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Jennifer L. Curro, APRN, is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner at AssociatesMD. She is proud to provide exceptional care to patients at the practice's Plantation, Florida, location. 

Jennifer originally attended the University of Phoenix in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. 

While working full-time in the Emergency Department of a well-known and loved Hospital in Weston, Florida, she completed her Master's in Nursing with a specialization in Family Practice. Her hard work and dedication paid off as she graduated with honors from both programs.

Jennifer is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Nurse Practitioner Council of Palm Beach County, the South Florida Council of Advance Practice Nurses, Inc., the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the Emergency Nurses Association, and Sigma Theta Tau, The International Honor Society of Nursing. 

At AssociatesMD, Jennifer enjoys working collaboratively with her patients to find ways to improve their overall health. Her plan of care objectives for her patients are based on health promotion and disease prevention. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

With more than four decades as a primary care physician, Richard Reines, MD, brings the highest level of experience and skill to his work at AssociatesMD in Dania Beach, Florida. Dr. Reines is board-certified in family practice by the American Board of Family Medicine, and he welcomes patients from all age groups. 

Dr. Reines earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He went on to complete his internship and residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the main teaching hospital for the University of Miami in Miami, Florida. 

In addition to treating patients in the Dania Beach office of AssociatesMD, Dr. Reines is affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida. 

As part of a multispecialty medical group, Dr. Reines is able to provide both primary care and many types of specialized care to his patients at AssociatesMD. He speaks English, Spanish, and Guarani fluently. 

At this time, Dr. Reines is accepting new patients in the Dania Beach office and looks forward to greeting both new and returning patients soon. Telemedicine appointments are also available. 

Nelson Calvo, APRN is originally from Havana City, Cuba. Growing up he always had a passion for medicine and in 1990 started medical School and graduated in 1996 as a general practitioner in a well-recognized institution, Hospital Calixto Garcia. Nelson then completed his residency program as a Family Physician, ending as a specialist in Urology in 2002. Shortly after, he was sent by the Cuban government to Venezuela as a primary care provider to serve as a doctor in underserved communities.

Working without resources in a community, living below the poverty standard, isolated from health facilities, without economic resources, and with an extremely low level of education, created a new challenge for Mr. Clavo. He then set a goal to reduce comorbidities and mortality associated with parasitism, and chronic/acute disease.

In 2007 he moved to America in hopes of better possibilities for his family and himself. In 2018, after many years of hard work and dedication, Nelson graduated as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and returned to the Primary Care setting again. Now with more experience, he utilized the tools he learned in medical school, residency, and life to improve and promote health in my community. As a practitioner, his goal is to continue using his extensive experience when treating patients and learning in this fast-evolving world of medicine.

Nelson Calvo, APRN is proud to be happily married with two sons, one of which has already graduated as a Medical Doctor and the other on his way to becoming a physician as well. In his free time, he likes practicing sports, dancing, and listening to music.

AssociatesMD is a primary care practice with offices in Plantation, Pembroke Pines, Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Weston, Margate, and Dania Beach, Florida. The multispecialty medical group provides innovative, high-quality care from some of the best providers in Broward County.

The practice offers a number of primary care services to manage general health, including annual physical exams, urgent care, chronic care management, diagnostics, vaccines, and allergy testing. The practice also offers women’s health services, catering to the unique health care needs and concerns of women throughout all stages of life. 

AssociatesMD also specializes in cardiology, performing cardiac pre-operative clearance exams and specialized diagnostic testing like echocardiograms and stress tests. Additionally, the multispecialty practice provides nutrition services and helps with diet and weight loss. 

To manage those unexpected illnesses and injuries, AssociatesMD has urgent care clinics in Pembroke Pines and Fort Lauderdale. The highly attentive staff also provides Medicare patient navigation and personal health care assistants, helping patients get all the services they need for better health and wellness. 

AssociatesMD has telemedicine appointments for patients who are unable to get to the office for care.

Call AssociatesMD today or use the online booking button to schedule an appointment.

Jorge Rubinos, MD has been a patient-focused physician for over 20 years, providing high quality, personal levels of healthcare to patients in multiple clinical environments. Dr. Rubinos graduated with his original medical degree from University of Medical Science Carlos J Finlay in Cuba in 1997. He then went on to gain an additional medical license in Puerto Rico where he practiced general medicine and gained a great knowledge in chronic care management and preventive medicine. Shortly after Dr. Rubinos found his forever home when he moved to Miami and received his third medical license in the United States.

Dr. Rubinos’ warm, caring approach to patients and his persistence in finding the best treatment options available has created much success in his career. He prides himself on his compassion for patients as well as his ability to foster positive relationships with patients and families. Dr. Rubinos speaks both English and Spanish fluently and looks forward to proving excellent care to the community.

Robin Saltz, DO, has been a board-certified family medicine physician in South Florida for 30 years. As a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) at AssociatesMD, Dr. Saltz provides exemplary family medicine care for her patients in the Dania Beach, Florida, office. 

Dr. Saltz earned her undergraduate degree at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida. She went on to the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, now part of the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, in Des Moines, Iowa, where she earned her DO. 

Dr. Saltz has been a member of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the Florida Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians since 1998. 

She’s also an experienced educator. In the 1990s, Dr. Saltz taught second-year medical students at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Davie, Florida, while treating patients at the school’s clinic. 

Her passion for education remains today, and her special areas of interest include educating the public about common conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and headaches through online lectures. 

At this time, Dr. Saltz is seeing new and established patients in the Dania Beach facility.  

Nelson Calvo, APRN is originally from Havana City, Cuba. Growing up he always had a passion for medicine and in 1990 started medical School and graduated in 1996 as a general practitioner in a well-recognized institution, Hospital Calixto Garcia. Nelson then completed his residency program as a Family Physician, ending as a specialist in Urology in 2002. Shortly after, he was sent by the Cuban government to Venezuela as a primary care provider to serve as a doctor in underserved communities.

Working without resources in a community, living below the poverty standard, isolated from health facilities, without economic resources, and with an extremely low level of education, created a new challenge for Mr. Clavo. He then set a goal to reduce comorbidities and mortality associated with parasitism, and chronic/acute disease.

In 2007 he moved to America in hopes of better possibilities for his family and himself. In 2018, after many years of hard work and dedication, Nelson graduated as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and returned to the Primary Care setting again. Now with more experience, he utilized the tools he learned in medical school, residency, and life to improve and promote health in my community. As a practitioner, his goal is to continue using his extensive experience when treating patients and learning in this fast-evolving world of medicine.

Nelson Calvo, APRN is proud to be happily married with two sons, one of which has already graduated as a Medical Doctor and the other on his way to becoming a physician as well. In his free time, he likes practicing sports, dancing, and listening to music.

Maria Alejandra Jaimes, MD, is a primary care physician. She's been practicing since 2003 and currently treats patients at AssociatesMD in Davie, Florida. 

Dr. Jaimes was born in Colombia. It was there that her journey into medicine began. She received her medical education from the Universidad de Cartagena in Colombia and gained valuable experience working at the Cartagena University and Napoleon Franco Hospitals in Columbia. After finishing school, she moved to California to complete her post-graduate medical education and residency at the Sierra Vista Family Medicine Program in Fresno, California. 

Over the years, Dr. Jaimes has dedicated her time to giving back and takes great pride in helping the underprivileged. She is fluent in English and Spanish and looks forward to gaining your trust in her ability to provide the care you deserve!

Dr. Jaimes currently accepts both new and existing patients. Please don't hesitate to schedule an appointment with her by phone or online today. 

James Zelch, MD, is a primary care physician with over 29 years of experience. He serves patients at AssociatesMD out of the Davie, Florida office. 

Dr. Zelch is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and most recently moved from Michigan to South Florida to continue practicing medicine in the Sunshine State. He completed his medical degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and his family medicine residency at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. 

After graduating, Dr. Zelch practiced at clinics locally and most recently served as the owner and medical director of his medical clinics in Livonia, Center Line, and Clawson, Michigan. While in Michigan, he was an assistant professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Ann Arbor. 

Dr. Zelch prides himself on patient care and provides thorough and detailed exams and procedures to each patient. He specializes in asthma, allergy conditions as well as diabetes, arthritis, and substance abuse. He is interested in helping patients with weight control, healthy lifestyle, and incorporating exercise and healthy eating habits into their lives. 

Dr. Zelch assimilates those same lifestyle ideals by maintaining his health with daily workouts with weights, cardio exercise, and healthy eating habits. He enjoys spending time with each patient to build a relationship for long-term patient care and is well known for his compassion and dedication to his patients.

Kirenia Santiuste, DNP-PhD-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner serving patients at AssociatesMD in Davie, Florida. She holds an Autonomous Practice Endorsement in Florida due to her vast knowledge and expertise.

Kirenia was born and raised in Cuba, where she decided at the age of 5 to dedicate her life to the art of medicine and her patients (who were dolls at the time). Her parents were the engine that would push her to pursue her dreams. Kirenia attended medical school in her native city, bringing several years of competence, experience, evidence-based practice (EBP), and endless commitment to AssociatesMD and the community.

Kirenia has been practicing as a primary care provider since 2016 and holds a Master of Science in nursing and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she received The Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence due to her stellar performance as well as the Chancellor’s List Award for five consecutive years. 

Kirenia also practices as a women’s nurse practitioner, certified colposcopist, and mentor, which was granted due to more than 4,000 direct clinical hours in an OB/GYN private practice. Kirenia completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice core components and combined it with a PhD-candidature at Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Kirenia has been extensively recognized by her colleagues, nursing organizations, and patients for her professionalism, charisma, leadership, patient care, excellence, and commitment to clinical practice, including the NCQA for preventing diabetes and data measurement. 

In her free time, Kirenia loves spending time with her beloved family. She enjoys reading, going to the movies, and caring for her orchids, her favorite flowers. She is also active in her son’s extracurricular activities, school PTA, and the community.

Sharon Macrohon-Sabaitue, APRN, is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in primary and women’s health care at Primary Medical Physicians, LLC, in Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Davie, Florida.

With more than 18 years of experience in health care, Sharon is dedicated to providing quality care to her patients. She graduated with honors from Florida International University in Miami, with her master’s in nursing and is licensed with the Florida Board of Nursing. She has a proven track record of delivering personalized and compassionate health care services.

Sharon and the team at Primary Medical Physicians, LLC offer a wide range of services, including primary care, pain management, cholesterol screenings, IV therapy, and annual exams. 

As a nurse practitioner, Sharon is skilled in diagnosing and treating a broad range of medical conditions, from asthma to diabetes. She takes the time to listen to her patients and develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs, ensuring they receive the best possible care. She is excited to meet new patients at Primary Medical Physicians, LLC.