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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).

Experienced primary care provider Emmanuel Isaac, DO, leads the team at Isaac Medical Group, located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Dr. Isaac makes patient communication a top priority and takes a whole-body approach to care. 

Dr. Isaac attended Florida Atlantic University, in Boca Raton, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in microbiology, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry. He then earned a Masters of Business Administration at Saint Joseph’s University, in Philadelphia, before completing his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). Dr. Isaac completed his internship and residency in family medicine at Broward Health Medical Center and Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSUCOM). During his residency, he was named Chief Resident. He rounded out his medical training with a fellowship in sports medicine at NSUCOM, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Dr. Isaac is board certified in family medicine by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners (ACOFP).

Following his medical training, Dr. Isaac worked in a variety of medical settings. He is an ER Physician/Consultant at West Palm Beach VCA Medical Center, as well as a Chief Medical Officer at Broward Community and Family Health Centers. In addition to his work in patient settings, he holds faculty appointments at NSUCOM and Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine.

He speaks fluent Haitian Creole, Conversational French, and Medical Spanish.

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.

Dr. Ronaldo Calonje is a physician working at South Florida Sports Medicine and Primary Care in Coral Springs, Florida. He provides a variety of services to patients at this facility, including physical exams, and sports medicine, along with diagnosis and treatment for chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. His sports medicine practice ranges from weekend warriors to top professionals and everyone in between.

Dr. Calonje attended Miami-Dade College, where he studied psychology. After graduating from this institution with honors, he studied microbiology and immunology at the University of Miami. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Sciences. Dr. Calonje attended medical school at Autonomous School of Medical Sciences in Costa Rica. After returning to the United States, he completed a fellowship in sports medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Since he began practicing sports medicine, Dr. Calonje has covered many events, including amateur boxing, professional boxing, WNBA basketball, mixed martial arts, the Chicago Marathon, Florida State University Athletics, special Olympics, F.I.U. Athletics, University of Miami Athletics, and more. He has served as Medical Director of South Florida Sports Medicine and Primary Care since 2011.

Dr. Calonje was born in Managua, Nicaragua. His father is a retired pediatrician who practiced for 20 years in Miami, Florida. His brother is an OB/GYN currently practicing at St. Alexius Medical Center in Illinois.

Dr. Steven Caridi has practiced family medicine for 18 years and takes great pleasure in forming lasting relationships with his patients. Dr. Caridi also specializes in aesthetic services and offers his broad range of expertise to the community of Boca Raton, Florida.

An accomplished family practitioner and educator, Dr. Caridi was trained early in his career in cosmetic procedures. His interest in aesthetics developed through his experience with family medicine, which showed him the connection between self-confidence and overall health and wellbeing. He is pleased to make aesthetic services available to patients at Hamptons Medical Associates.

Dr. Caridi is on staff at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. He is a preceptor for Nova Southeastern University and an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University. After graduating from St. George's University School of Medicine, Dr. Caridi completed his residency and chief residency through the Joan Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University at the Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York.

Dr. Caridi holds medical licenses in Florida, New York, and Connecticut. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Dr. Christopher Smith knew he was going to be a doctor from the time he was nine years old and removed a glass splinter from a 90-year-old woman’s foot. Since then, he’s studied, trained, and honed his dermatology and medical family practice at Christos Doctors Inn Walk-In Health Care in Lauderhill, Florida. Dr. Smith bases his medical practice on a simple, care-focused philosophy:

“Whenever you need us we are here for you. Taking care of you from pediatric to geriatric.”

Dr. Smith completed his undergraduate degree at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York, before earning his medical degree at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Davie, Florida. He served his internship at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, New York, and his residency at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Smith went on to complete specialized training in procedural and clinical dermatology.

At Christos Doctors Inn Walk-In Health Care, Dr. Smith provides a wide range of family medicine and dermatology services, including immigration and DOT physicals, skin cancer surgeries, and IV therapy. He also offers urgent care and same-day appointments whenever possible. He truly cares about his patients and offers friendly and comprehensive care in a convenient one-stop-shop for all their medical needs.

Karina Croasdauile, APRN, FNP-C, is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse at MyDoc Women's Health Specialists. Karina provides all her patients with high-quality, compassionate care from two offices in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Florida.

Karina received her Master of Science Degree (MSN) in Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton, Florida. Prior to receiving her MSN, Karina earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in Nursing from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida.

She is a member of the Florida Association of Nurse Women's Health, Obstetrical and Neonatal Nurse (AWOHNN).

Karina brings over fifteen years of experience as a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to MyDoc Women's Health Specialists, with a primary focus on gynecological preventive care. She treats an array of women's health conditions and is also skilled in disease management.

Karina is bilingual and speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. S. Paul Sloane is an obesity and weight loss specialist who takes a holistic approach to patient care. With 10+ years in vascular surgery and emergency medicine, he believes lifestyle changes are key to weight loss, and surgery is a last resort. At Revolve Fitness, he offers personalized plans to meet unique needs. With a Master's in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Miami and US Army experience, Dr. Sloane brings a wealth of expertise to helping patients improve their overall health.

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.

I am experienced in facial aesthetics such as Botox and dermal fillers, ultrasound-guided Joint Injections, Sexual Wellness, IV Nutrition, BHRT, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Peptide Therapy. I graduated from the University of Florida with a doctorate in clinical practice and from Nova Southeastern University as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), licensed in the state of Florida with prescriptive privileges. I am a proud member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the Academy of Preventive and Innovative Medicine, and the Cellular Medicine Association. I am committed to making each patient feel comfortable and benefit from my personalized treatment plans. I have trained with many physicians providing regenerative medicine with a particular focus on PRP for both men and women, using shockwave, and other regenerative treatments...

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.

Eugenio Rodriguez, MD, is an experienced wound care specialist practicing at Wound Care Associates, located in Delray Beach, Florida. Relying on his years of experience and keen medical expertise, Dr. Rodriguez provides comprehensive care for trauma, burns, and a myriad of other severe injuries. 

Dr. Rodriguez completed his undergraduate education at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, where he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in biology/pre-med. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Puerto Rico in 1986, again graduating magna cum laude. 

After graduating, Dr. Rodriguez completed his postgraduate training at the San Juan Veteran Affairs Medical Center and the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus. Soon after, he relocated to Florida, where he completed a clinical and research fellowship in trauma at Tampa General Hospital under Alexander Rosemurgy, MD. 

Today, Dr. Rodriguez is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery. He is also an integral part of the trauma and surgical team at Delray Medical Center, which is one of four Level 1 trauma centers in the South Florida area. As part of this team, Dr. Rodriguez has the opportunity to care for some of South Florida's most critical patients.

Using the most advanced technology in the operating room when working with trauma victims, Dr. Rodriguez can find effective solutions for patients with chronic wounds that typically stay open or take several years to close in an outpatient setting. 

At Wound Care Associates, Dr. Rodriguez leverages the extraordinary skills and expertise he's acquired as a trauma surgeon to help patients living with intricate wound care needs.