Fall Medical Directory 2011 Cont'd

Aparna Hernandez, M.D.
Southwest Internal Medicine Specialists

Aparna Hernandez, M.D., graduated with honors from medical school in India. She served
one year as a research associate in transplantation medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. After finishing an internship and residency in internal medicine at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, where she served as chief resident for one year, Dr. Hernandez completed a yearlong fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. First board-certified in 1995, Dr. Hernandez was re-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with full honors in 2005. She served as chair of the Department of Medicine at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital and director of the critical-care committee. She served as the young physician’s representative with the Orange County Medical Society. She is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association and Orange County Medical Society. Since establishing her practice at Southwest Internal Medicine Specialists in 1998, Dr. Hernandez, a Southwest resident, has strived for intellectual excellence, while practicing confident, compassionate and empathetic patient care.

5979 Vineland Road, Suite 310, Orlando • 407-345-0005
www.southwestinternalmedicine.com

Rebekah James, M.H.S., P.A.-C.
Southwest Internal Medicine Specialists

Rebekah James, M.H.S., P.A.-C., joined Southwest Internal Medicine Specialists in October 2008. Originally from Minneapolis, she has lived in Central Florida since 2000. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. She attended the University of Central Florida to complete her prerequisites for admission to physician assistant school. She attended the Drexel University physician assistant program in Philadelphia, where she received her master’s of health sciences in August 2008. She graduated with class honors and was an active member in both academic and community programs, including community outreach and educational programs. She is licensed to practice in Florida and is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Florida Academy of Physician Assistants.

5979 Vineland Road, Suite 310, Orlando • 407-345-0005
www.southwestinternalmedicine.com

Vanessa Jorge, M.D.
JSA Medical Group — Hunter’s Creek

Vanessa Jorge, M.D., is board-certified in internal medicine. She received her medical degree from Ponce School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She completed her internal medicine residency at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee.

2000 Cypress Crossing Drive, Suite A, Orlando • 407-515-1507
www.jsamedicalgroup.com

Marilyn Lajoie, M.D., D.C.
Lajoie Medical Group

Marilyn Lajoie, M.D., D.C., is a medical doctor specializing in internal medicine, as well as a chiropractic physician. She received her medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine in Saba, Netherlands-Antilles, and completed her internal medicine residency through Orlando Health. Dr. Lajoie is a nationally qualified competitive bodybuilder and an expert in diet and exercise.

5900 Turkey Lake Road, Suite B, Orlando • 407-226-3388
www.jsamedicalgroup.com

Jennifer Lin, P.A.-C.
Harris Internal Medicine

Jennifer Lin, P.A.-C., earned her associate degree from Kettering College of Medical Arts in Dayton, Ohio. She also has a bachelor’s in health administration from Indiana University and has been practicing in Florida for 12 years. She is originally from Dayton, Ohio. She has enjoyed internal medicine for the personalized care and the challenges of meeting patient needs. She has had prior experience in emergency and geriatric care. She works with Thomas D. Harris, M.D., and his staff in providing quality patient care.

5900 Turkey Lake Road, Suite A, Orlando • 407-351-9696
www.harrisinternalmedicine.com

Jose A. Lopez, M.D.
Central Florida Total Health Care

Jose A. Lopez, M.D., is board-certified in internal medicine with training at MCP Hahnemann,
Philadelphia, and Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland. Dr. Lopez has served Central Florida residents since 2002, in both private practice and as the vice president of medical staff at Leesburg Regional Medical Center. His hospital privileges include Health Central and South Lake Hospital. Dr. Lopez graduated in 1993 from the Central University of Venezuela, Caracas, where he trained as a surgeon and an ob-gyn. His office, conveniently located in the Oakland area, provides comprehensive and timely health care services to residents in Oakland, Winter Garden and Clermont, with immediate doctor availability and minimum waiting time. He and his staff are bilingual in English and Spanish. Dr. Lopez is a Family Physicians Group-affiliate doctor.

30 Remington Road, Suite 2, Oakland • 407-392-1919
www.cfthc.com