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.
Rafael Castells Ferras is a trusted and accountable bilingual (English and Spanish) Board- Certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with over 12 years of experience in the medical field. He is trained to work in high-stress environments, demonstrating excellent interpersonal communication skills and a keen sense of purpose. Rafael excels at collaborating with healthcare teams to provide superior medical care, with exceptional proficiency in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient treatment.
Mr. Castell's medical education in Cuba includes a specialization in Ophthalmology and Visual/Neuro Electrophysiology, with several years of community service. He holds a Master’s in Nursing from Miami Regional University and has trained to work in acute care settings at the University of Miami Emergency Room and Bascom Palmer ER. Since the global health crisis, he has been actively practicing and providing patient care in these critical environments.
Rafael is passionate about educating his patients on their conditions to improve health outcomes. He firmly believes that community-based disease prevention and health promotion are essential for long-term wellness.
Slyllia Thompson is a Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of demonstrated nursing experience, spanning dynamic healthcare settings; in areas of Primary Care, Research, Assisted Living Facilities and Home Health. She graduated from Barry University in Miami with a BSN degree and went on to pursue her MSN degree at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She believes in patient centered care and optimizing the best healthcare outcomes for her patients. She enjoys spending time with her family, attending her kids sporting events, traveling, volunteering in her community and a home cooked meal.
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.
Dr. Nasreen Ghazi is a board-certified family medicine physician providing comprehensive primary care in South Florida. She earned her medical degree from George Washington University and completed her residency at the University of Pennsylvania, where she received recognition for her excellence in women's health/obstetrics.
Dr. Ghazi has extensive experience in outpatient primary care and is dedicated to preventive health, women’s health, and managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. In addition to her clinical work, she serves as an Affiliate Assistant Professor of Clinical Family Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, where she teaches and mentors medical students.
She is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and speaks conversational Spanish, with additional proficiency in Urdu, Bangla, and Arabic.
When she is not at work, Dr. Ghazi is running after her three children and their dog, Gypsy! She loves to paint watercolors, read romance novels and enjoy the outdoors.
Languages Spoken: English, Conversational Spanish, Proficiency in Urdu, Bangla, and Arabic
AssociatesMD is a primary care practice with offices in Plantation, Pembroke Pines, Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Weston, Margate, and Dania Beach, Florida. The multispecialty medical group provides innovative, high-quality care from some of the best providers in Broward County.
AssociatesMD also specializes in cardiology, performing cardiac pre-operative clearance exams and specialized diagnostic testing like echocardiograms and stress tests. Additionally, the multispecialty practice provides nutrition services and helps with diet and weight loss.
To manage those unexpected illnesses and injuries, AssociatesMD has urgent care clinics in Pembroke Pines and Fort Lauderdale. The highly attentive staff also provides Medicare patient navigation and personal health care assistants, helping patients get all the services they need for better health and wellness.
AssociatesMD has telemedicine appointments for patients who are unable to get to the office for care.
Call AssociatesMD today or use the online booking button to schedule an appointment.
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.
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.
Dr. Marco A. Nova, a dedicated healthcare professional in your community. Dr. Nova communicates in both Spanish and English but also has a deep understanding of the diverse healthcare needs of the Miami- Dade County population.
With an unwavering commitment to improving the health and well-being of those in and around the community, Dr. Nova, along with his dedicated team, is currently accepting new patients. They would be delighted if you considered scheduling a consultation to address any of your health concerns.
Dr. Nova's approach to healthcare is rooted in his relentless pursuit of uncovering the underlying causes of medical conditions, ensuring that his patients can find relief from prolonged illnesses or chronic medical issues.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to Dr. Nova and his team for a personalized and compassionate healthcare experience tailored to your unique needs.