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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.

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A graduate of Stanford University, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Human Biology, laying a solid foundation for his medical career. His academic pursuits continued at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. At Northwestern, Dr. McKenzie's commitment to academic and clinical excellence was recognized through his induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, an honor that recognizes academic achievements and dedication to the medical profession.

Following medical school, Dr. McKenzie pursued his dermatology residency at New York University. There, he honed his clinical and procedural skills under the mentorship of leading experts in the field. Demonstrating leadership and clinical acumen, he served as Chief Resident in his final year.

Dr. McKenzie is a well-published author, with several publications in reputable dermatology journals, which he has presented at national and international meetings. His research and clinical interests span a broad spectrum, including topics such as eczema, acne, hair loss, and health disparities. His work aims to advance the understanding and treatment of skin conditions and improve patient outcomes.

Beyond his clinical and research contributions, Dr. McKenzie is known for his compassionate patient care and his ability to combine scientific rigor with a personalized approach to treatment. He is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and is deeply committed to medical education and the training of future dermatologists.

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.

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.

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. Call [insert phone number] or book online to take the next step toward a healthier heart.

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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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. Call [insert phone number] or book online to take the next step toward a healthier heart.

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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.