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Margarita Armas believes in developing strong relationships, in order to provide personalize care, tailored to meet each patient’s specific needs. By utilizing an advanced array of testing and holistic thinking together she can help optimize your health. She enjoyed 10 years of emergency and critical care at the bedside for Mount Sinai Medical Center. She has had the privilege to work alongside South Florida’s top physicians. Including top Internist, Cardiologist and Infectious Disease specialist. With over 15 years’ experience both in the emergency room and private practice, treating patients of all ages makes her knowledge widely based. She enjoys getting to know her patients on a personal level in order to build strong relationships. She received her Master’s degree from Keiser University as well as many certifications in Anti-Aging medicine. She has a passion for helping people by increasing her knowledge continuously and educating herself on innovative medical treatments.

Located in Pembroke Pines, Florida, Dr. Suzanna Dotson is a board-certified physician and hospitalist who specializes in family medicine and addiction medicine. She treats a broad range of conditions from opiate abuse and pain management to cold and flu symptoms. Her philosophy is to treat the person, not the symptom.

She prides herself on spending time with her patients, using those extra moments to get to know the individual, rather than always rushing through the medical visit. Dr. Dotson’s compassion shines through at Mind, Body & Spirit Med Center, where her patients feel heard and cared for on a personalized level at her boutique practice.

Dr. Dotson earned her bachelor’s degree at the age of 20 from Dartmouth College and graduated from the University of Miami, School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Dotson is a wife and mother of two, who enjoys traveling, skiing, and the occasional scuba dive.

Furqan Tejani, MD, FACC, FSCCT, FSCAI, is a venous disease and weight loss specialist at Soffer Health Institute in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Tejani offers comprehensive care for peripheral artery disease and chronic venous insufficiency.  

Dr. Tejani completed his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree at the Jinnah Sindh Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan. He then pursued his residency in internal medicine at the Long Island College Hospital, followed by advanced training in cardiovascular disease at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

After finishing his cardiology training, Dr. Tejani decided to settle in New York. For 10 years, he dedicated his life to training over a hundred fellows, participating in clinical trials, and contributing to several book chapters. 

During his cardiology career, he was an editorial consultant to several peer reviewed journals and has appeared as a medical expert on multiple news outlets in the U.S. 

Dr. Tejani is one of the earliest adapters of the multi-detector and electron-beam computed tomography (MDCT and EBCT). He currently has patents pending on interventional cardiology devices, including a new technique for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), which is used to replace the aortic valve without open heart surgery. His research has been recognized both nationally and internationally. 

While helping patients at Soffer Health Institute, Dr. Tejani is also affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Center, the State University of New York, and St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies. 

I am a foreign educated physician who practice primary care medicine in Cuba for over 10 years. I became an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) at Florida International University (FIU), and since 2015 I have been providing primary care service to a wide variety of age patient groups. I like to treat each and everyone of my patients as I treat my own dear mother. Always putting patient's care as the highest priority and negotiating with them the best option of diagnosing and treating them, is our way to practice high quality, comprehensive medical care.

Dr. Wong is an established highly skilled healthcare provider with over 6 years of experience in primary care. She started her career in healthcare in 2003. Dr. Wong completed her master degree and doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida. Dr. Wong believes that every patient and their family are different, with their own unique needs. Her goal is to design an individual treatment plan to help patients to live a healthy life. Dr. Wong feels that family practice is the cornerstone of medicine, health education, and preventative care.

Dr. Kruszka is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner, who has more than 12 years of extensive clinical experience. She focuses in primary care. As a detail-oriented clinician and educator, she has excellent critical thinking, communication, and teaching skills. She’s passionate about her work and cares about her patients and students. Over a decade, Dr. Kruszka has focused on clinical practice and education innovation. She believes in lifelong learning, which empowers her to become an expert in clinical practice.

Having a caring family practice physician who you can trust can help you stay on top of your health for the rest of your life.  Ruchika Gadh, D.O. is a board certified physician in family medicine and co-owner of Gadh Family Practice who serves patients in Plantation, Florida and its surrounding areas including Sunrise, Davie, Weston, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. 

Dr. Gadh completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in neurobiology and physiology.  She then received her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Davie, Florida. Dr. Gadh took a special interest in family medicine and completed her residency at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, Florida.  She was awarded “Best Resident” for her work at North Miami Beach Medical Center. She is also a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.

While originally from Annapolis, Maryland, Dr. Gadh made South Florida her permanent home while she was in medical school, where she met her husband and medical partner, Dr. Rundeep Gadh.  When she is not busy taking care of her patients, Dr. Gadh enjoys traveling, cooking, photography, arts and crafts, decorating and spending time with her family and friends.  She also is a big fan of the Miami Heat.

Gilbert Weiner, DO, is a board-certified family medicine specialist who leads the team at HealthStone Primary Care Partners in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Weiner has over 50 years of experience and a passion for holistic, integrated care for patients of all ages.

Dr. Weiner began his formal education at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois, receiving his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine in 1966. He went on to complete an internship at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Davie, Florida.

Dr. Wiener is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and has extensive experience in family medicine. He treats acute and chronic conditions of all kinds, using a holistic, integrated approach to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Dr. Wiener specializes in men’s health, weight loss, and management of chronic joint pain. He is one of two certified providers at HealthStone Primary Care Partners who provide BioTe® hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Weiner utilizes both traditional and alternative treatments, including manipulative therapies and injections, to treat a wide range of conditions.

Dr. Wiener excels at seeing each patient as a unique individual with physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs. He is known for offering attentive, compassionate care to every man, woman, and child under his guidance.

Hector Fabregas, MD, is an experienced primary care and geriatric physician at Healthstone Primary in Weston, Pembroke Pines, and Davie, Florida. During his medical training, he successfully completed a residency in family medicine at Louisiana State University and an extra year of training for a fellowship program in geriatric medicine at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is also board certified in family medicine. His medical education and experience make him an excellent physician for every family's medical needs. 

Dr. Fabregas specializes in aging-related areas of medicine, such as common diseases and disorders that affect geriatric adults. Some of these include memory disorders and Alzheimer’s prevention, diagnosis and treatment of many kinds of bone diseases, functional decline and fall preventions, balance and gait evaluation, urinary incontinence and treatment approaches, and depression and sleep disorders in the elderly. Nutritional assessments, pressure ulcers prevention and treatment, and guidelines for advance directives are also part of geriatric medicine services at Healthstone Primary.

With preventive care for the whole family in mind, Dr. Fabregas and his team provide comprehensive medical care through a full assessment of multiple diseases, screening studies, pre-operative assessments and risk factor evaluations, immunizations, and lifestyle modification programs. Dr. Fabregas also maintains friendly, professional relationships with medical specialists in Broward and Dade County to ensure patients have access to the best care possible.

To make an appointment with Dr. Fabregas, call Healthstone Primary today or book online.

 

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Jose Mendez, DO, has over twenty years of experience as a physician practicing in various settings, including dermatology, dermatologic surgery, wound care, critical care, primary care, and medical research. He applies his extensive experience at Dermatology Consultants P.A. in Miramar and Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Mendez has over thirteen years of experience in general dermatology and specializes in Mohs surgery.

Dr. Mendez served as a voluntary Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He has also served as a Clinical Professor for Internal Medicine and Dermatology with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and Clinical Professor for the Department of Dermatology Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Mendez has been the principal investigator for several dermatology research trials.

Dr. Mendez graduated from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Mendez is board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Physician Specialties and is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. He is also board certified in Geriatric Care and Family Medicine.

Board-Certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), with 13+ years' experience in nursing and more than six years focusing on advancements in diabetes management and treatments. Lauri's passion for this specialization is rivaled only by her commitment to patient education, empowerment, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies in diabetes care. She is particularly skilled in the use of diabetes technologies such as insulin pumps (AIDs), Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), and insulin smart pens. This proficiency underscores her holistic approach to diabetes care, ensuring that all patients receive tailored, state-of-the-art treatment plans.

Hector Fabregas, MD, is an experienced primary care and geriatric physician at Healthstone Primary in Weston, Pembroke Pines, and Davie, Florida. During his medical training, he successfully completed a residency in family medicine at Louisiana State University and an extra year of training for a fellowship program in geriatric medicine at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is also board certified in family medicine. His medical education and experience make him an excellent physician for every family's medical needs. 

Dr. Fabregas specializes in aging-related areas of medicine, such as common diseases and disorders that affect geriatric adults. Some of these include memory disorders and Alzheimer’s prevention, diagnosis and treatment of many kinds of bone diseases, functional decline and fall preventions, balance and gait evaluation, urinary incontinence and treatment approaches, and depression and sleep disorders in the elderly. Nutritional assessments, pressure ulcers prevention and treatment, and guidelines for advance directives are also part of geriatric medicine services at Healthstone Primary.

With preventive care for the whole family in mind, Dr. Fabregas and his team provide comprehensive medical care through a full assessment of multiple diseases, screening studies, pre-operative assessments and risk factor evaluations, immunizations, and lifestyle modification programs. Dr. Fabregas also maintains friendly, professional relationships with medical specialists in Broward and Dade County to ensure patients have access to the best care possible.

To make an appointment with Dr. Fabregas, call Healthstone Primary today or book online.

 

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Dr. Richard Blanchar, medical director at Bayview General Medicine & Aesthetics in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has experience in many different fields of medicine, including emergency care, general medicine, and aesthetics. He combines his fields of expertise to provide patients with professional, state-of-the-art, and friendly medical care.

Dr. Blanchar graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1978 from the University of Florida, in Gainesville, Florida with a bachelor of science in chemistry with high honors. He received his medical degree from the College of Medicine at the University of South Florida, Tampa in 1982 after participating in a three-year accelerated program. After graduation, he completed his first-year residency in internal medicine with an emphasis on emergency medical care. After his residency, Dr. Blanchar served as an emergency care physician at several Florida hospitals.  

In 1989, Dr. Blanchar founded Bayview General Medicine, which he expanded to include the aesthetics field in the early 2000s, thus becoming Bayview General Medicine & Aesthetics.

Dr. Blanchar has also been recognized as:

• A United States Civil Surgeon
• An FAA Certified Senior Aviation Medical Examiner
• Official Town Physician in 2003 and 2004

Dr. Blanchar prides himself on staying up-to-date on the latest science, research, and technology in his field by routinely completing over 120 hours of medical education each year (physicians are required to participate in at least 30 hours each year).