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Dr. Saint-Fort is a distinguished and compassionate physician at AssociatesMD Clinic in Margate, Florida. He specializes in managing various pathological processes, chronic conditions, and preventive care needs, providing comprehensive care to his patients.

Dr. Saint-Fort earned his medical degree from Université D’État D’Haiti, School of Medicine in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. His medical journey continued at St. Vincent Medical Center and UF Health Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, where he served as a physician and hospitalist. At St. Vincent Medical Center, he was a vital member of the Rapid Response Team, demonstrating his ability to handle high-pressure situations with skill and empathy.

Dedicated to global health and community service, Dr. Saint-Fort volunteered at Clinique Sopromed in Cayes, Haiti, as a primary care provider. He participated in outreach programs that educated and provided care to underserved populations, highlighting his commitment to improving healthcare accessibility.

Dr. Saint-Fort is fluent in English, French, and French Creole, enabling him to effectively communicate with a diverse patient population and deliver personalized, culturally competent care.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Saint-Fort is an audiophile with a passion for exploring different musical genres. He enjoys outdoor activities such as walking, camping, and biking, and he loves cooking Haitian dishes.   Languages Spoken: English, French, Creole

Dr. Maria R. Cortti Ferrari was born in Asunción, Paraguay, and earned her medical degree from the Universidad Nacional de Asunción, completing six years of rigorous training. Her clinical education included rotations at top institutions such as Hospital de Clínicas, Sanatorio Migone, Centro Médico La Costa, and the Centro del Quemado (Burn Center), where she gained valuable experience in both general and specialized care.

In 2005, Dr. Cortti Ferrari moved to the United States, where she later began her U.S.-based medical training. In 2012, she completed a Transitional Year Residency at Sinai Grace Hospital in Michigan, followed by an Internal Medicine Residency from 2014 to 2017. She went on to complete a Nephrology Fellowship at Ascension St. John Hospital in Michigan in 2018.

After finishing her fellowship, Dr. Cortti Ferrari and her family relocated to Florida in 2019, where she initially practiced as a nephrologist. Over time, she recognized the value of integrating her nephrology expertise into a broader scope of care and transitioned to primary care in 2021. Since then, she has been serving her community as a Primary Care Physician, offering comprehensive care with a deep understanding of complex chronic conditions.

Dr. Cortti Ferrari is married to Tadeo, also from Paraguay, and they are proud parents to Enzo (16), Celina (10), and their beloved dog Tito (4). In her free time, she enjoys running, playing the guitar, and being her children’s biggest fan at soccer matches and gymnastics competitions. She is passionate about building long-term relationships with her patients and helping them lead healthier lives through preventive care and compassionate support.

Languages Spoken:  English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian

Having most of your healthcare needs met by one doctor at one practice can be your new reality when you seek medical treatment at Plantation Medical Clinic, located in Plantation, Florida. Peter Simek, MD, and the clinic’s talented medical team can diagnose and treat just about any health problem you have, and attend to simple needs like routine check-ups. Plantation Medical Clinic is conveniently located close to neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Sunrise, and Cooper City.

Dr. Simek earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. As a board-certified physician in emergency medicine, he treats patients for numerous health issues. Dr. Simek also offers routine physicals and wellness checks.

Plantation Medical Clinic has a multilingual staff fluent in English, Spanish, Russian, Czech, Slovak, Hebrew, and German. If you need to visit a caring and highly attentive Internal Medicine Physician, Peter Simek, MD, is currently accepting new patients that are in need of internal medicine, general health, and primary care services.

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.

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. Braver received 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.

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.

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 echocardiography. 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.

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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.
• Miami Transplant Institute | Miami, FL | 2016 – 2017. Transplant Medicine. Inpatient.
• Jackson Memorial Hospital | Miami, FL | 2014 – 2017 Present. Internal Medicine Physician. In-patient
• Mercy Hospital | Miami, FL | 2013 – 2016. Internal Medicine Physician.  
• FIU Attending Physician | Miami, FL | 2015 – 2017. Internal Medicine Physician Inpatient.
• Westchester General Hospital | Miami, FL | 2014 – 2017. Internal Medicine Physician.
• Fox Medical Center | Miami, FL | 2014 – 2017. Internal Medicine Physician. Primary Care

 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS  

• Clinical Laboratory Director. CMS. CLIA. 2023 – 2025  
• Controlled Substance Registration Certificate. DEA. 2012 -2026  
• 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