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.
Micaella Kantor, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Florida Digestive Specialists, and is also board certified in internal medicine. She treats a broad range of gastrointestinal disorders, such as GERD, gastritis, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, and colon cancer prevention. She performs screening and diagnostic colonoscopies and endoscopies. She is known for her compassion and patient-centered care and believes patient education regarding their condition is very important. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to create a comfortable environment to discuss concerns and develop individualized treatment plans.
Dr. Kantor received her undergraduate degree at the University of Miami in psychology and biology prior to receiving her medical degree at UCIMED in Costa Rica. She completed her internal medicine residency at Kendall Regional Medical Center in Miami, FL, followed by a gastroenterology fellowship at Palm Spring Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, FL. Dr. Kantor was the chief resident in both programs. During her training, she was involved in research and published numerous articles on the topics of GI and has presented nationally.
Dr. Himanshu Chandarana, MD is a cardiovascular & pulmonary disease specialist in St Petersburg, FL. Dr. Chandarana completed a residency at New Brunswick Affil Hosps. He currently practices at Himanshu Chandarana, MD and is affiliated with Northside Hospital. He accepts multiple insurance plans. Dr. Chandarana is board certified in Internal Medicine.
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. Rachid Ryan Macwar is a highly skilled interventional cardiologist with extensive training and experience in advanced cardiac imaging and intervention. He served as the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Director at Upson Regional Hospital in Thomaston, GA, where he is dedicated to providing cutting-edge care to his patients.
Dr. Macwar completed his Doctor of Medicine at the University Mohammed V School of Medicine in Rabat, Morocco, graduating with "magna cum laude" distinction. He pursued his residency in Internal Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI, followed by multiple fellowships, including Interventional Cardiology at Henry Ford Hospital, Advanced Imaging in Cardiac MRI at Duke University, and Nuclear Cardiology at Yale University.
His clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of interventional techniques, including complex PCI, aortic balloon valvuloplasty, and treatment of pulmonary embolism and DVT. He is also proficient in advanced imaging modalities such as cardiac CT angiography, cardiac MRI, and nuclear cardiology, holding multiple board certifications in these specialties.
Dr. Macwar has contributed to the field through numerous publications and presentations at prestigious medical conferences. He has been recognized for his leadership, serving as the Director of the Echocardiography Lab and Co-Director of the Cardiac CT and MRI Program at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
Fluent in Arabic, French, and Spanish, Dr. Macwar is committed to addressing the needs of diverse patient populations. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions.
In his free time, Dr. Macwar volunteers at local clinics and is passionate about improving cardiac health in the community. His dedication to patient care, combined with his extensive training and experience, makes him a valuable asset to the Upson Medical Center team.
Mostaan Mehrdad, MD, is a double board-certified interventional cardiologist in practice for over 30 years. He serves patients at The Heart Institute of Venice in Venice, Sarasota, Bradenton, and Ellenton, Florida.
He graduated medical school from the University of Maryland in 1978. Since 1984 he has been an Associate Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University, where he did his Cardiology training. Dr. Mostaan has taught students at Georgetown University, Howard University, and DC General Hospital cardiac procedures.
Dr. Mostaan has been in private practice for the last 35 years working in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington DC.
Dr. Mostaan received his FL licensure and began practicing medicine in the state of Florida two years ago. He is passionate about patient care and has a deep dedication to the treatment of all his patients.
Muthu Velusamy, MD, FACC, ABVM, is the cardiovascular disease specialist at Cardiovascular Institute of America, which has two offices in Tampa and Lutz, Florida. He is board-certified in cardiovascular diseases, cardiology, and vascular medicine. Dr. Velusamy is a detail-oriented physician who takes a patient-centered approach to care.
After earning his Doctor of Medicine at Stanley Medical College in Chennai (formerly Madras), India, Dr. Velusamy completed postgraduate medical training in general medicine at the National Health Services Hospital in the United Kingdom. He then relocated to the United States and completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship program in cardiovascular disease at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. To further his skill set, Dr. Velusamy completed a nuclear cardiology fellowship at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut, and then an interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Connecticut in Mansfield, Connecticut.
Dedicated to learning and providing the best possible care, Dr. Velusamy also completed a mini vascular fellowship at the Prairie Heart Institute in Springfield, Illinois, and a clinical preceptorship at the Rane Center for Venous and Lymphatic Disease in Jackson, Mississippi.
Dr. Velusamy is a fellow of the American College of Cardiologists and a Vascular Diplomate of the American Board of Vascular Medicine. He is also a member of the Royal College of Physicians of England-MRCP (UK) and Ireland (MRCPI).
For Dr. Velusamy, nothing is more rewarding than connecting and interacting with his patients and helping them achieve better cardiovascular health and overall wellness.