Auto/Motorcycle Accident Injuries, Work Comp 

Education: University of South Florida, Tampa 

Residency: University of South Florida, Orthopedic Trauma 

and Spine Surgery, Chicago Medical School, Cook County 

Hospital, Chief Resident Orthopedics & Hand Microsurgery 

Fellowship: University of South Florida, General Surgery and 

Neurosurgery 



BRIAN S. ZIEGLER, MD 

830 Executive Lane Ste. #120 


321-639-2551 

drbziegler.com 


RICHARD HARRISON, MD 



321-725-2225, Fax: 321-308-0635 

Myfcmg.com 

Practice: Orthopaedics of Brevard 

Hospital Privileges: Wuesthoff Hospital; Cape Canaveral 

Hospital 

Special Focus: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand and Upper 

Extremity 


Education: Jefferson Medical College, 1991 

Residency: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

Fellowship: University of Connecticut/ Hartford Hospital 

Memberships: President, Florida Orthopaedic Society, 2012, 

President, Brevard County Medical Society, 2004, American 

Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 


Hospital Privileges: Holmes Regional Medical, Melbourne 

Regional Medical Center, Melbourne Same Day Surgery 

Center, Crane Creek Surgery Center 

Special Focus: Shoulder Reconstruction and Replacement, 

Surgery of the Hand & Upper Extremity, Sports Medicine, 

Rotator Cuff 

Certifications: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Hand 

& Upper Extremity, Orthopedic Sports Medicine 

Education: Baylor College of Medicine, 2001 

Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL 

Fellowship: St. Lukes, Roosevelt Medical Center, NY 

Memberships: American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 

American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Society 

of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 


PAIN MANAGEMENT 

REGINA MORRIS SOLIS, MD, 

MMLSC 

2222 S. Harbor City Blvd Ste. 610 


PODIATRIC MEDICINE & SURGERY 

ROBERT W. TINSLEY, DPM 

7341 Office Park Place Ste. #103 

Viera, FL 32940 

321-253-4973 

tinsleypodiatry.com 


Hospital Privileges: Holmes Reginal Medical Center, 

Melbourne Regional Medical Center, Crane Creek Surgery 

Center 

Special Focus: Interventional Pain Medicine 

Certifications: American Board of Anesthesiology ( I am 

double board certified in pain management and in 

anesthesiology with this board) 

Education: Pain Medicine Fellow Physician Harvard Medical 

School, Boston Massachusetts. Master of Science in Medical 

Laboratory Sciences Florida International University, Miami, 

FL 

Residency: Anesthesiology Resident Physician, St Barnabas 

Medical Center, Livingston, New Jersey, Creighton University 

School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska 

Memberships: Department of Anesthesiology Research 

Committee Member, American Pain Society Member, The 

American Academy of Pain Medicine Member, American 

Society of Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine Member, 

Florida Medical Association 

Practice: Tinsley Podiatry 


Wuesthoff Medical Center Melbourne 

Special Focus: Reconstructive and Joint Replacement Foot 

Surgery, Fracture Care, Wound and Ulcer Management, Dr. 

Tinsley has been practicing locally since 1986 

Certifications: American Board of Podiatric Surgery; 

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 

Education: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, 1983 

Residency: Doctors General Hospital, FL 

Fellowship: Southeastern Medical Center, FL 

Memberships: American Podiatric Medical Association, 

Florida Podiatric Medical Association, Brevard Podiatric 

Medical Association 

SPINAL SURGERY 

RICHARD A. HYNES MD, F.A.C.S. 

2222 S. Harbor City Boulevard Ste. 610 


321-723-7716, Fax: 321-723-0604 


SPORTS MEDICINE 

ANTHONY J. LOMBARDO, MD, 

FAAOS 



321-725-2225, Fax: 321-308-0635 

myfcmg.com 


Hospital Privileges: Crane Creek Surgery Center, Health 

South Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital, Holmes Regional 

Medical Center, Melbourne Regional Medical Center 

Special Focus: Spine Surgery 

Certifications: Diplomate, American Board of Spine 

Surgeons and American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery 

Education: Rutgers Medical School University of Medicine 

and Dentistry, Piscataway, NJ 

Residency: Tripler Army Medical Center, University of 

Hawaii, Honolulu, HI 

Fellowship: Harvard University, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, 

MA 

Memberships: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 

American Board of Spine Surgeons, American College of 

Spine Surgeons, The American Academy of Orthopaedic 

Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, North American 

Spine Society, Scoliosis Research Society, ISASS- 

International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery 



Bay Hospital, Melbourne Same Day Surgery Center, 

Melbourne Surgery Center, Wuesthoff Medical 

Center/Melbourne and Crane Creek Surgery Center 

Special Focus: Total Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, 

Fracture Care, Arthroscopic Surgery, Carpal Tunnel, 

Auto/Motorcycle Injuries, Shoulder, Knee, Hip and Ankle 

Injuries, Workman's Compensation Injuries 

Certifications: Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery and 

Sports Medicine 

Education: University of Miami, Florida 

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PROPER NUTRITION IS 

KEY TO SENIOR HEALTH 

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Americans are now living longer 

than ever before. In fact, 

one of the fastest growing 

segments is people over the 

age of 85 who will represent 

20 percent of the population by the 

year 2040. Because we are living 

longer, certain conditions specific to 

seniors are also on a steady rise. Dehydration, 

falls, fractures, cognition 

loss and attention deficits are now 

becoming more commonplace. 

In a recent paper titled “Salt Appetite 

Across Generations” presented at 

a medical conference in Switzerland, 

Israeli researchers from the University 

of Haifa indicated that among seniors, 

a reduced sense of thirst could 

increase the increased risk of serious 

dehydration. They also noted that 

the appetite for salt does not diminish 

with age, and suggested that this 

could be used to help sustain hydration 

and prevent the dangerous 

symptoms that result from dehydration. 

Another study published in the 

American Journal of Hypertension 

identified significant risks to cardiovascular 

health and longevity from 

consuming any less than 1, or more 

than 3 teaspoons of salt per day. Fortunately, 

most Americans, including 

seniors, when left to their own choice 

consume right in the middle of this 

range. 

Seniors in assisted living centers 

can be especially susceptible to the 

dangers of low salt diets. In 2013 a 

task force of 12 professional medical, 

nursing, and nutritional organizations 

assembled by the Pioneer Network 

published the “New Dining Practice 

Standards.” Their report concluded 

that low salt diets were contributing 

to malnutrition and weight loss 

among a significant percentage of 

seniors in assisted living facilities. 

Low salt diets can also cause seniors 

to suffer from mild hyponatremia, 

an electrolyte imbalance in the 

blood which may not sound bad but 

can lead directly to walking impairment, 

attention deficits and a much 

higher frequency of falls. Several 

recent medical papers found a direct 

relationship between hyponatremia 

and unsteadiness, falls, bone fractures 

and attention deficits. 

Falls are one of the most serious 

problems for the elderly and about 

a third of people over 65 fall at least 

once every year. Fall-related injuries 

in the elderly are associated with 

numerous psychological and physical 

consequences and are a leading 

cause of bone breakage and hip 

fractures, which can lead to complications 

and permanent disability or 

death. Some seniors do need a low 

salt diets but many do not, and it 

should not be assumed that they all 

do or benefit from when in fact the 

opposite may be the case. 

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your health and what you eat. 

Poor nutrition can cause your skin to 

age prematurely, lose elasticity, 

wrinkle and dry out. 

Various vitamins and antioxidants 

extracted from plants are 

used widely in the skin care industry 

to promote a youthful appearance. 

Including generous amounts of 

these plant-based foods in your diet 

provides your body’s cells with these 

same substances to create a healthy 

and youthful appearance. 

Before you go out and spend your 

hard-earned money on expensive lotions 

and creams, first pay attention to 

what you’re feeding your body every 

day. 

First and foremost in importance 

for skin health is water. 

Hydration causes the 

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“A balanced diet containing a variety of colorful fruits and 

vegetables, fish and vegetable oils, along with plenty of 

water, is the best way to achieve healthy, youthful looking 

skin without having to spend a fortune on skin care products.” 

SUSAN BOND 

DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST 

What are probiotics and how do they really work? 

BRYANT STAMFORD 

USA TODAY NETWORK-KENTUCKY 

Probiotic supplements have gone 

mainstream in a big way. Many folks 

are taking them, but they haven’t a clue 

what they are or what they are supposed 

to accomplish. 

The only thing they know, or think 

they know, is that in some way probiotic 

supplements should make them 

healthier. Do they? 

It’s hard to say because the U.S. 

Food and Drug Administration regulates 

probiotic supplements like a 

food, not a drug. This means it is not 

mandatory that producers provide 

proof they are effective. 

This should not, however, be viewed 

as a negative. Not at all, and a strong 

logical argument can be made that 

probiotic supplements have the potential 

to improve health in a variety of 

ways. 

Before getting into the pros and cons 

of probiotic supplements, it’s important 

to point out that you don’t have to take a 

supplement to get a hefty dose of probiotics. 

up with bacteria, especially since bacte- 

purchase a supplement that loads them 

Many fermented foods are good 

ria can cause many different diseases? 

sources. Some are familiar, like yogurt, 

The simple answer is, there are good 

sauerkraut, soft cheeses, sourdough 

and bad bacteria and probiotic supplements 

contain good bacteria. 

bread, buttermilk and dark chocolate. 

Other sources out of the mainstream 

Our gastrointestinal (GI) tract is full 

include kefir (fermented milk with 

of bacteria that are involved in a very 

kefir grains), fermented soybean products 

(tempeh, miso, natto), sweet aci- 

delicate balance must be maintained. 

busy ecosystem, and to be effective, a 

dophilus milk, kimchi, kombucha tea, 

When the “good” bacteria are in 

etc. 

charge, things go well, but when the 

“bad” bacteria gain the upper hand, bad 

They contain good bacteria 

things can happen. 

Although it doesn’t sound very 

Good bacteria are critical to health 

healthy, probiotics are actually live 

for several reasons, including helping 

bacteria. 

to manage a major part of our immune 

Huh? Why would anyone want to 

system, and reinforcing the protective 

barrier in the GI tract that reduces the 

ability of “bad” bacteria to enter the 

bloodstream. Good bacteria also help 

break down food and keep it moving 

through the GI tract. 

When bad bacteria take over, GI 

problems are likely. Bad bacteria can 

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Many people have joined the probiotic fad despite not knowing exactly what they do. 

See Probiotics, Page 4D 

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