Fall Medical Directory 2011 Cont'd
Gastroenterology
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Nasir Alar, M.D.
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Nasir Alar, M.D., is a graduate of the University of Glasgow in Scotland, and he completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Alar’s private practice, established in 1985, focuses on the diagnoses and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, with an emphasis on the prevention of disease through procedures such as colon-cancer screenings. Voted one of the best doctors in Florida by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.’s How to Find the Best Doctors in Florida and voted one of the top 100 physicians in America by the Consumers’ Research Council of America, Dr. Alar has a passion for practicing medicine, and the opportunity to serve people in need has shaped and guided his life.
7328 Stonerock Circle, Orlando • 407-345-7990 |
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M. Asif Mohiuddin, M.D. |
Board-certified in gastroenterology, M. Asif Mohiuddin, M.D., founded Gastroenterology & Nutrition Specialists in 2001 and has served as the director of the Multidisciplinary Endoscopy Center at Orlando Regional Medical Center and M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and American Gastroenterological Association. He earned his medical degree from Dow Medical College. Dr. Mohiuddin completed a gastroenterology fellowship at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, a clinical nutrition fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, and a one-year gastroenterology research fellowship focused on esophageal disease at Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Atlantic City Medical Center in Atlantic City, N.J., where he served as chief medical resident. 2880 S. Osceola Ave., Orlando • 407-843-0443 |
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Shams S.M. Tabrez, M.D. |
Shams S.M. Tabrez, M.D., specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of colon, rectal and gastroesophageal reflux disease. He also treats liver diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis and biliary/pancreatic disease; and he performs diagnostic colonoscopies and endoscopies. Board-certified in gastroenterology and hepatology, Dr. Tabrez serves on the medical staff of Florida Hospital Celebration Health. His medical practice, Four Corners Digestive Disease Institute, is located at Florida Hospital Celebration Health. Dr. Tabrez is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American Gastroenterological Association.
400 Celebration Place, Suite A360, Celebration • 407-303-4829 |
General Surgery
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Alan Keller, M.D., |
Alan Keller, M.D., F.A.C.S., has 22 years of private practice experience, making him an asset to Osceola Surgical Associates and Osceola County. As a dedicated surgeon, he brings expertise to each of his patients. Dr. Keller is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a board-certified general surgeon. His fellowship in New York for vascular surgery has allowed him to provide more services. Dr. Keller offers general surgery and vascular surgery. His patients’ needs are his top priority. His services are vital, as he is one of a few vascular surgeons in Central Florida. He is an expert in the field and enjoys having the variety in his career. Dr. Keller offers many services, including mastectomies, thyroidectomy and other laparoscopic procedures. His vascular surgeries include arterial reconstruction, aneurysm repair and treatment for varicose veins.
900 W. Magnolia St., Kissimmee • 407-870-0808 |
Hair Removal & Skin-Care Services
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Elham “Ellie” Mirali, M.P.A.S., P.A.-C. |
Elham “Ellie” Mirali, M.P.A.S., P.A.-C., is a board-certified physician assistant with master’s degrees in surgery and internal medicine and specializes in anti aging laser skin-care treatments. Her professional services include a variety of Food and Drug Administration-approved laser treatments for both men and women. The newest service she offers is VelaShape II, which is a nonablative cellulite and circumferential reduction treatment. It is an easy, noninvasive treatment with no downtime, and is comfortable and deeply therapeutic. Other services include tattoo removal, hair removal, spider vein treatment, acne treatment, skin tightening, Fraxel skin resurfacing, electrolysis, laser hair growth therapy, Botox Cosmetic and injectable fillers. She practices at Breeze Laser Center in the Dr. Phillips area. The facility also employs medical aestheticians who perform a variety of facials and medicalgrade skin peels. Breeze Laser Center carries several professional skin-care product lines, including Obagi, Glytone, SkinMedica, Avéne, EltaMD and Clarisonic MD.
7565 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-370-9142 |
Health Facilities / Hospitals
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Dr. P. Phillips Hospital |
When Dr. Philip Phillips purchased his first orange grove on the shores of Sand Lake in 1905, he never imagined that a comprehensive health care facility would later emerge from that same site. Serving the residents and visitors of Southwest Orlando since opening as Sand Lake Hospital in 1985, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, a part of Orlando Health, was renamed in 2007 to honor the citrus pioneer. In November 2008, a new five-story tower doubled the size of the hospital. The 330,000-square-foot addition resulted in more surgical suites, a new outpatient infusion area, larger lab and pharmacy areas, and enhanced cardiac catheterization suites. The hospital’s emergency department provides care 24 hours daily and is the busiest ED in the metro Orlando area. Beyond emergency care, the ED offers an accredited chest pain program to help identify causes of chest pain and rule out heart attack. The ED also has a designated stroke center, where early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve a patient’s chances of recovery. Advanced inpatient and same-day surgical services at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital include general surgery, neurosurgery and vascular surgery, as well as urological, colorectal and orthopedic surgeries. Minimally invasive and robotic surgeries are available with the da Vinci system, which uses state-of-the-art robotic technology to virtually extend the surgeon’s eyes and hands into the surgical field. This means reduced complications and shorter hospital stays and recovery time. There are many other specialty services located on or near the Dr. P. Phillips Hospital campus. The Comprehensive Wound Care Center offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat chronic wounds associated with diabetes, vascular disorders and other health problems, while the Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center of Central Florida is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals with multiple sclerosis. M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando has recently started providing cancer services on the campus of Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, bringing exceptional cancer care directly to those living in Southwest Orlando. Diagnostic equipment — mammography, ultrasound, CT scans, magnetic resonance imaging and nuclear medicine — is housed in the newly renovated imaging area. In addition to larger, more comfortable surroundings, digital imaging is now available. For years, X-rays were printed on photographic film, and darkrooms were necessary to process the images. Now, with this new technology, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital is filmless. A doctor can review images on a computer from his office (or any Orlando Health hospital), often just minutes following the examination. Adding to this, patients receive images on a small compact disc rather than large, cumbersome films. For more than 25 years, the staff of Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has cared for the Southwest Orlando community. With comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services and advanced diagnostic imaging tools, they are there when it matters most.
9400 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando • 407-351-8500 |
