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ON THE SUBJECT OF ......................................................................... 5
Formosan Termites
SOUTHWEST SPORTS ........................................................................ 6
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ............................................................... 9
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE ................................................................. 12
Medicine 2.0 / Florida Center for Hormones & Wellness
2020 SPRING MEDICAL DIRECTORY ................................................. 13
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Florida League officials announced
the dates for the 2020
High School Invitational, which the
league will be hosting for the 13th
consecutive year. Games will be
held from March 9-13, March 16-20
and March 23-27.
FHSI features more than 40 of the
top high school teams from Florida
and around the country. It boasts
a four-game guarantee, Monday
through Friday, with a scheduled
day off for each team either Tuesday
or Wednesday. This is an excellent
venue for players to be seen by college
coaches and recruiters, including
Major League Baseball scouts.
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U.S. Soccer officials selected
Orlando to host the U.S. Men’s
National Team’s critical Concacaf
Nations League home match against
Canada on Nov. 15. With the
participants for the final round of
SOUTHWEST SPORTS
qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World
Cup to be determined based on FIFA
rankings at the conclusion of this
tournament, Nations League’s matches
have added significance for their
impact on the rankings.
“It’s an honor every time we have
the privilege to host U.S. Soccer
at Exploria Stadium, especially in
games that have competitive importance
like this Concacaf Nations
League match, ...” said Alex Leitão,
CEO of Orlando City Soccer Club.
Tickets go on sale to the public
Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. at ussoccer.com
and ticketmaster.com. A presale period
for 2020 Orlando City season
ticket members will begin Sept. 23
at 2 p.m.
The Orange County community
has been devastated by line-of-duty
compiled by Lauren Salinero
deaths of deputies and officers. In
January 2017, two law enforcement
officers — Master Deputy Norman
Lewis and Orlando Police Lt.
Debra Clayton — were killed in
the same day during a manhunt for
a murder suspect. Last year, their
names joined those of thousands of
fallen heroes on the National Law
Enforcement Memorial.
From May 10 through May 12,
a team from the Orange County
Sheriff’s Office will participate in
a 250-plus-mile journey honoring
fallen deputies in the Police
Unity Tour 2020. OCSO team
members will cycle for three
days from Portsmouth, Virginia, to
Washington, D.C., to help raise
awareness about the hundreds of
law enforcement officers who die in
the line of duty each year. Money
raised through the tour helps to support
the National Law Enforcement
Officer’s Memorial and Museum in
Washington, D.C.
A second Orange County Sheriff’s
Office team will participate in the
Law Enforcement United Road
to Hope 2020. That team also will
ride more than 250 miles throughout
three days from Chesapeake,
Virginia, to Washington D.C. Law
Enforcement United is committed to
honoring officers who have died in
the line of duty, and money raised
benefits Concerns of Police Survivors,
The Officer Down Memorial Page,
and the Spirit of Blue Foundation.
Orlando City SC representatives
held a ribbon-cutting at the Orlando
City SC Training Ground last month.
Housed in Kissimmee, the new facility
serves as the permanent and exclusive
home for Orlando City SC
of Major League Soccer, Orlando
City B of the United Soccer League,
and the Orlando City Development
Academy, putting the entirety of the
club’s development pyramid under
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one roof for the first time in its history.
Orlando City Chief Executive
Officer Alex Leitão kicked off the
morning with a welcome message
to the crowd and was followed by
comments from Osceola County
Commissioner Viviana Janer. First
Team captain Nani was also in attendance,
representing the club’s
MLS side.
The 20-acre training complex includes
four fields — three natural
grass and one artificial turf. The facility
also houses a fitness, training and
recovery center; a players lounge
and a meal room. Also located on
the grounds of the facility is Osceola
County Stadium, a 5,400-seat venue
set to become the new home of
Orlando City B. The former baseball
park will undergo a full redevelopment
to become a soccer-specific
field, set to host OCB matches and
other events.
After winning first place at the Metro
Conference Championship and 2020
FHSAA Regional Championship,
Dr. Phillips High School’s competitive
cheerleading team dominated
at the FHSAA state final, which
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Phillip High
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cheerleading
squad wins
the 2A Small
Varsity State
Championship.
was held in the Stephen C. O’Connell
Center at the University of Florida.
Kudos to the Lady Panthers for
another win!
Representatives of Children’s
Miracle Network Hospital’s Play
Yellow campaign introduced their
newest initiative, Play Yellow
Family Golf Day, at the 67th PGA
Merchandise Show. Partnering with
golf courses across the country and
scheduled for June 7, Play Yellow
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its kind designed to raise more than
$1 million in a single day in support
of the 10 million kids treated at local
children’s hospitals each year.
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Riley Stephens, a lifelong resident
of Sand Lake Point, began
playing flag football at the Dr. P.
Phillips YMCA at age 4. He became
a Panther with Pop Warner, where
he learned offensive and defensive
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football skills, and is now a senior
at Dr. Phillips High School, continuing
to play and hone his skills as
a kicker/punter. Stephens recently
signed to play football with the
University of Central Florida this fall.
The USA Water Ski and Wake
Sports Foundation will hold
its first Hall of Fame 5K run and
1-mile fun run April 25. Participants
will start and finish at the new USA
Water Sports Complex, which
opened last summer and is located
on Lake Myrtle in Auburndale.
The race begins at 8 a.m., and the
entry fee is $35. After crossing the
finish line, runners can get out on the
water to experience the Elite Cable
Park or grab a bite at Tantrum’s
Lakeside Grill.
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n Celebration
Kayli Lemieux of Celebration
was one of 30 Shenandoah
Conservatory students who starred
in an all-female cast for the university’s
production of the Broadway
hit, 1776. The play tells the story of
the founding fathers and the events
leading up to the signing of the
Declaration of Independence. The
all-female ensemble was chosen to
give the musical a fresh perspective
and new look, and the play was
performed in the Ohrstrom-Bryant
Theatre. Kayli is pursuing a Bachelor
of Fine Arts in musical theatre.
n Oakland
IN YOURNEIGHBORHOOD
The Oakland Police Department
is using a new tool to help educate
the public, enhance safety and deter
crime. The department’s mobile traffic
trailer was rolled out last month to
coincide with a speed limit change.
Orange County approved lowering
the speed limit from from 45 mph to
35 mph between State Road 50 and
the city of Winter Garden boundary
on Oakland Avenue. The trailer
helps drivers to be aware of their
speed and is also equipped with a
high-tech license plate reader, which
will be helpful in identifying vehicles
in Amber or Silver alerts, as well as
stolen cars. It was paid for through
law enforcement impact fees.
n Ocoee
compiled by Lauren Salinero
The city of Ocoee paid tribute to
Black History Month throughout the
month of February. A proclamation
recognizing the significance of
black history was read at the Ocoee
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City Commission meeting. Ocoee
TV aired programs that highlighted
significant people and events from
African-American history. The city
also held its 14th annual Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day Unity Parade
and Celebration, with a special
presentation by the Ocoee Human
Relations Diversity Board. Both were
aired on Spectrum Channel 493
and on Ocoee TV’s YouTube channel.
In addition, city hall displayed
biographical portraits of notable
African-Americans.
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n Winter Garden
Samantha Gibson of Winter
Garden was initiated into The Honor
Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Florida
Southern College. Phi Kappa Phi is
the nation’s oldest, most selective, alldiscipline
collegiate honor society.
Samantha is among approximately
30,000 students, faculty members,
professional staff and alumni to be
initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each
year. Membership is by invitation
only and requires nomination and
approval by a chapter.
Rotary Club of
Lake Buena Vista
Foundation President
Jean Campana
(right) presents a
$1,000 check to
Nicole Farrell, a
club member and
manager of the
Cynthia C. and
William E. Perry
Pavilion at Orlando
Health Dr. P.
Phillips Hospital.
The Ocoee branch of the Clerk of
Courts office will be open on select
Saturdays throughout this year for services
such as marriage licenses and
ceremonies, passports and payments.
Operating hours will be 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
on March 7, May 2, Aug. 1 and Nov.
7. Customers can access the same
services regularly offered throughout
the week on these select Saturdays.
n Et Al
The Rotary Club of Lake
Buena Vista donated $1,000 to
the Cynthia C. and William E. Perry
Pavilion at Orlando Health Dr.
P. Phillips Hospital. The pavilion
provides a “home away from home”
for families of patients who live
outside the Orlando area. It hosts
Thomas Costello
(left), managing
partner of Eddie
V’s Prime Seafood,
welcomes Rotary
Club of Lake
Buena Vista
President Augustine
Campana to the
club’s First Tuesday
Social.
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hundreds of families each year, including
many from outside the U.S.
The Rotary club has also held First
Tuesday Socials at Bonefish Grill
and Eddie V’s Prime Seafood this
year. These events allow members
to enjoy dinner and socialize with
one another. They are held the first
Tuesday of every month.
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Hinson Stephens
(far left), Rotary Club
of Dr. Phillips youth
director, welcomes (l. to
r.) Chereeka Garner,
Ricky Liu, Guytchell
Paul, Kaley Duorg and
Emmanuel Pierre as his
guests at a club meeting.
Congratulations to the following
Southwest-area residents on their recent
graduations:
• Daniel Debose of Ocoee
and Lauren Stevens of Southwest
Orlando graduated from the
University of South Carolina. Daniel
earned a Bachelor of Science in
exercise and sports science, and
Lauren earned a master’s degree in
business administration.
• Paul Shuler of Windermere
graduated from the University of
Wisconsin-Platteville with a degree
in mechanical engineering.
Dave Chilton sponsors
Lauren Winter (second
from left) as a new member
of the Rotary Club of
Dr. Phillips. They are
joined by Membership
Director Carolyn McAfee
(second from right) and
club President Bethany
Stone.
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and dependable available, we do rely on
others for the source of our news. Therefore, the
Southwest Orlando Bulletin and Cornerstone
Publishing & Multi-Media LLC cannot be held
responsible for the validity of the information
presented here, nor does mentioning it constitute
an endorsement. In Your Neighborhood news
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MEDICINE 2.0
A New Way to Age
Throughout the past eight years,
Florida Center for Hormones
and Wellness has established itself
as a leader in hormone optimization
therapy. John Carrozzella,
M.D., is a highly trained international
hormone expert with a master’s
degree in nutritional and metabolic
medicine. Recently, the center
moved to a new location in the
Fountains of Bay Hill, affording the
practice an opportunity to expand
its services in preventative health
care and long-term wellness. The increase
in space and staff allows the
center to take on and tackle more
preventative issues.
“Hormone balancing is a foundation
for healthy living and solid
wellness,” Dr. Carrozzella said. “As
we move forward, we want to focus
not just on hormones but on things
that will truly enhance wellness and
vitality as people age. Oftentimes,
traditional medicine tends to be reactive.
We believe in a more proactive
approach. By looking at specific
health factors and overall physiology,
we may be able to prevent
certain health diseases associated
with aging. Everyone wants to live
longer, but no one wants to live to
be 100 years old, sick and infirm.
We aim to improve vitality as well
as longevity.”
“Anti-aging” is a term that Dr.
Carrozzella is not fond of, because
“no one can actually stop aging. It’s
a natural progression of life. I like to
refer to what we do as ‘age management,’
wherein we
can manage the ways
people age and minimize
the risks of ailments
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Dr. Carrozzella’s “proactive
approach” at an earlier age, the patient’s
bloodwork, insulin and sugar
metabolism are monitored and recommendations
are made regarding
lifestyle and hormone balance in an
effort to reverse or slow down rising
blood sugar levels, drastically
minimizing the risk of developing
diabetes.
“We want to try to prevent illness
rather than react to it,” Dr.
Carrozzella said. “Studies show
that a premenopausal woman has a
1 in 7 chance of developing heart
disease. After menopause, the risk
increases to 1 in 3. However, if you
optimize their hormones and do the
metabolic things necessary, you can
return that risk back to 1 in 7 or even
less. You cannot stop the risk of heart
disease altogether, but with proper
treatment you can mitigate it.”
Dr. Carrozzella added that he is
“incredibly thankful for everyday
medicine and Western medicine”
and wants to work cooperatively
with them, because “when we do
have these conditions and diseases,
they give us the tools and medicines
to treat them. However, the power of
prevention is that it gives us the time
to observe and make the necessary
fine-tuning adjustments. For example,
we can reduce the risk of dementia
by nearly 80% by optimizing
hormones and focusing on nutrition.”
The treatments each patient receives
at Florida Center of Hormones
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issues that may be affecting the patient’s
overall health. Often people
are accepting of conditions they associate
with getting older without realizing
there are treatments to help,
including trouble sleeping.
“Some doctors try to manage
sleep with sleep inducers or drugs,
and often, the patient then faces
long-term problems or side effects,”
Dr. Carrozzella said. “Instead, we
try to bypass that by focusing on
nutrients, botanicals and lifestyle
changes, which our patients have
had great success with. We look at
the whole body, because everything
is related. It is better to look at one’s
overall health than to focus on a
single line item issue.”
Florida Center for Hormones and Wellness is located
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2020 Spring
Medical Directory
• Aesthetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery............................ 14
• Allergy / Asthma & Pulmonary Medicine...............................15
• Chiropractic Services..............................................................17
• Dentistry...............................................................................17
• Dentistry / Pediatric.............................................................. 23
• Dermatology........................................................................ 23
• Family Medicine................................................................... 25
• Functional Medicine / Hormones & Wellness......................... 27
• Gastroenterology................................................................. 27
• Health Center....................................................................... 28
• Hospital............................................................................... 28
• Internal Medicine.................................................................. 29
• Medical Spas, Aesthetic Skin Care & Massage Services ......... 29
• Neurology / Neurosurgery................................................... 29
• Obstetrics / Gynecology........................................................31
• Optometry / Ophthalmology................................................ 32
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery................................................ 34
• Otolaryngology / Plastic Surgery......................................... 35
• Pain Management................................................................ 36
• Pediatrics............................................................................. 36
• Physical Therapy.................................................................. 37
• Psychiatry............................................................................ 37
• Urogynecology / Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery..................... 37
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Aesthetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Advanced Centre for Plastic Surgery
7300 Sandlake Commons Blvd., Bldg. A, Suite 100, Orlando
407-345-8145
yournewlook.com
The Advanced Centre for Plastic Surgery is an established, well-respected
plastic surgery and skin care center that has served the Dr. Phillips and Central
Florida areas for 37 years. The center has a dedicated, caring staff under the
leadership of Medical Director James A. Matas, M.D., a board-certified
plastic surgeon practicing in Central Florida since 1981. The center includes
a fully accredited on-site surgery suite with board-certified anesthesia providers
and overnight recovery capabilities. Its medical spa offers complimentary
skin analysis, organic microdermabrasion, microneedling, facials, peels and
the most effective products available. Injectables, including Botox Cosmetic,
Kybella and soft tissue fillers such as Juvéderm, Voluma, Volbella and Vollure
are all performed exclusively by Dr. Matas. On the surgical side, Dr. Matas offers
complimentary, private, individual consultations. He performs a variety of
procedures, including body contouring; aesthetic vaginal surgeries; face-lifts;
eyelid surgeries; breast augmentations, reductions and lifts; earlobe repairs;
and skin lesion and cancer removals. Finally, whatever service is provided
at Advanced Centre for Plastic Surgery, the staff’s mission is to build trusting,
long-term relationships with their patients, along with communicating realistic
expectations and providing safe, affordable, quality care.
Keshini Parbhu, M.D.
Parbhu Oculofacial Plastic Surgery
4750 The Grove Drive, Suite 230, Windermere • 407-401-9695
www.parbhumd.com
To capture the essence of youth, the eyes and periorbita must look fresh and
natural. Keshini Parbhu, M.D., is a fellowship-trained, board-certified oculoplastic
surgeon who has created her practice around this very premise. She
is certified by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery — a small, elite group of just 550 members. She is one of three and
the only female in the Orlando area. Her areas of interest include eyelid and
eyebrow surgeries, skin cancer reconstructions, laser skin rejuvenation, skin
pigmentation of all skin types, laser tattoo removals and nonsurgical full facial
rejuvenations (neurotoxins, dermal fillers, Sculptra, FaceTite, AccuTite and
Morpheus8). These latter treatments can improve appearance with the benefit
of minimal downtime.
401 Main Street, Suite A, Windermere, FL
Windermere Center for
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Emilia Godoy-Rapport, D.M.D.
Always Friendly & Gentle
Cosmetic and family dentistry
da Vinci Robotics Surgery
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(407) 909-1097
fax: 407-870-7609
Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies
Allergy / Asthma & Pulmonary Medicine
Dana L. Broussard-Perry, M.D.
Windermere Allergy and Asthma
8946 Conroy-Windermere Road, Orlando • 407-876-1009
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testing and treatment, and offers attentive personalized care for adults and
children. He is American Board of Allergy and Immunology-certified. He graduated
from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed his internship
and residency at the University of Florida College of Medicine, the University
of Florida Health Shands Hospital, and a fellowship at the National Jewish
Hospital/National Asthma Center in Denver. He is listed in America’s Top
Doctors. Evening hours are available.
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Dana L. Broussard-Perry, M.D., is a board-certified allergist/immunologist who
treats children and adults. She specializes in diagnostic testing for food, environmental
and insect allergies. Dr. Broussard-Perry treats allergies, asthma and
hives. She graduated magna cum laude from Southern University (Louisiana)
and earned her medical degree at Howard University College of Medicine
in Washington, D.C. She completed a pediatric residency at Los Angeles
County and USC Medical Center and a fellowship in allergy/immunology at
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She is a member of the American Academy of
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma &
Immunology. Dr. Broussard-Perry is affiliated with Orlando Health.
Eugene F. Schwartz, M.D.
Allergy & Asthma Consultants of Central Florida
14050 S. Town Loop Blvd., Suite 202, Orlando • 407-859-9099
7560 Red Bug Lake Road, Suite 2064, Oviedo • 407-366-7387
www.orlandoallergy.com
Eugene F. Schwartz, M.D., practices at Allergy & Asthma Consultants of
Central Florida. He specializes in all approved forms of allergy and asthma
Bernard S. Zeffren, M.D.
Allergy & Asthma Consultants of Central Florida
14050 S. Town Loop Blvd., Suite 202, Orlando • 407-859-9099
7560 Red Bug Lake Road, Suite 2064, Oviedo • 407-366-7387
www.orlandoallergy.com
Bernard S. Zeffren, M.D., works with Allergy & Asthma Consultants of
Central Florida. He specializes in approved forms of allergy and asthma testing
and treatment, and offers attentive, personalized care for adults and children.
He is American Board of Allergy and Immunology-certified. He trained
at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and specialty
trained at Saint Louis University and the University of South Florida in
St. Petersburg. He was president of the 2009-10 Florida Allergy, Asthma &
Immunology Society. He is listed in America’s Top Doctors. Evening hours are
available.
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dedicated to the treatment of the body’s arteries and veins.
• Peripheral Arterial Disease
• Stenting & Angioplasty
• Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Varicose & Spider Veins
• Venous Insufficiency
• Aneurysms
• Carotid Artery Disease
• Stroke Prevention
Charles S. Thompson, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Jon M. Wesley, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Adam B. Levitt, M.D., R.V.T., F.A.C.S.
Michael J. Muehlberger, M.D.
Kevin T. Claudeanos, M.D.
Richard R. Teed, M.D.
Aubrey Harman, A.R.N.P.
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Chiropractic Services
Gerald R. Mattia, B.S., D.C.
Mattia Spinal Care & Rehab Center, P.A.
8915 Conroy-Windermere Road, Orlando • 407-909-4788
www.mattiawellness.com
Gerald R. Mattia, B.S., D.C., has 40 years of experience as a chiropractic
physician. Dr. Mattia was named chiropractor of the year, sports chiropractor of
the year, appointed to the New Jersey Board of Chiropractic Examiners, served
as president of the ICA Council on Fitness and Sports Health Science, and has
joined Arnold Schwarzenegger for the ICA Symposium on Natural Fitness and
Sports. Dr. Mattia practices several chiropractic techniques, including decompression
therapy, specializing in disc problems in the low back and neck. He
practices with Paulette Mattia, B.S., D.C., and Guillermo J. Nazario, D.C.
Justin Napotnik, D.C.
Windermere Medical Center
11600 Lakeside Village Lane, Windermere • 407-876-2273
www.windermeremedicalcenter.com
Justin Napotnik, D.C., is a doctor of chiropractic medicine and a member of the
Florida Chiropractic Society. He earned his undergraduate degree at Thiel College
and his Doctor of Chiropractic at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange.
He has been practicing for more than 10 years, the last five of which have been in
Central Florida. Prior to moving to Florida, he was in private practice in Greenville,
Pennsylvania. He chose chiropractic based on his personal experience after sustaining
an injury playing football in high school and discovering the benefits of having
a healthy spine and structure. Dr. Napotnik uses a holistic approach. He was
named one of Greater Orlando’s leading chiropractic doctors in Orlando Family
Magazine’s Top Doctors Readers’ Choice Poll in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Dentistry
Ximena Aldea, D.M.D.
Buena Vista Family Dentistry
11444 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Suite 101, Orlando • 407-930-0060
www.familydentistryorlando.com
Ximena Aldea, D.M.D., received her dental education from Nova Southeastern
University College of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale. Dr. Aldea provides
an array of general and cosmetic dentistry services, including root canals, metal-free
fillings, porcelain crowns, veneers, bonding, teeth bleaching and clear
aligners to straighten teeth. Dr. Aldea prides herself on excellent patient education
and rapport, and she believes that trust and confidence are the cornerstones
of a good relationship with her patients. Dr. Aldea has been named as
one of Orlando’s top dentists by her peers for 12 consecutive years in Orlando
magazine.
2018
Voted Top Doctor
in Orlando 2015-2018
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John F. Cervenka, D.D.S.
Southpark Dental Group
8801 Commodity Circle, Orlando • 407-248-0100
www.southparkdentalgroup.com
John F. Cervenka, D.D.S., offers the latest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, including
Zoom whitening, porcelain veneers, one-visit Cerec 3D restorations, periodontal
and root canal therapy, and the Cone Beam 3D for the placement of implants. New
patients are always welcome. Dr. Cervenka has practiced in Central Florida for more
than 38 years. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Loyola University Chicago
School of Dentistry. Dr. Cervenka has achieved both mastership and diplomate status
with the International Dental Implant Association. He is a member of the American
Dental Association and Florida Dental Association. He practices at Southpark Dental
Group, located at the corner of John Young Parkway and Sand Lake Road.
Jesse Edwards, D.M.D.
Southpark Dental Group
8801 Commodity Circle, Orlando • 407-248-0100
www.southparkdentalgroup.com
Jesse Edwards, D.M.D., offers all aspects of cosmetic and restorative dentistry, including
one-visit Cerec 3D crowns, dental implant restorations, Invisalign clear braces
and Zoom whitening. Providing the most advanced dental care in a comfortable and
pleasant atmosphere is the No. 1 priority of Dr. Edwards. He is an Orlando native and
has practiced in the area since graduating from Nova Southeastern University College
of Dental Medicine. Dr. Edwards practices at Southpark Dental Group, a state-of-theart
practice located at the corner of John Young Parkway and Sand Lake Road. He
welcomes all new patients.
Shauna Gaumer Coen, D.M.D.
Southpark Dental Group
8801 Commodity Circle, Orlando • 407-248-0100
www.southparkdentalgroup.com
Shauna Gaumer Coen, D.M.D., offers state-of-the-art dental care in both comprehensive
and cosmetic dentistry. Her services include cosmetic dentistry, Zoom whitening, one-visit
Cerec 3D restorations, veneers, implants, root canals and gentle extractions with bone
preservation. She also uses the Cone Beam, a cutting-edge 3D CT scan that uses lower
radiation and shows more detail, for the placement of implants. Dr. Coen graduated from
the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and completed advanced education
in general dentistry at the University of Florida. She is a member of the American
Dental Association, Florida Dental Association and Dental Society of Greater Orlando.
Diana Gomez, D.M.D.
Southpark Dental Group
8801 Commodity Circle, Orlando • 407-248-0100
www.southparkdentalgroup.com
Diana Gomez, D.M.D., offers cosmetic and restorative dentistry, including Zoom
whitening, veneers, one-visit Cerec 3D restorations, dentures, white composite fillings
and digital X-rays, and she uses the Cone Beam 3D for the placement of implants. She
earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New
Jersey. Dr. Gomez is a member of the American Dental Association. She practices at
Southpark Dental Group, and new patients are always welcome.
Leah Ladley, D.D.S.
Southpark Dental Group
8801 Commodity Circle, Orlando • 407-248-0100
www.southparkdentalgroup.com
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of dental implants. Dr. Ladley received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from
Creighton University. She completed her periodontal residency at Louisiana
State University. She is a diplomate of The American Board of Periodontology.
Dr. Ladley served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a captain after 21 years of
service. She has been practicing in Central Florida for more than 10 years.
Dr. Ladley practices at Southpark Dental Group, located on the corner of John
Young Parkway and Sand Lake Road.
Leah Ladley, D.D.S., specializes in all aspects of periodontal treatment, including
cosmetic and regenerative surgical procedures and the placement
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Michael J. Tortorella, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Ziyad Maali, D.M.D.
Sand Lake Dental
7932 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 301, Orlando • 407-519-3079
www.sandlakedental.com
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residency while on active duty in the U.S. Army. He is a published author on dental
anesthesia and a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. McKissock
completed a 10-month, 300-hour miniresidency in dental implantology at New
York University and practices CT-guided implantology. He has owned and operated
Windermere Dentistry since April 2002 and lives in Windermere with his
wife and three children.
Ziyad Maali, D.M.D., is a general dentist practicing at Sand Lake Dental. He
offers comprehensive dentistry with a focus on cosmetics, celebrating 15 years of
dental service to the community. Dr. Maali and his highly trained staff provide many
new treatment options to improve and enhance the dental health and appearance
of every smile, including composite white fillings, bonding, veneers and Lumineers,
whitening and Invisalign. Dr. Maali received his dental degree from the University
of Florida College of Dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association,
Florida Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and Dental Society of
Greater Orlando.
Matthew D. McKissock, D.M.D., FAGD
Windermere Dentistry
4769 The Grove Drive, Suite 100, Windermere • 407-909-1099
www.windermeredentist.com
Matthew D. McKissock, D.M.D., FAGD, offers treatments in all aspects of
general, cosmetic and implant dentistry to include cosmetic smile makeovers
with veneers and Invisalign clear braces. He is a graduate of The Citadel and
the University of Florida College of Dentistry with a one-year general dentistry
Emilia Rapport, D.M.D.
Windermere Center for Dentistry
401 Main St., Suite A, Windermere • 407-909-1097
www.windermeresmiles.com
Emilia Rapport, D.M.D., is the lead dentist of Windermere Center for Dentistry.
Dr. Rapport graduated from the University of Florida College of Dentistry and
has been practicing in Central Florida for more than 20 years. She has a passion
for dentistry and strives to treat each of her patients as if she was treating
a member of her own family. Dr. Rapport continually learns about new and
innovative dental techniques and procedures to ensure her patients experience
comfortable and minimally invasive treatments. She has been voted as a top
dentist in Orlando Family Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Poll. Originally from
Honduras, she lives in the Windermere area with her husband and four sons.
Se habla español.
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Yadiris R. Reiter, D.M.D.
Southpark Dental Group
8801 Commodity Circle, Orlando • 407-248-0100
www.southparkdentalgroup.com
Yadiris R. Reiter, D.M.D., offers optimal comprehensive care in restorative and aesthetic
dentistry, including Zoom whitening, Cerec 3D restorations, Invisalign clear braces, veneers,
root canal therapy, dentures, extractions and the use of the Cone Beam 3D for the
placement of implants. Dr. Reiter completed her undergraduate degree at the University of
Central Florida and earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University
College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Reiter has achieved fellowship with the International Dental
Implant Association. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental
Association and Academy of General Dentistry. She practices at Southpark Dental Group.
Jeffrey S. Rizzo, D.M.D.
Rizzo Dental Group
6150 MetroWest Blvd., Suite 207, Orlando • 407-521-8765
www.rizzodentalgroup.com
Jeffrey S. Rizzo, D.M.D., has practiced implant, family and cosmetic dentistry in the Central
Florida area since 2000. He is able to better diagnose patients’ dental needs through the
use of state-of-the-art digital X-rays and an intraoral camera. He has advanced training in
endodontics and implant restorations. He routinely updates his office with the most advanced
dental procedures, including in-office tooth whitening procedures and oral appliances to treat
sleep apnea. Dr. Rizzo also offers Invisalign, a proven, clear alternative to traditional braces.
New patients and dental emergencies are always welcome and scheduled in a timely manner.
William J. Rizzo, D.M.D.
Rizzo Dental Group
6150 MetroWest Blvd., Suite 207, Orlando • 407-521-8765
www.rizzodentalgroup.com
William J. Rizzo, D.M.D., provides all phases of family and cosmetic dentistry. His practice
offers advanced dental technology, including digital X-rays, an intraoral camera that
allows each patient to see exactly what the doctor sees, Zoom and Boost whitening systems,
and porcelain veneers. He also offers Invisalign, an alternative to traditional metal braces.
Invisalign features clear trays that are comfortable and removable, with a typical treatment
time of six to 12 months. Dr. Rizzo, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of
Dental Medicine, completed a general practice residency at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in
Pittsburgh before moving to Orlando in 1998.
Rupal Thakkar, D.M.D.
Windermere Dentistry
4769 The Grove Drive, Suite 100, Windermere • 407-909-1099
www.windermeredentist.com
Rupal Thakkar, D.M.D., earned a bachelor’s in biology and psychology at Syracuse University
in New York before entering Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston. After receiving her
doctorate in dental medicine, she entered a private practice in the Boston area. In August 2005,
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7300 Sandlake Commons Blvd • Orlando, FL 32819
Dr. Thakkar relocated to Windermere. She practices at Windermere Dentistry. Dr. Thakkar is
trained and proficient in all areas of general dentistry. She has a special interest in health-focused
dentistry, including metal-free fillings, porcelain crowns, veneers, bonding and smile brightening.
She also treats sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea and snoring, with dental sleep appliances.
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Dentistry / Pediatric
Jason J. Sotto, D.M.D.
Little Gators Pediatric Dentistry
3650 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Winter Garden • 407-347-5956
www.littlegatorspediatricdentist.com
Anyone who spends five minutes in the kid-friendly office of Jason J. Sotto, D.M.D.,
quickly understands Dr. Sotto’s ability to communicate with children and his special talent
for making every dental visit a fun experience. A native Floridian, Dr. Sotto is extremely
dedicated to the community and enjoys visiting elementary schools to reinforce good dental
hygiene. Dr. Sotto is a graduate of the University of Florida, where he also completed a
pediatric residency. He is board-certified by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
and received an award for his article published in the Journal of Dental Education.
Dermatology
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7932 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 202, Orlando • 800-827-7546
530 Ocoee Commerce Parkway, Ocoee • 800-827-7546
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Sarah Fellenz, NP-C, is a skilled board-certified nurse practitioner who has 14 years of professional
experience within the fields of dermatology and aesthetics. She obtained her Master
of Nursing from the University of Central Florida. Fellenz is experienced in treating chronic
and acute conditions of the skin, hair and nails of patients of all ages, as well as proficient in
cosmetic dermatology. She performs Botox Cosmetic injections, all Juvéderm fillers and sclerotherapy.
In addition, Fellenz was a recognized world trainer in fractional laser technology and
is passionate about offering innovative rejuvenating procedures to her patients.
Cosmetic • Implants • Restorative
Olga Forman, PA-C
Associates in Dermatology
7932 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 202, Orlando • 800-827-7546
530 Ocoee Commerce Parkway, Ocoee • 800-827-7546
1655 E. State Road 50, Suite 201, Clermont • 800-827-7546
www.dermorlando.com
Olga Forman, PA-C, is a certified dermatology physician assistant with more than 10
years of experience. She specializes in the treatment and management of skin, hair and
nail disorders for all age groups and is committed to providing excellent care to keep her
patients’ skin healthy. Forman completed a Master of Medical Science in 2008 at the
Methodist University Physician Assistant Program. She is board-certified by the National
Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed through the State of
Florida Board of Medicine. She is also experienced and skilled in cosmetic dermatology,
including rejuvenating procedures like Botox Cosmetic injections and all Juvéderm fillers.
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John ”Lucky” Meisenheimer, M.D.
The Meisenheimer Clinic
7300 Sandlake Commons Blvd., Suite 105, Orlando • 407-352-2444
www.orlandoskindoc.com
John “Lucky” Meisenheimer, M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs
surgeon. Serving Orlando since 1987, he has successfully treated more than
30,000 skin cancers. He provides cosmetic services, including nonablative laser
facial rejuvenation for sun-damaged skin, peels, Botox Cosmetic and fillers. In addition,
The Meisenheimer Day Spa, with its aestheticians and massage therapists,
also provides a variety of facials, microneedling, microdermabrasions, customized
massages and reflexology. Dr. Meisenheimer is in private practice at The
Meisenheimer Clinic, where all patients are seen by the doctor and a human
being answers the phone.
Marlo Monteleone, PA-C, MPAS
Associates in Dermatology
7932 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 202, Orlando • 800-827-7546
530 Ocoee Commerce Parkway, Ocoee • 800-827-7546
400 Celebration Place, Suite A-120, Celebration • 800-827-7546
www.dermorlando.com
careful and thorough consideration of the specific needs of his patients. He received
his master’s in physician assistant studies in dermatology from the University
of Nebraska and his bachelor’s as a physician assistant from Nova Southeastern
University in Fort Lauderdale. Monteleone also has a bachelor’s in biochemistry
from the University of Southern Colorado, now named Colorado State University-
Pueblo. His professional memberships include the American Academy of Physician
Assistants.
Sharon A. Stokes, M.D., FAAD
Windermere Dermatology & Aesthetics
3276 Greenwald Way N., Kissimmee • 407-944-0999
7798 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Suite 100, Windermere • 407-876-0994
www.amazingskindoc.com
Sharon A. Stokes, M.D., FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and certified by
the American Board of Dermatology. She earned her medical degree at Louisiana
State University and completed her residency in both internal medicine and dermatology
at the LSU School of Medicine. Dr. Stokes’ practice carries a vast array of skin
care products and offers cosmetic dermatology with services such as injectable fillers,
chemical peels, fractional laser resurfacing, CoolSculpting fat reduction treatments,
Titan skin tightening, laser hair removal and more. She also provides general and surgical
dermatologic services, including removal and/or treatment of moles, warts, spots
and rashes, skin cancer, acne and psoriasis.
Mario Monteleone, PA-C, MPAS, has been practicing dermatology for more than
21 years. He specializes in the treatment of skin cancer and diseases of the skin, hair
and nails. His passion is in medical dermatology. Monteleone’s practice involves
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Christina Bolton, M.D.
Orlando Health Physician Associates
7243 Della Drive, Floor 3, Suite K, Orlando • 407-381-7366
Christina Bolton, M.D., is a board-certified family medicine physician with Orlando
Health Physician Associates. She cares for patients from newborns to seniors, providing
preventative care and health education with a focus on helping patients achieve
a healthy lifestyle. She also cares for patients with acute and chronic conditions such
as heart disease, diabetes and arthritis. Dr. Bolton earned her medical degree at St.
George’s University School of Medicine, a Master of Science in biomedical science at
the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and a Bachelor of Science in
biology at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.
Ferdinand Brits, M.D.
PremierMED Family & Sports Medicine
2940 Maguire Road, Suite 200, Ocoee • 407-581-9065
www.premierfsm.com
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Ferdinand Brits, M.D., is a board-certified family physician. After growing up
in South Africa and moving to Florida in the early 2000s, Dr. Brits received his
undergraduate degree in business administration with a specialization in chemistry
from the University of Florida. He graduated from the AUC School of Medicine and
completed his residency training at the NYMC-Phelps Family Medicine Residency
Program. Since completing his residency, he has worked in both urgent care and
family medicine. Dr. Brits believes in comprehensive family care and evidencebased
medicine, and he looks forward to working with his patients as a team to
explore and reach their goals. His professional philosophies integrate wellness and
fitness with a strong focus on preventative medicine.
Lara Hitchcock, M.D., FAAFP
Hitchcock Health Institute
7932 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 201, Orlando • 407-564-3264
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Lara Hitchcock, M.D., FAAFP, is board-certified in family medicine. She is affiliated
with MDVIP, the leader in personalized health care, allowing her to focus on
wellness, prevention and disease management, as well as offer on-site screenings
and unhurried visits. Included in Dr. Hitchcock’s comprehensive annual wellness
program is a brain health assessment to identify and help preserve cognitive
ability. After graduating from the University of Florida with a neurobiology degree,
Dr. Hitchcock graduated from the renowned Mayo Clinic Alix School of
Medicine, formerly Mayo Clinic Medical School. She founded Hitchcock Health
Institute in 2005 and has been voted a best doctor and top doctor every year
since 2005.
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Carolyn Knopfle, ARNP
PremierMED Family & Sports Medicine
2940 Maguire Road, Suite 200, Ocoee • 407-581-9065
www.premierfsm.com
A Gainesville native, Carolyn Knopfle, ARNP, stayed in her hometown to attend the
University of Florida, where she earned a bachelor’s in public relations. She then went
on to earn a bachelor’s in nursing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She
returned to Florida and worked as a registered nurse in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit at
UF Health Shands Hospital. While she loved the fast pace of the hospital and caring for
critically ill patients, Knopfle felt that she could do the most good in primary care by educating
her patients about lifestyle modifications for disease prevention. This prompted her
to continue her education, and she earned a master’s in nursing at Georgetown University.
Knopfle would be honored to provide your primary care medical services at PremierMED.
Adam Langley, M.D.
PremierMED Family & Sports Medicine
2940 Maguire Road, Suite 200, Ocoee • 407-581-9065
www.premierfsm.com
Adam Langley, M.D., is a board-certified family physician. After growing up in Florida,
he received his undergraduate degree in exercise physiology from the Florida State
University College of Medicine. Dr. Langley’s residency training was completed at the
University of South Florida-Morton Plant Mease Family Medicine Residency Program.
While there, he worked with athletes, including those in the Ironman 70.3 World
Championship. Dr. Langley believes in hearing his patients’ personal stories, so he can
customize recommendations for each one’s unique situation, helping them discover and
reach their goals. His professional philosophies integrate nutrition, fitness and preventative
medicine, and encourage a balanced life.
Heather Sheldon, ARNP
PremierMED Family & Sports Medicine
2940 Maguire Road, Suite 200, Ocoee • 407-581-9065
www.premierfsm.com
Heather Sheldon, ARNP, is a board-certified nurse practitioner with the American
Association of Nurse Practitioners. After growing up in the Florida Panhandle, she received
her undergraduate degree in nursing from Florida State University and then earned a master’s
in nursing at the University of Florida. She is an Ironman Triathlon finisher and believes
nutrition and fitness play vital roles in maintaining health and wellness for all ages.
She currently practices at PremierMED Family & Sports Medicine, centrally located among
Windermere, Winter Garden and Ocoee, and is currently accepting new patients.
Gary Visser, M.D.
PremierMED Family & Sports Medicine
2940 Maguire Road, Suite 200, Ocoee • 407-581-9065
www.premierfsm.com
Gary Visser, M.D., is a board-certified family physician and fellowship-trained in
sports medicine. After growing up in the Dr. Phillips area, he received his undergraduate
degree in exercise physiology from Florida State University. He graduated from FSU’s
College of Medicine and completed his residency training in family medicine at the
University of South Florida-Morton Plant Mease Family Medicine Residency Program.
He worked with the Philadelphia Phillies, USF athletics, Arena Football League and the
Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Dr. Visser believes in hearing his patients’ personal
stories so he can customize recommendations for each one’s unique situation, helping
them discover and reach their goals. His professional philosophies integrate nutrition,
fitness and preventative medicine, and encourage a balanced life.
Functional Medicine / Hormones & Wellness
John C. Carrozzella, M.D., MSMS, FAARFM, ABAARM
Florida Center for Hormones & Wellness
7315 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-505-6456
www.hormonesandwellness.com
John C. Carrozzella, M.D., MSMS, FAARFM, ABAARM, was a practicing orthopedic
surgeon for more than 25 years. Seven years ago, he completely retrained, obtained a
master’s degree, and refocused his interests toward the nontraditional medical specialties
of hormone replacement, sexual health and dysfunction, nonsurgical cosmetics,
health and wellness, age management and integrative medicine. Dr. Carrozzella is the
founder of Florida Center for Hormones & Wellness.
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Gastroenterology
Nasim Ahmed, M.D., FACP, FACG
Gastroenterology Consultants CFL
7328 Stonerock Circle, Orlando • 407-345-7990
www.orlandogidoc.com
Nasim Ahmed, M.D., FACP, FACG, is a double board-certified, highly experienced
gastroenterologist. He’s the No. 1 choice of patients and top Orlando
physicians for his expert care in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the
stomach, colon, intestines, liver, pancreas, esophagus and gall bladder. Dr.
Ahmed provides the highest level of care in a compassionate environment. By
utilizing outpatient surgical centers for all his procedures, he saves his patients
time and money. His expertise includes colonoscopies and endoscopies, and the
treatment of GERD, IBS, hepatitis, ulcers, and liver and pancreatic disorders. He
also offers nonsurgical treatment for hemorrhoids using banding, which requires
no sedation, in the office setting and provides nonsurgical weight-loss treatment.
He has been helping patients lose weight by insertion of the Orbera gastric balloon,
which is a nonsurgical technique. The balloon stays in the stomach for six
months and then is removed. The average weight loss is between 30 to 40 pounds
during that time.
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Community Health Centers Inc. is a one-stop shop for medical and dental care
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facility on campus, allowing for the expansion of existing services as well as new services,
including medical oncology, chemotherapy, radiation treatment areas, surgical oncology
consultations, cancer support community programs and more. Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips
has specialists skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of heart disease. Facilities
include a cardiac catheterization lab that enables leading-edge treatments for heart-related
problems. The hospital is also a designated primary stroke center with a specialized stroke
team equipped to deliver rapid diagnosis and treatment. Robotic-assisted surgery is available
at Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips for a variety of procedures, ranging from general and
colorectal surgeries to urologic and gynecologic procedures. Continuing its quest to provide
patients with the most advanced procedures and optimal care, the hospital expanded its
robotic program by adding a second robotic surgical system last year.
Internal Medicine
Niral Patel, M.D.
Windermere Medical Center
11600 Lakeside Village Lane, Windermere • 407-876-2273
www.windermeremedicalcenter.com
Niral Patel, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician and the founder
of Windermere Medical Center. His mission is to provide the most coordinated, costeffective
and improved access to care for his patients and their families. The Southwest
Orlando community has recognized this commitment and vision, and has voted Dr. Patel
the Best Physician in Southwest Orlando for five consecutive years since he opened his
practice in March 2014. Dr. Patel was also named one of Greater Orlando’s leading
internal medicine doctors in Orlando Family Magazine’s Top Doctors Readers’ Choice
Poll in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
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She is a graduate of St. Vincent’s Medical Center in New York and furthered her education
as a registered nurse first assist at Southwest College. She continues her education
by regularly attending seminars in the field of cosmetic and aesthetic procedures.
Owner of Naturally You Med Spa, Moffett is one of Orlando’s No. 1 volume Botox
Cosmetic injectors. She is an expert in the field of skin care and the most experienced
injector in Orlando, working with a wide range of dermal fillers and injectables. She
works in a physician’s office under the direction of Jan V. Karlin, M.D.
Neurology / Neurosurgery
Wayne Gardner, PA-C
Masson Spine Institute
2706 Rew Circle, Suite 100, Orlando • 407-649-8585
www.massonsi.com
Wayne Gardner, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant who earned his bachelor’s
degree in medical science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He graduated
first in his class from the surgical physician assistant program of the University
of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center, receiving the Margaret K. Kirklin Award
for academic excellence. Gardner has worked in cardiac and neurologic surgery subspecialties
exclusively throughout his 35-year career and has served as a lecturer and
preceptor to physician assistant students. He has been an integral part of the Masson
Spine Institute team for more than 10 years, specializing in patient evaluation, minimally
invasive surgical techniques, and postoperative patient care.
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Medical Spas, Aesthetic Skin Care & Massage Services
Angie Coelho, LE
Parbhu Oculofacial Plastic Surgery
4750 The Grove Drive, Suite 230, Windermere • 407-401-9695
www.parbhumd.com
Angie Coelho was born and raised in Brazil. She is a licensed aesthetician and
phlebotomist who is passionate about skin transformations. She believes that investing
in your skin is a benefit that lasts a lifetime. She offers a variety of services, including
microneedling, chemical peels, Diamond Glow, her own personalized 2-hour poreclarifying
facial, and many more, at Parbhu Oculofacial Plastic Surgery. Coelho takes
pride in each treatment she performs, making sure her patients have an enjoyable,
relaxing and rejuvenating experience. Outside of work, Angie loves to spend quality
time with her husband and two children traveling, cooking and baking cakes.
Beth Moffett, RNFA
Naturally You Med Spa
12139 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando • 863-604-6021
www.naturallyyouorlando.com
With more than 38 years of plastic and cosmetic surgical nursing experience,
Beth Moffett, RNFA, has highly excelled in the field of plastic and cosmetic surgery.
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Charles Goodnough, PA-C
Masson Spine Institute
2706 Rew Circle, Suite 100, Orlando • 407-649-8585
www.massonsi.com
Charles Goodnough, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant who completed his undergraduate
program at the University of Central Florida. He graduated summa cum
laude from South College with a Bachelor of Science in physician assistant studies.
He is a former Mr. USA, professional athlete and fitness trainer who has worked with
professional, college and amateur athletes. An expert in designing and customizing fitness
and rehabilitative programs, Goodnough has spent the past 16 years evaluating,
treating and improving the quality of life for spine patients at Masson Spine Institute.
Robert L. Masson, M.D., FACS
Masson Spine Institute
2706 Rew Circle, Suite 100, Orlando • 407-649-8585
www.massonsi.com
Robert L. Masson, M.D., FACS, is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon, specializing
in spinal injury and sports neurosurgery. Employing minimally invasive techniques
and cutting-edge technologies that he developed, Dr. Masson is a leading force in transforming
spine care. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery,
and surgeons worldwide study under Dr. Masson, learning to perform his innovative
new lumbar reconstructive strategy, iMAS. He also is a global leader in performing and
training artificial disc surgery, a rapid-recovery alternative to fusion. MSI is a global
medical destination for active lifestyle patients interested in extreme and rapid recovery.
Dr. Masson received his medical degree with honors from the University of Florida.
Max B. Medary, M.D., FACS
Greater Orlando Neurosurgery & Spine, P.A.
7340 Stonerock Circle, Orlando • 407-355-0575 • 866-355-0576
www.neuro-link.com
Max B. Medary, M.D., FACS, practices at Greater Orlando Neurosurgery & Spine, specializing
in complex surgery of the brain and spine, including skull-base and intracranial tumors,
aneurysms and carotid disease, as well as complex disorders of the spine. Dr. Medary
completed his medical education at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health
Sciences, Medical College of Pennsylvania, University of Miami, Cornell University and
Allegheny General Hospital. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and member
of the American Board of Neurological Surgery, Congress of Neurological Surgeons,
American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and Acoustic Neuroma Association.
Mitchell Supler, M.D., FACS
Masson Spine Institute
2706 Rew Circle, Suite 100, Orlando • 407-649-8585
www.massonsi.com
Mitchell Supler, M.D., FACS, brings more than two decades of neurosurgical experience
to Masson Spine Institute. He graduated with honors from the University of Florida,
Windermere Allergy and Asthma
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8946 Conroy-Windermere Road
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407-876-1009
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receiving the Lyerly Award for excellence in neurosurgery. At UF, he trained under Albert
Rhoton Jr., M.D., the father of advanced microneurosurgery. Dr. Supler has extensive experience
in minimally invasive surgical techniques and is passionate about studying and
implementing the latest in surgical and rehabilitative innovations. He is a diplomate of the
American Board of Neurological Surgery and serves as a teaching consultant to multiple
spine companies, helping to train other physicians in surgical reconstruction of the cervical,
thoracic and lumbar spine. He is also an expert in the surgical treatment of complex pain.
Obstetrics / Gynecology
Lori K. Lambert, M.D., LLC
7051 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 5, Orlando • 407-363-2000
www.lorilambertmd.com
Lori K. Lambert, M.D., earned her medical degree at the University of Florida College
of Medicine and completed her residency at Orlando Regional Medical Center. She is
a fellow of The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She has been
in private practice since 1989 and is affiliated with Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando
Health and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies. She is a board-certified
obstetrician-gynecologist and specializes in many areas of obstetrics and gynecology,
including high-risk pregnancies; ultrasounds; endometrial ablations; and menopause
management, including bioidentical hormone replacement, pellet therapy and minimally
invasive surgery. She is also certified in laser hair removal and performs Juliet
vaginal laser treatments in her office. The office is also an authorized retailer for
SkinCeuticals skin care products.
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Barry Patel, M.D.
Mid-Florida Woman’s Center
207 Park Place Blvd., Suites 2 & 3, Kissimmee • 407-870-5050
Barry Patel, M.D., a board-certified obstetric and gynecology physician, completed his residency
at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Patel specializes in high-risk pregnancies,
laser laparoscopy, laparoscopic hysterectomies, endometrial ablation and infertility.
He is a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Society of Obstetrics/
Gynecology, and American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Dr. Patel is affiliated
with AdventHealth Orlando and Orlando Health. He maintains a private practice in Kissimmee.
Heather Temkin Welch, ARNP-C
7051 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 5, Orlando • 407-363-2000
www.lorilambertmd.com
Heather Temkin Welch, ARNP-C, received her Bachelor of Science in biology from Rollins
College. She graduated with her nurse practitioner degree from Emory University in 1995.
Since then, she has worked in women’s health in both public and private health care settings.
She is certified by the National Certification Corp. in OB-GYN and had research published
while at Rollins. She enjoys assisting women of all ages with their health care concerns. Temkin
Welch has been working alongside Lori K. Lambert, M.D., since 2011. In her spare time,
she enjoys studying genealogy, organic gardening and spending time with her son and family.
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Michael J. Tortorella, M.D.
7300 Sandlake Commons Blvd., Medplex A, Suite 320, Orlando • 407-363-1003
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6601 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32821
www.centralfloridabehavioral.com
Michael J. Tortorella, M.D., is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who
offers treatment in operative gynecology, family planning, obstetrics, infertility, menopausal
disorders, laser surgeries, laparoscopic surgeries and uterine-ablation technique.
Dr. Tortorella completed his education at the University of Central Florida, with
a Bachelor of Science in microbiology, and the University of Florida, with a Doctor
of Medicine. He completed his residency at The University of Texas, Houston. Dr.
Tortorella is a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr.
Tortorella is affiliated with Dr. P. Phillips Hospital and Winnie Palmer Hospital for
Women & Babies. He maintains a private practice, where patients can always see the
doctor and receive personalized, specialized care.
Optometry / Ophthalmology
Wendy U. Bui, O.D.
Bay Hill Eye Care
7051 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 3, Orlando • 407-351-3232
www.bayhilleyecare.com
Wendy U. Bui, O.D., practices optometry at Bay Hill Eye Care. She graduated from
Illinois College of Optometry in 2006 and has been practicing in Central Florida for
more than 10 years. Her office is equipped with the latest technologies in eye care and
can handle all eye-care needs, including ocular disease treatment; co-management
of Lasik and cataract surgeries; and glasses and contact lenses, including multifocal,
astigmatism and scleral lenses. Bay Hill Eye Care is an optical boutique specializing
in personalized optical care with more than 1,500 frames, including designs from
Cartier, Gucci, Tom Ford, Salt and many others. Dr. Bui is accepting new patients.
Sean P. Coughlin, O.D.
Bay Hill Eye Care
7051 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 3, Orlando • 407-351-3232
www.bayhilleyecare.com
Sean P. Coughlin, O.D., practices optometry at Bay Hill Eye Care. He graduated
from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1992 and has been in Central
Florida since 2005. His practice is equipped with the latest technologies and can
handle all eye-care needs, including ocular disease treatment; co-management
of Lasik and cataract surgeries; glasses and contact lenses, including multifocal,
astigmatism and scleral lenses. Bay Hill Eye Care is an optical boutique, specializing
in personalized optical care, with more than 1,500 frames, including designs
from Cartier, Gucci, Tom Ford, Salt and many others. Dr. Coughlin is accepting
new patients.
Brenda DeForrest, O.D.
DeForrest Eye Center & Optical
5006 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando • 407-298-8819
www.deforresteyecenter.com
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of eye disease, including pink eye and more. Southwest Orlando Eye Care has a
brand-new optical boutique that carries several designer frames and sunglasses,
including lines by Roberto Cavalli, Chopard, Maui Jim, Oakley and more. Most
insurances are accepted.
Brenda DeForrest, O.D., is a Florida board-certified optometric physician offering
complete eye care, including optical and contact lens fittings, Lasik evaluations,
diabetic retinopathy evaluations and glaucoma treatment. She also provides nopuff
glaucoma testing. Dr. DeForrest attended the University of Florida and New
England College of Optometry, graduating with honors. She completed internships
around the world, including Jerusalem; Boston; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and
Atlanta. She completed her residency, specializing in ocular disease and postoperative
care, at the Magruder Eye Institute in 1990. Dr. DeForrest is a clinical examiner
for the Florida State Board of Optometry and a volunteer for Prevent Blindness
Florida and Grace Medical Home.
Benjamin Konynenbelt, O.D., FAAO
Southwest Orlando Eye Care
7208 Sand Lake Road, Suite 202, Orlando • 407-271-8931
www.southwestorlandoeyecare.com
John Nowell, O.D.
Southwest Orlando Eye Care
7208 Sand Lake Road, Suite 202, Orlando • 407-271-8931
www.southwestorlandoeyecare.com
John Nowell, O.D., of Southwest Orlando Eye Care offers comprehensive eye care
to the Dr. Phillips and Southwest Orlando communities. Dr. Nowell is a board-certified
optometric physician who specializes in keratoconus, myopia control and specialty
contact lenses. He provides routine eye exams, contact lens evaluations, Lasik consultations,
emergency eye care and more. Southwest Orlando Eye Care has a brand-new
optical boutique that carries several designer frames and sunglasses, including lines by
Nike, Tom Ford, Ray-Ban and more. Most insurances are accepted, and evening and
weekend appointments are available.
Benjamin Konynenbelt, O.D., FAAO, of Southwest Orlando Eye Care offers comprehensive
eye care to the Dr. Phillips and Southwest Orlando communities. Dr.
Konynenbelt is a board-certified optometric physician who specializes in pediatrics,
myopia control and vision therapy services. He provides routine eye exams; contact
lens evaluations; Lasik consultations; emergency eye care; diagnosis and treatment
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Deepak Raja, M.D.
Orlando Eye Institute
4750 The Grove Drive, Suite 230, Windermere • 407-704-3937
www.orlandoeyeinstitute.com
Alumni award in 2014. Dr. Yager has been practicing in Central Florida for more
than 40 years and specializes in difficult-to-fit contact lens cases. Bay Hill Eye Care is
equipped with the latest technologies in eye care and can handle all eye-care needs,
including ocular disease treatment, co-management of Lasik and cataract surgeries,
glasses and contact lenses. Dr. Yager is accepting new patients and welcoming previous
patients to his new location.
Deepak Raja, M.D., is a fellowship-trained, board-certified ophthalmologist. His
areas of interest include cataract surgery, glaucoma and dry eyes, with a focus on
decreasing the need for glasses and eyedrops. He was the first person in Orlando to
implant specialty intraocular lenses and the first in Central Florida to use the miLOOP
surgical technique for cataract surgery. He offers the latest technology, including laser
cataract surgery and intraoperative aberrometry and gives monthly lectures to the community
about cataract surgery. His glaucoma procedures vary from minimally invasive
lasers to microincisional glaucoma surgeries that have minimal discomfort and downtime.
He has given numerous talks about dry eyes nationally and offers procedures
such as LipiFlow, IPL and meibomian gland probing.
Jack “Joe” Yager, O.D., FAAO
Bay Hill Eye Care
7051 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 3, Orlando • 407-351-3232
www.bayhilleyecare.com
Jack “Joe” Yager, O.D., FAAO, is pleased to be associated with Bay Hill Eye
Care; Sean Coughlin, O.D.; and his team. Dr. Yager graduated from The Ohio
State University College of Optometry in 1973 and was presented with a Notable
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Hal J. Levine, D.M.D., M.D.
Oral & Facial Surgery Center
7932 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 109, Orlando • 407-352-6301
200 W. Oak St., Kissimmee • 407-932-0883
www.oralfacsurg.com
Hal J. Levine, D.M.D., M.D., was born in Long Island, New York. He received his
Bachelor of Science in microbiology in 1985 and finished dental school in 1989,
both at the University of Florida. He practiced general dentistry until he attended the
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, where he received his medical degree in
1996 and his specialty certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery in 1998. He is a
diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a fellow of
the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Levine’s interests
include dental implant surgery, and hard and soft tissue grafting procedures. He is also
a certifying physician for qualified medical marijuana patients.
Wellington Esquea, PA-C, Dr. Bindu Kakkanatt, Dr. Shaista Usmani, Dr. Shahid Usmani, MD.
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1551 Boren Drive, Suite A • Ocoee, FL 34761
Conveniently located near Walmart. Just minutes from MetroWest, Winter Garden and Windermere.
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Arturo A. Ydrach, D.M.D.
Oral & Facial Surgery Center
7932 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 109, Orlando • 407-352-6301
200 W. Oak St., Kissimmee • 407-932-0883
www.oralfacsurg.com
Arturo A. Ydrach, D.M.D., was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He received his
Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State University in 1991 and then completed
dental school at the University of Puerto Rico in 1995. In 1999, he received his certificate
in oral and maxillofacial surgery from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He is a
diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a fellow of
the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Ydrach has lived in
Orlando since 1999, and he practices at the Oral & Facial Surgery Center, which has
served Central Florida for more than 30 years.
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is equipped with fiber-optic diagnostic systems, a professional studio with computer
imaging, and an on-site high-resolution CT scanner. Wade W. Han, M.D., FACS,
has 25 years of research and clinical experience in treating thousands of patients with
chronic sinusitis, nasal obstructions and external nasal deformities. His double boardcertified
expertise enables him to evaluate the nose and sinus structures as a whole
and treat them in a complete manner, achieving optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes.
Patients no longer need to find a separate specialist to deal with both cosmetic
and medical needs. Many of the facility’s referrals come by word of mouth from happy
patients. Some come after experiencing unsatisfactory results elsewhere. Dr. Han was
educated and trained at Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania School
of Medicine. He has published many articles on the subject of rhinoplasty and sinusitis
in leading professional plastic surgery and rhinology journals.
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Otolaryngology / Plastic Surgery
Sinus & Facial Plastics Institute
7327 Stonerock Circle, Orlando • 407-944-3340
3270 N. Greenwald Way, Kissimmee • 407-944-3340
www.floridaent.com
Esther Pelissier, ARPN-BC
Sinus & Facial Plastics Institute is the first and only facility in Central Florida dedicated
to the complete medical care of the nose, both functional and cosmetic. The
facility is located in Dr. Phillips near Windermere, MetroWest, Hunter’s Creek and
Celebration, with easy accessibility from all areas via I-4 and Florida’s Turnpike. It
Esther Pelissier
Dr. Phillips | Bay Hill | Windermere | Lake Buena Vista
Your Orlando Dentist
Ximena Aldea, D.M.D
Maricarmen Poventud
BUENA VISTA
Nicole Spears, C.D.A
Tricia Bracher, R.D.H
11444 S Apopka Vineland Rd.
Suite: 101. Orlando, FL 32836.
407-930-0060
familydentistryorlando.com
Bibi Fernandez, R.D.H
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Pain Management
Jose A. Torres, M.D., PA
3813 Oakwater Circle, Orlando • 407-933-6506
956 E. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee • 407-933-6506
Jose A. Torres, M.D., is board-certified in anesthesia and pain management. He graduated
from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and completed an anesthesiology
residency at Tulane Medical Center and a pain management fellowship at The
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Kings County Hospital. Dr. Torres
offers treatments in cancer pain, chronic pain and interventional pain management. He
has been practicing in the Orlando area since 1998 and has solo practices in Kissimmee
and downtown Orlando. Dr. Torres is affiliated with Health Central Hospital and Osceola
Regional Medical Center; and is a member of the Florida Academy of Pain Medicine,
Florida Society of Anesthesiologists, and American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Pediatrics
Bindu Kakkanatt, M.D., FAAP
Ocoee Pediatrics
1551 Boren Drive, Suite A, Ocoee • 407-395-2037
www.ocoeekidsdocs.com
Bindu Kakkanatt, M.D., FAAP, is board-certified in pediatrics and has provided comprehensive
medical care to infants, children and adolescents for 20 years. She earned
her medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine and completed her pediatric
residency at New York Medical College. After practicing in New York and Ohio in
different settings, including emergency room, rural health care and private practice, she
moved to Orlando in 2012 and joined Ocoee Pediatrics with Shahid Usami, M.D.,
FAAP, and Shaista Usami, M.D., FAAP. She enjoys getting to know the families in her
practice and being able to connect in a personal way with the children she treats. In her
spare time, she enjoys reading, travel and spending time with her family.
Adult & Pediatric Allergy & Asthma
Evening Hours Available
Most Insurances Accepted
www.orlandoallergy.com
M.A. Saleem, M.D., FAAP
Central Pediatrics, PA
1128 Kelton Ave., Ocoee • 407-290-5533
www.centralpediatrics.com
M.A. Saleem, M.D., FAAP, specializes in infant, children and adolescent health, providing
special services in the treatment of asthma and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Dr. Saleem received his medical degree from King Edward Medical University
and served a pediatric residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is a diplomate
of the American Board of Pediatrics and a fellow of the American Academy of
Pediatrics. Dr. Saleem is affiliated with Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Health
Central Hospital.
Nasimul Siddiqui, M.D.
Windermere Medical Center
11600 Lakeside Village Lane, Windermere • 407-876-2273
www.windermeremedicalcenter.com
Nasimul Siddiqui, M.D., is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
and has been practicing medicine for 18 years. Dr. Siddiqui studied at D.J. Sindh
Government Science College in Karachi, Pakistan, where he received his intermediate
degree. He then earned a medical degree at Dow Medical College in Sindh, Pakistan,
and completed pediatric residencies at both Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York
and Mercy Hospital in Pennsylvania. Dr. Siddiqui performs minor urgent-care procedures,
including suturing lacerations, splinting fractured joints and draining abscesses,
for Windermere Medical Center’s youngest patients. In his free time, Dr. Siddiqui
enjoys playing tennis, reading and spending time with his wife and three children.
Pediatricians are available in WMC’s walk-in clinic until 9 p.m. on weekdays.
Shahid Usmani, M.D., FAAP
Ocoee Pediatrics
1551 Boren Drive, Suite A, Ocoee • 407-395-2037
www.ocoeekidsdocs.com
Shahid Usmani, M.D., FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician in practice for more
than 30 years. He specializes in all aspects of pediatric and adolescent medicine,
including children with special needs and behavioral disorders, such as attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder. Dr. Usmani earned his medical degree at Universidad
Tecnológica de Santiago in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and completed two
Allergy &
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pediatric residencies — at the University Hospital of Brooklyn at Long Island College
Hospital and Nassau University Medical Center, both of which are in New York. He
also served as chief of medical staff, chief of pediatrics and chief of medicine at South
Lake Hospital and Orlando Health Central Hospital.
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Syed O. Quadri, M.D.
Psych Pointe of Florida
5979 Vineland Road, Suite 109, Orlando • 407-270-7702
www.psychpointe.com
Shaista Usmani, M.D., FAAP
Ocoee Pediatrics
1551 Boren Drive, Suite A, Ocoee • 407-395-2037
www.ocoeekidsdocs.com
Shaista Usmani, M.D., FAAP, is board-certified in pediatrics and neonatal-perinatal
medicine. She has provided pediatric care to the youngest residents of Central Florida
since 1994. She specializes in all aspects of pediatric medicine, with a focus on
critical care of high-risk and premature children, as well as behavioral disorders. She
began her career in New York, where she was on the teaching faculty of Weill Cornell
Graduate School of Medical Sciences as associate professor of clinical pediatrics.
After relocating to Florida, she also was on the teaching faculty of the University of
Florida. Dr. Usmani is fluent in three languages — English, Hindu and Urdu.
Physical Therapy
Beth Visser
Peak Physical Therapy at PremierMED
2940 Maguire Road, Suite 200, Ocoee • 321-418-1212
www.premierfsm.com
Beth Visser of Peak Physical Therapy at PremierMED is a University of Florida alumni
and passionate about fitness and healthy living. She is a marathon runner, mother of
three and very involved in the Orlando community. She is eager to help individuals
residing in the Windermere, Ocoee, Gotha and Winter Garden areas achieve their
peak levels of physical health. Visser is currently accepting new patients.
Psychiatry
Syed O. Quadri, M.D., owner of Psych Pointe of Florida, is an experienced psychiatrist
who specializes in the treatment of child, adolescent and adult behavioral and mental
health. Dr. Quadri has a reputation for delivering excellence in outpatient psychiatric evaluation
and medicine management. He completed his neuropsychiatry residency at Texas
Tech University Health Sciences Center. He is a psychiatric associate by The American
Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry, American Academy of Child and
Adolescent Psychiatry, and American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology. Continuing
his education at The University of Arizona College of Medicine, Dr. Quadri completed his
fellowship program in child and adolescent psychiatry. Psych Pointe of Florida aims to offer
same-day and walk-in appointments.
Urogynecology / Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Kathy Y. Jones, M.D., FPMRS, FACOG
Orlando Urogynecology
2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 309, Orlando • 407-228-8066
400 Celebration Place, Suite 120, Celebration • 407-228-8066
www.yourpelvichealth.com
Kathy Y. Jones, M.D., FPMRS, FACOG, is the founder of Orlando Urogynecology,
a private practice dedicated to female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery,
better known as urogynecology. She obtained her doctorate from Wake Forest
University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She completed her
OB-GYN residency at New York University Langone Medical Center and completed
her fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at Wayne State
University Detroit Medical Center. She is board-certified in gynecology and belongs
to a unique subspecialty of gynecology called female pelvic surgery and reconstructive
surgery. Dr. Jones is a member of the American Medical Association, American
Urogynecologic Society, Florida Obstetric and Gynecologic Society, and American
Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
6601 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando • 407-370-0111
www.centralfloridabehavioral.com
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Central Florida Behavioral Hospital is a private, state-of-the-art psychiatric center
that offers a full continuum of care, including child, adolescent and adult inpatient
treatment; ECT treatment for adults; a partial hospitalization program for adults; and
an intensive outpatient program for adults. The facility’s programs serve patients of all
ages with behavioral health and substance abuse problems. The therapeutic environment
is homelike, and the semitropical climate of Central Florida allows for year-round
outdoor activities. Central Florida Behavioral Hospital offers comfort and support
while patients restore their quality of life. The mission statement of the hospital is to
provide the kind of health care that patients will recommend to families and friends,
that physicians prefer for their patients, and where employees can take pride. The
staff realizes this vision through its commitment to service excellence, employee development,
teamwork, compassion and ethical treatment.
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Vascular Surgery
Kevin Claudeanos, M.D., RPVI
Vascular Specialists of Central Florida Inc.
10000 W. Colonial Drive, Suite 382, Ocoee • 407-648-4323
2080 Oakley Seaver Drive, Suite 100, Clermont • 352-241-7585
www.arteryandvein.com
Kevin Claudeanos, M.D., RPVI, attended the University of California Los Angeles,
where he earned a Bachelor of Science in physiological sciences. He went on to graduate
with honors from St. George’s University School of Medicine, where he was a member
of the Iota Epsilon Alpha Honor Society. He completed his general surgery residency
at Albany Medical Center, where he won a surgical intern of the year award, and then
pursued vascular surgery fellowship training at the Greenville Health System in South
Carolina. Dr. Claudeanos is a board-certified and fellowship-trained vascular surgeon.
Christina “Chrisel” Cruz, PA-C
Vascular Specialists of Central Florida Inc.
2080 Oakley Seaver Drive, Suite 100, Clermont • 352-241-7585
www.arteryandvein.com
Christina “Chrisel” Cruz, PA-C, graduated from the University of Florida in
2013 with a Bachelor of Science in biology. She went on to earn her Master
of Science in physician assistant studies at South University in 2017. She
received training in a variety of clinical settings, including surgery, cardiology,
emergency medicine, internal medicine, women’s health, primary
care, behavioral health and pediatrics. Cruz is certified by the National
Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She has certifications
from the American Health Association in basic life support and advanced cardiac
life support. She is a member of the American Association of Physician
Assistants.
Charles S.C. Garnette, M.D., FACS
Vascular Surgery & Vein Care Center
7412 Docs Grove Circle, Orlando • 407-363-7760
www.orlandoveins.com
Charles S.C. Garnette, M.D., FACS, is board-certified in both vascular and
general surgery. He graduated from the University of Connecticut School
of Medicine. He completed a general surgery residency at the University of
Rochester and completed fellowships in vascular and endovascular surgery at
University of Massachusetts Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic Foundation,
respectively. Dr. Garnette provides outstanding vascular surgical care for aneurysms,
carotid-artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, leg bypasses, angioplasty
and stents for blocked arteries, dialysis access procedures and more. He
also provides comprehensive vein care, including laser, sclerotherapy and closure
procedures for bad veins. His practice is located just behind Dr. P. Phillips
Hospital.
Aubrey Harman, APRN
Vascular Specialists of Central Florida Inc.
80 W. Michigan St., Orlando • 407-648-4323
www.arteryandvein.com
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Aubrey Harman, APRN, graduated from Florida State University in 1997 with a
bachelor’s in nursing. She worked as a registered nurse and educator at Florida
Hospital, now AdventHealth Orlando, for five years. In 2001, she enrolled at the
University of Central Florida. There she was awarded a Provost Fellowship and the
Graduate Research Award. She graduated at the top of her class with a master’s
degree in nursing in 2003 and obtained her board certification as an adult nurse
practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is a member
of the Society for Vascular Nursing and has worked for Vascular Specialists of
Central Florida Inc. since 2004. She performs sclerotherapy for the practice. She
was awarded “Best New Presenter” for her sclerotherapy presentation at the Society
for Vascular Nursing national conference in July 2013. She also was awarded the
2017 Clinical Excellence in Vascular Nursing by the Society for Vascular Nursing.
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Adam B. Levitt, M.D., FACS, RVT, RPVI
Vascular Specialists of Central Florida Inc.
7460 Docs Grove Circle, Orlando • 407-648-4323
80 W. Michigan St., Orlando • 407-648-4323
www.arteryandvein.com
Adam B. Levitt, M.D., FACS, RVT, RPVI, graduated magna cum laude from the
University of Maryland and Tufts University School of Medicine. He did his general
surgery residency at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. He then
pursued his vascular fellowship at Atlanta Medical Center and did a one-year fellowship
at the American Cardiovascular Research Institute. He is board-certified
in vascular and general surgery, and affiliated with Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Health
Central Hospital, Orlando Regional Medical Center, and South Lake Hospital.
Michael J. Muehlberger, M.D., RPVI
Vascular Specialists of Central Florida Inc.
80 W. Michigan St., Orlando • 407-648-4323
2080 Oakley Seaver Drive, Suite 100, Clermont • 352-241-7585
www.arteryandvein.com
Michael J. Muehlberger, M.D., RPVI, graduated summa cum laude from Austin Peay
State University. He obtained his medical degree from The University of Tennessee
in 2004 and completed his general surgery training at the University of Florida
Health Science Center in Jacksonville. He then completed a vascular fellowship at the
University of Virginia. He is board-certified in vascular surgery and affiliated with Dr.
P. Phillips Hospital, Health Central Hospital, Orlando Regional Medical Center, and
South Lake Hospital.
Richard R. Teed, M.D.
Vascular Specialists of Central Florida Inc.
80 W. Michigan St., Orlando • 407-648-4323
8400 Red Bug Lake Road, Suite 2090, Oviedo • 407-648-4323
www.arteryandvein.com
Richard R. Teed, M.D., attended the University of Florida, where he earned
a Bachelor of Science in microbiology and cell science with a minor in classical
studies. He then graduated with honors from Ross University School of
Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at Carilion Clinic in
Roanoke, Virginia, followed by vascular
surgery fellowship training
at Carolinas HealthCare System in
Charlotte, North Carolina. He is fellowship-trained
and board-certified
in vascular surgery by the American
Board of Surgery. Dr. Teed’s specialties
include the treatment of peripheral
arterial disease (PAD); limb
salvage; dialysis access; wound
care; aortic surgery, including aneurysms
and dissections; carotid artery
surgery for stroke prevention; and
the treatment of all aspects of venous
disease.
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Charles S. Thompson, M.D., FACS, RPVI
Vascular Specialists of Central Florida Inc.
80 W. Michigan St., Orlando • 407-648-4323
2080 Oakley Seaver Drive, Suite 100, Clermont • 352-241-7585
www.arteryandvein.com
Charles S. Thompson, M.D., FACS, RPVI, is a graduate of the University of Florida.
He received his medical degree from the University of Miami and performed his general
surgery and vascular surgery training at the Medical Center of Louisiana at New
Orleans. He pursued specialty training in endovascular procedures at the Arizona
Heart Institute and is board-certified in general and vascular surgery. Dr. Thompson
was instrumental in creating the endovascular surgery program at Orlando Regional
Medical Center. He is affiliated with Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Health Central Hospital,
Orlando Regional Medical Center, and South Lake Hospital.
Jon M. Wesley, M.D., FACS, RPVI
Vascular Specialists of Central Florida Inc.
80 W. Michigan St., Orlando • 407-648-4323
2080 Oakley Seaver Drive, Suite 100, Clermont • 352-241-7585
www.arteryandvein.com
Jon M. Wesley, M.D., FACS, RPVI, received his medical degree from the University
of Miami and completed his general surgery residency at Howard University Hospital
in Washington, D.C., with two years dedicated to intensive research at the National
Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Wesley went on to complete specialty training
in vascular surgery at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. He is board-certified in
vascular and general surgery. Dr. Wesley is affiliated with Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Health
Central Hospital, Orlando Regional Medical Center, and South Lake Hospital. ª
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School News
SEEN
Students, teachers, staff and family members of Westbrooke
Elementary School’s community recently celebrated two exciting
events.
The school held it’s Mother Son 2020 at Wonderworks,
complete with The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show.
Wildcats showed up in force with 174 attendees. A special
thank-you goes out to Stacy Dass for coordinating such a special
night for moms and their sons.
Everyone also got into the Wildcat spirit on the 100th day of
school. Children and adults alike dressed in T-shirts to mark the
occasion, and some went all out by dressing as 100-year-old
versions of themselves.
This is one school that definitely makes learning fun!
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n Charities/Fundraisers
March 13-15 — Orlando Wine Festival &
Auction
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes,
4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando,
hosts the second annual Orlando Wine
Festival & Auction, including award-winning
wines, meals prepared by celebrity chefs,
an e-auction, an Orlando Magic game, and
the opportunity to mingle with NBA players.
Package prices start at $2,500, with
proceeds benefiting the Orlando Magic
Youth Foundation. For more information, visit
wineauctionorlando.com.
March 19 — West Orange Women
Charity Luncheon
Kobe Japanese Restaurant, 8148 International
Drive, Orlando, hosts a charity luncheon for the
West Orange Women. Reservations are required
by March 12. Time: 11 a.m. Cost: $25. For
more information or to RSVP, email Cynthia
Johnson-Guarino at cjguarino@gmail.com.
March 21 — The Famous & The Infamous
Concert
The Walt Disney Amphitheater at downtown
Orlando’s Lake Eola Park hosts Central Florida
Sounds of Freedom Band and Color Guard’s
third annual benefit concert, The Famous and
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
The Infamous, featuring both repertoire and composers
who are famous in popular culture and
the music community, as well as delivering some
infamous moments in history. Time: 6 p.m. The
concert is free; however, donations are encouraged
in support of Spektrum Health. There is
also a VIP ticketed section. For more information,
visit famousinfamous.eventbrite.com.
March 26 — The J Ball
Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre, 600 N.
Lake Formosa Drive, Orlando, hosts The J
Ball, honoring the Cohen and Presser family
and Shayna’s Village Director Karen Duncan.
Attendees can dine on heavy hors d’oeuvres,
enjoy an open bar, bid on a silent auction,
and dance to live entertainment. Time: 6:30-
9:30 p.m. Cost: $100 for general admission,
with proceeds benefiting The Roth Family JCC.
Babysitting is available for $15, which includes
a pizza dinner and children’s activities. For
more information or to purchase tickets, visit
orlandojcc.org/calendar/j-ball-2020.
March 26, 27 & 28 — The Kids Sale
The Pines of Windermere, 3409 Maguire
Road, Windermere, hosts The Kids Sale
compiled by Lisa Sagers
Community Consignment event, during
which people consign their unused and outgrown
things, and attendees shop thousands
of quality items at affordable prices. At the
end of the event, donations stay local within
the community. Whether a person consigns,
shops or helps out at the event, he or she
makes a difference in the lives of fellow
Southwest residents. For more information, visit
www.thekidsale.biz.
April 4 — Run Among The Lakes
The 19th annual 5K/10K Run Among the
Lakes begins at Windermere Town Hall, 520
Main St., Windermere. Every runner receives
a free T-shirt and finisher medal. This walker
and family-friendly event also includes a free
100-yard Kids Run for children 7-younger.
Proceeds benefit the Town of Windermere
Parks & Recreation Department. For more
information, call 407-909-1535 or visit
windermereparksandrecreation.com.
April 10 — Drive Our Future Golf Classic
Drive Shack, 7285 Corner Drive, Orlando, hosts
Junior Achievement of Central Florida’s Drive
Our Future Golf Classic, including Drive Shack
play, a silent auction, raffle tickets and a hole-inone
competition for all skill levels. Time: 2-5 p.m.
Cost: $150, with proceeds benefiting the JA
Academy. Registration ends April 9, and sponsorships
are available. For more information or
to RSVP, email kvorpagel@jacentralfl.org or visit
secure.qgiv.com/event/dofgc20.
April 11 — Brews Around The Zoo
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens,
3755 W. Seminole Blvd., Sanford, hosts the
13th annual Brews Around the Zoo, an adultsonly
evening that includes 16 beer stations with
more than 30 different craft beers, live music
and special animal encounters. Food is available
for purchase. Time: 6-10 p.m. Cost: $50-
$60, with proceeds supporting the zoo’s animal
welfare, conservation initiatives and educational
programs. For more information, visit
www.centralfloridazoo.org/brews.
May 2 — Celebration Of Motherhood 2020
Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave.,
Orlando, hosts the Celebration of Motherhood
2020, including breakfast and a silent auction.
Time: 8:30-11 a.m. Cost: $50, with
proceeds benefiting Healthy Start Coalition
of Orange County families. Donations are
appreciated, and sponsorships are available.
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May 16 — A Grand Night For Singing
The Alford Inn at Rollins College, 300 E.
New England Ave., Winter Park, hosts Opera
Orlando’s fifth annual gala, A Grand Night
for Singing, hosted by Orlando Sentinel columnist
Scott Maxwell and honoring Mary and
Frank J. Doherty. Activities include dinner,
drinks, dancing, silent and live auctions, and
operatic selections performed by renowned
soloists, including Metropolitan Opera singer
and internationally acclaimed bass-baritone
Gregg Baker. Time: 6 p.m. for cocktail
hour, 7 p.m. for formal dinner. Cost: $250,
with proceeds benefiting Opera Orlando’s
future seasons as it prepares to move to
Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for
the Performing Arts. For more information,
to RSVP or to purchase tickets, call 407-
512-1900, email info@operaorlando.org
or visit operaorlando.org/gala.
n Children’s/Teen
Program
March 21 — EcoSaturday Program
Tibet-Butler Preserve, 8777 Winter Garden-
Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts Underwater
Archaeology, a free EcoSaturday program
for age 7-older. Participants learn about
underwater archaeology by investigating
one of Florida’s shipwreck sites. There is also
a guest speaker. The program is limited to
25 attendees. For more information, visit
www.orangecountyparks.net.
n Classes/Programs
March 9 & April 21 — Family-To-Family
Educational Programs Begin
The National Alliance on Mental Illness
Greater Orlando sponsors Family-to-
Family, free eight-week educational programs
for family members, friends and
caregivers with a loved one (18-older) living
with mental illness. The series focuses
on strategies and tools for healing and
empowerment, coping skills, handling
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periods of crisis and relapse; medication
information; treatment options; the biology
of the brain; and more. The Kissimmee
program begins March 9, and the
Community Bulletin Board Spotlight
March 16-20 — Theatrical Spring Break Camp
Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden, hosts a spring
break camp designed for young theater fans in kindergarten through
12th grade. Participants focus on developing performance abilities
in a fun, supportive environment. For more information, call 407-
877-4736, ext. 201; or visit www.gardentheatre.org/spring-break.
downtown Orlando program begins April
21. Time: 6:30-9 p.m. For more information
or to register, call 407-253-1900 or email
information@namigo.org.
March 14 — A Daylong Celebration Of
Books
The Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central
Blvd., Orlando, hosts A Daylong Celebration
of Books, including panels, writing workshops,
book signing, and keynote addresses
from New York Times bestselling authors
Dhonielle Clayton and Tim Dorsey. Time:
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free. For more
information or to RSVP, call 407-835-7323
or visit ocls.info/obf.
March 20 — CSI Symposium & Dinner
Aloft Orlando Downtown, 500 S. Orange
Ave., Orlando, hosts A Grand Illusion, a special
symposium sponsored by CSI of Greater
Orlando, featuring the honorable Stephen
T. Ayers, architect of the U.S. Capitol Dome
Restoration Project. Dinner is included. Time:
5-8:30 p.m. Cost: $35-$50. For more information
or to register, visit csigreaterorlando.
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n Events/Performances
Through April 3 — Vedem Underground
Exhibition
The Holocaust Memorial Resource &
Education Center of Florida, 851 N.
Maitland Ave., Maitland, hosts the Vedem
Underground: The Secret Magazine of the
Terezin Ghetto (1942-44). The art installation
deconstructs and reinterprets the literary
work of the teenage Jewish creators of
the longest-running underground magazine
in a Nazi camp. For more information, call
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org/event/vedem-underground.
Through April 5 — Interactive Exhibit
Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest
Ave., Orlando, hosts Nature of the Game,
a new, fun, interactive exhibit that takes
some favorite childhood games and turns
them into fun discoveries about the wonders
of nature. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Last
admission is 4:30 p.m. Cost: included with
daytime garden admission of $10 for adults,
$5 for children 4-17, and free for children
3-younger and Leu members. For more
information, call 407-246-2620 or visit
www.leugardens.org.
March 6-22 — Steel Magnolias
Performances
The theater at St. Luke’s United Methodist
Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland
Road, Orlando, presents performances
of Steel Magnolias. Showtimes vary,
and tickets are limited. For more information
or to buy tickets, visit st.lukes.org/
steelmagnolias.
March 13 — Movie In The Park
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Into the Spider-Verse. Attendees are encouraged
to bring chairs, blankets and a picnic,
or purchase from food trucks. Time:
7:30-9 p.m. For more information, visit
www.orangecountyparks.net.
March 26-29 — Art In Bloom
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills
Ave., Orlando, hosts Art in Bloom, a festival
of fine arts, flowers and antiques that
includes a Va Va Bloom Preview Party,
guest speakers, appraisals, mystery home
tour, a floral watercolor workshop, Swing
Into Spring Jazz Brunch, a flower-based
cooking demo, family-friendly fun and
more. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Costs vary
according to event. For more information,
visit www.eventbrite.com/e/art-in-bloom
-a-festival-of-flowers-fine-arts-and-antiques
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March 27, 28 & 29 — Made In The USA
Ballet Performances
Orlando Museum of Art hosts Art in Bloom, a festival of fine arts, flowers and
The Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips antiques, from March 26-29.
Center for Performing Arts, 445 S.
Magnolia Ave., Orlando, hosts Orlando
Parish Life Center at Holy Family Catholic
Ballet’s performances of Made in the n Miscellaneous
Church, 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Road,
USA: A Collection of American Works.
Orlando. A baked fish option is also offered,
Through April 3 — Lenten Fish Fry Dinners
Showtimes vary, and ticket prices start
and takeout is available. Time: Fridays from
Dr. P. Phillips Community Park, 8249 at $24. For more information, visit The public is invited to all-you-can-eat Lenten 5:30-8 p.m. Proceeds from the dessert sales
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March 10 & April 24 — School Open
Houses
The First Academy, 2667 Bruton Blvd.,
Orlando, holds open houses March 10
and April 24. Time: 9 a.m. For more
information, call 407-206-8602 or visit
thefirstacademy.org.
March 26 — Food Truck Connection
MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee
Road, hosts the MetroWest Food Truck
Connection. Time: fourth Thursday of each
month from 5:30-9 p.m. For more information,
visit www.metrowestcommunity.com.
n Networking/Clubs
Ongoing — Members Wanted
The West Orange Women seeks women
of all ages to join its group for fun, friendship
and philanthropy. Members can participate
in more than 20 activity groups
and attend a monthly charity luncheon.
Annual dues are $20. For more information,
call Mary Borgan, 407-929-3030; or visit
www.westorangewomen.com.
March 10, 17, 24 & 31 —
Stitching-Group Gatherings
The Twisted Stitchers stitching group meets
at the Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255
Della Drive, Orlando. All crafters are invited
to attend. Time: Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-2
p.m. For more information, call Alouise
Bergeron, 407-351-1324.
March 10, 17, 24 & 31 — Toastmasters
Meetings
The Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall,
4100 McKinnon Road, Windermere,
hosts Windermere Toastmasters Club No.
4662754 meetings. Attendees learn to
develop their oral communication and
leadership skills in a supportive and positive
learning environment. Time: Tuesdays
at 7 p.m. For more information, visit
www.windermeretoastmasters.org.
March 11, 18 & 25 — Toastmasters
Meetings
The Florida Turnpike Headquarters Building
No. 5315 in the Turkey Lake Service Area
on Florida’s Turnpike at Mile Marker 263,
hosts Turnpike Toastmasters meetings.
Guests must check in at the reception desk
for meeting access. Time: Wednesdays from
noon-1 p.m. For more information, visit
2362.toastmastersclubs.org.
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March 12, 19 & 26 — Toastmasters
Meetings
The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips,
7255 Della Drive, Orlando, hosts Vista
Toastmasters meetings. Time: Thursdays
from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information, visit
www.vistatoastmasters.org.
April 14 — Cafe With The President
The National Entrepreneur Center,
3201 E. Colonial Drive, Suite A-20,
Orlando, hosts the Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce of Metro Orlando’s
Cafe with the President, during which
attendees can present their companies
and meet like-minded professionals.
This event is only for chamber members.
Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. For more
information or to RSVP, visit members.
hispanicchamber.net/events/details/
cafe-with-the-president-31046.
n Support Groups
March 10 — Support Group Meeting For
Caregivers
The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource
Center sponsors a free support group
meeting for caregivers in the Suite 281
Conference Room (next to the south
elevators on the second floor) at Health
Central Hospital, 10000 W. Colonial
Drive, Ocoee. Time: second Tuesday of
each month at 6 p.m. For more information,
call 407-843-1910 or visit
www.adrccares.org.
March 10 & 24 — Mental Health Support
Group Meetings
Room 201 in Building B at St. Luke’s United
Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-
Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts a free individual
and family support group meeting for
individuals affected by mental illness. The
90-minute meeting is peer-led and helps participants
connect with each other, learn from
each other’s experiences, share coping strategies
and offer each other encouragement
and understanding. Time: the second and
fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, call 407-253-1900,
email information@namigo.org or visit
www.namigo.org.
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Caring for a loved one with a chronic illness
is something millions of Americans do
every day. Whether it is a parent, spouse,
extended family member or friend, the
stress of caring for another adult can take
a toll.
“I have to do absolutely everything for
her,” said 70-year-old Anthony Cowels,
whose 71-year-old wife, Florence, was diagnosed
with multiple sclerosis in 1986. As
he watched her disease progress, his caregiver
responsibilities grew. What’s more,
for some of the years Anthony also cared
for his elderly parents, compounding his
responsibilities.
“It has been a long journey of caregiving,”
he said. “I try not to let it overwhelm
me. I always look for ways to do better.”
Anthony learned to care for both himself
and his wife better through useful tools,
education, friendship and by joining a caregiver
support group.
He said he can “interact with others who
identify with my situation.”
Family Caregiving: A Growing Trend
Anthony represents a growing number
of Americans who care for older or aging
loved ones. About 41 million family
caregivers in the U.S. provided an estimated
34 billion hours of care to an adult with
limitations in daily activities in 2017, noted
the AARP report Valuing the Invaluable:
2019 Update. What’s more, as the population
ages, caregiving demands are increasing
while the pool of potential caregivers is
decreasing.
As the report stated, Americans will have
more older relatives or close friends to potentially
care for than children in about 15
years. Officials of the U.S. Census Bureau
project that, by the year 2035, adults age
65-older will outnumber children under the
age of 18 for the first time in U.S. history.
This fundamental demographic shift is the
result of the aging of the U.S. population,
increasing longevity and a declining birth
rate.
Caring for Yourself
In addition to helping with self-care activities
like bathing, dressing and going to
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Helping Caregivers Care for Themselves
the bathroom, family caregivers today often
perform complex medical tasks, including
wound care, giving injections and handling
medical equipment. Tasks that were once
provided in hospitals and health care clinics
are increasingly the responsibility of family
members and friends, who are often given
little training or support.
While many family caregivers often report
positive feelings in their roles, such
as a sense of purpose or connection with
their loved one, it often comes with feelings
of being overwhelmed. Exhaustion,
worry, loneliness and financial stress are
common challenges caregivers face. If you
also work a full-time job, it can be even
more difficult to balance your needs and
responsibilities.
While you may not achieve a perfect
balance, it is important to prioritize your
physical and mental well-being, so you can
be there for the person you care for. The
following first steps can help you find some
balance as you navigate your caregiver
journey:
• Join a support group. Ask your
health care provider about local options.
Community centers are another good resource.
If you live in a remote area or
have difficulties commuting, online support
groups are another useful way to connect
with others in similar situations.
• Make time for yourself. When you care
for another person and have your own life
demands, it can feel as though there is little
time left in the day for yourself. Even if it is
just 15 minutes, make time to do something
you enjoy, such as walking or reading.
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help. No one
person can do it all. It takes a team to care
for someone, especially those with complex
medical conditions. You can start by asking
your provider about local health care
resources and reach out to family members
and friends for assistance.
It is important for family caregivers to stay
mentally and physically healthy, so they can
provide the best care possible to the growing
number of people who need support.
For other helpful tips and caregiver resources,
visit www.aarp.org/caregiving.
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