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.
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.
Meliana Trinidad, MD, is board-certified in neurology and internal medicine. She works with patients at The Neurology Institute in Coral Springs and Sunrise, Florida. Dr.Trinidad is very compassionate and finds it rewarding to provide medical care to patients and assist in their treatment. Dr. Trinidad is fluent in English and Spanish. She is able to speak medical Portuguese and Turkish.
Dr.Trinidad received her medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico. After graduating, she went on to complete her residency and fellowship in internal medicine at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
To further her education, Dr. Trinidad completed her neurology residency at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, and a fellowship training in neurophysiology/epilepsy.
She is very passionate about neurology and approaches each patient as an individual.
Dr.Trinidad is currently accepting both new and existing patients at The Neurology Institute in Coral Springs and Sunrise, Florida. She looks forward to providing you with the highest care possible.
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.
Rene A. Reyes, MD, is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has more than 20 years of clinical experience. Before attending medical school, Dr. Reyes earned a bachelor’s degree from Barry University in Miami, Florida. He went on to earn his Medical Degree from the Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico, and was also formally involved in research at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at New York University Downtown Hospital in New York City.
Dr. Reyes practices preventative healthcare and offers proactive, attentive outpatientcare. He particularly enjoys developing relationships with his patients and collaborating with them on how best to optimize and maintain their health and prevent disease. He is a board-certified internist serving patients at Reyes and Reyes, MD, PA, in Hollywood, FL since 2002. He is a former Section Chief of Medicine at Memorial Regional Hospital South, and is currently an active staff member at Memorial Regional Hospital.
Dr. Reyes enjoys life in Hollywood with his wife and two daughters. In his spare time, he likes listening to music, attending concerts and exercising.
Dr. Yelyzaveta Prysyazhnyuk is a compassionate and highly trained physician with a strong commitment to advancing mental health care. She brings a rich background in internal medicine and a deep interest in the intersection of physical and mental well-being to her role at Vital Psych MD LLC.
Dr. Prysyazhnyuk completed her undergraduate studies at Barnard College of Columbia University before earning her medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. She went on to complete her residency in Internal Medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell NS/LIJ, where she also obtained certifications as a clinician educator and in lifestyle medicine.
At Vital Psych MD, Dr. Prysyazhnyuk is excited to focus her practice on supporting individuals through evidence-based care that bridges the gap between physical and mental health. Her clinical experience and academic foundation have shaped her integrative approach, helping achieving overall well-being and a lasting change.
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.
Professional Biography. Birthplace: Adelaide Australia. Dr. Adam AU grew up in New York City and attended Providence College and the University of New England, Biddeford, Maine, where he graduated with his first medical degree while taking Ph.D. courses during summer breaks. Subsequently, he has pursued novel discoveries with the University of Science, Arts and Technology, affiliated with Oxford University, to obtain his MD PhD. Historical hospital affiliations and connections include Jackson Memorial Hospital FL, Mercy Hospital FL, Larkin Community Hospital FL, Westchester General Hospital FL, Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY, Columbia Presbyterian College of Surgeons, Clarion Community Hospital PA. Dr. AU is an experienced internal medicine physician with 12 years of active continuous patient care contact. In addition to his experience in patient care, he has also served as Medical Director of patient rehabilitation centers in 2 centers located in Pompano and Miami, FL. He is currently in active practice as the Attending at Physicians Creek Medical Center which also serves as a teaching institution for would-be medical professionals. With an interest in medical technology and discoveries, Dr. Adam AU has also founded Interstellar Pharmaceuticals with burgeoning novel therapeutic compounds.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Vascular accesses, Echocardiograms, Electrocardiograms, Patient Care with initial diagnosis, treatment and medication management of acute and chronic conditions spanning Diabetes to Congestive Heart Failure, Experienced in Transplant Medicine, Infectious Disease treatments such as HIV AIDS treatment, Preliminary read and interpretation of imaging modalities such as Xrays, CT scans, Intra-articular injections and drainages such as knee injections and lumbar spine injections, Wound Care and Management, Physical Medicine treatments – Osteopathic Neuromuscular Treatments, Physiotherapy, Non – invasive Medical Laser Devices, Initial Evaluation and referral for pregnancies, Contraceptive therapy treatments, Medical Marijuana Certifications. Outpatient Clinic Management. IV fluid resuscitation, splinting, bracing, suturing.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Physicians Creek Medical | Miami, FL | 2020 – Present. Internal Medicine Physician. General Practice
ZocDoc Telemedicine | Nationwide | 2020 – Present. Internal Medicine Physician. General Practice
One Health Medical Centers | Miami, FL | 2019 – 2020. Internal Medicine Physician. General Practice
Manatee County Clinics | Manatee C., FL | 2018 – 2019. Internal Medicine Physician. Primary Care
NYC Physicians Concierge Medicine | Nationwide | 2018 - 2020. Internal Medicine Physician Calls.
Fellow, American College of Osteopathic Internist I 2015 – • Medical Laser Treatments. CME. 2022 -
Professional License | Internal Medicine. State of Florida 2022 - ACTIVE
Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Resuscitation. State of Florida. Active
Internal Medicine Residency Certification/ Diploma. Larkin Nova South Eastern University 2014
University of Science, Arts and Technology. MD. PhD. Diploma/ Certificate
Traditional Rotating Internship Certification. Clarion Hospital. Pennsylvania PA 2012
Columbia University. NY. Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit Externship. 2011
Osteopathic Medical Degree/ Diploma. UNECOM. 2010
Eleventh Annual Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Certificate. Miami Beach, Florida. February 14 – 17, 2013
Miami Transplant Institute CME Conference Certification. Miami Beach, Florida. 2015
Thirty-second Annual Echocardiography Symposium Certificate. Baptist Health South. Miami. November 2013
Fifth Annual Coronary CTA in Emergency Department: A Hands-on Workshop Certification. Miami. Florida. October 2013
2023 Dermatology and Skin Care Workshop, 2023 Miami FL
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
FIU Asst. Prof & Research Mentor University of Miami. Office of Undergraduate Research and Community Outreach. (2014 – Ongoing). Current Research on Advances in Stents Recent Poster: https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1FhF01l-5N0bN0s_gku5-FsJyhSHQcak4FfHG4utl-z0/edit • NIH Trained. Protecting Human Subject Research Participants. (Since June 2014) • Clinical Trial Assistant. International Multicenter Study Protocol for Ticagrelor vs. ASA. AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical Company. • Member, of the Physiology and Pharmacology Journal Club. UNECOM (2008) Laboratory Bench Research. Focus on Neurophysiology of Migraines. Experiment: Using Light Box Assay, Cornea abrasion, and Photophobia to create migraine rodent models. • Research Assistant. Albert Einstein College of Medicine Montefiore Hospital. (2010) Perioperative anticoagulation trials. Bronx NY • Dean’s Research Fellow. (2007 – 2008)
PUBLICATIONS
Adam Au, and Sahil Verma, “In a Preliminary Simulation Data, Stent with Thinnest Strut Beta Crystalline Titanium Gold Alloy (β-Ti Au) Outperforms Typical Implants.” American Journal of Biomedical Research, vol. 6, no. 2 (2018): 46-52. doi: 10.12691/ajbr-6-2-3. • Au Adam, Protective Barrier for Fluid Conducting Lines, Espacenet. https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=US&NR=2017232235 A1&KC=A1&FT=D Last accessed: 01/01/2018 • Au Adam, The Cardiac Mass; Is it A Thrombus, Tumor or Vegetation? Take it in the Context of the Disease. JBR Journal of Clinical Diagnosis and Research. August 2016 • Case Presentation # 4: Evidence-Based Use of Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, and Thrombolytics in ACS, AF, DVT, and CVA. 50 Slides; 30 Short Cases. May 26th, 2014 • Case Presentation # 3: Redig A.J.Vaidya A.Bienfang D.C.Milligan T. A Pain in the Brain. N Eng. J Med 2013 368 e20 • Case Presentation # 2: Vaidya A., King L.Y., Lee L.S., Tucker J.K. A Complex Cause of Pleuritic Chest Pain. Interactive Medical Case. N England J Med 2012; 367:e21 • Case Presentation # 1: Anand V et. al. Disconnected. Interactive Medical Case. N England J Med 2012; 367:e10 August 16, 2012 • Au M. Adam., Baum B., Schiffman L. Michel G. Abstract: Title: Oculo- Urethro- Synovial Syndrome. American Association of Osteopathic Internists. FL(Nov. 2012) • Au M Adam (April 18, 2012). Is the History and Physical Still Relevant; comment. The Consultant.Retrieved04/26/2012 • Au Adam M, Bordenave G. Michel G. Poster Abstract: A 40-year-old male with anterior chest wall pain. Orlando FL. July 2013
Dr. Yelyzaveta Prysyazhnyuk is a compassionate and highly trained physician with a strong commitment to advancing mental health care. She brings a rich background in internal medicine and a deep interest in the intersection of physical and mental well-being to her role at Vital Psych MD LLC.
Dr. Prysyazhnyuk completed her undergraduate studies at Barnard College of Columbia University before earning her medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. She went on to complete her residency in Internal Medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell NS/LIJ, where she also obtained certifications as a clinician educator and in lifestyle medicine.
At Vital Psych MD, Dr. Prysyazhnyuk is excited to focus her practice on supporting individuals through evidence-based care that bridges the gap between physical and mental health. Her clinical experience and academic foundation have shaped her integrative approach, helping achieving overall well-being and a lasting change.
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.