Your Guide TO SUMMER FITNESS

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Contents
BROWARD
HEALTH
DEPARTMENTS
Nutrition
6
The Truth about Vitamins
6
Doctor Profile
8
Getting in the Game
Beauty
10
“Greening” Your Nail Care
Ask the Expert
12
Kathy Koch
Ambit Marketing
14
Editor
Trish Power, Jennifer Smith
Broward Health
Your Guide to Summer Fitness
Making a Difference
16
Fort Lauderdale
Ronald McDonald House
4
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24
A Prom to Remember
18
Ten Organic Foods,
Restaurants & Places to Eat
24
A New Approach to
Young Athlete Concussions
34
Physician Directory
38
Life’s Meaningful
Coincidences
54
On the Cover
Valentina Londono at
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Photography by
Scott Barfield Photography
Creative Director
David Bohl
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Contributing Writers
Charlotte Libov, Eric Metcalf,
Wyatt Myers, Brad Simon,
Jennifer Smith, Typhanie Stewart
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Sunscreen Savy in the Florida Sun
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5
NUTRITION
THE
TRUTH ABOUT
VITAMINS
By Wyatt Myers
Vitamin supplements are no longer
viewed as the miracle cures they
once were. Are there any you
should still take? We asked the
experts to find out.
Following health news can often be a roller coaster ride. Something that’s
considered good for you one day can be bad the next, and then good
again before you know it. Coffee and eggs are two recent examples.
Now, it seems that vitamin supplements have jumped onto this health
news roller coaster. No less than a decade ago, a number of vitamin
supplements, including vitamin E, vitamin C and others, were seen as
miracle cures that could end colds, protect your body against heart
disease and promote overall health. Now that news has softened, and
many vitamin supplements are seen as a waste of time and money.
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Are Vitamins Essential? Considering this, should you
simply ignore the vitamin aisle entirely? Opinions are mixed, but some
experts believe there is still value in certain supplements to promote
overall good health and prevent illness. For example, vitamin C is
one supplement that may serve some value when it comes to the
common cold. “Vitamin C has been shown to improve the function of
certain immune cells necessary for fighting infections,” said Michael
Smith, MD, a physician and supplement expert in Fort Lauderdale,
Fla. “Is vitamin C a 100 percent guarantee of cold prevention? Of
course not. But if you do get infected by the cold virus, you’ll be able
to fight it better, and the cold symptoms won’t last as long.”
One message that major health organizations have reinforced with
greater emphasis in recent years, however, is that over-reliance
on supplements is unhealthy, and people should focus more on a
healthy, balanced and nutrient rich diet instead to get their daily
nutrient needs. “The position of the American Dietetic Association
is that the best strategy for promoting optimal health and reducing
the risk of chronic disease is to wisely choose a wide variety of
nutrient rich foods,” said Dee Sandquist, a registered dietitian and
If you have a few nutritional
holes to fill in your diet, for
example, a multivitamin can
spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “By eating
food, the nutrients work together in synergy to help keep you healthy.
Foods have several components, whereas a supplement only has the
rather than many.
ingredients in the formula for the product.
When to Consider Supplements.
do so with one supplement
Of course,
there are times when an illness or a deficiency can make a vitamin
supplement helpful, or even essential, to certain people. For example,
Sandquist said an adequate supply of vitamin D is often difficult to get
However, Sandquist says it’s important not to look at a multivitamin as
from food alone, or from healthy exposure to the sun, so many people
a food replacement, but rather, as its name suggests, a supplement. In
will take vitamin D supplements at the request of their doctor. Calcium
addition, multivitamins can be costly and are not covered by insurance,
is another useful supplement for older people with osteoporosis, or
so people will need to decide on an individual basis or with the guidance
anyone with lactose intolerance.
of their doctor whether a multivitamin might be right for them.
What to Do about Multivitamins. To ensure an
“If you take a multivitamin, look for one that has less than the 100
adequate daily supply of many essential nutrients, some people have
percent DV (daily value) of nutrients on the label,” said Sandquist.
come to rely on a daily multivitamin. While not always essential,
“There’s probably no harm in a multivitamin, however, if it’s in addition
Sandquist said there can be some value in taking one. If you have a
to, not instead of, food.”
few nutritional holes to fill in your diet, for example, a multivitamin can
do so with one supplement rather than many.
BROWARD HEALTH
7
DOCTOR PROFILE
MANDY HUGGINS, MD
Getting in
the Game
By Jennifer Smith
I
n the past, sports were often identified with more masculine games
such as football. But as times have changed and girls have
become more active, athletics—much like the practice of sports
medicine—has become a field where women are flourishing.
Case in point is Dr. Mandy Huggins, a sports medicine physician
with the Broward Health Physician Group.
Dr. Huggins, who completed her fellowship in Primary Care Sports
Medicine at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., wouldn’t necessarily
characterize herself as athletic, but is definitely a sports lover. “I’m a
While her uniform is a white lab coat, not a jersey or helmet, Dr. Huggins
better spectator than I am an athlete. I’m definitely active, though. I
happily suits up to take care of everyone from those aforementioned
like doing things recreationally, like tennis,” she said.
weekend warriors to many of Broward County’s high school athletes.
That coupled with her interest in the musculoskeletal system influenced
In the past, Dr. Huggins has provided coverage for events such as
Dr. Huggins’ decision to pursue sports medicine. Dr. Huggins said she
NCAA regional baseball and soccer tournaments, New Balance Indoor
also enjoys working in sports medicine because the patient base is a
Nationals, Publix Marathon, and Division I and III football and basketball
wide age range. “You’re not limited to one patient population, and
programs. She is currently gearing up for the upcoming football season
usually people are active and have somewhat of a healthy lifestyle.
and pre-participation physicals required of all student athletes in Broward.
They’re motivated to get better,” Huggins said.
As Dr. Huggins treats more youth, she is particularly concerned about the
Huggins is a non-surgical sports medicine physician. But more than
number of overuse injuries she is treating in student athletes, which she
anything, she considers her practice (and the practice of sports
attributes to Florida’s weather and resulting year-round sports activities.
medicine) to be more musculoskeletal medicine.
She feels that
“Kids aren’t resting sufficiently between seasons, and we’re seeing
people hear the term “sports medicine” and are often confused as to
injuries because of that,” she said. “It’s usually a swimmer or baseball
what that entails or errantly believe it is the practice of medicine in a
player that’s taken it too far.”
professional sports environment.
As many student athletes as she sees, Dr. Huggins said she sees just as
Contrary to this belief, her most common injuries are shoulder and knee
many non-sports related injuries. But whether from a tripping accident or
pain, as well as ankle sprains. “Even if you’re just a weekend warrior
hit on the field, Dr. Huggins is prepared to get each of her patients back
and hurt your knee, that’s where I come into play,” Dr. Huggins said.
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BEAUTY
“Greening”
Your Nail Care
By Typhanie Stewart
The Latest on Eco-Friendly Manicures and Pedicures
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or those who enjoy having manicures, consider the
are often packaged in recycled and recyclable material with the
benefits of “going green.” Most people don’t realize that
“USDA Organic” seal guaranteeing that every ingredient was
the nail bed acts like a sponge and absorbs materials
produced organically, free from harmful pesticides, synthetic
that it comes into contact with, and those chemicals
fertilizers and genetic engineering, as defined by the National
then enter the blood stream. So, it’s important to understand
Organics Standards Board. Cruelty-free certified products that are
which products are safer and healthier when pampering hands
non-animal-tested are also available.
or feet. And with many eco-friendly alternatives available, you
can still get the same lovely look you have now, but without the
potential health risks.
Like the idea of green nail care and want to pamper yourself with
a professional manicure? Not to worry. The number of eco-friendly
nail salons is growing at a rapid rate. You can relax and enjoy
A good way to start natural nail care is by avoiding chemical
a professional green manicure and pedicure without harming
ingredients
phthalate
yourself, those around you or the environment. Ask your salon or
(DBP) and formaldehyde, all found in up to 70 percent of
such
as
acetone,
toluene,
dibutyl
spa if it offers eco-friendly manicures. If they don’t, suggest that
conventional nail products. Acetone, a solvent most often found
they might want to start, or locate one online. You’ll most likely find
in nail polishes and removers, can pollute indoor air, potentially
that eco-friendly salons will also employ energy- and water-efficient
causing ear, nose and throat irritation and dermatitis. Toluene is
practices, and they recycle. While you’re there, try to sit in an
a petroleum-based ingredient that may be toxic to the kidneys,
area that is well ventilated.
liver and possibly the reproductive system. DBP can interfere
with the normal hormone balance and may potentially cause
birth defects. Formaldehyde (yes, the same chemical used in
embalming!) is a known cancer-causing agent that is extremely
harmful to both personal health and the eco-system. Although
these ingredients do serve a purpose in nail polish, whether
to add shine, improve drying time or prevent chipping, the
potential health hazards aren’t worth the risk—especially with
the availability of comparable non-toxic alternatives.
Many drugstores and departments stores sell water-based
polishes and removers, both in-store and online. These products
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The U.S. nail care industry is steadily on the rise, doubling twice
in size since the turn of the century and grossing more than $7.3
billion over the last year alone, according to “Nails Magazine.”
Although some salons are making the switch to more eco-friendly
products, the reality is that most are still using chemical-based nail
polishes and removers. As the potential dangers of conventional
nail care products come to light, it is important to know what to
watch out for in order to make safer, greener nail care choices.
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ASK THE EXPERT
Sunscreen
Savvy
FLORIDA SUN
in the
By Wyatt Myers
Do you know how to protect
yourself in the bright Florida
sun? It all starts with being
smart about sunscreen.
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Bright, sunny days are one of the best parts about
living in Florida. Unfortunately, they are also one of
the dangers of living here. Increased sun exposure
means an increased risk of skin cancer. Fortunately,
there are some easy steps you can take to minimize
your risks and enjoy the sun safely.
an SPF (sun protection factor) with a number of 30 or higher, and
protection against both UVA (ultraviolet A) and UVB (ultraviolet
B) rays. “Some sunscreens are chemical-based and others are
mineral-based, so look for one that you are hypoallergenic to,”
he advised.
A NEW APPROACH TO APPLICATION.
Traditionally, the rule when it came to sunscreen was, “reapply
every two to three hours.” But Dr. Jaggernauth says that approach
may be changing somewhat. “Some research has shown that the
best protection is achieved by application 15 to 30 minutes before
exposure, followed by one reapplication 15 to 30 minutes after
the sun exposure begins,” he said. “Further reapplication is only
“It really depends
necessary after activities such as swimming, sweating or physical
contact.” So, if you plan to be active out in the sun, make sure to
be diligent about frequent reapplication.
on multiple
factors such as
exposure length to
sunlight, skin type,
DEALING WITH THE HOT FLORIDA SUN.
While it’s true that the sun certainly feels hotter and brighter in
Florida than it is in, say, Maine, this time of year, Dr. Jaggernauth,
who lived in Fort Lauderdale for many years, says the same basic
sunscreen rules apply to everyone. “It really depends on multiple
factors such as exposure length to sunlight, skin type, type of
activities and the amount of sunscreen applied or reapplied to
type of activities and
the skin,” he said. “The longer you are going to be in the sun, the
the amount of sunscreen
Of course, being closer to the equator, you are more likely to get
applied or reapplied
to the skin.”
better protected you need to be!”
a sunburn in Florida than you are in Maine. This makes regular
sunscreen application even more critical for Florida residents to
prevent skin damage.
TIME FOR NEW SUNSCREEN?
One good bit of news about sunscreen is that, contrary to the
belief of many, you do not have to throw it out each year. Most
sunscreens are formulated to last three years or longer, so it’s
CHOOSE SUNSCREEN WISELY.
There are so many different choices now in the sunscreen aisle
that it’s easy to get overwhelmed when choosing one for yourself
okay to use them year after year. “Most of the mineral-based
sunblocks and sunscreens do not require an expiration date,” said
Jaggernauth.
or your family. Simeon Jaggernauth, DO, the medical director
Still, some sunscreens do print an expiration date on the bottle, so if
of the Oncology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University in
the sunscreen expires, it’s best to throw it out and start with a fresh
Stillwater, says that you can simplify the sunscreen selection
bottle for this season in the sun, just to be on the safe side.
process by looking for two key things on your sunscreen label:
BROWARD HEALTH 13
FITNESS
Your Guide
TO SUMMER FITNESS
By Charlotte Libov
Summer brings sunshine and warm
temperatures no matter where in
the country you live, but for those
in South Florida, the season can
be a mixed blessing.
We all want to enjoy fitness activities outdoors, but when Mother
Nature turns up the heat, we can broil more easily, and even
court sunstroke. But the good news is that while staying fit and
active throughout summer does require a few precautions, with
just a little planning you can enjoy the outdoors all season long.
WATCH OUT FOR THE SUN
During summer, the sun moves more directly overhead, making
its rays more intense. This can spell danger, especially if you’re
exercising outdoors, which includes walking. While walking is
a great way to pump up your cardiovascular fitness, just be sure
to steer clear of the hours between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., when
the sun is the strongest. Take an early morning or evening walk
instead.
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HYDRATE!
PRACTICE FOOD SAFETY
Your body temperature is about 98.6 degrees, which
Each year, millions of Americans are sickened by food poisoning,
means you’re warmer than the outdoors. To compensate,
and the likelihood of this rises in the summer. The hotter the day,
your body cools you by sweating. As long as you replace
the shorter the time you can leave food unchilled. Here’s what you
this lost moisture, everything’s fine. If you don’t, you’re
can do:
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potato or pasta salads) in an insulated color with several inches
cramps can set in.
of ice or ice packs.
To stay hydrated, drink one to three
cups of water before heading outside, and then continue
drinking water at 20-minute intervals or so while you’re
exercising, and drink water afterwards as well. Not only
water counts; choose foods that contain water like the aptly
named “watermelon.” Avoid alcoholic beverages, though,
as they are dehydrating.
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It’s tempting to dress skimpy in summer, but when you’re
exercising or playing sports outdoors, this is not the best
idea because of all that exposed skin. Instead, wear light,
Remember, all of these tips go for kids as well as adults. So, have
a great summer, and stay sun safe!
breathable clothing, and make sure that your clothes are
light in color to reflect, not absorb, the sun. Also, if you
get migraines, sunlight can act as a trigger. Baseball caps
offer some protection, but they don’t shut out glare, so a
wide-brimmed hat is a better choice.
BROWARD HEALTH 15
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
fort
lauderdale
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
By Brad Simon
Helping Children and Families
during their Darkest Hours
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M.J.’s parents, Natasha and Michelo Sr., were determined to
provide a better life for their son, the “light of their life.” They
left home in July 2010 to bring M.J. to Chris Evert Children’s
Hospital at Broward Health Medical Center (BHMC).
They knew M.J.’s road to full recovery would be a long one and
that they would need an affordable place to stay while their
son would undergo countless days of intensive care. Thankfully
for the McKenzies, the light has been on at the Fort Lauderdale
Ronald McDonald House, located on the grounds of BHMC,
since 2004.
The 20-bedroom facility serves as a home away from home
for families with critically ill children receiving treatment at
South Florida hospitals. No family is ever turned away from the
Ronald McDonald House, regardless of their ability to pay, a
policy that Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida,
currently celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2012, hasn’t
changed since day one. For a family in unfamiliar territory, like
the McKenzies, that news provided an enormous sigh of relief.
“The House is a blessing, and the folks at the Ronald McDonald
House are truly a dream team,” said Natasha. “The staff and
volunteers deserve a tremendous amount of credit for the
progress M.J. has made.”
Those staff members, volunteers and community partners keep
the 14,050-square-foot facility operating 24 hours a day,
365 days a year. More than 150 families from all over the
world use the House’s amenities, which offer a brief return to
normalcy after the harrowing ordeal of a child’s hospitalization.
The House provides other creature comforts, including a kitchen
and dining area, laundry room, library with Internet access,
community room for private meetings and, most importantly,
plenty of indoor and outdoor play areas for the kids.
M.J. and his family still live at the Fort Lauderdale Ronald
McDonald House. After rounds of treatment and care over
the past year and half, the doctors at Chris Evert Children’s
Hospital helped M.J. eventually regain his vision.
Michelo “M.J.” McKenzie, Jr., enjoys some South Florida sun with his
mother, Natasha, at the Fort Lauderdale Ronald McDonald House.
While he
still has months of therapy ahead of him, M.J. and his family
can finally see the light at the end of the road…returning home
to the Bahamas.
The first 20 months of Michelo “M.J.” McKenzie Jr.’s young
life have been an eye-opening experience. His journey
began in the Bahamas, where doctors had diagnosed him
with sickle-cell anemia. His condition, however, took a turn
for the worse: M.J. lost his vision and hearing in one ear.
To find out more about the Ronald McDonald House, visit
www.rmhcsouthflorida.org.
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By Jennifer Smith
Photo credit: Kelly
Gavin, Miami Dolph
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Escorted up the
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Dan Carpenter!
emotions all at
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carpet. But sudd
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great.
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t to the
Grand Ballroom to
dance. When the
DJ
announced that I
was celebrating be
ing 10
months cancer fr
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help but thank G
od. It made me
so happy, and
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they announced it
. I felt very
special. After th
at, I danced the
ni
ght away
with Jen and frie
nds from the hosp
ital.
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was amazing. I
wouldn’t
change a thing ab
out it. When it
was all over
and I was drivin
g home, I was th
inking to
myself, “Wow, th
at was incredible!
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actually able to fo
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t everythingg
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ugh. I felt so ha
ppy and
normal surround
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warriors and just
people who care so
Me and my fellow Chris Evert Children’s Hospital patients
much.
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ence I will never
before departing by limo.
forget.
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photo credit: Scott Barfield Photography
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photo credit: Scot
Best friends! Jen and I get our
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A Prom To Remember is a 501(c) 3
organization that offers the ultimate prom
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A Prom To Remember provides hope, strength
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Jan & I (front
are joined by
(L to R)
Miami Dolphins
Ryan Baker,
,
Dan Carpenter
John Denney,
and
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Davone Bess.
ds danced the nigh
t away at
A Prom To Remem
ber.
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FOODS
RESTAURANTS
& PLACES TO EAT
By Typhanie Stewart
There’s little debate that organic foods are better for our bodies and
for the planet. We do our best to avoid pesticides and additives
that sneak onto our plates through conventionally grown and
over-processed foods. Luckily, healthy and delectable alternatives
abound. Local organic farmers and restaurants committed to
serving fresh, local foods are no rarity in Broward. Here’s a list to
get you started.
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ORGANIC FOODS
1) Peaches, Apricots, Apples & Grapes
7) Bananas
Fruits with edible skin are found to have the most pesticide residue
when grown conventionally, which is why they should be at the top
of your organic shopping list.
You may be thinking that the pesticides farmers use while growing
conventional bananas are no big deal because you peel the fruit,
but these chemicals are not just on the outside skin of the banana.
They contaminate the soil that is used to grow the produce.
2) Berries
When it comes to berries, it’s always best to buy them in season
from your local organic farmer’s market. Enjoy cherries in the spring
and strawberries in the summer in yummy snacks and desserts.
3) Rice
Nowadays, it’s especially important to buy organic rice due to
the popularity of “pharm” rice, a crop used to produce and store
pharmaceuticals. Organic rice has been found to contain more iron
and less copper than conventional rice, and it’s tastier, too.
4) Bell Peppers
Red, green and yellow peppers are a good source of Vitamin C,
but they are susceptible to a variety of pests and diseases. To fight
against these problems, conventionally grown pepper fields are
sprayed with various pesticides before, during and after the growth
cycle.
8) Green Beans
USDA tests have found more than 60 different pesticides on green
beans. Among the essential organic veggies of summer, green
beans are easy to grow in a wide range of soils without fertilizer. If
you don’t have a green thumb, start with simple, fast-growing green
beans.
9) Celery
If you have a hard time finding organic celery, try substituting it with
a similar crunch provided by broccoli, radishes or onions.
10) Potatoes
Prone to a number of pests and diseases during the growth cycle,
potatoes are more difficult to grow organically. But when you find
organic potatoes, you’ve hit the jackpot. Sweet potatoes are also a
delicious alternative with less pesticide residue than white potatoes.
5) Milk
Organic milk is defined by the USDA as milk from exclusively grassfed cows that have not been treated with hormones or antibiotics.
Non-organic milk contains antibiotics and growth hormones and
poses potential health risks. Although organic milk is harder to find,
it’s worth the search.
6) Corn
About 85 percent of corn in the United States is genetically
engineered in order to be herbicide tolerant and insect resistant.
This corn is what’s most often used in a number of foods, drinks and
even the feed given to animals that are later prepared for human
consumption. Give your body a break from fake corn, and get the
real thing by going organic.
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ORGANIC RESTAURANTS
1) Sublime Restaurant and Bar
5) Market 17
8) Pizza Fusion
Sublime is an award-winning restaurant
known for its innovative vegetarian dining
that is completely cholesterol-free. Try one
of their scrumptious salads or brick oven
pizzas for guaranteed satisfaction.
Located at Portside, Market 17 is a farm-totable organic restaurant that serves delicious,
creative food fresh every day. All dishes are
prepared from scratch with traditional French
techniques. The menu changes daily. Check
them out, and let the chefs surprise you.
This is not your ordinary pizza shop. Pizza
Fusion, with a concern for both your health
and the environment, is dedicated to serving
fresh, organic pizzas.
1431 N. Federal Hwy.
(954) 615-1431
Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
2) Green Wave Café
The chefs at Green Wave Café serve
organic vegan food at its best. You can
enjoy pasta, pizza and a cheeseburger, all
of which are dairy and animal free.
5221 W. Broward Blvd.
(954) 581-8377
Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
3) Toss Up Salads
Offering a variety of organic salads, homemade
soups, freshly squeezed juices and healthy
smoothies, Toss Up Salads’ goal is to exceed
customer expectations. The menu is meant to
cater to all types of diets and taste palettes.
7750 Nova Dr.
Davie, FL 33324
(954) 533-4488
Open: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
4) My Organic Corner
Organic and locally grown food is prepared
from scratch daily at My Organic Corner.
Adults and kids, alike, enjoy their fun and tasty
sandwiches and wraps. You can even make
your own vegetable juices and smoothies.
1850 SE 17th St.
(954) 835-5507
Open: Tuesday to Saturday
5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Sunday and Monday,
5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
6) Simply Natural Café
Everything on the menu at Simply Natural
Café is organic, even the wine. All meat is
from grass-fed animals, and fish are wildcaught. Entrees come in large portions at
affordable prices.
8267 Sunset Strip
Sunrise, FL 33322
(954) 742-8384
Open: Monday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
7) Elevation Burger
At Elevation Burger, ingredients matter. Only
100 percent USDA-certified organic, grassfed, free-range, ground-on-premises beef
and heart-healthy olive oil are used to make
quality food that is better for customers and
the environment.
2908 N. University Dr.
(954) 796-1999
15910 Pines Blvd.
(954) 435-4440
(954) 358-5353
Open: Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
9) BellyHugs
Try the organic and gluten-free versions of
your favorite bakery treats from BellyHugs.
Breads, cakes, cookies, muffins and more
are made with 100 percent organic
ingredients that are great tasting and easy
to absorb. Who says you can’t indulge on
food that’s actually good for you?
6678 Stirling Rd.
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 322-8291
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
10) Yogurt Gallery
For when you want a quick, delightful snack
that’s all natural, Yogurt Gallery offers real
self-serve yogurt options that contain live
and active cultures, along with fresh fruit
and toppings. All 18 yogurt flavors are
organic and certified Kosher products.
10607 W. Atlantic Blvd.
(954) 345-3555
Open: 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Open: Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
127 Weston Rd.
Weston, FL 33326
(954) 888-4700
Open: Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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PLACES
TO SHOP ORGANIC
1) Whole Foods
4) Lucky Farmers Market
Specializing in high quality, low processed
natural and organic groceries, Whole Foods
has four convenient Broward locations.
Lucky Farmers Market sells affordable
produce, fruits and a variety of meats in a
family atmosphere.
(954) 565-5655
61 NE Prospect Rd.
Oakland Park, FL 33337
7720 Peters Rd.
(954) 236-0600
810 University Dr.
(954) 753-8000
14956 Pines Blvd.
(954) 392-3500
Open: 7 days a week (hours vary by location)
Hagen Park
2020 Wilton Dr.
Wilton Manors, FL 33069
5) Flamingo Road Nursery
Farmers Market
Open: Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
From organic brown eggs and dairy to fresh
fruits and vegetables, and even home-style
baked breads, the Flamingo Road Nursery
Farmers Market has it all.
9) Yellow Green
Farmers Market
1655 S. Flamingo Rd.
Davie, FL 33325
2) The Fresh Market
424 N. Federal Hwy.
(954) 763-1250
4633 University Dr.
(954) 757-3640
2200 N. Flamingo Rd.
(954) 436-7064
Open: 7 days a week (hours vary by location)
3) Brothers Farmers Market
Offering a wide variety of fruits and
vegetables, everything at Brothers Farmers
Market is locally grown by Florida farmers.
6807 Stirling Rd.
Davie, FL 33314
On weekends, Wilton Manors Green Market
offers delicious organic produce, fruits,
soups, vinegar and reductions, olive oil and
even gourmet cookies.
Open: 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open: 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Fresh Market is known for fresh meats
and seafood, produce and baked goods
provided with friendly service.
8) Wilton Manors
Green Market
6) Marando Farms
Marando Farms is an organic, pesticide-free
vegetable farm with an extensive nursery
right in the heart of Fort Lauderdale.
1401 SW 1st Ave.
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
7) SW Ranches
Farmers Market
Offering a variety of hearty, healthy foods
and artisan goods, Yellow Green Farmers
Market has over 300 under-roof booths in a
100,000-square-foot facility.
1940 N. 30th Rd.
Hollywood, FL 33021
Open: Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
10) Las Olas Gourmet
Farmers Market
The outdoor market on Las Olas features
farm fresh fruits and vegetables, culinary
herbs, tropical plants and orchids and fresh
baked goods.
1201 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Open: Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
With affordable, locally grown produce, SW
Ranches Farmers Market also provides free
delivery with a minimum $25 order.
5250 S. Flamingo Rd.
Southwest Ranches, FL 33332
Open: Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(closed on Thursdays)
4191 N. State Rd. 7
Hollywood, FL 33321
Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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For a physician referral, please call 954.757.7400
or visit BrowardHealth.org
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A NEW
APPROACH TO
YOUNG ATHLETE
CONCUSSIONS
By Wyatt Myers
Broward County and Broward Health have taken groundbreaking steps toward
managing concussions in high school athletes. Here’s what they have done, and how
it might be a model for the country moving forward.
From professional sports leagues all the way down to youth
athletics, the head injury known as a concussion has been a
growing issue for several years now. A number of alarming
concussion-related stories, paired with an increased
scientific understanding of the true risks of the injury, have
brought it to the forefront of concern for doctors, coaches,
parents and, of course, athletes. The clamor has grown so
loud that even the mighty NFL tightened their concussion
policy in late 2009 to further ensure player safety.
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According to several scientific studies, one group that is
particularly at risk of severe concussion symptoms is young
athletes. Research has shown that a younger athlete is more
likely to develop Second Impact Syndrome after a concussion.
While rare, this disorder causes brain swelling after head
trauma and can be potentially fatal. One study on Second
Impact Syndrome discovered 94 of these head injuries over a
13-year period, and only two of those 94 occurred in collegelevel sports. The rest were in younger children. What’s more,
71 percent of high school players who experienced Second
Concussions Hit Close to Home
The extensive experience of Walters and his staff with baseline
concussion testing was already important. But in 2011, it became
extremely relevant locally, as well. In May of that year, a local high
school student named Daniel Brett took his own life after nearly
two years of battling severe post-concussion symptoms related to
playing football. Parents and administrators believed that Brett’s
outcome could have been different with a greater understanding
and knowledge of his injuries.
Impact Syndrome had received a concussion earlier in the
Prompted by Brett’s story, as well as other growing national
season, and 39 percent were still playing with concussion-like
concerns about concussions, Laurie Rich Levinson, vice chair
symptoms.
of the Broward County School Board and a noted local parent
Another frightening concern when it comes to youth concussions
is the fact that the number of them seems to be increasing. In
a 2010 study published in the journal “Pediatrics,” researchers
analyzed all concussion-related emergency room visits in U.S.
children ages 8 to 19 from 1997 until 2007. What they found
was that though participation in organized team sports actually
declined during that period, the number of emergency room
visits for concussions more than doubled. The researchers found
activist, swept into action. She proposed a school board resolution
that would require mandatory baseline testing for all high school
athletes in Broward County schools. The resolution took one of the
most aggressive stances against concussions in the nation, and
many see it as a model that all school boards should follow when
it comes to concussion testing. “We are now at the forefront on
the issue of baseline testing for concussions,” Levinson said. The
school board passed the resolution in March 2012.
this fact alarming and noted that more research in this area is
recommended.
How Broward Handles Concussions
Starting on May 1, 2012, with the beginning of football spring
Coping with Concussions in Youth Sports
practice, all of the high schools in the Broward County School
While awareness of the risks of concussions might be fairly new
District have undertaken a massive initiative: baseline concussion
in the media and the population as a whole, Frank Walters,
testing of every athlete in the district using the ImPACT test. Of
PhD, the director of sports medicine at Broward Health, has
course, it’s a big change, and a lot of work for the school to
been aware of the issue for over a decade. And for almost
handle on its own, which is why the school board has partnered
that long, he and Stephen A. Russo, PhD, a clinical and sports
with Broward Health and Nova Southeastern University for
psychologist at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale,
assistance and technical guidance on administering the tests. As
have been working on the issue by doing research with the
you can imagine, Walters and his staff at the Broward Health
baseline concussion testing program known as the ImPACT test.
Sports Medicine department are quite busy these days. “We were
“The
ImPACT
(Immediate
Post-Concussion
Assessment
&
Cognitive Testing) is a computer-based screening,” said Bobby
Anderson, a certified athletic trainer with the Broward Health
already doing the tests voluntarily, so we are very familiar with
how to conduct them properly,” said Walters. “Of course, now that
it’s mandatory, it will be on a much larger scale.”
Athletic Training Program. “The test compares before- and post-
The end goal of this mandatory concussion testing is pretty clear-
injury data from a series of brief cognitive tests to assist in
cut: Minimize the risks of concussions by establishing tangible test
determining if an athlete is ready to return to play. It’s like a
results to reference both before and after a head injury occurs.
brain stress test.”
Based on this data, athletic trainers and health care professionals
As concern over concussions has grown, the ImPACT test has
become a preferred method for coaches and administrators to
can use the test to determine when it’s appropriate for an athlete
to return to play.
ensure player safety. The company estimates that more than
“At the start of the sports season, every athlete is required to take
2,300 schools in the United States and Canada are now
a 30- to 45-minute cognitive test measuring various aspects of
using the test to help determine the safety of an injured player
memory such as words, letters, shapes, patterns, numerical numbers
returning to the sport.
and colors to measure reaction time,” Anderson said. “Once an
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If a concussion does
occur, we will know
what to do from
there, and what
progress will need to
be made before that
student-athlete can
return to play.”
athlete exhibits any signs or symptoms of a concussion, they are
removed immediately from participation and get evaluated
by a health care professional. The athlete must then pass
any test prescribed by a physician, have a similar postconcussion ImPACT score compare to their own baseline
test and complete a rigorous workout without any symptoms
before being considered to safely return to practice and/
or competition. It may take a couple of days, several weeks
or months depending on the severity and frequency
of injury.”
Despite the extra work involved, most individuals involved see
this as a positive step forward for the safety of student athletes.
The other positive news about the Broward County concussion
completely through the 2013-2014 school year.
Of course, the actual testing portion of the Broward County
School Board resolution is only half of the challenge. The other
critical part of the program, explained Levinson, is educating
staff, students and parents about the true risks of concussions,
why the program is being implemented and what the schools
hope to achieve with the program.
Here again, the staff at Broward Health will play a key role
in this effort. First of all, athletic trainers need to be trained
on how to use the equipment and interpret the results of
the tests. Walters and his staff will be the go-to group for
this effort.
testing program is the cost. Thanks to a grant attained through
Second, parents and students need to be educated on what
Nova Southeastern University, the program is free and covered
a concussion is, what the risks of a concussion are and what
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symptoms and warning signs to look for not only in themselves,
but also in their fellow students or children. The Broward County
School Board is handling this massive education effort with
newsletters, stories on the in-house TV station that the students
watch and announcements at student assemblies and booster
club meetings.
“One of the greatest tools in preventing concussion complications
is friends and family,” said Levinson. “We need people to
be aware of what to look for and report it to help in
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Board Certified Physicians
Dr. Joel D. Stein, DO,FAAO, FAOASM
Medical Director
Dr. Steven Licata D.O.
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Physician Directory
This resource
will help you find the
perfect match to handle
your medical needs.
Doctors with the Broward Health logo
in their profiles are members of the Broward
Health Physician Group. For more information about
Broward Health Physician Group physicians,
visit BrowardHealth.org/bhpg.
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PHYSICIAN DIRECTORY
ALLERGY / IMMUNOLOGY
ANESTHESIOLOGY / PAIN MANAGEMENT
Florida Center for Allergy
& Asthma Care
Walter M. Ryan III, DO
Edward A. Czinn, MD
Primary immune deficiencies, allergic disorders,
hereditary angioedema, asthma, immunologic
disorders, drug allergies, eczema.;
even offices in South Florida.
www.florida-allergy.com
Dr. Czinn is Chief of the Department of Anesthesiology at
Broward Health Medical Center. He is a board certified
anesthesiologist with subspecialty certification in pain
management and transesophageal echocardiography.
Dr. Czinn specializes in interventional pain therapies for
patients with chronic pain syndromes and cancer pain.
Consultation by referral only.
www.browardhealth.org/physicians
1801 University Dr., Ste. 101
Coral Springs 33071
954-344-8100
1-877-425-5374
1600 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale 33316
954-712-8444
Manuel Longo, MD
Carlos E. Moreau, MD
You do not need to suffer with acute or chronic pain!
Utilizing the latest advances in interventional pain
management, Dr. Longo has been helping patients
for nearly 20 years. Dr. Longo is the Director of
Pain Management and Anesthesiologist for Broward
Health Imperial Point and Director of Anesthesia at
Imperial Point Surgery Center.
www.drivinghp.com/PainatBrowardHealth
Dr. Moreau has more than 20 years in anesthesiology,
general anesthesiology with a subspecialty in
NeuroAnesthesiologiy. Board Certified. Internship at
NYU, anesthesiology at Boston University, University
of Pittsburgh, Presbyterian Hospital. NeuroAnesthesia
Fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Privileges at Broward Health, Coral Springs & Imperial.
Anesco North Broward. www.drivinghp.com
954-928-3253
3601 W. Commercial Blvd., Stes. 4 & 5
954-445-3089
CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
Ahmed F. Osman, MD,
FACC, FESC, FHRS, FASE, FACP
Murray Rosenbaum, MD
E. Martin Kloosterman, MD
Jonathan Rosman, MD
Florida Heart Rhythm Specialists is a cardiac
electrophysiology practice in South Florida
that offers all EP services including device
implantation, device follow-up and device
optimization, electrophysiology studies, ablations
of cardiac arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation
and ventricular tachycardia. www.flahrs.com
We have been serving Broward and Palm Beach
Counties over 10 years. We specialize in cardiac
electrophysiology, and our arrhythmia services include
treatment of fast and slow heart rhythms, treatment of
loss of consciousness through procedures including
cardiac catheter ablations, pacemaker and defibrillator
implantation, and tilt-table for assessment of syncope.
350 NW 84th Ave., Ste. 110, Plantation 33324
954-678-9531
1800 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33308
954-491-2444 / 561-266-0190
CARDIOLOGY
CARDIOLOGY
Harold Altschuler, MD
Marc Aueron, MD
Dr. Altschuler is certified in internal medicine,
cardiovascular diseases and nuclear cardiology.
He is a Fellow of the American College of
Physicians and the American College of
Cardiology. He specializes in cardiology and has
a special interest in nuclear cardiology.
www.browardhealth.org/bhpg
Dr. Aueron is the medical director of cardiology
services at Broward Health North. He is board
certified in cardiovascular disease and internal
medicine.
1 W. Sample Rd., #204
Pompano Beach 33064
954-785-0300
Pompano Beach 33064
954-785-0300
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CARDIOLOGY
CARDIOLOGY
Arnoux Blanchard, MD
Louis Cioci, MD
Dr. Blanchard is a board certified invasive cardiologist
with more than a decade of experience. He
has advanced training in managing patients with
congestive heart failure. He has worked in research,
teaching and clinical collaborations and has coauthored medical publications.
Dr. Cioci is a board certified cardiologist in
private practice, trained in both clinical and
non-interventional cardiology. He has a full office
practice five days a week, with in-office capability
of performing echocardiograms and stress tests.
260 SW 84th Ave.
Plantation 33324
954-382-0700
6333 N. Federal Hwy., #200
954-772-0711
CARDIOLOGY
CARDIOLOGY
Jeffery Dennis, MD
M. Hosny El-Sayed, MD
Dr. Dennis is board certified in internal medicine
and cardiovascular disease. He is a Fellow
in the American College of Cardiology and
specializes in consultative cardiology.
Dr. El-Sayed is a board certified physician. He is
certified in cardiovascular disease and internal
medicine by the American Board of Internal
Medicine. He specializes in nuclear cardiology,
clinical cardiology and invasive cardiology. He
is fluent in English and Arabic.
1 W. Sample Rd., Ste. #204
Pompano Beach 33064
954-785-0300
5800 Colonial Dr., #403
Margate 33063
954-724-3470
CARDIOLOGY
CARDIOLOGY
Joel Gellman, MD
David Paris, MD
Dr. Gellman is the first board certified heart failure
transplant cardiologist in Broward County. He
holds board certifications in internal medicine,
cardiovascular medicine, echocardiography and
nuclear cardiology. He is the recipient of two
prestigious awards from the American College
of Cardiology, the Merck Research Award and
Centocor Career Development Award.
Dr. Paris is a board certified clinical cardiologist.
He completed a cardiology fellowship at The Long
Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. He holds
hospital privileges at Broward Health North and
Broward Health Imperial Point.
3536 N. Federal Hwy., #200, Fort Lauderdale 33308
954-566-8367
1500 E. Hillsboro Blvd., #202
Deerfield Beach 33441
954-421-1199
CARDIOLOGY
CARDIOLOGY
David Perloff, MD
John Rozanski, MD
Dr. Perloff is medical director of cardiac rehabilitation
and assistant medical director of Internal Medicine
residency for Broward Health. He is on the board of
directors of the Florida Chapter, American College
of Cardiology and the Broward County Medical
Association. He is a principal investigator for numerous
cardiovascular clinical trials and research.
Dr. Rozanski, board certified in internal
medicine and cardiology, has extensive heart
disease experience and specializes in cardiac
arrhythmia, managing heart disease after heart
surgery, pacemakers and patients with complex
cardiac medication problems.
1625 SE 3rd Ave., #721
954-523-3422
1600 S. Andrews Ave., Atrium Bldg.
954-760-7171
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PHYSICIAN DIRECTORY
CARDIOLOGY
CARDIOLOGY - INTERVENTIONAL
Ashok Sharma, MD
Michael Chizner, MD
Dr. Sharma, board certified in cardiovascular
disease, specializes in cardiology with special
interest in congestive heart failure, coronary artery
disease, cardiomyopathies and valvular heart
disease.
Dr. Chizner is chief medical director of The Heart
Center of Excellence at Broward Health Medical
Center. He is a clinical professor of medicine at five
universities in Florida. He is named in “America’s
Top Doctors” and is currently listed Top 1% in the
Nation by US News & World Report.
260 SW 84th Ave.
Plantation 33324
954-382-0700
1625 SE 3rd Ave., #300
954-355-5001
Andre Landau, MD
Violet McCormack, MD
Dr. Landau is a cardiologist certified by the American
Board of Cardiology. He holds hospital privileges
at Broward Health Medical Center, Broward Health
Imperial Point and Broward Health North.
Dr. McCormack, board certified in cardiovascular
diseases and interventional cardiology, is medical
director of the cardiac cath lab and interventional
cardiology and of the women’s heart program at
Broward Health Medical Center. She specializes in
performing cardiac catheterizations and angioplastystent procedures.
954-566-8367
1600 S. Andrews Ave., Atrium Bldg.
954-760-7171
CARDIOLOGY (PEDIATRIC)
Ricardo Vicuna, MD
Pediatrix Medical Group
Dr. Vicuna is a board certified cardiologist and
interventional cardiologist specializing in cardiac
imaging (cardiovascular MRI and cardiac CT) at
Broward Health Medical Center. He is Fellow of
the American College of Cardiology, the American
Society of Echocardiography and Diplomat of the
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology.
A five physician Pediatric Cardiology Group
with offices in Broward and South Palm Beach
counties. The practice includes
Steven B. Iskowitz, MD, FAAP, FACC,
Donna K. Rhoden, MD, FAAP, FACC,
Jocelyn Garcia de Viera, MD, FAAP, FACC,
Jeffrey W. Skimming, MD, FAAP, FACC, and Leslie A. Flores, MD, FACC.
1625 SE 3rd Ave., #721
954-523-3422
1625 SE 3rd Ave., Ste. 623
954-463-5437
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE &
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
Michael Funk, MD, FACC, FACP
Dr. Catinella is medical director of the
cardiovascular ICU at The Heart Center of
Excellence at Broward Health Medical Center.
His specialty is adult cardiothoracic surgery with a
specialization in transmyocardial revascularization,
a type of laser surgery for heart disease.
Dr. Funk completed his Internal Medicine Residency
and Cardiology Fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical
Center in Miami Beach, FL. His clinical interests
are valvular heart disease and trasesophogeal
echocardiography. Dr. Funk is also fluent in Spanish.
He was born in Baltimore, Md. and moved to South
Florida in 1980. www.nwhinstitute.com
2964 N. State Rd. 7, Ste. 110, Margate 33063
954-975-3102
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Frank Catinella, MD
1625 SE 3rd Ave., #300
954-355-4665
CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
CHIROPRACTIC
Kenny Herskowitz, MD
Richard A. Henry, DC,
BS, AP, CCSP
Dr. Herskowitz is the medical director of
cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at the Heart
Center of Excellence at Broward Health Medical
Center. He specializes in minimally invasive
valve replacement and is co-director of the Heart
Valve Center at Broward Health.
www.kherskowitzmd.com
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1625 SE 3rd Ave., #300
954-355-4665
1625 SE 3rd Ave., Ste. 502, Fort Lauderdale 33316
954-578-4443
ENDOCRINOLOGY
ENDOCRINOLOGY
Shmaila Ishaq, MD
Vanessa Rodriguez, MD
Dr. Ishaq is certified in internal medicine,
endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism by the
American Board of Internal Medicine. She is also
certified in advanced cardiac life support. She
specializes in treating a multitude of endocrine
disorders, including diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis
and diseases of thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands.
Dr. Rodriguez is a board certified endocrinologist.
She specializes in adult diabetes and thyroid disease,
offering thyroid ultrasounds and biopsies in-office.
Services include treatment for high cholesterol,
polycystic ovarian syndrome, pituitary and adrenal
problems, low male hormones, menopause and
osteoporosis.
6405 N. Federal Hwy., #405,
954-958-5220
4800 W. Hillsboro Blvd., A-6
Coconut Creek 33073
954-481-9184
ENDOCRINOLOGY
ENDOCRINOLOGY (PEDIATRIC)
Rubens Sievert, MD
Ernesto Blanco, MD
Dr. Sievert is a board certified endocrinologist. He
specializes in adult diabetes and thyroid disease,
offering thyroid ultrasounds and biopsies in-office.
He treats high cholesterol, polycystic ovarian
syndrome, pituitary and adrenal problems, low
male hormones, menopause and osteoporosis.
He speaks Spanish and Portuguese.
Dr. Blanco is a board eligible pediatric endocrinologist
who specializes in diabetes and other endocrine
disorders of infants, children and adolescents. He
completed his residency in general pediatrics and his
fellowship training in endocrinology at SUNY Stony
Brook. Dr. Blanco is fluent in English and Spanish.
Coconut Creek 33073
954-481-9184
1625 SE 3rd Ave., #635
954-764-0921
FAMILY PRACTICE
FAMILY PRACTICE
Marlene Aramburu, DO
Coralee Camargo, MD
Dr. Aramburu is a board certified osteopathic family
physician. She has completed research and case
presentations in topics such as stroke, Wellens
Syndrome, hypertension and best care practices
in the geriatric continuum. Dr. Aramburu speaks
English and Spanish.
Dr. Camargo is board certified by The American
Academy of Family Physicians and graduated from
Memorial Health University in Savannah, Ga. She
was a physician in Mexico, Cuba and Bolivia,
and is fluent in Spanish and some Portuguese.
She focuses primarily on prevention and general
medicine and holds privileges at Broward Health
Imperial Point. www.browardhealth.org/bhpg
954-491-8676
954-320-3366
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PHYSICIAN DIRECTORY
FAMILY PRACTICE
FAMILY PRACTICE
Jennifer Capezzuti, DO
John Crescitelli, DO
Dr. Capezzuti is board certified in family
practice and osteopathic manipulative treatment.
She has been in solo practice since 2007 with
privileges at Broward Health Imperial Point and
Broward Health Medical Center.
Dr. Crescitelli is board certified in family medicine.
Areas of interest include diabetes, hypertension,
cholesterol and arthritis. He performs wellness
exams with emphasis on preventative medicine.
954-958-3300
954-958-3300
FAMILY PRACTICE
FAMILY PRACTICE
Asha Gupta, MD
Neena Gupta, DO
Dr. Gupta is board certified in family medicine
with hospital privileges at Broward Health Medical
Center, Broward Health Imperial Point and Broward
Health North.
Dr. Gupta has been board certified by the American
Academy of Family Physicians for over 20 years. She
is a clinical associate professor at Nova Southeastern
University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Department of Family Medicine, and a member of the
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Pompano Beach 33064
954-933-9600
5430 W. Sample Rd.
Margate 33073
954-968-4000
FAMILY PRACTICE
FAMILY PRACTICE
Kerri-Ann Hew, DO
Kathleen Jeannot, MD
Dr. Hew is a board certified family medicine physician
who completed her residency at Broward Health Medical
Center. She is a member of the American Osteopathic
College of Family Physicians, the American Osteopathic
Association and the Florida Osteopathic Medical
Association.
Dr. Jeannot completed her internship and
residency in family medicine at the University of
Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville. She
specializes in treating chronic illnesses such as
hypertension, diabetes and hypothyroidism, with an
emphasis on proper nutrition and physical activity.
1529 SE 4th Ave.
954-712-9993
50 E. Sample Rd., #201
Pompano Beach 33064
954-784-4355
FAMILY PRACTICE
FAMILY PRACTICE
Matthew Moretti, DO
L. Fernando Narvaez, MD
Dr. Moretti is a board certified family practice
physician on staff at Broward Health Medical Center.
He is a member of the Florida Osteopathic Medical
Association, the American College of Osteopathic
Family Physicians and the American Osteopathic
Association.
Dr. Narvaez is a family practice physician. He holds
hospital privileges at Broward Health Imperial Point
and Broward Health Coral Springs.;
1777 S. Andrews Ave., #200
954-762-9173
954-491-8676
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4800 W. Hillsboro Blvd, Suite A-6
Coconut Creek (Wed. only).
FAMILY PRACTICE
FAMILY PRACTICE
Robert Ozaki, DO
Randal Silbiger, MD
Dr. Ozaki is a board certified family practice
physician who completed a certificate of
added qualification in sports medicine. He
specializes in the non-surgical management of
sports injuries. Treatments include casting, steroid
injections, manipulation, physical therapy and
pharmacologic therapies.
Dr. Silbiger, a board certified family physician, sees
patients from school age children through adulthood.
He remains involved with his patients and their families
even if hospice services are needed. He achieved
the prestigious designation of Fellow of the American
Academy of Family Physicians and enjoys teaching
future physicians.
5430 W. Sample Rd.
Margate 33073
954-968-4000
8190 Royal Palm Blvd., #202
Coral Springs 33065
954-753-7300
FAMILY PRACTICE
FAMILY PRACTICE
Marlene Wolf, MD
Laura Ziton, DO
Dr. Wolf specializes in family practice medicine,
which includes internal medicine, gynecology and
adolescent medicine. In June 2010, she was voted
“Best Doctor in Coral Springs/Parkland” by the
readers of the Coral Spring Forum.
Dr. Ziton is a board certified family practitioner with
specialized training and publication in the field
of dermatology. She is certified in Botox and filler
cosmetic dermatology. She has practiced office- and
hospital-based family medicine in Margate since
completing her residency.
9750 NW 33rd St., Ste. #220
Coral Springs 33065
954-755-2121
5430 W. Sample Rd.
Margate 33073
954-968-4000
GASTROENTEROLOGY
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Mayuri Gupta, MD
Howard Lewkowitz, MD
Dr. Gupta is an internal medicine physician. She
sees patients, especially women, with acute and
chronic gastrointestinal problems and those with
complaints of reflux, acute or chronic abdominal
pain as well as common gastrointestinal issues.
Dr. Lewkowitz is board certified in internal medicine
and gastroenterology by the American Board of
Gastroenterology. He holds hospital privileges at
Broward Health Imperial Point.
Coconut Creek 33073
954-596-8777
954-771-7294
GASTROENTEROLOGY
GASTROENTEROLOGY (PEDIATRIC)
Hari Singh, MD
Neil Tucker, MD
Dr. Singh is board certified by the American Board
of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He
has a focus interest in preventative gastroenterology.
He holds hospital privileges at Broward Health
Imperial Point.
Dr. Tucker is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric
gastroenterology and is a Fellow of the American
Academy Pediatrics, North American Society of Pediatric
Gastroenterology Association, Hepatology and Nutrition
and the American College of Gastroenterology. He is
fluent in French and has working knowledge of Spanish.
954-771-7294
1417 SE 1st Ave.
954-832-0332
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PHYSICIAN DIRECTORY
GENERAL SURGERY
GENERAL SURGERY
Ivan Puente, MD, FACS
Nicholas Tranakas, MD,
FACS, FASSO
Dr. Puente is a fellow of the American College
of Surgeons. He serves as the Medical Director
of Trauma Services for Broward Health Medical
Center. His areas of expertise include general,
endocrine, and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Tranakas is a Fellow of the American College
of Surgeons. He practices general surgery and
specializes in oncologic, laparoscopic, and head
and neck surgeries. He is part of the Society of
Surgical Oncology.
6405 N. Federal Hwy., Ste. 401
954-491-0900
954-491-0900
HEMATOLOGY / ONCOLOGY
HEMATOLOGY / ONCOLOGY
Barry Berman, MD
Archana Maini, MD
Dr. Berman is a board certified hematologist/
oncologist at Broward Health Medical Center. He is
certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine,
a Diplomate of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
and Hematology, and a clinical assistant professor at
NSU and FIU. He has participated in more than 240
clinical trials.
Dr. Maini is triple board certified in internal medicine,
hematology and oncology, specializing in hematology/
oncology and research at the Comprehensive Cancer
Center at Broward Health Medical Center. She currently
serves as clinical assistant professor of medicine at Nova
Southeastern University.
1625 SE 3rd Ave., #525
954-355-4975
1625 SE 3rd Ave. # 525
954-355-4975
HEMATOLOGY / ONCOLOGY (PEDIATRIC)
Alejandro Cambara, MD
Hector Rodriguez-Cortes, MD
Dr. Cambara is board eligible in pediatric hematology/
oncology. He is certified by the American Society of
Pediatrics and is a member of the American Society of
Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology,
American Academic of Pediatrics, American Society of
Pediatric Hematology Oncology and American Medical
Association.
Dr. Rodriguez-Cortes is board certified in pediatrics,
pediatrics hematology/oncology and pediatric
palliative care. He is a principal investigator in the
Children’s Oncology Group, a National Cancer
Institute sponsored clinical trial group. He specializes
in pediatric hematology/oncology, pediatric palliative
care, research and sickle cell disease.
954-355-4527
954-355-4527
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Rudolph Roskos, MD
Yared Aklilu, MD
Dr. Roskos is medical director of pediatric
hematology/oncology. He has lectured and
authored numerous articles on children and cancer,
and is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
and the American Board of Pediatrics, Hematology/
Oncology.
Board Certified in infectious diseases and
internal medicine. Specializing in HIV, AIDS,
Hepatitis C, MRSA, osteomyelitis, cellulitis,
syphilis and much more. We offer travel
vaccinations for anyone who will be traveling
outside of the country as well as in-office
intravenous infusion seven days a week.
954-355-4527
954-489-2260
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INFECTIOUS DISEASE
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
David Droller, MD
Naaz Fatteh, MD
Dr. Droller is board certified in infectious diseases
and internal medicine. He has practiced in Fort
Lauderdale for 32 years. He was chosen for America’s
Best Doctors 1996-2010 and has published several
articles in various medical journals.
Dr. Fatteh is board certified in infectious diseases
and internal medicine and has a Master of Public
Health. She worked at Kaiser Permanente Infectious
Diseases Medical Group, Mid-Atlantic Region. She
was director of infectious disease for obstetrics/
gynecology at Broward Health Medical Center.
1600 S. Andrews Ave., 8 South Tower
954-712-6427
954-712-6427
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
INTEGRAL RHEUMATOLOGY &
IMMUNOLOGY SPECIALISTS
Glen Sutherland, MD
Dr. Sutherland is an infectious disease physician
who has been practicing for over 30 years. He
is a clinical associate professor in medicine at the
University of Miami School of Medicine, Division
of Infectious Diseases, and also acts as a medical
consultant for Biotest Pharmaceutical Corporation.
Guillermo Valenzuela, MD
954-712-6427
140 SW 84th Ave., Ste. B,
Plantation 33324
954-476-2338
Julia Savloff, PA-C. Our practice is dedicated to treating patients
with rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus,
gout, osteoporosis, carpal tunnel syndrome and more with
respect and compassion. Offering ultrasound guided injections,
bone density, MRI, digital xrays, nerve conductions, Infusions,
and clinical trials.
www.valenzuelarheumatology.com
INTERNAL MEDICINE
GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
Gus Armenakis, MD
Maxine E Hamilton, MD
Dr. Gus Armenakis is a Diplomate Of The American
Board Of Internal Medicine and serves the Broward
community. Area of practice includes wellness exams,
hypertension, diabetes, chronic medical disease, and
weight loss. With experience in acute hospital care.
www.drarmenakis.com
With 24 years in practice, 14 years at this location,
we practice general internal medicine treating patients
from the teenage years to the geriatric. Our practice
is particularly interested in patients with diabetes and
the metabolic syndrome. Board certified physicians as
well as nurse practitioners and physician assistants are
available. We also offer participate in clinical trials.
7421 University Dr., Ste. 306
Tamarac 33321
954-721-8945
1330 SE 4th Ave., Ste. B
954-463-3804
INTERNAL MEDICINE
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Diana Hodarnau, MD
Armand Rodriguez, MD
Dr. Hodarnau specializes in internal medicine
and is certified by the American Board of Internal
Medicine. She is fluent in English and Romanian
and is accepting new patients at her Fort
Lauderdale office.
Dr. Rodriguez is board certified in internal medicine and
has practiced in Fort Lauderdale for over 20 years. He
holds privileges at Broward Health Imperial Point. His
primary focus is on prevention through a healthy diet and
regular exercise.
954-958-3300
954-771-7294
BROWARD HEALTH 47
PHYSICIAN DIRECTORY
INTERNAL MEDICINE
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Mark Rubin, MD
Cristina E. Savu, DO
Dr. Rubin is board certified in family medicine. He
is a Diplomat of the National Medical Board of
Examiners. He holds hospital privileges at Broward
Health Medical Center and is an adjunct clinical
professor at Nova Southeastern University’s School of
Medicine.
Dr. Savu is an internal medicine physician. She is a
member of the American Osteopathic Association,
American College of Osteopathic Internists,
American Medical Association and American
College of Physicians.
2601 Davie Blvd.
954-689-8088
1529 SE 4th Ave.
954-712-9993
INTERNAL MEDICINE
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Milica Starcevic, MD
Alexandra Williams, MD
Dr. Starcevic is board certified in internal medicine.
She holds privileges at Broward Health Imperial
Point. She is fluent in English and Serbo Croatian,
and is accepting new patients.
Dr. Williams is certified by the American Board of
Internal Medicine. She is the medical director of the
Health Center at John Knox Village. Dr. Williams also
serves on the Credentialing & Qualifications Committee
and on the Peer Review Committee at Broward Health
North. She is fluent in Spanish.
954-771-7294
Pompano Beach 33064
954-320-3330
INTERNAL MEDICINE & GERIATRICS
NEUROLOGY - INTERVENTIONAL
Sandhya Nemade, MD
Ridwan Lin, MD
Dr. Nemade is an internist and fellowship-trained
geriatrician and certified wound care specialist at
Broward Health Imperial Point. Her areas of interest
include preventive care, comprehensive geriatric
assessment, dementia and osteoporosis. She is fluent in
English, Hindi and Marathi.
Dr. Lin is a board certified neurointerventional
neurologist at Broward Health North specializing in
medical and interventional (catheter-based) treatments
of cerebrovascular disorders, including acute stroke
therapies, carotid/intracranial stenosis, brain aneurysms
and vascular malformations. Dr. Lin completed fellowships
in vascular neurology and neurointerventional surgery.
954-771-8636
201 E. Sample Rd.
Deerfield Beach 33064
954-786-5151
NEUROSURGERY
NEUROSURGERY
Lloyd I. Maliner, MD
Randell Powell, MD
Lloyd Maliner, MD, is a board certified neurosurgeon
who has been in Broward county for 10 years. He
takes care of all aspects of general neurosurgery
including brain tumors, carpal tunnel and spine
disease. Specializes in minimally invasive spine
surgery. Also Coral Springs Office: 3100 Coral Hills
Dr., #204, Coral Springs, Fl 33065
www.thecnsgroup.net
Dr. Powell is a pediatric and adult neurosurgeon
at Broward Health Medical Center. He is certified
by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons.
His practice includes general neurosurgery,
microendoscopic procedures, trauma and
neurological intensive care.
301 NW 84th Ave., #206
Plantation 33324
954-862-7099
1314 SE 2nd Ave.
954-763-6655
48 BROWARD HEALTH
NEUROSURGERY
NEUROSURGERY
Christopher Roberts, DO
Amos Stoll, MD
Dr. Roberts is a neurosurgeon at Broward Health
Medical Center. Dr. Roberts’ areas of expertise
include open, complex and minimally invasive
spinal surgery, neurological oncology, neurotrauma/
cerebrovascular intensive care and neurosurgical
emergency services. Dr. Roberts is a clinical
assistant professor at Nova Southeastern University.
Dr. Stoll, a board certified neurosurgeon, performs
surgery for a wide spectrum of neurosurgical conditions,
including trauma, brain tumors and hydrocephalus. Most
common operations include microsurgical and minimally
invasive surgery for degenerative spine disease,
allowing for shorter hospital stay and rapid recovery.
1314 SE 2nd Ave.
954-763-6655
1314 SE 2nd Ave.
954-763-6655
OBSTETICS & GYNECOLOGY
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Lanalee Araba Sam, MD
France Bourget, MD, FACOG
Dr. Lanalee Araba Sam is a Diplomate of the American
Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She graduated
from University of Toronto before attending University
of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She relocated to
South Florida in 2002 and founded Elite Obstetrics
and Gynecology, a boutique-concept private practice
committed to providing exceptional care.
www.eliteobgyn.com
Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery & Prenatal Ultrasound .
Dr. France Bourget is a Canadian born and trained
obstetrician-gynecologist with fellowship training in Ob-Gyn
ultrasound and specialized training in advanced laparoscopic
and robotic surgery. She is fluent in French, English and
Spanish and believes in providing every woman with
individualized and personalized care at every stage of her
reproductive life. www.womenatbayview.com
2466 E. Commercial Blvd., Ste. 101
954-776-4877
2800 E. Commercial Blvd., Ste. 102
954-491-5155
Miguel A. Gonzalez, MD OB/GYN
Delisa Skeete Henry, MD, LLC
Master Hypnotist/Hypnotherapist, Nutrition & Wellness.
Board certified. Practicing ob/gyn since 1974, at present
only gyn. Certified master hypnotist & hypnotherapist since
1997. Practicing & teaching my method, hypno comfortable
childbirth, since 1975. Practicing & lecturing my method,
hypno healthy nutrition, for wellness, weight control,
smoking cessation, preventive medicine.
www.drmagonzalez.com
Dr. Skeete Henry offers comprehensive medical services
including well-woman checkups, diagnosis and treatment
of gynecological problems and obstetric patient care.
The state-of-the-art equipment in Dr. Skeete Henry´s office
makes it possible for her to offer a broad scope of clinical
services on-site. Dr. Skeete Henry performs hospital
procedures at Broward Health Medical Center.
www.skeetehenryobgyn.com
401 SE 16th St.
954-523-8108
1625 SE 3rd Ave., Ste. 502
954-581-8706
ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Steven I. Kaltman, DMD, MD
Shawn A. McClure, DMD, MD
Dr. Kaltman is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is chairman and professor
of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at
Nova Southeastern University and is a well recognized
specialist in facial trauma, maxillofacial deformities,
pathology and facial reconstruction, oral/craniomaxillary
implant surgery and temporomandibular joint surgery.
Dr. McClure is trained in head and neck oncology and
microvascular reconstruction. He diagnoses and treats all
manners of tumors of the facial/maxillofacial region, patients
with extensive facial trauma, ORN and bisphosphonate necrosis
of the jaws. Dr. McClure has a wide variety of publications and
is invited as a lecturer nationally and internationally.
3200 S. University Dr.
Davie 33328
954-262-7153
BHMC 3rd Floor, West Wing, NOVA/NSU Dept. of OMFS
954-355-5703
BROWARD HEALTH 49
PHYSICIAN DIRECTORY
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Michael A. Abrahams, MD, FRCS
Francis K. Moll, III, MD
Trained in Jamaica, Dr. Abrahams is board certified
by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
and was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University
in England. Dr. Abrahams has been in practice
in Broward County for over 20 years. He now
specializes in office evaluation and non-surgical
treatment of orthopedic problems.
Arthroscopic surgery of shoulder and knees,
sports-related injuries, general orthopedics,
fracture care.
www.communityortho.net
4101 NW 4th St., #305
Plantation 33317
954-583-8130
7225 N. University Dr., Ste. 201
Tamarac 33321
954-724-3400
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Manuel Porth, MD
Joel L. Rush, DO
Total joint replacement of shoulder, elbow, hip,
knee and ankle (primary & revisions), fractures
as well as general orthopedic care.
www.communityortho.net
Dr. Rush is a board certified orthopedic surgeon
with over 20 years of experience in non-surgical
and surgical care of a wide variety of orthopedic
conditions, including sprains, strains and fractures.
Surgical treatment includes arthroscopic surgery, joint
replacement and reconstruction, surgery of the knee,
shoulder, and hip and orthopedic fracture surgery.
7225 N. University Dr., Ste. 201
Tamarac 33321
954-724-3400
1625 SE 3rd Ave., Ste. 700
954-463-3200
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY & SPORTS MEDICINE
William Burke, MD
George Caldwell, MD
Dr. Burke is a board certified orthopedic surgeon
and medical director of the Joint Replacement
Center at Broward Health Medical Center. He
specializes in hip and knee replacement, including
complex surgeries and revision of failed hip and
knee replacements.
www.jointreplacementflorida.com
Dr. Caldwell is a medical director of sports
medicine and a board certified orthopedic surgeon
specializing in arthroscopic surgery of the knee,
shoulder and elbow. He serves as head team
physician for the Miami Dolphins football team.
www.browardhealthsportsmed.org
300 SE 17th St.
954-764-2192
789 S. Federal Hwy., #106
954-522-3355
Dominic Carreira, MD
Brian Cross, DO
Dr. Carreira is a board certified orthopedic surgeon
with advanced training from three orthopedic
fellowship programs. He specializes in foot and ankle,
hip arthroscopy and sports medicine, and is a team
physician for professional sports teams. He is fluent
in Spanish.
www.hipfootankle.com
Dr. Cross is a board certified, fellowship trained
orthopedic trauma surgeon specializing in complex
pelvic and acetabular fractures and limb salvage. He
is director of orthopedic trauma services at Broward
Health Medical Center and assistant professor in
orthopedics at Nova Southeastern University.
300 SE 17th St.
954-764-2192
1625 SE 3rd Ave., #635
954-764-2801
50 BROWARD HEALTH
Daniel Kanell, MD
John McAuliffe, MD
Dr. Kanell is a medical director of sports
medicine and a board certified orthopedic
surgeon specializing in arthroscopic knee
surgery. He serves as a team physician for
the Miami Dolphins football team.
Dr. McAuliffe is certified by the American Board of
Orthopedic Surgery and also holds a Certified of
Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand. He
holds hospital privileges at Broward Health
Medical Center.
954-522-3355
300 SE 17th St.
954-764-2192
OTOLARYNGOLOGY, HEAD & NECK SURGERY
Erol Yoldas, MD
Sabine V. Hesse, MD, FACS
Dr. Yoldas is board certified by the American Board
of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is also subspecialty
certified in sports medicine. He specializes in
arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder and elbow.
He serves as a team physician for the Miami Dolphins
football team, Miami Marlins and Nova Southeastern
University.
Dr. Hesse has been board certified in
otolaryngology/head and neck surgery since 2001
and practicing in South Florida since 2001. In
addition to general adult and pediatric ENT, Dr.
Hesse specializes in head and neck cancer surgery,
endoscopy sinus surgery, balloon sinuplasty, pediatric
and adult airway surgery incl. sleep apnea.
www.sfenta.com
954-522-3355
1317 SE 4th Ave.
954-583-7770
PEDIATRICS
Nolan Berman, MD
PEDIATRICS
Amy Relkin, MD
Dr. Berman is board certified in pediatrics and a
member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
He served as chairman of the pediatrics department
at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego and
specializes in the care of infants and children. He
earned his medical degree from the University
of Illinois.
Dr. Relkin is board certified in pediatrics and received
her degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
She has received awards for outstanding teaching and
is listed as one of “America’s Top Pediatricians” by the
Consumers’ Research Council of America.
954-462-8323
954-462-8323
PEDIATRICS
PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
Julia Retureta, MD
Veronica S. Gipps, MD, FAAPMR
Dr. Retureta is the assistant medical director of the
Pediatric Emergency Department at Broward Health
Coral Springs.
Diagnosis, evaluation and management of persons with
muskoskeletal or neuromuscular disorders, such as spinal
stenosis, disc disease, spinal cord injury, paralysis,
neuropathy, myopathy, amputation, stroke, brain injury,
multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophy.
Electrodiagnostic services available. Aiming to enhance
and restore functional ability and quality of life.
3000 Coral Hills Dr.
Coral Springs 33065
954-344-3075
1211 SE 2nd Ave.
954-522-8688
BROWARD HEALTH 51
PHYSICIAN DIRECTORY
PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
PLASTIC & COSMETIC SURGERY
Mandy Huggins, MD
Zoran Potparic, MD
Dr. Huggins is board certified in physical medicine
and rehabilitation, as well as sports medicine. Dr.
Huggins provides sports medicine services for local
high schools and is a member of the American
Medical Society of Sports Medicine and American
Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Potparic and his surgical team are committed to
perform reconstructive, plastic and cosmetic surgery
of the highest quality, consistent with safety and
artistry. Surgical innovation, to be legitimate, must
be scrutinized and judged by other surgeons at
meetings and in professional publications before it
can be applied to clinical practice.
www.drzoran.com
2300 N. Commerce Pkwy.
Weston 33326
954-217-3111
1116 E. Broward Blvd.
954-779-2777
PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
PLASTIC, RECONSTRUCTIVE
& COSMETIC SURGERY
Vernon P. Turner, MD, PA
Meloplasty, brow lift, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty,
otoplasty, liposuction, abdominoplasty, breast
augmentation, breast reduction, mastopexy, arm
lift and other cosmetic procedures.
Chance T. Kaplan, MD, FACS, PA
954-568-3031
1754 E. Commercial Blvd.
954-772-1069
PULMONARY, CRITICAL CARE
& SLEEP MEDICINE
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Sandeep Jain, MD, FCCP
Dr. Edward J. Kaplan is a board certified and fellowshiptrained radiation oncologist. A physician-scientist, Kaplan is
developing revolutionary sprinkle-sized absorbable pellets that
are inserted directly into tumors. He is an expert in IGRT and
brachytherapy. His exceptionally skilled team, most advanced
technology and spa-like facilities have received rave reviews.
www.1stlineoncology.com
Dr. Jain is a fellow of the American College of Chest
Physicians. He is board certified in the fields of internal
medicine, pulmonary diseases, critical care medicine and
sleep medicine. His interests include the use of ultrasound
guided bronchopy for the diagnosis of lung cancer, chronic
obstructive lung disease and sleep disorders.
7420 NW 5th St., Ste. 103
Plantation 33322
954-792-0304
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Abdon J. Medina, MD
Dr. Abdon J. Medina is a board certified radiation
oncologist and Fellow of the American College
of Radiation Oncology. He is widely recognized
for expertise in radiosurgery, brachy therapy and
IGRT. A former assistant professor at UM, he has
practiced in Broward County since 1989 and 1st
Line Oncology since 2010.
www.1stlineoncology.com
1st Line Oncology, 4
4848 Coconut Creek Pkwy., Ste. 100
Coconut Creek 33063
954-379-4848
52 BROWARD HEALTH
Dr. Chance Kaplan is a member of the American
Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. He
has been in practice for 25 years. Dr. Kaplan is an
accomplished surgeon in the areas of facelift, eyelid
surgery, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, reduction
and reconstruction, abdominoplasty and liposuction.
www.chancekaplanplasticsurgery.com
Edward J. Kaplan, MD
1st Line Oncology, 4
848 Coconut Creek Pkwy., Ste. 100
Coconut Creek 33063
954-379-4848
REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY
& INFERTILITY
Mick Abaé, MD
Dr. Mick Abaé takes a compassionate and highly
individualized approach to patient care and the treatment
of infertility, offering a range of traditional fertility treatments
and in vitro fertilization (IVF). With 20 years of experience Dr.
Abaé remains committed to providing the latest advancements
and most affordably priced fertility treatment in South Florida.
www.fertilityandgenetics.com
201 N. Pine Island Rd.
Plantation 33324
954-584-2273
RHEUMATOLOGY
UROLOGY
Trumane Joan Ropos, MD
Paul E. Tocci, MD
Limited to the practice of adult rheumatology.
Areas include degenerative arthritis, bursitis/
tendonitis, gout, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis,
polymyalgia rheumatic, osteoporsis, psoraiatic
arthritis, spondyloarthopathies, vasculitis.
Dr. Tocci is a board certified urologist and surgeon
specializing in treatment of erectile dysfunction,
urinary incontinence, kidney stone prevention
and treatment, no-scalpel vasectomy, testosterone
replacement therapy and prostate cancer screening
and treatment. Dr. Tocci’s reputation is outstanding,
both amongst his patients and his peers.
954-358-1325
4800 NE 20th Terr., Ste. 404
954-491-4950
For more information about our services or a free physician referral, call the Broward Health Line
at 954-759-7400 or visit BrowardHealth.org.
BROWARD HEALTH 53
Life’s
MEANINGFUL
COINCIDENCES
By Jennifer Smith
Life is full of coincidences, some more meaningful
than others. But for Broward Health Coral Springs
employee John DiSalvo, June was about to bring to
light just how many coincidences permeate everyday
life. While Broward Health Coral Springs continued
its 25th anniversary celebrations, DiSalvo would
turn 25, even as he awaited the birth of his firstborn
son, at the hospital where he was delivered.
The DiSalvo family is joined by Dr. Amanda DeSouza.
Broward Health Coral Springs (BHCS) opened its doors a quarter
DiSalvo, whose 25th birthday is June 26, is part of a tight knit family,
century ago to serve northwest Broward County’s growing population.
both at home and at work. He has been part of the Broward Health
DiSalvo was one of its first deliveries when he was born in 1987.
family from the very beginning. His mother has worked for Broward
Today, that baby is a grown man who on June 9, 2012, welcomed
his own son. Weighing in at 7 pounds, 8 ounces, Noah Branson
DiSalvo was delivered by Dr. Amanda DeSouza – the same doctor
who delivered John DiSalvo 25 years earlier.
Health for the past 24 years. She is the nurse coordinator of Broward
Health Gold Coast Home Health, and DiSalvo works as the grill chef
at BHCS. The Broward Health family tradition continues with the birth of
DiSalvo’s son.
“This is as much full circle for me as it is for John and the hospital,”
“We’ve had great service at the hospital. The nurses, the doctors,
said Dr. DeSouza. “It is so touching to be able to deliver the babies
everyone did such a great job and made my wife feel welcome. I know
of the babies I delivered, and what better timing than the hospital’s
a lot of these people because I work here, so I was comfortable. But for
25th anniversary year and Father’s Day month?”
her to be made so comfortable, it was wonderful. I have a lot to be
“It’s all just been great … twenty-five years later I’m having a son. I’m
kind of taking it in one thing at a time, but enjoying it all,” DiSalvo said.
The fact that Noah made his arrival just prior to Father’s Day was an
added bonus for the DiSalvo family. “It’s like double gifts over here.
My son was born right before Father’s Day, and I might even be able
thankful for,” DiSalvo said.
Now that he and wife, Georgina, are back home with Noah, they are
settling into family life. They will celebrate their first wedding anniversary
in November and are looking forward to the adjustment that naturally
comes with the birth of a child.
to go fishing with my dad on Father’s Day. We just made it,” DiSalvo
“Everything is different, but for the better,” DiSalvo said. “We’ve had a
said of his son’s birth.
big year. We got married … had a son … a lot of good things.”
54 BROWARD HEALTH
The most
names in healthcare.
The changes are so slight, you might not even notice them.
And you can still count on the power and nationally recognized
excellence of Broward’s largest healthcare network. The only
difference is that we’ve slightly altered the names of our
hospitals, to make it clearer that Broward Health is a
sophisticated, unified, fully integrated healthcare system. Which
means better sharing of knowledge, medical records, expertise,
technology, and other resources. That translates into better
healthcare overall. Only now there’s slightly less to translate.
BrowardHealth.org
BROWARD HEALTH 55
Joints wear out.
Dreams don’t have to.
Summiting Mt. Whitney is no small accomplishment. Doing it at the age
of 49 is even more impressive. Doing it when a walk to the mailbox
seemed insurmountable just months earlier -- that’s Powerful Medicine.
The highest standard of orthopedic care:
Broward Health patient Tom McCarthy
(right) 2.7 miles above sea level.
Conquering Mt. Whitney had been Tom McCarthy’s dream for many years. So when a decadesold knee injury began getting worse -- to the point where it was limiting his mobility -- he turned
to Dr. Erol Yoldas, one of Broward Health’s orthopedic specialists. And a potentially debilitating
condition went from mountain to molehill.
That’s not to say it was easy. The delicate surgery involved replacing Tom’s ACL (anterior cruciate
ligament) with tissue from his hamstring tendon, followed by extensive rehab and strengthening
work with Broward Health therapists. But Tom wouldn’t let anything block his path up the
mountain. And five months after surgery, he signed the logbook at the summit of Mt. Whitney.
Your ambitions may not be as lofty as Tom’s. But that’s not the point. What matters is that you
don’t have to let joint and ligament damage get in the way of enjoying life. Not when some of the
finest orthopedic specialists in the country are here at Broward Health -- just a phone call away.
Take the first step in your journey now. Call 954-759-7400 or visit
BrowardHealth.org/ortho for a referral to an orthopedic specialist.
A dream come true: “49th birthday!
5 months post-op. Thanks, Dr. Yoldas!”

Your Guide TO SUMMER FITNESS

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