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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. 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.

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.

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.

Hector Fabregas, MD, is an experienced primary care and geriatric physician at Healthstone Primary in Pembroke Pines, and Davie, Florida. During his medical training, he successfully completed a residency in family medicine at Louisiana State University and an extra year of training for a fellowship program in geriatric medicine at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is also board certified in family medicine. His medical education and experience make him an excellent physician for every family's medical needs. 

Dr. Fabregas specializes in aging-related areas of medicine, such as common diseases and disorders that affect geriatric adults. Some of these include memory disorders and Alzheimer’s prevention, diagnosis and treatment of many kinds of bone diseases, functional decline and fall preventions, balance and gait evaluation, urinary incontinence and treatment approaches, and depression and sleep disorders in the elderly. Nutritional assessments, pressure ulcers prevention and treatment, and guidelines for advance directives are also part of geriatric medicine services at Healthstone Primary.

With preventive care for the whole family in mind, Dr. Fabregas and his team provide comprehensive medical care through a full assessment of multiple diseases, screening studies, pre-operative assessments and risk factor evaluations, immunizations, and lifestyle modification programs. Dr. Fabregas also maintains friendly, professional relationships with medical specialists in Broward and Dade County to ensure patients have access to the best care possible.

To make an appointment with Dr. Fabregas, call Healthstone Primary today or book online.

 

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Logan T. Vander Woude, DO, MPH, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who is fellowship trained in cataract, cornea, refractive and glaucoma surgery. 

Dr. Vander Woude graduated as valedictorian of his medical school class at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL, where he was given the Dean’s Award and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He completed his three-year ophthalmology residency at University of Florida in Gainesville, during which he was elected as chief resident. He then completed a one-year dual fellowship in cornea, refractive and glaucoma surgery at Your Eye Specialists in Plantation, FL.

Born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Dr. Vander Woude completed his undergraduate degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison. After which, he completed a Masters in Public Health and Fellowship in Global Health, leading projects in Nepal, India, Ghana, and here in south Florida.

Dr. Vander Woude’s interests include: 

• Cataract surgery to help you see clearly and be less dependent on glasses
• LASIK surgery, which he has had himself
• Corneal transplants and dry eye disease
• Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and reducing your burden of glaucoma drops
• Global health, which he recently traveled to Paraguay to perform corneal transplants and cataract extractions for people who could not otherwise afford the surgeries

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Liliana Awan, MD, FAAFP, AAFP, is a board-certified family physician at Medical Center of Hollywood in Hollywood, Florida. She values her patients’ well-being and works hard to cater to a wide range of health and wellness needs. In order to serve a broad portion of the population, Dr. Awan is fluent in English, Spanish, and Romanian. 

Dr. Awan began her higher education at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in biology. She then attended Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, for her medical education. 

After earning her medical degree, Dr. Awan completed a year of residency training in psychiatry at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before completing a family practice residency at Virtua Hospital in New Jersey. There, she served as chief resident. 

After finishing her training, Dr. Awan quickly settled in Florida and opened Medical Center of Hollywood, her private practice. She is affiliated with several hospitals in the area, including Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital South, and Memorial Hospital Pembroke, where she is the chief of medicine. 

Dr. Awan holds many certifications and seizes any opportunities to advance her expertise. She is certified in polysubstance abuse detoxification by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. She also holds a certification in aesthetics from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Furthermore, she has earned the title of fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, a very high standard in her field. 

At Medical Center of Hollywood, Dr. Awan provides family medicine, substance detoxification care, and innovative aesthetic treatments to help her patients see themselves in the best possible light. Available treatments and services include Botox®, fillers, Icon™ laser skin treatments and hair removal, Suboxone®, and ketamine infusions.