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.
Alexandra Riguero, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Dermatology of Miami in Miami and Miami Lakes, Florida. She has extensive experience in medical and cosmetic dermatology and provides comprehensive skin care for patients of all ages, from pediatric to adult dermatology. Fluent in Spanish and a proud Miami native, Alexandra is dedicated to helping her diverse patient community achieve healthy, confident skin.
After earning her Bachelor of Science from the University of Miami, Alexandra went on to complete her Master of Medical Science degree from Nova Southeastern University’s Physician Assistant Program, graduating with honors. Her early career included hands-on experience in aesthetic plastic surgery and family medicine, giving her a well-rounded foundation in both cosmetic procedures and holistic patient care.
As part of the dermatology team at Dermatology of Miami, Alexandra is passionate about patient-centered care and believes in a collaborative, team-based approach to dermatologic health. She is skilled in diagnosing and treating a variety of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, and skin cancer, and she performs thorough skin cancer screenings.
Alexandra also has advanced training in cosmetic dermatology and offers services such as Botox® and other neurotoxins, dermal fillers, microneedling, chemical peels, vein removal, and laser hair removal.
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.
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.
Dr. Denise Dvorquez earned her medical degree from the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil in Ecuador in 2007. She began her medical career as a primary care physician in the Galápagos Islands, where she served the local community for one year. Driven by a passion for public health, she was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship and completed a master's degree in public health at Johns Hopkins University.
Following her graduate studies, Dr. Dvorquez returned to Ecuador to teach at her alma mater before relocating to the United States to pursue her residency in Internal Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami. She is board certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and also holds certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Dr. Dvorquez has since practiced primary care in both Washington State and California, with a strong commitment to preventive care and chronic disease management. Outside of medicine, she enjoys the ocean, outdoor adventures, and camping. She values quality time with her son and loves playing soccer with him. Dr. Dvorquez is bilingual in English and Spanish.
