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Rodrigo Belalcazar, MD, is an ophthalmologist and aesthetic surgeon at Advanced Eye Center located in Hialeah, Florida. He has performed thousands of the most innovative treatments to improve vision and eye health, as well as facial aesthetics for people in South Florida, the United States, and all over the world.

Dr. Belalcazar is one of several leading researchers in glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, refractive surgery, and keratoconus. He performs laser cataract surgery at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, North Miami Beach Surgical Center, Beraja Medical Institute in Coral Gables, and Palm Springs General Hospital in Hialeah. At his clinic, Dr. Belalcazar treats eye patients across the globe performing procedures such as: corneal transplants, laser glaucoma surgeries – of which he has performed over 3,000, and refractive surgeries – of which he has performed over 10,000, including LASIK, LASEK, PRK, RK, and EPI-LASEK. Besides offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, and numerous other eye surgeries, Dr. Belalcazar also performs cosmetic procedures and treatments, including: red eye treatment, eyelid procedures, skin rejuvenation, skin tightening, dermal fillers, and Botox®. 

A native of Colombia, Dr. Belalcazar received his Doctor of Medicine there and completed his residency at the Colombian Institute of Ocular Surgery, affiliated to the Pontifical Xavierian University in Bogotá. He underwent refractive surgery training at the world-famous Barraquer Institute of America in 1993, The Myopia Ocular Center in Madrid in 1996, and after becoming a naturalized US citizen, completed a refractive laser surgery fellowship in 2008 at Park Avenue Laser Vision in New York with Emil W. Chynn, MD, world-renowned refractive surgeon. Dr. Belalcazar has also completed a pediatrics residency at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Texas A&M is certified by the Educational Council for Foreign Medical Graduates of Medical Examiners, and is licensed by the Florida, Georgia, New York, and Texas State Medical Boards. He is a Member of The American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and The International Society of Refractive Surgery. All these qualifications, alongside his lifetime of experience, make Dr. Belalcazar one of several leading researchers in the field of ophthalmology.

He has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, including the Colombian Culture & Heritage Award for his professional achievement and service to the national community, and has multiple recognitions for Outstanding and Professional Excellence from the State Senate, Council, and Assembly of New York.

He enjoys mountain and rock climbing, marathons, triathlons, hiking, scuba diving, and skydiving.

Dr Gary McAbee is a pediatric neurologist who is board-certified in pediatric neurology, general pediatrics and adult neurology. He has been a Chief of Pediatric Neurology at 4 academic institutions and a Chair of Pediatrics at a major academic medical school. He has published over 70 scientific articles and book chapters and has been a Professor at three medical schools. He has been voted Top Doctor by his peers since 2005.

Alvaro J. Dangond, MD, FAAP is a board-certified pediatrician and the lead practitioner at Dangond Pediatrics, serving patients in Miami, Florida. Dr. Dangond provides a variety of services to patients at the healthcare facility, including pediatric care, vaccinations, physicals, and circumcision. He also offers accurate diagnosis and treatment for many conditions that affect children, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), asthma, infections, and autism.

Dr. Dangond attended medical school at the Universidad del Norte, Facultad de Medicina in Barranquilla, Colombia and graduated in 1991. He specializes in pediatrics and adolescent medicine and has many years of experience working with children.

Dr. Dangond is currently accepting new patients from infancy to adolescence in his Miami, Florida practice. He’s affiliated with Baptist Hospital of Miami, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and South Miami Hospital. Parents interested in making an appointment with Dr. Dangond should contact Dangond Pediatrics today. The practice accepts most health insurance policies.

Maria Moro, MD, FAAP, at Palm Leaf Pediatrics in Miami specializes in pediatric medicine, with a focus on treating infectious disease. Dr. Moro provides advanced diagnostic and treatment services for a variety of conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), immune deficiencies, asthma, and allergies. She is fellowship-trained in pediatric medicine and certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Born in Argentina, Dr. Moro moved to Venezuela as a teenager. Prior to taking over for Dr. Eugene Canton at Palm Leaf Pediatrics, Dr. Moro served pediatric patients at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, where she still works today. Dr. Moro is very passionate about her work with children and pediatric medicine and provides concierge medical services to ensure more one-on-one patient time during each visit.

Dr. Moro earned her medical degree from the Universidad Central De Venezuela Jose Vargas School of Medicine in Caracas. She went on to complete her pediatric internship and residency at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia and later finished her fellowship training in pediatric infectious disease at the State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.

Focused on providing high-quality care with reduced wait times, Dr. Moro’s concierge approach to medicine ensures all patients receive the attention they deserve at every appointment.

Dr Gary McAbee is a pediatric neurologist who is board-certified in pediatric neurology, general pediatrics and adult neurology. He has been a Chief of Pediatric Neurology at 4 academic institutions and a Chair of Pediatrics at a major academic medical school. He has published over 70 scientific articles and book chapters and has been a Professor at three medical schools. He has been voted Top Doctor by his peers since 2005.

Dr Gary McAbee is a pediatric neurologist who is board-certified in pediatric neurology, general pediatrics and adult neurology. He has been a Chief of Pediatric Neurology at 4 academic institutions and a Chair of Pediatrics at a major academic medical school. He has published over 70 scientific articles and book chapters and has been a Professor at three medical schools. He has been voted Top Doctor by his peers since 2005.

Sara Lewis, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner offering telehealth appointments to patients throughout the state of Florida at Lewis Family Psychiatric in Wellington, Florida. She works with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults to address various social, emotional, and behavioral issues. 

Sara Lewis received her undergraduate degrees from Hahnemann University and Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania. She obtained her master’s degree as a pediatric nurse practitioner, her post-master’s certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, and her doctorate in nursing at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. 

Focusing her professional practice on psychiatry, Sara Lewis has received training in psychiatry and pediatric practice, psychopharmacology, general medical issues, and psychotherapy. She has expertise and experience in treating most brain-based illnesses, including mood disorders, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression and attention disorders. Sara Lewis employs evidenced-based treatment strategies in each client’s care. 

Sara's priority is a relationship first. She believes that a healthy, caring relationship with a medical professional that knows you as a person is the most critical aspect of care and makes the relationship a priority in your treatment. 

Sara prides herself on having a “first-name practice” in which she knows all her patients, schedules appointments herself, and will recognize you when you call.

Acerca de la Dr. Margarita Cárdenas, MD
Margarita Cárdenas, MD, es una Oftalmóloga en el Instituto Médico Beraja en Coral Gables, Florida. Se especializa en Oculoplástica y Oftalmología Pediátrica.
La Dra. Cárdenas se graduó de la Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana en Medellín, Colombia, donde recibió tanto su Doctorado en Medicina, como su especialidad en Oftalmología Integral.
Completó un Research Fellowship en Oftalmología en el Dean McGee Eye Institute de la Universidad de Oklahoma en Oklahoma City y ha sido miembro del Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. También completó un Headache Fellowship en la Universidad del Sur de Florida en Tampa, Florida, y se especializó en Pediatric Ophthalmology y Adult Strabismus en la Universidad de Pittsburgh Medical Center en Pennsylvania.
La Dr. Cárdenas es miembro activo de la Asociación Americana de Oftalmología Pediátrica y Estrabismo, y ha sido miembro de la Academia Americana de Oftalmología desde 2011.
Es una apasionada de la atención personalizada. Le gusta educar a sus pacientes sobre la salud ocular, y también a encontrar las mejores soluciones para satisfacer sus necesidades de salud visual. La Dr. Cárdenas proporciona tratamiento a pacientes con problemas de movimiento ocular, como ojos cruzados o visión doble.
El Dr. Cárdenas disfruta tratando a pacientes de todas las edades y en especial a los niños pequeños para que crezcan con ojos sanos.