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.
The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research (FSCDR) is a renowned organization solely focused on medical care and clinical research opportunities for those living with Sickle Cell Disease. FSCDR has locations across the State of Florida. Its Flagship is in Hollywood, Florida.
As the only organization in the United States with standalone sickle cell Centers of Excellence, The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research welcomes patients from all over the world. The team of physicians, specialists, care coordinators, case managers, and social work professionals combine to provide all-inclusive care for children and adults with sickle cell disease.
Their stated mission is to tirelessly research, inform, hear, respect, treat, and support all individuals with sickle cell disease, and to make the disease a livable, non-threatening condition. In addition, they do innovative diagnostic testing, such as transcranial Doppler ultrasounds, X-rays, and medical treatments, including infusion services.
The team at The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research works with other medical and education professionals to ensure that their patients of all ages receive the care and support they need to thrive, ranging from vaccinations to medication management and social work services.
Along with school individualized educational plan (IEP) support, disability application assistance, and case management, they help patients work through the social determinants of health to ensure patients receive the proper support they need.
To schedule an appointment with The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research, call or book online today.
Dr. Kennessa Hugger is a physician serving patients across FSCDR’s North Florida locations, including Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Pensacola, and Panama City. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals living with sickle cell disease, with a focus on improving health outcomes through education, prevention, and comprehensive treatment support. Dr. Hugger is committed to ensuring patients throughout North Florida have access to quality care and resources close to home.
Gershwin Blyden, MD, PhD, FCP, FACP, is a board-certified hematologist-oncologist and medical director of The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research, with locations in Homestead, Orlando, Lakeland, Jacksonville, Belle Glade, Tallahassee, and Hollywood, Florida. With more than 40 years of diverse experience, Dr. Blyden is an esteemed physician in his field.
After receiving his bachelor’s degree in plant science from the Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) in Tuskegee, Alabama, in 1967, Dr. Blyden earned a PhD in pharmacology from prestigious Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1976. Just three years later, he also earned his medical doctorate cum laude from Yale University.
In 1985, Dr. Blyden completed an internal medicine internship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. That same year, he also finished his hematology/oncology and clinical pharmacology fellowship at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
After graduating and completing his training, Dr. Blyden worked as an adjunct professor for the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida, an associate clinical professor of hematology and oncology at the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida, and as an associate professor of clinical pharmacy and director of the Clinical Pharmacology Research Unit at Florida A&M University’s Miami location.
Today, Dr. Blyden is a leader in the field of sickle cell treatment, case management, and research. He provides comprehensive care for chronic diseases, with a special emphasis on sickle cell anemia.
Dr. Blyden offers a variety of infusion services, school individualized education program (IEP) support, transcranial Doppler ultrasounds, and more.
My Weight Loss Company is a medical practice located in Miramar, Florida, providing comprehensive care focused on better health for adults 20 and older. Curtis Wilkinson, DO, and our team of skilled health providers put our patients’ health needs and goals above all else.
Our team takes an individualized and holistic approach, using a combination of science-backed medicine and lifestyle changes to help our patients reach their goals and improve their quality of life.
We specialize in weight management by offering personalized weight loss plans that focus on nutrition, exercise, and creating healthy habits for long-term results.
We also offer weight loss support, prescribing the medications semaglutide and tirzepatide when appropriate. Our team also has vitamin B12 injections to improve nutritional health, boost energy, and support metabolism.
In addition to our weight loss services, My Weight Loss Company provides anti-aging treatments with nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) supplements — a coenzyme made by the body that declines with age. Research suggests supplementing with NAD+ may slow the aging process.
We also prescribe Latisse® — a lash growth serum — for our patients with sparse or short eyelashes.
My Weight Loss Company helps you live your best life by providing the support and guidance that benefits overall health and well-being.
To get started on your weight loss journey, call the office today or schedule an appointment online.
Brian Ibrahim, MD, is an experienced, board-certified family medicine physician at Pinnacle Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida. He has over a decade of experience helping patients achieve exceptional health and disease prevention in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Dr.Ibrahim is board-certified in Obesity Medicine.
Dr. Ibrahim earned his Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in chemistry and business administration at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. He completed his medical degree at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in the Netherlands.
Dr. Ibrahim completed a family medicine residency at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside, New York, where he was Chief Resident.
Dr. Ibrahim has been practicing in the Memorial Health Care System for over 10 years as one of the premier hospitalists. He was the medical director of Memorial South Hospital Group and is currently the Chief of Family Medicine.
He enjoys helping patients better manage chronic diseases and reduce their risk of complications. Dr. Ibrahim maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education to stay up-to-date with the latest advances in family medicine. His warm, compassionate demeanor puts patients of all ages at ease.
Dr. Ibrahim is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to Pinnacle Healthcare System. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ibrahim, call the Hollywood office or book a consultation online today.
Dina R. Edrich, MD, is a board-certified specialist in family medicine at Beth and Howard Braver, MD, in Hollywood and Aventura, Florida. She has more than 10 years of experience treating patients with a variety of acute and chronic disorders.
Dr. Edrich earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Miami and her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean in St Maarten, Netherlands Antilles. Dr. Edrich continued her medical training with a residency at Rutgers University’s Centra State Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program. She was elected Chief Resident for her final year of training.
Dr. Edrich is board certified in Family Medicine and maintains hospital affiliations with Aventura Hospital and Memorial Regional Hospital.