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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).

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.

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.

“I’ve dedicated my career to the creation and continual evolution of the successful weight loss programs we offer at Smart for Life®. As my patients keep me on the pulse of today’s weight loss concerns; we’re able to keep the innovation of new techniques and services at the heart of our mission.”

Dr. Sasson E. Moulavi (Dr. Sass), MD is the Medical Director of Smart for Life™ Weight Management Centers headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida and graduate of the University of Toronto where he received a degree of Doctor of Medicine. He completed post graduate training at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Dr. Moulavi has achieved Board Certification in Anti-Aging Medicine (2005- ) as well as Bariatric Medicine (2006-2014). Dr. Moulavi has completed the process for his Fellowship Certification in Bariatric Medicine, in addition to his membership in the Obesity Medicine Association. He completed the Annual Practical Approaches to the Treatment of Obesity at Harvard University and is a member of the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine as well as the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. For more than 15 years he has specialized in the study and treatment of Bariatric Medicine and has trained over 100 doctors in the science behind Bariatric Medicine. Dr. Moulavi has directed the operation of multiple weight loss centers in both the United States and Canada. Prior to 1995, he practiced as a family doctor and an Emergency Room doctor in Canada. His passion is to provide a successful, simple, affordable way to reach and maintain a healthy weight while improving overall health and quality of life. Visit Dr. Sass at the Smart for Life® clinic in Boca Raton, Florida.

Visit Dr. Sass at the SmartforLife® clinic in Boca Raton, Florida

Dr. Lipson is an alumnus of Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with a Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) after graduating the University of Miami with a B.S. in Psychobiology and minor in Business Administration. 

Dr. Lipson is a Primary Care Physician who specializes in Preventative medicine. He is also a Lipid Specialist and Researcher. He was also honored as a Fellow of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology (FASPC).

He completed training as Chief Resident at the Family Practice Residency Program at Wellington Regional Medical Center in Wellington, Florida. He received his Family Practice Board Certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. He is affiliated with the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners, and the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association. 

He was born and raised in South Florida; he is married with one child, speaks Spanish, and enjoys Asian culture, geography and computer technology. 

His interests include Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention, Diabetes (Diabetology), Cholesterol (Lipidology), Obesity / Metabolic Syndrome, High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, and Sleep Disorders. He is a Board Certified Family Physician who strives to exceed your healthcare needs.

 

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...