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Dr. Stephanie Coriolan is a board-certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine, dedicated to providing compassionate, efficient, and patient-centered care. She earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Miami/Holy Cross program in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Prior to joining AssociatesMD, Dr. Coriolan practiced primary care, where she managed a wide range of chronic and acute conditions. In addition to comprehensive primary care, she regularly evaluated walk-in patients and treated various urgent issues in-office, including dehydration, respiratory and urinary infections, skin infections, minor burns, heart failure exacerbations, and lacerations.

Dr. Coriolan’s approach to medicine is deeply influenced by her upbringing. Raised in Haiti by two physician parents, she developed an early appreciation for compassionate care and the importance of serving her community. She is committed to taking the time to listen to her patients and tailoring treatment plans to meet their individual needs, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and confident in their care.

She is fluent in French and Haitian Creole and has intermediate proficiency in Spanish, allowing her to connect with and care for a diverse patient population.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Coriolan enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and maintaining an active lifestyle through Pilates.

Yana Gofman, D.O. is a board-certified physician with extensive experience in primary care, geriatric medicine, and preventative healthcare. She graduated with honors from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she ranked in the top 10% of her class and was the recipient of the prestigious A. Alvin Greber Cardiology Award. 

Dr. Gofman earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in 2007, where she received the Outstanding Student Award. She began her academic journey at Ferris State University, demonstrating early on a strong commitment to excellence in her studies.

Her medical training includes completing an internship and residency in osteopathic internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, FL, from 2011 to 2014. During this time, she gained a robust foundation in managing complex medical conditions across diverse patient populations.

Dr. Gofman has over a decade of professional experience as a primary care physician. Her clinical focus is on treating adult and geriatric patients, emphasizing personalized care and preventative medicine to enhance patient outcomes. Dr. Gofman is deeply committed to fostering long-term patient relationships and empowering individuals to achieve their best health through proactive, comprehensive care.

Dr. Gofman is fluent in both English and Russian, which enables her to effectively communicate with a diverse range of patients. Beyond her professional endeavors, she values spending time with her family, exploring travel opportunities, and enjoying the outdoors. Her multifaceted interests and dedication to patient care exemplify her holistic approach to medicine.

Languages Spoken:  English, Russian, Medical Spanish

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.

Alan Testa, DC, is an experienced chiropractor at Sports Chiro & Rehab in Davie, Florida, with more than 20 years of experience in chiropractic care, rehabilitation, and performance-based treatment. He is passionate about helping patients reduce pain, restore mobility, and achieve long-term physical wellness through personalized, evidence-based care.

Dr. Testa earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Indiana University and completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Life University in 2002. He is certified in Acupuncture and Active Release Technique (ART), and integrates advanced soft-tissue therapy, corrective exercise, and movement-based rehabilitation into every treatment plan. His clinical background includes working with elite athletes from the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB, as well as active individuals and families seeking to improve function and prevent injury.

Throughout his career, Dr. Testa has remained committed to continuing education and innovative care strategies. His certifications include Graston Technique, FAKTR-PM, Muscle Activation Technique, RTS Resistance Training Specialist, golf injury rehabilitation, and enzyme therapy.

He also served as an Active Release Technique Assistant Instructor from 2014 to 2020 and has partnered with performance organizations such as Bommarito Performance and XPE Sports.

In addition to private practice, Dr. Testa has supported athletic programs and major sporting events as a team chiropractor and medical provider, including high school championship teams and endurance competitions.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Testa enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, and their three Labrador Retrievers. He loves traveling, exploring new restaurants, solving escape rooms, and attending concerts and comedy shows.

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.

Mitchell B. Cohen, MD. A founding member 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.

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Nisharahmed Kherada, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI, is a trusted Interventional Cardiologist specializing in Cardiac Catheterization. Board certified in internal medicine, clinical hypertension, general cardiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and vascular interpretation, Dr. Kherada is dedicated to providing advanced cardiovascular care. He currently serves as the Section Chief of Cardiology for Memorial Hospital Pembroke.

Dr. Kherada earned his medical degree from B.J. Medical College (Gujarat University) in India before conducting basic science cardiovascular research at The Ohio State University. He then completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas and pursued advanced cardiovascular research at the Icahn School of Medicine in New York, along with a specialized fellowship in clinical hypertension. His training continued at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, where he completed his fellowships in general and interventional cardiology and served as Chief Cardiology Fellow.

As an expert in minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures, Dr. Kherada specializes in cardiac catheterization, and stenting, particularly utilizing an advanced low-risk radial artery approach. He also performs peripheral arterial angioplasty and stenting, varicose vein laser ablation, and structural heart interventions, including Valvuloplasty and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) eligible, Dr. Kherada remains at the forefront of interventional cardiology, committed to delivering cutting-edge treatments that improve patient outcomes.

If you’re experiencing heart-related symptoms or need expert cardiovascular care, schedule an appointment with Dr. Kherada today. Early intervention can make all the difference in your heart health. 

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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. 

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. 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.

Nisharahmed Kherada, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI, is a trusted Interventional Cardiologist specializing in Cardiac Catheterization. Board certified in internal medicine, clinical hypertension, general cardiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and vascular interpretation, Dr. Kherada is dedicated to providing advanced cardiovascular care. He currently serves as the Section Chief of Cardiology for Memorial Hospital Pembroke.

Dr. Kherada earned his medical degree from B.J. Medical College (Gujarat University) in India before conducting basic science cardiovascular research at The Ohio State University. He then completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas and pursued advanced cardiovascular research at the Icahn School of Medicine in New York, along with a specialized fellowship in clinical hypertension. His training continued at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, where he completed his fellowships in general and interventional cardiology and served as Chief Cardiology Fellow.

As an expert in minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures, Dr. Kherada specializes in cardiac catheterization, and stenting, particularly utilizing an advanced low-risk radial artery approach. He also performs peripheral arterial angioplasty and stenting, varicose vein laser ablation, and structural heart interventions, including Valvuloplasty and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) eligible, Dr. Kherada remains at the forefront of interventional cardiology, committed to delivering cutting-edge treatments that improve patient outcomes.

If you’re experiencing heart-related symptoms or need expert cardiovascular care, schedule an appointment with Dr. Kherada today. Early intervention can make all the difference in your heart health. 

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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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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.

Dr. Marie Amanze is a Hematologist/Oncologist serving FSCDR patients in the Jacksonville and Florida Panhandle regions. She specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of blood disorders, including sickle cell disease, and is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through comprehensive and compassionate care.