Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
I'm a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in holistic health care, working closely with patients to achieve their goals and manage chronic conditions through individualized diet, exercise and medical management. A tried-and-true Floridian, Sara was born and raised in Miami, received her BSN from Florida State University in 2006 and MSN from University of Florida in 2012. St Augustine became her forever home in 2007 and life is full of activity with her amazing husband and four busy kids. When not caring for patients, she is likely to be found on the soccer turf or baseball pitch but tries to squeeze in a beach day or camping trip whenever the opportunity arises!
“Dr. Whitaker and his staff are awesome. Friendly, accommodating, professional, and encouraging. The office is spotless and I look forward to seeing my results!”
Whitaker Smith, MD
Family Physician
2715 East Oakland Park Boulevard Ste 100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Dr. M. Sheikh, MDPA, is a board-certified physician dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services with a focus on family medicine. With a solid educational background and ongoing commitment to medical advancements, Dr. Sheikh offers comprehensive care, including preventive medicine, chronic disease management, women's health, men's health, pediatric care, and geriatric medicine. His holistic approach emphasizes overall wellness, promoting healthy lifestyles, and patient education. Dr. Sheikh actively engages in community health initiatives and strives to be a trusted healthcare partner for his patients, fostering lasting relationships and guiding them towards improved health and well-being.
“When I try to explain my pain to him he didn't want to listen . Instead telling me where my pain was what kind of doctor do that and saying it was all in my head a doctor must listen to his patient I didn't like way he handled my situation”
Dr. Mohammad Sheikh
Family Physician
1168 N State Rd 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
4.33(12)
Kyle Petersen, DO
Family Physician 3.7 mi
3127 Northeast 40th Court
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Jeff Spindler, APRN, is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Jeff sees patients from the AssociatesMD office in Plantation, Florida.
Jeff studied at Florida State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Communications. Upon graduation, he attended Florida Atlantic University graduating Magna Cum Laude in the BSN program.
Jeff worked over six years in a Trauma 1 hospital located in Fort Lauderdale, providing acute care to hundreds of patients. One aspect he disliked about nursing was that once the patient was discharged from the hospital, the nurse no longer participated in the plan of care.
So Jeff elected to advance his formal education and pursue a Master’s degree in the Family Nurse Practitioner program at South University, where he graduated with High Honors. Becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner provided him the opportunity to have a more primary role in the care of his patients.
As a primary care provider, he has been able to deliver quality healthcare to families throughout their life span and health continuum. His plan of care objectives for his patients are based on health promotion and disease prevention.
Having grown up in South Florida, Jeff continues to stay active in many community organizations. During his free time, he plays multiple sports and attends the gym daily. He is an avid sports fan of many Florida teams, including the Florida State Seminoles, the Miami Dolphins, and the Miami Heat.
Leandro Rojas, APRN, is an experienced family nurse practitioner who provides exceptional patient care at AssociatesMD in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
Along with his general practice and family medicine training, Leandro has specialized skills in ophthalmology and psychiatry, allowing him to provide the best complete care to his patients.
Leandro completed his nursing and advanced practice nursing education at Miami Regional University in Miami Springs, Florida. He then spent about ten years in Venezuela as a practicing nurse before returning to Florida in 2014. He started serving his local community through crisis health services at that time.
Today, Leandro works with children and adults in his role as a family nurse practitioner at AssociatesMD. He has an excellent patient satisfaction record thanks to his attention to detail, compassion, and commitment to quality care.
Leandro is fluent in English and Spanish and is happy to speak either or both with his patients.
Leandro is currently seeing patients in the Pembroke Pines Urgent Care facility.
Laura Peralta, DO, is a board-certified doctor of osteopathic medicine with more than 30 years of experience. As a family medicine provider, Dr. Peralta provides outstanding patient-focused care for children and adults at AssociatesMD in Weston, Florida.
Dr. Peralta grew up in South Florida and graduated from McArthur High School in Hollywood, Florida. She earned her nursing degree at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, and then returned to her home state of Florida to work as an emergency room nurse before starting medical school.
Dr. Peralta earned her medical degree at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine in Davie, Florida. She’s an active member of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA).
Dr. Peralta is bilingual and converses with patients in English or Spanish, whichever makes them the most comfortable. She is currently treating patients in the Weston, Florida, office at AssociatesMD, and welcomes patients to make telemedicine appointments.
Lilian Carlisle, ARNP, is a board-certified nurse practitioner at AssociatesMD in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She proudly welcomes new and returning patients.
Ms. Carlisle is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude. Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, she has worked as an ARNP for over eight years, of which five were in the Emergency Department.
After gaining experience as a nurse, she decided to further her career by pursuing Advanced Practice at her alma mater, Florida Atlantic University. This program let Ms. Carlisle expand her scope in the medical field and treat patients in a new role.
Ms. Carlisle enjoys caring for patients and educating them on ways they can improve their overall health. She believes patient education is very important to achieving good patient outcomes. With her experience, Ms. Carlisle knows that if patients understand their condition, they will feel more empowered to improve it.
Cindy Katanick, DO, is a board-certified osteopathic family medicine provider at AssociatesMD in Plantation, Florida. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Katanick watched the “Marcus Welby, MD” television series as a kid and knew then that she wanted to become a doctor.
Dr. Katanick began her career by attending Michigan State University for her undergraduate studies. Following that, she attended medical school at the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. Relocating to Madison Heights, Michigan, Dr. Katanick completed her internship at the Oakland General Hospital. It was her Family Practice residency at Southeastern Medical Center in Miami that finally brought her to the sunshine state of Florida.
Dr. Katanick has been practicing in Plantation, Florida, with AssociatesMD for several years. She now has a concierge medicine practice, and her patients love the dedicated spirit and encouragement she provides them to live healthy lives. Call the office to book your appointment with Dr. Katanick today.
“I’ve been going to Fr Katanick for over twenty years. She gives the best medical care and listens to what your needs are.
I highly recommend Dr Katanick ”
Dr. Cindy Katanick, DO
Family Physician
2122 NW 62nd Street
Suite 110
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
4.9(60)
4.8
(149)
Dr. Joelle Estrada, MD
Internist 4.5 mi
4.8(149)
2122 NW 62nd Street
Suite 110
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Joelle Estrada, MD, is a dedicated internal medicine physician with nearly two decades in practice. At AssociatesMD, Dr. Estrada provides patient-centered internal medicine in the Weston, Florida, office.
Dr. Estrada was born in Manhattan, New York, and raised in Paraguay. She earned her medical degree at Universidad Nacional de Asunción in Asunción, Paraguay.
Dr. Estrada completed her three-year internal medicine residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She stays up-to-date with her medical education to make sure her patients always receive optimal care.
Her focus is preventive care with a holistic, whole-patient approach. Dr. Estrada seeks to keep her patients healthy by combining body, mind, and soul, allowing them to enjoy the best possible quality of life.
In her free time, Dr. Estrada’s favorite hobbies are watching her son play soccer, spending time with loved ones, and helping her children grow into happy and thoughtful people who respect others.
Dr. Estrada is currently seeing patients in the Weston AssociatesMD office.
