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CONTENTS
Chiropractic Services
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Health Center
Medical Spa, Aesthetic Skin Care & Massage Services
Nephrology
Orthodontics
Periodontics
Pharmacy
Vascular Surgery
Chiropractic Service
Julie Miranda, DC
Choose Life Wellness Center
2560 E. Highway 50, Unit 106, Clermont • 352-242-2560
www.chooselifewellness.com
Julie Miranda, DC, is a chiropractor and the owner of Choose Life Wellness Center. She enjoys working with people of all ages from adults to children. She provides natural, drug-free, surgery-free health care for a variety of conditions, including neck and back pain, sciatica, headaches, migraines, numbness and tingling, arthritis, injuries caused by auto accidents or sports, weight loss and detoxification, foot pain, hormone problems, fatigue and energy loss. Dr. Miranda does her best to make sure patients’ spines are in alignment so the body can heal itself the way it was designed to do.
Dermatology
Associates in Dermatology
1655 E. State Road 50, Suite 201, Clermont • 800-827-7546
530 Ocoee Commerce Parkway, Ocoee • 800-827-7546
106 Boston Ave., Suite 100, Altamonte Springs • 800-827-7546
531 Wekiva Commons Circle, Apopka • 800-827-7546
400 Celebration Place, Suite A-120, Celebration • 800-827-7546
2205 North Blvd. West, Davenport • 800-827-7546
7932 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 202, Orlando • 800-827-7546
7824 Lake Underhill Road., Suite J, Orlando • 800-827-7546
1118 Cypress Glen Circle, Kissimmee • 800-827-7546
725 E. Oak St., Kissimmee • 800-827-7546
2060 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora, 800-827-7546
339 Cypress Parkway, Suite 110, Poinciana • 800-827-7546
2425 South Park Ave., Sanford • 800-827-7546
3106 17th St., St. Cloud • 800-827-7546
1389 U.S. 301, Sumterville • 800-827-7546
www.dermorlando.com
Associates in Dermatology has served the medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology needs of Central Florida for more than 25 years. Its professional staff of skilled and dedicated board-certified dermatologists, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, paramedical clinical aestheticians and support team members take great pride in exceeding patient expectations. The unparalleled patient-focused care, along with state-of-the-art technologies, further enhance the practice. In addition, the staff has extensive experience treating a wide range of skin conditions, including psoriasis, acne, eczema, allergic dermatitis and diseases of the hair and nails. Services include excisions of skin cancers, moles and skin lesions, and various cosmetic procedures, such as injections (Botox, Juvéderm, Radiesse), chemical peels, etc. Its president and medical director, Michael W. Steppie, M.D, is a board-certified physician who has completed residencies in internal medicine, dermatology and dermatologic surgery. Dr. Steppie has extensive experience with Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery, the most precise method currently available to remove skin cancer tumors with a documented 99 percent cure rate for basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer. The practice accepts most health plans, and its laboratory services, supporting all locations, have been inspected and certified as fully compliant with stringent quality control standards and personnel/process oversight requirements by both Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
Lawrence G. Blasik Jr., M.D.
Blue Ocean Dermatology
1840 Greenwich Ave., Winter Park • 407-644-4212
www.blueoceandermatology.com
Lawrence G. Blasik Jr., M.D., has more than 30 years of experience providing dermatology services and is dual board-certified in dermatology and internal medicine. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force as an internal medicine physician. He completed medical school at The University of Illinois and dermatology residency at Dartmouth College. He was senior clinical instructor at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and clinical staff dermatologist at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. Dr. Blasik also served as part-time assistant professor at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston for six years. He practiced in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Georgia before relocating to Florida.
Jason L. Welch, MSN, NP-C
Blue Ocean Dermatology
1840 Greenwich Ave., Winter Park • 407-644-4212
www.blueoceandermatology.com
Jason L. Welch, MSN, NP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and board-certified dermatology nurse practitioner. He obtained his master’s degree from the University of Central Florida and has practiced dermatology since 2005. Welch has an extensive medical background that began when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a combat medic during Desert Storm. He worked closely with facial surgeons and general surgeons to further develop and enhance his skills at dermatological surgery. He is experienced in all aspects of dermatology and specializes in surgical dermatology. Welch provides personal dermatological care to his patients and his motto is “I don’t have patients, I have family.”
Nitra Welch, NP-C
Blue Ocean Dermatology
1840 Greenwich Ave., Winter Park • 407-644-4212
www.blueoceandermatology.com
Nitra Welch, NP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and board-certified dermatology nurse practitioner. She obtained her master’s degree from the University of Central Florida and has provided 20 years of health care to her community. She has more than 11 years of dermatology experience. Welch specializes in general dermatology, dermatology surgery and cosmetic dermatology. She believes in providing quality patient care with a personal touch and is dedicated to serving her medical community. She also possesses high levels of leadership and devotion that make her a vital addition to Blue Ocean Dermatology.
Endocrinology
José Mandry, M.D.
Endocrine Associates of Florida — Ocoee
1510 Citrus Medical Court, Ocoee • 407-480-4830
www.jmandry.com
José Mandry, M.D., is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, 1989, specializing in endocrinology and metabolism. He is principal investigator of the research department at Endocrine Associates of Florida, studying new treatment methods that benefit patients with diabetes, high cholesterol or other metabolic diseases. Dr. Mandry is a graduate of Yale University in Connecticut and Brown University in Rhode Island. He is bilingual (Spanish and English) and has served the Greater Orlando community since 1992. Dr. Mandry specializes in adult diabetes, thyroid dysfunction and other metabolic disorders that affect the health of bone, fat metabolism, nutrition and other rare diseases.
Health Center
Community Health Centers Inc.
1296 W. Broad St., Groveland • 352-314-7400
212 E. Main St., Tavares • 352-314-7400
225 N. First St., Leesburg • 352-314-7400
www.chcfl.org
Community Health Centers Inc. is a one-stop shop for medical and dental care for families. With three centers in Lake County, CHC provides quality and compassionate health care services for children and adults. CHC has locations in Leesburg, Groveland, Tavares and nine others throughout Central Florida. Its centers offer pediatrics, family medicine, gynecology, dental services for children and adults, behavioral health, pharmacy and an on-site lab. Services vary by location, so visit www.chcfl.org for a list of services by center, provider bios and driving directions. Community Health Centers offers expanded hours Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Visit www.chcfl.org for hours of operation by center. CHC accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most private insurance plans. A sliding discount program, based on family size and income, is available for those with or without insurance. Community Health Centers is proud to be a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) organization that began its operations in 1972 in Apopka. CHC has achieved accreditation as a medical and dental home by the prestigious Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Medical Spa, Aesthetic Skin Care & Massage Services
Spa Blue
6735 Conroy-Windermere Road, Suite 423, Orlando
407-772-2583
www.spablueorlando.com
Spa Blue is Orlando’s best spa for 2017. Spa Blue has a caring, dedicated staff under the leadership of Janet Beres, PA-C, a board-certified physician assistant. Beres has more than 18 years of experience and is well-known for her natural results. The cosmetic treatments Spa Blue offers include facials; Botox Cosmetics injections; facial fillers; and PRP (platelet-rich plasma), a revolutionary treatment for thinning, balding hair for men and women that can also be used on the face to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, reduce acne scarring and even out skin tone. The most life-changing treatment the spa provides is the PRP Cleopatra procedure for sexual rejuvenation to help with hormonal imbalance, low libido, dryness, painful intercourse, urinary incontinence and arousal. In addition, its newest nonsurgical fat-melting lasers can work on double chins, stomachs or thighs. Radiofrequency skin tightening or microplasma-RF is the latest in state-of-the-art skin tightening and is safe in all skin types, even African-American skin. Clients will see immediate tightening and lifting, and the improvement of wrinkles, sagging, fine lines, stretch marks and acne scars. Blue Spa’s newest addition is Nutrient IV Therapy, with which clients can experience the benefits of intravenous vitamin infusion therapy and receive the vitamins and minerals to live life to the max.
Nephrology
Banji Awosika, M.D.
West Orange Nephrology
1210 E. Plant St., Suite 120, Winter Garden • 407-297-8408
www.westorangenephrology.com
After attending elementary school in Tokyo, Banji Awosika, M.D., finished high school in Nigeria and attended the University of Lagos College of Medicine, receiving two bachelor’s degrees. After interning at Port of Spain General Hospital in Trinidad, Dr. Awosika practiced for a year in England before completing his residency and fellowship at New York’s North Shore University Hospital and St. John Hospital & Medical Center in Detroit. His specialties include nephrology, hypertension and kidney dialysis with an emphasis on preventive care. Dr. Awosika is board-certified in internal medicine and nephrology, and he practices at West Orange Nephrology.
Orthodontics
Lisa A. Yurkiewicz, D.M.D., MS
Yurkiewicz Orthodontics PA
5956 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 2, Orlando • 352-241-4884
www.drlisay.com
Born and raised in Jamaica, Lisa A. Yurkiewicz, D.M.D., MS, completed her Bachelor of Science in microbiology, Doctor of Dental Medicine, and orthodontics residency at the University of Florida. She has served Central Florida for the past 21 years with four practice locations: Orlando, Clermont, Lake Mary and Winter Springs. Besides providing a full range of orthodontic services for children and adults, Dr. Yurkiewicz has special interest in screening children as early as age 4 to prevent/minimize the need for extensive braces, extractions and surgery while developing the arch forms and harnessing facial growth naturally, and interdisciplinary orthodontics requiring collaborative, integrative work with other specialists. In her patient-focused practice, every consultation includes options to conservatively optimize dentofacial aesthetics, overall health and function, and long-term stability.
Periodontics
Ryan L. Mendro, D.D.S., MS
Precision Periodontics & Dental Implants
2666 Maguire Road, Ocoee • 407-905-6777
www.perioprecision.com
Ryan L. Mendro, D.D.S., MS, received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Columbia University and his Master of Surgery from the University of Florida. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and teaches periodontics at UF as a courtesy faculty member. His team provides the most advanced treatments, including the use of advanced technology such as 3-D X-ray scanners and the laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP), an alternative to traditional gum surgery that is completed with a laser. He also offers the Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST), a minimally invasive procedure that can treat receding gums. Both techniques require no scalpel or stitches.
Lucia Roca-Mendro, D.D.S., M.D.S.
Precision Periodontics & Dental Implants
2666 Maguire Road, Ocoee • 407-905-6777
www.perioprecision.com
Lucia Roca-Mendro, D.D.S., M.D.S., received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Universidad Francisco Marroquín University. She went on to complete her advanced education residency at the University of Connecticut and later completed her periodontics residency and Master of Dental Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Rutgers School of Biomedical and Health Sciences. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Her team provides the most advanced treatments, including the use of advanced technology such as 3-D X-ray scanners and the laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP), an alternative to traditional gum surgery that is completed with a laser and does not require a scalpel or stitches.
Pharmacy
Olympia Compounding Pharmacy
6700 Conroy-Windermere Road, Suite 155, Orlando
407-673-2222
www.olympiapharmacy.com
Olympia Compounding Pharmacy is a national leader in compounded medications. Olympia opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in June 2014. This new facility is also registered as a Food and Drug Administration outsourcing facility. As one of only a few outsourcing facilities in the state, Olympia can provide patient-specific prescriptions as well as “office use” medications for physician offices, clinics and hospitals. The Compounding Quality Act, which was signed into law in November 2013, stipulates that only an FDA-registered outsourcing facility can provide “office use” medications. Outsourcing facilities are held to a much higher standard of operation than traditional compounding pharmacies. The pharmacists at Olympia have more than 30 years of experience in bringing patients high-quality medications and excellent customer service. Patients can call to receive a free, personal consultation about any of their specialty medications. Because one size does not always fit all, Olympia’s experts consult with patients every day and help develop personalized, custom regimens. Olympia is a national leader in women’s health and bioidentical hormones. Bioidentical means the hormones that are used are an exact molecular match to hormones produced by the body. This is a safe, effective way to bring a woman’s body back into hormonal balance. Balanced hormones help women of all ages look and feel younger, stay slimmer and have more energy. Men’s health is another Olympia specialty. As men grow older, they may experience one or more age-related symptoms, such as low testosterone or erectile dysfunction. These conditions are easily correctable with proper treatment, and Olympia’s staff has the necessary expertise. In addition, being overweight affects men and women of all ages, but there is hope. Medical weight loss is a safe, effective way to lose weight. With medications like HCG and Sermorelin, tremendous success is being enjoyed by many. Olympia has the largest lyophilization facility in the eastern U.S., allowing HCG and Sermorelin to be compounded on-site, making it very cost-effective and high-quality. The pharmacy compounds B-12, vitamin B complex and fat-burning injections; topical medications such as pain, wound and bleaching creams; and other dermatologic treatments. The pharmacy also compounds small-animal medications. These compounds offer a safe, effective, easy-to-administer, inexpensive way for pets to get the medications they need. Olympia Pharmacy is conveniently located at the intersection of Turkey Lake and Conroy-Windermere roads, and next-business-day shipping is offered throughout all of Central Florida. Physicians interested in touring the new facility can email dan@olympiapharmacy.com to set up an appointment.
Vascular Surgery
Kevin Claudeanos, M.D., RPVI
Vascular Specialists of Central Florida Inc.
7460 Doc’s Grove Circle, Orlando • 407-648-4323
80 W. Michigan St., Orlando • 407-648-4323
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.
Adam B. Levitt, M.D., FACS, RVT, RPVI
Vascular Specialists of Central Florida Inc.
7460 Doc’s 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.
7460 Doc’s Grove Circle, Orlando • 407-648-4323
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.
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. ♥