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Nisharahmed Kherada, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI, is board certified in internal medicine, clinical hypertension, general cardiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and vascular interpretation. Dr. Kherada currently serves as the Section Chief of Cardiology for Memorial Hospital Pembroke.
Dr. Kherada received his medical degree from the B.J. Medical College (Gujarat University) in India and later conducted basic science cardiovascular research at The Ohio State University. He then moved to the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas to complete his residency in internal medicine. He conducted advanced cardiovascular research at Icahn School of Medicine in New York along with a specialized fellowship in clinical hypertension. He then proceeded to complete his fellowship in general cardiology and interventional cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, where he also served as chief cardiology fellow.
Dr. Kherada performs cardiac coronary artery angioplasty and stenting especially via an advanced low-risk radial artery approach from the arm. He also performs lower extremity Peripheral arterial angioplasty/stenting and varicose vein laser ablation. Additionally, Dr. Kherada has specialized skills in Structural Heart interventions including Valvuloplasty and TAVR (non-surgical replacement of narrow aortic valve). Presently, he is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and eligible for a society of cardiovascular angiography and intervention (SCAI).
Daniel Caraballo, D.O. is board certified in internal medicine. Dr.Caraballo is a cardiologist practicing in Pembroke Pines and Hollywood, Florida. He is affiliated with HCA Florida University Hospital and HCA Florida Westside Regional Hospital. He received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University-College of Osteopathic Medicine.
At Pinnacle Healthcare System, Dr. Caraballo practices all aspects of non-invasive cardiology, with a special interest in nuclear cardiology and echocardiology. He is committed to providing excellent patient care and developing a trusting relationship with them.
He is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to partnering with them at Pinnacle Healthcare System. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Caraballo, please call the Hollywood/ Pembroke Pines office or book a consultation online today.
Charles Stone, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at HealthStone Primary Care Partners, located in Hollywood, Florida.
Dr. Stone received his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in 1991 and earned his Medical Degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1995. He then completed his internship at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. From there he served two years on a naval ship out of Norfolk, Virginia, as the ship's physician and then two years with the Marines in Quantico, Virginia. He then returned to UM/Jackson Memorial Hospital from 2000-2002, where he completed his residency training in internal medicine. He has been practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida, since 2002.
Outside of the office, Dr. Stone enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, exercising, and cycling.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Stone and the team at HealthStone Primary Care Partners, call the office or request an appointment online today.
David E. Steiner, MD, FACC, is a founding member and the current CEO of Pinnacle Healthcare System. Board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, he currently sees patients at the practice’s location in Hollywood, Florida.
Dr. Steiner received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and his medical degree from New York Medical College. He then completed both his internship and residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City and his cardiology fellowship at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington.
At Pinnacle Healthcare System, Dr. Steiner practices all aspects of non-invasive cardiology, with a special interest in nuclear cardiology and echocardiology. He is committed to providing excellent patient care and developing a trusting relationship with them.
He is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to partnering with them at Pinnacle Healthcare System. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Steiner, call the Hollywood office or book a consultation online today.
Beth R. Braver, MD, is a board-certified specialist in internal medicine at Beth and Howard Braver, MD, in Hollywood and Aventura, Florida. She has more than 25 years of experience treating patients with a variety of acute and chronic disorders.
Dr. Braver earned her bachelor’s degree in biology with honors from Washington University in St. Louis and her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, where she also graduated with honors. Dr. Braver continued her medical training with an internship and residency in the Shands Hospital/VA Hospital Department of Medicine in Gainesville.
Dr. Braver has been in private practice in internal medicine since 1995. She is board certified in internal medicine.
Dr. Braver has several hospital affiliations in South Florida, including Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, and Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami. She collaborates extensively with many physicians and specialists at these institutions.
Howard M. Braver, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Beth and Howard Braver, MD in Hollywood and Aventura, Florida. He specializes in pulmonology and has more than 25 years of experience treating patients with a variety of acute and chronic disorders, including respiratory disorders.
Dr. Braverreceived his bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the University of Georgia in Athens and his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed an internship in the department of medicine at the University of Florida School of Medicine in Gainesville.
Dr. Braver continued his medical training with a residency at Shands Hospital/VA Hospital Department of Medicine in Gainesville and a fellowship in the hospital’s Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Braver is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. He’s been affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood since 1997.
Dr. Braver is a member of the American Medical Association and an associate of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Chest Physicians.
Mitchell B. Cohen, MD, FACC, has been triple board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and electrophysiology. A founding member and the former CEO of Pinnacle Healthcare System, he serves patients at the practice’s office in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
Dr. Cohen received his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Upon graduating, he completed his medical internship, residency, and cardiology fellowship at North Shore University Hospital-Cornell University and Memorial Sloan Kettering Center in New York. Dr. Cohen then went on to complete his electrophysiology fellowship at the Jackson Memorial Hospital University of Miami in Florida.
At Pinnacle Healthcare System, Dr. Cohen provides a wide range of services. He has a special interest in electrophysiology, which is the study of the heart’s electrical activity and characteristics.
He is currently accepting new patients and warmly welcomes them to Pinnacle Healthcare System. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Cohen, call the Pembroke Pines office or book a consultation online today.
Nisharahmed Kherada, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI, is board certified in internal medicine, clinical hypertension, general cardiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and vascular interpretation. Dr. Kherada currently serves as the Section Chief of Cardiology for Memorial Hospital Pembroke.
Dr. Kherada received his medical degree from the B.J. Medical College (Gujarat University) in India and later conducted basic science cardiovascular research at The Ohio State University. He then moved to the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas to complete his residency in internal medicine. He conducted advanced cardiovascular research at Icahn School of Medicine in New York along with a specialized fellowship in clinical hypertension. He then proceeded to complete his fellowship in general cardiology and interventional cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, where he also served as chief cardiology fellow.
Dr. Kherada performs cardiac coronary artery angioplasty and stenting especially via an advanced low-risk radial artery approach from the arm. He also performs lower extremity Peripheral arterial angioplasty/stenting and varicose vein laser ablation. Additionally, Dr. Kherada has specialized skills in Structural Heart interventions including Valvuloplasty and TAVR (non-surgical replacement of narrow aortic valve). Presently, he is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and eligible for a society of cardiovascular angiography and intervention (SCAI).
Daniel Caraballo, D.O. is board certified in internal medicine. Dr.Caraballo is a cardiologist practicing in Pembroke Pines and Hollywood, Florida. He is affiliated with HCA Florida University Hospital and HCA Florida Westside Regional Hospital. He received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University-College of Osteopathic Medicine.
At Pinnacle Healthcare System, Dr. Caraballo practices all aspects of non-invasive cardiology, with a special interest in nuclear cardiology and echocardiology. He is committed to providing excellent patient care and developing a trusting relationship with them.
He is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to partnering with them at Pinnacle Healthcare System. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Caraballo, please call the Hollywood/ Pembroke Pines office or book a consultation online today.
Zael Vazquez, MD, is board-certified in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease, and internal medicine. He is proud to provide state-of-the-art medical care to the North and West Broward communities at Pulmonary Care Clinics in Cooper City, Florida.
Dr. Vazquez completed a residency in internal medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he received special training in the management of patients with complex pulmonary problems such as pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung diseases, and COPD.
He went on to pursue an advanced fellowship in thoracic transplantation at Temple University. He currently serves as the Chief of Pulmonary Medicine at Memorial Hospital Pembroke and Chief of Respiratory Services at Select Specialty Hospital.
He prides himself on providing excellent patient care in a compassionate, competent, confident, and communicative manner. Dr. Vazquez is fluent in the Spanish language. He enjoys cycling, physical fitness, and spending time with his wife and daughter.
“Dr Vazquez goes above and beyond for his patients. He is an excellent doctor and I highly recommend him. His staff is friendly and professional and treat you like you are apart of their family.”
Dr. Zael Vazquez, MD
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Alden Alvarez, MD
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Dr. Rey has over 35 years of experience in Internal Medicine. His Residency in Internal Medicine was completed at Mount Vernon Hospital in affiliation with Columbia University in New York. Dr. Rey is board certified in Internal Medicine, he began private practice in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, prior to moving to Florida in 1997. He has been appointed as well, as Medical Director in many settings including Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation and Post Hospital care Centers, as well as law enforcement agencies.
His passion for medicine and his desire to care and support our troops, found him joining on Active Duty, the US Air Force. Served as Lieutenant Colonel with the Medical Corps stationed at Macdill AFB during the Gulf War.
Dr. Rey has a special interest, as a Primary Care Physician, for our adult and senior population. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he has an approachable, caring demeanor, which helps ensure open communication with all his patients.
When not involved with a patient's care or spending time with family; you can find him on the golf course - one of his favorite pastimes.
Barry Weckesser, MD, FACC, is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiology. His expertise is in echocardiography and cardiac nuclear medicine, and he serves patients at The Heart Institute of Venice in Venice, Florida.
From Dayton, Ohio, Dr. Weckesser moved to the west coast of Florida in 1949. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Florida in Gainesville. He then completed his internship and residency at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore and his cardiology fellowship at the University of Maryland in College Park.
Dr. Weckesser spent 18 years in the private practice of cardiology in Baltimore, where he served as the director of the Coronary Care Unit at Mercy Hospital. He also spent two years in the Armed Forces as a United States Army Major, including one year in Vietnam.
He holds several affiliations, including with the American College of Cardiology, the American Society of Internal Medicine, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, the American Society of Echocardiography, the Florida Medical Association, and the Sarasota County Medical Society.
Dr. Gene Myers is a highly respected and board-certified cardiologist at Advanced Health, dedicated to providing top-tier cardiovascular care. With extensive experience in diagnosing and treating heart conditions, Dr. Gene Myers specializes in preventive cardiology, cardiac imaging, and interventional procedures.
Dr. Gene Myers is committed to delivering personalized and compassionate care to every patient. By focusing on each individual’s unique health needs, Dr. Gene Myers develops customized treatment plans aimed at improving heart health and overall well-being. Whether managing chronic heart conditions, conducting routine check-ups, or performing advanced cardiac procedures, Dr. Gene Myers ensures that patients receive the highest quality of care.
Utilizing the latest advancements in medical technology, Dr. Gene Myers provides cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic services. From comprehensive cardiac evaluations to minimally invasive interventions, Dr. Gene Myers is equipped to handle a wide range of cardiovascular issues with precision and expertise.
Dr. Gene Myers believes in the importance of patient education and empowerment. By taking the time to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive measures, Dr. Gene Myers helps patients make informed decisions about their heart health. This collaborative approach fosters trust and encourages active participation in the care process.
Dr. Gene Myers and the team at Advanced Health strive to make quality cardiac care accessible to all patients. The practice offers convenient appointment scheduling, a welcoming environment, and a commitment to patient satisfaction.
Take the first step towards better heart health. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Gene Myers today!
Dr. Alexandra Joseph is a renowned cardiologist at Advanced Health, dedicated to providing top-tier cardiovascular care. With a deep commitment to patient health, Dr. Alexandra Joseph specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of heart conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and hypertension.
At Advanced Health, Dr. Alexandra Joseph is known for their patient-centric approach, ensuring that each individual receives personalized and compassionate care. By taking the time to understand each patient’s unique health needs and lifestyle, Dr. Alexandra Joseph develops customized treatment plans that promote optimal heart health and overall well-being.
Dr. Alexandra Joseph stays at the forefront of cardiology advancements, utilizing the latest diagnostic tools and treatment techniques to deliver the best possible outcomes. Whether through preventive measures, medical management, or interventional procedures, Dr. Alexandra Joseph is committed to helping patients achieve and maintain a healthy heart.
Patients consistently praise Dr. Alexandra Joseph for their thoroughness, empathy, and dedication to providing exceptional care. At Advanced Health, you can trust Dr. Alexandra Joseph to be your partner in heart health, guiding you every step of the way.
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.
Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am to deliver high-quality care that best treats multiple conditions that utilizes the most recent advancement in medicine. Dr. Jason Gajraj, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Coral Springs, FL and has over 11 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. Matthew's University medical school in 2009. He is affiliated with medical facilities University Hospital and Medical Center and Northwest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Gajraj to book an appointment.
“Dr. Jason Gajraj always takes the time needed to listen to your concerns. He never makes you feel rushed. His office staff is efficient and returns calls promptly. At his office you’re a person not a number.”
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