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Ravindra Kolaventy, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist at Florida Hearts, which has three locations in Chiefland, The Villages, and Ocala, Florida. Dr. Kolaventy has over 30 years of experience practicing medicine and is dedicated to sharing his refined expertise with individuals living in and around Marion County. 

Dr. Kolaventy earned his bachelor's degree in medicine from Jawaharlal Institute in Pondicherry, India. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine at Kakatiya Medical College, located in Warangal, India. He then completed his internal medicine internship and residency and his cardiology fellowship at Harlem Hospital Center in New York City through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. 

At Florida Hearts, Dr. Kolaventy takes great pride in providing exceptional care to every patient. He is a deft communicator, who speaks English, Spanish, and Telugu, and takes great pride in educating his patients so they can manage their cardiovascular health more effectively. 

Dr. Kolaventy is currently affiliated with West Marion Community Hospital and Ocala Regional Medical Center. 

As a trusted board-certified endocrinologist and metabolic disease expert, Kwame Ntim, MD, can help patients manage life-long conditions. He cares for patients at Premier Endocrinology in Kissimmee and Altamonte Springs, Florida.

Dr. Ntim received his medical degree from the University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry. He completed both an internship and residency in internal medicine at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, and a fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at the University of Florida.

Because he completed additional training, Dr. Ntim is currently board-certified in internal medicine, endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He’s also a member of the American Thyroid Association, the Endocrine Society, and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.

Dr. Ntim previously held the role of assistant professor at the University of Florida College of Medicine under the division of endocrinology. During this time, he also served as the thyroid clinic director at the Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Gainesville.

Dr. Ntim has extensive experience diagnosing and treating pituitary disorder, low testosterone, and adrenal disorder, among other chronic conditions, making it possible for him to help patients with a multitude of complex ailments. Dr. Ntim is currently accepting new patients.

Mario R. Perez, MD is board-certified in internal medicine and a medical director at SunCoast Premier Medical with locations in Clermont and Davenport, Florida. After graduating from Ponce School of Medicine in 1995, Dr. Perez went on to complete his medical residency in internal medicine spending time at both the Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida, and Jose Gandara Regional Medical University Hospital in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Dr. Perez prides himself on his extensive postgraduate training and broad specializations. Today, he serves his patients not only as an internist but by providing many cosmetic and aesthetic options, as well, such as wrinkle correction and injectables. He maintains professional certifications with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the American Society of Medicine and Laser Surgery, and the American College of Aesthetics Physicians. With over 400 hours of clinical training, he offers a well-rounded service plan to his patients looking for a primary care physician who does more than most.

Dr. Samina Cherenfant is a dedicated internal medicine trained physician committed to delivering compassionate, comprehensive, and patient-centered care. She earned her medical degree from Caribbean Medical University in Curaçao and completed her internal medicine residency at Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Cherenfant brings extensive clinical experience to her practice through her work as a hospitalist at AdventHealth Orlando, where she manages complex medical conditions and coordinates inpatient care for diverse patient populations. This background allows her to provide thorough, evidence-based care with a strong emphasis on continuity between hospital and outpatient settings. Dr. Cherenfant is passionate about building long-term, trusted relationships with her patients and believes healthcare should be rooted in compassion, integrity, and excellence.

Dr. Chamoun attended medical school at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2016. He completed three years of Internal Medicine residency at Broward Health Medical Center, a nearly 900-bed level-1 trauma center located in downtown Ft. Lauderdale, FL. There he developed a passion for hospital medicine and the care of acutely ill patients. Dr. Chamoun is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. After residency he joined a team of hospitalists at Advent Health Palm Coast where he developed a proficiency for the care of complex hospitalized patients with extensive medical comorbidities. Upon realizing the shortage of available primary care physicians in town, so began the creation of Cedars Internal Medicine. Dr. Chamoun hopes to provide primary care in a mostly telemedicine format and deliver excellence and exclusivity to patients in a small membership-based practice.

Shwetanshu Shukla, MD, is a board-certified internist and leads the team at JS Healthcare in Winter Park, Florida. In addition to managing acute and chronic illnesses, Dr. Shukla provides aesthetic services for patients seeking treatments with the ICON™ Aesthetic System. Aesthetic services range from laser hair removal and skin resurfacing to stretch mark and scar removal. Alongside Alex Orandi, ARNP, Dr. Shukla provides compassionate, patient-centered care for patients of all ages.

Dr. Shukla attended medical school at Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College where he received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees. He went on to complete his residency at Easton Hospital in Pennsylvania. Dr. Shukla is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Shukla is affiliated with Florida hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. He may provide medical care for patients in these facilities and, at times, is available for home visits.

He has been awarded Best Physician of the month at Florida Hospital Altamonte in Altamonte Springs, Florida, where he remains an affiliate.

In addition to English, Dr. Shukla is fluent in Hindi and Gujarati. 

Medical and aesthetic patients are always welcome to call the office or simply click 'Book Online' to request an appointment with Dr. Shukla. 

 

Gunwant S. Dhaliwal, MD, is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician at Primary Care Walk-In Clinic in New Port Richey and Spring Hill, Florida, who has been serving patients in the area for over 25 years. Throughout his career, Dr. Dhaliwal has built a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, thorough, and patient-centered care to adults throughout the community.

Dr. Dhaliwal earned his medical degree in India and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, an affiliated hospital of Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has served as Past President of the Medical Staff at MPM North Bay Hospital, reflecting his leadership and commitment to high-quality healthcare.

In addition to comprehensive primary care and chronic disease management, Dr. Dhaliwal provides DOT physicals as a Certified Medical Examiner, serves as a Certified Medical Review Officer (MRO), and is a Designated Civil Surgeon performing Immigration Physicals in Pasco County and the Tampa Bay area. He also performs many minor surgical procedures in-office under local anesthesia, offering patients a convenient and cost-effective alternative to hospital-based care.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Dhaliwal is an entrepreneur and commercial real estate investor. He is married to Tejinder Dhaliwal, MD, an anesthesiologist at MPN North Bay Hospital, and is a proud father of two sons.

Licensures and Certifications

• Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine
• American Board of Anesthesiology
• Board Certified in Pain Medicine

Dr. Tse earned his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Tufts University School of Medicine-St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and a fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at Harvard Medical School-Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Tse strives to educate patients about their condition and treatment options through a multidisciplinary approach which focuses on decreasing pain as well as improving functional capacity and quality of life. He enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and outdoor activities.

Ravindra Kolaventy, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist at Florida Hearts, which has three locations in Chiefland, The Villages, and Ocala, Florida. Dr. Kolaventy has over 30 years of experience practicing medicine and is dedicated to sharing his refined expertise with individuals living in and around Marion County. 

Dr. Kolaventy earned his bachelor's degree in medicine from Jawaharlal Institute in Pondicherry, India. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine at Kakatiya Medical College, located in Warangal, India. He then completed his internal medicine internship and residency and his cardiology fellowship at Harlem Hospital Center in New York City through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. 

At Florida Hearts, Dr. Kolaventy takes great pride in providing exceptional care to every patient. He is a deft communicator, who speaks English, Spanish, and Telugu, and takes great pride in educating his patients so they can manage their cardiovascular health more effectively. 

Dr. Kolaventy is currently affiliated with West Marion Community Hospital and Ocala Regional Medical Center. 

As a dedicated board-certified cardiologist, Ram Vasudevan, MD, FACC, FACP, FCCP, FABHP, FASC, CCDS, has a mission of ensuring every patient is met with personalized attention, respect, and compassion. Dr. Vasudevan has been with Marion Physician Associates, P.A. in Downtown Ocala and Ocala West, Florida, since its inception over two decades ago.

Born and raised in India, Dr. Vasudevan attended college in Mumbai. He stayed close to home and went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine from the Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital in Mumbai. After graduation, Dr. Vasudevan relocated to the United States for his patient care training.

Dr. Vasudevan completed his residency training at LaGuardia Hospital (now Long Island Jewish Forest Hills) in Queens, New York, as well as the prestigious Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida. He also obtained specialized pacemaker and device training under the renowned Charlie Byrd, MD, while at Mount Sinai. Dr. Vasudevan’s training even included a full year as a general surgical resident at Lincoln Medical Center (now NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln) in the Bronx, New York.

To ensure he’s up to date with advancements in research and treatments, Dr. Vasudevan maintains his board certifications in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease with the American Board of Internal Medicine. He’s also a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Vasudevan has specialized certifications in electrocardiography, echocardiography, nuclear medicine, Venefit™ Targeted Endovenous Therapy, and cardiac device implantations. Dr. Vasudevan takes pride in providing patient-centric care and educating his patients. He has special interests in device implantation, including biventricular lead insertions.

With his love of languages, Dr. Vasudevan can fluently speak English, Hindi, and Tamil, as well as some conversational Spanish. He’s able to help patients from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds who may struggle with language barriers.

In his free time, Dr. Vasudevan enjoys flying (he has an instrument and commercial rating), singing karaoke, using computers, reading, and keeping abreast of technology.