Jonathan Treece, MD
Family Physician
109 West Knapp Avenue
Edgewater, FL 32132
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Jonathan Treece, MD
Family Physician
109 West Knapp Avenue
Edgewater, FL 32132
Dr. Byron Dean, DO
Family Physician
5245 N Socrum Loop Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
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.
Kennessa Hugger, MD
Pediatrician
500 Health Blvd
Suite 200
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Dr. Ronoel Penalver is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician serving patients at FSCDR’s Hollywood, Florida location. He provides comprehensive care focused on prevention, chronic disease management, and improving long-term health outcomes for individuals living with sickle cell disease.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Penalver contributes to clinical research efforts that support the advancement of treatment options and patient care. He is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while helping expand access to innovative therapies and medical resources for the communities FSCDR serves.
Ronoel Penalver, MD
Family Physician
500 Health Blvd
Suite 200
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
About Us
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.
Kayvan Amini, DO
Internist
500 Health Blvd
Suite 200
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
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.
Gershwin T Blyden Md Pa
Internist
500 Health Blvd
Suite 200
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Elizabeth Shinn, APRN, FNP-C
Family Physician
Telehealth Florida
1114 Samar Rd.
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Elizabeth Shinn, APRN, FNP-C
Family Physician
30a Woodland Ave
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Dr. Byron Dean, DO
Family Physician
2020 W Lake Parker Dr
Lakeland, FL 33805
Dr. Byron Dean, DO
Family Physician
1010 Carpenters Way
Lakeland, FL 33809
Dr. Byron Dean, DO
Family Physician
610 E Bella Vista St
Lakeland, FL 33805
Bachu Patel, MD
Family Physician
3260 N Harbor City Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32935
Dr. Byron Dean, DO
Family Physician
2003 Bartow Road
Lakeland, FL 33801
Dr. Byron Dean, DO
Family Physician
901 S Lakeside Ave
Lakeland, FL 33803