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Ashley Perenich is a highly skilled Physician Assistant at the Spine Institute of Florida, where she works closely with Dr. Nicholas Perenich and the rest of the surgical team to provide exceptional care to patients. Ashley earned her Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from University of South Florida’s Morsani College of Medicine and has since specialized in orthopedics and spine surgery.

As a Physician Assistant, Ashley is responsible for performing physical exams, diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and assisting in surgical procedures. She is passionate about helping patients understand their condition and treatment options, and works closely with them to develop personalized treatment plans that meet their unique needs.

Ashley is a member of several professional organizations, including the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. She is committed to staying up-to-date on the latest advancements in her field through continuing education and attending conferences and seminars.

In her free time, Ashley enjoys traveling, yoga, wakesurfing, and spending time with her husband, Dr. Nicholas Perenich, and their family.

Dr. Nhat T. Nguyen, D.O., M.S. is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with over 15 years of clinical experience in urgent care, primary care, and wellness medicine. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master’s in Biomedical Sciences from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and completed her Family Medicine Residency at St. Petersburg General Hospital. She has served as teaching faculty at Nova Southeastern University and St. Petersburg General Hospital, where she trains and mentors nurse practitioner students, physician assistant students, and resident physicians. Dr. Nguyen is passionate about teaching clinical excellence — helping trainees refine diagnostic reasoning, master procedural skills, and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.

Dr. Matthew Rodgers trained at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and joins the practice after retiring from the Army after a 27-year career.  He is board certified in family medicine and sleep medicine with a focus on sleep medicine for the past 10 years.   He was the Army medical director for the virtual medical center for two years focusing on providing synchronous and asynchronous virtual health care throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Dr. Rodgers created virtual sleep medicine clinics to provide sleep testing and treatment to sites in four countries and eight sites, throughout Europe. Professionally he enjoys narcolepsy, sleep apnea and the complex interactions between sleep and PTSD.  Dr. Rodgers likes football, basketball, and baseball.  But ironically wasn’t good at any of them, so he played rugby for eight years and wrestled for fourteen and coached wrestling for five years.

Recognizing the shortcomings of the U.S. healthcare system and the opportunities made possible by advances in mobile technology, Dr. Avinesh Bhar left his office-based practice in 2019 to focus on establishing a telemedicine practice founded on high-value and personalized, convenient and cost-effective sleep and pulmonary care. Dr. Bhar is a fellowship-trained and board-certified in sleep and pulmonary medicine. He has been in practice for over seven years following the completion of his fellowships at Washington University in St Louis and the University of Tennessee (Memphis). He also holds a MBA from the University of Chicago. Dr. Bhar loves soccer, plays tennis and is active on Twitter (@AviBhar).

Dr. Amy Meoli has been practicing sleep medicine for over 20 years. She trained at the University of Missouri-Kansas City prior to her sleep fellowship at Allegheny University in Philadelphia. She is board-certified in sleep medicine. Dr. Meoli says she recognized the changes in patient needs related to sleep issues, and the growing time constraint people have to manage. She believes Sliiip is a progressive move to accommodate patient needs. Dr.Meoli is excited to be a part of this organization. Besides work, she enjoys time with her puppies. She loves to travel and cook.

• Dr. Dhaliwal has been practicing in the Pasco County area for close to 30 years, having joined MPM North Bay Hospital, New Port Richey, Florida, in 1997.
• She earned her Medical Degree from the Government Medical College, Amritsar, in India, and completed Anesthesiology Residency Program at Long Island Jewish Hospital in New York City and Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami.
• Dr. Dhaliwal is board-certified in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology and is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Florida Society of Anesthesiologists.
• She also works as a General Practitioner in the Primary Care Walk-in Clinic from time to time to give coverage in both New Port Richey and Spring Hill offices.
• Dr. Dhaliwal is soft-spoken, a good listener, and known for her charisma.
• For her services, she was recognized as Physician of First Quarter of 2020 and, after serving as Surgery Department Chair for 4 years, Vice President for 4 years, and now elected as President of Medical Staff at MPM North Bay Hospital.
• She enjoys her spare time with the family, watching Operas.
• Married to Dr. Gunwant Dhaliwal and has 2 sons.

Pina Panchal, MD is a native Canadian with a strong passion for working with women. Trained in a variety of aesthetic services and skilled in the medical management of weight loss and hormone deficiencies, she offers her services to both men and women of Tampa, Florida, at Bella Mia Medical Aesthetics and Laser Institute. Dr. Panchal believes a woman is at her best when she feels her best. She takes pride in helping her patients feel happy, healthy, and confident.

Dr. Panchal is board-certified in family medicine. She completed her bachelor’s degree in health sciences at the University of Western Ontario in Canada. She went on to study medicine at the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine in the Netherlands. Dr. Panchal completed her residency in family medicine at the Medical College of Georgia, then served as Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Georgia. She enjoyed working with medical students and residents in this teaching capacity.

At Bella Mia, Dr. Panchal provides a wide variety of aesthetics services and has certifications in a variety of procedures and treatments such as neuromodulators, fillers, Kybella®, laser skin treatments, medically-managed weight loss, and management of hormone deficiencies.

Dr. Panchal speaks fluent Guajarati, Hindi, and English. She belongs to a number of professional associations, including the American Academy of Family Medicine, the North American Menopause Society, the American Medical Association, and the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine.

Yvonne Latimer, MD is a board-certified family practice physician at Pinnacle Health Group in Tampa, Florida. She has over 15 years of experience in treating adult medicine, women's health, geriatrics, and mental health. 

Dr. Latimer completed her undergraduate studies at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. She earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. She then moved to Baltimore, Maryland, to complete her family practice residency at Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, where she was chief family practice resident during her final year. 

Dr. Latimer decided to become a family physician because she loved her experience treating the entire family as a medical student. She is known for her warmth, compassion, care delivery, and great sense of humor. 

She currently belongs to the Florida Academy of Family Physicians and American Academy of Family Physicians. 

Dr. Latimer enjoys spending quality time with her husband, daughter, and animals. They love beaches and traveling outside of the United States, especially to Central and South America. 

Cheryl Reed, MD, is a board-certified family practice physician with more than 30 years of experience at Pinnacle Health Group in Tampa, Florida. As a family practice physician, she has the opportunity to get to know her patients well and treat them with personalized care through all stages of life.

Dr. Reed completed her undergraduate studies at John Hopkins University in Baltimore. She then went on to study medicine at New York University School of Medicine in New York City. She completed her residency at the Medical Center of Beaver County in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Reed became a family physician because she liked the idea of treating the whole family throughout their lives. She was recently awarded Vitals.com’s Patient Choice Award, an honor bestowed on physicians who receive near-perfect patient reviews. She’s also been voted onto the “Best Doctors in Tampa Bay” list several times.

When she’s not at work, Dr. Reed enjoys volunteering in her community, watching movies, and relaxing with her husband of 22 years and their son.

Clinic Time is an internal medicine practice in New Port Richey, Florida, providing care for adults 20 and older and is now accepting new patients. Wael Faltas, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician fully dedicated to providing high-quality health services for his patients.

At Clinic Time, Dr. Faltas and the team provide an array of primary care services to manage the general health and wellness of their patients. They offer acute care for injuries and illnesses, while also diagnosing and treating common chronic health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. 

The internal medicine practice is certified in point-of-care ultrasound testing, so they can diagnose gallstones and kidney stones immediately. They also perform onsite pulmonary function testing for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 

At Clinic time, patients can expect world-class care. Call the office or schedule an appointment online today. Walk-ins are welcome, and telemedicine appointments are available.

Nurse practitioner Jeanie Menendez embarked her healthcare journey in the fast-paced work of Emergency Medicine and trauma in South Florida which cultivated resilience and expertise laying the foundation for commitment to patient care. Harnessing the intensity of those early experiences, she pursued academic excellence at The University of Tampa earning a Masters of Science in Nursing and becoming an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner. Transitioning to the role of Nurse Practitioner, an early calling was found in community health in Tampa. Here, passion for making a difference intersected with the pressing needs of the underserved. Everyday became an opportunity to bridge the healthcare gap, providing not just medical expertise, but also compassion and understanding to those who needed it most. “This journey is more than a career - it’s a dedication to transforming lives and building a healthier, more equitable community”.

Board-Certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist Dr. Reut Bardach is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist and the founder of Orange Blossom Women’s Group & Aesthetics. She is passionate about delivering personalized, high-quality care across all stages of a woman’s life, with a focus on both healthy and high-risk pregnancies, as well as advanced gynecological care.   In addition to providing comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic services, Dr. Bardach has advanced expertise in robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery, offering minimally invasive options for faster recovery and better outcomes. Her care philosophy centers around prioritizing her patients’ needs, ensuring timely, compassionate, and thorough care with an emphasis on patient satisfaction.   Dr. Bardach earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida in 2000 and her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2008. She completed her residency training at St. John Hospital and Medical Center, where she gained extensive experience in both general and high-risk OB-GYN care.   Fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, Dr. Bardach is committed to making every patient feel understood, respected, and empowered in their healthcare journey. She looks forward to welcoming new patients and providing them with exceptional, patient-centered women’s healthcare.