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Lisa Cianci
Tiffany Cross, DO
George Eldayrie, MD
Mary Frances Emmons
Imran Farooq, MD
Kristin Ford
Hermes Garcia, MD
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Melissa Gough
Kathy Halley
Rod James
Patrick Kelly, MD
Kim Marcum
Brooke Morton
Akash Nanda, MD
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Rajesh Nair, MD
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Chelsea Stevens
Andre F. Teixeira, MD
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Inside This Issue
4 Men’s Health SBRT Treatment 18 Children’s Health
5 Spotlight Expanding into Puerto Rico My Child’s Legs Hurt at Night – Is It Growing Pains?
6 Women’s Health Varicose Veins 19 Spotlight Hormones and Weight Gain
7 Guide Countdown to Better Health 20 New Physicians at Orlando Health
6 Common Brain Myths Debunked 31 Spotlight Visit Orlando Partnership
5 Tips To Start Working Out Again 32 Foundation
4 Ways To Avoid Overindulging at the Holidays 33 Upcoming Events
3 Benefits of Your Morning Joe 34 Community Good
2 Big Reasons To Ditch Expired Meds
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MEN’S HEALTH What’s Different?
New Tools for Conventional radiation therapy is split
Prostate Cancer into small doses, delivered daily up to
Shorten Treatment nine weeks. With SBRT, that timeline
is compressed into five sessions, so
By Lisa Cianci | Editorial Contributor patients can complete treatment in
about two weeks.
An innovative prostate cancer treatment now
offered at Orlando Health Cancer Institute SBRT is not a one-size-fits-all solution,
provides men with new options to fight the disease. and each case is evaluated individually.
Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) enables doctors to deliver radiation The use of SpaceOAR makes it possible
on a faster schedule than traditional treatments. to safely offer SBRT to patients,
Dr. Nanda says.
In conjunction with SBRT, radiation oncologists use SpaceOAR, a high-tech gel
barrier that temporarily creates space between the prostate and the rectal wall. How It Works
This protects the rectum from unintentional damage by the radiation treatments,
which can lead to side effects such as diarrhea, pain and bleeding. Doctors inject SpaceOAR between the
prostate and the rectum. The liquid
“Prostate cancer cells may be more sensitive to higher doses of radiation per hardens into a gel, creating a gap to
treatment, highlighting a possible advantage of SBRT over other types of deliver precise radiation treatments.
radiation,” says Dr. Akash Nanda, director of urologic and hematologic radiation After about six months, the gel absorbs
oncology at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute. “SBRT also is convenient and into the body and passes through the
noninvasive.” urinary tract.
Experts at delivering SBRT to cancers
in the lung, spine, bone, liver and
pancreas, Orlando Health specialists
offered this treatment to their first
prostate patient in January 2022.
Visit OrlandoHealth.com/Cancer for more information about next-level cancer treatments.
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Manatí Dorado San Juan
Bayamón Carolina
Puerto Rico
Ponce
SPOTLIGHT
Orlando Health Acquires
New Hospital in Puerto Rico
By Kim Marcum | Editorial Contributor
Orlando Health has joined forces with one of
Puerto Rico’s premier healthcare systems to create
Doctors’ Center Hospital Orlando Health – Dorado
in Dorado, Puerto Rico. The new brand replaces
Sabanera Health Dorado, the name of Puerto Rico’s
105-bed acute care hospital that opened in March.
Orlando Health also has forged an agreement with Doctors’ Center Hospital to Patients who reside in or travel between
team up on four additional hospitals on the island. All five facilities will continue to the two communities will realize
be managed by Doctors’ Center Hospital. numerous benefits from the alliance,
says Carlos Blanco, MD, MBA, president
Every year, thousands of Puerto Rico residents leave the island for healthcare. Over and CEO of Doctors’ Center Hospital. In
the past 10 years, nearly 1 in 10 have sought that care in Central Florida. 1959, his father helped found the small
hospital that became a pillar of medical
However, studies have shown that receiving high-quality treatment near a patient’s services in Puerto Rico. Collaboration
home is an optimum care model. At Doctors’ Center Hospital Orlando Health – between physicians at Orlando
Dorado, plans are underway to introduce new services and advanced technology Health and Doctors’ Center Hospital
that can help Puerto Rico’s residents recover near family and friends. will enhance both the quality of care
and the continuity of care, especially
“We want to fill gaps in services that currently exist on the island,” says Luis for frequent travelers with chronic
Herrera, MD, a board-certified thoracic surgeon with Orlando Health Cancer conditions that require regular medical
Institute who grew up in Puerto Rico. He is among the dozen Orlando Health intervention.
physicians who participated in partnership discussions, all of whom have strong
ties to the region.
“There are deep connections between Central Florida and Puerto Rico,” says
Orlando Health President and Chief Executive Officer David Strong. “Orlando
Health will work with Doctors’ Center Hospital to improve care on the island and in
Central Florida.”
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WOMEN’S HEALTH
Should You
Worry About
Varicose Veins?
By Dan Wine | Editorial Contributor
Varicose veins are common and usually
nothing to worry about. For many, the twisted
and enlarged bluish or purplish veins visible
near the surface of the skin are simply a
cosmetic concern.
Varicose veins, usually in the legs, are caused by increased blood pressure in the
veins for a prolonged period. In their milder form, they are known as spider veins.
“If your veins or valves are weak or damaged, blood doesn’t flow properly.
Pressure can build up, resulting in dilation of the veins and swelling in the legs
and feet,” says Dr. Imran Farooq, a board-certified interventional cardiologist
with Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute.
Over time, there is a risk of developing ulcers or even blood clots.
Causes of Varicose Veins What To Do When It’s Serious
About 70 percent of people with Simple changes in your habits and If you are experiencing pain or you
varicose veins have a family history of lifestyle can help, including: notice swelling or discoloration of your
them. Pregnant women and women lower legs, these can be signs of a more
who take oral contraceptives or • Alternating between sitting and serious problem, and you should consult
hormone replacements are especially standing a doctor. Other symptoms might include
susceptible. burning, cramping, itching or throbbing
• Increasing physical activity in the legs, and some might experience
Other contributing factors include: restless leg syndrome.
• Losing weight if you’re obese
• Standing or sitting for long periods of
time • Avoiding tight-fitting clothes
• Inactive lifestyle • Elevating your legs above your heart
a few times a day
• Being overweight
• Wearing compression stockings to
• Blood clots decrease swelling
• Smoking
Are you concerned about your varicose veins? Find an expert
who can help at OrlandoHealth.com/Physician-Finder.
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CGUIDE ountdown to
Better Health
In this issue, our Countdown to Better Health Guide features
tips and insights on the best ways to stay healthy – not just
this season, but every day all year long. Our experts provide
simple steps to start working out again and ways to avoid
overindulging at the holidays. Learn about the benefits of
enjoying your cup of morning joe and discover healthy, new
habits you can start today.
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CBroaminmMoynths
Debunked
By Brooke Morton | Editorial Contributor
Most people know
as much about their
brains as they do the
deep ocean. In other
words: not a lot.
In the absence of having the facts about your brain, it’s easy to
believe the myths, such as:
We Only Use 10 Percent of Our Brain
This common myth dates back more than a century.
Doctors today know this isn’t true.
“As technology with imaging and functional MRIs improves, we
are seeing that we use all of our brain — which parts we are using
just depends on the activity we are doing in any given moment,”
says Dr. Hermes Garcia, a board-certified neurosurgeon with
Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute.
With any activity, multiple lobes could be firing at the same time.
Even with a simple act such as reading, this happens:
• Cerebellum coordinates eye movement
• Occipital lobe receives the messages from your eyes
• Frontal lobe processes the information you just read
• Parietal lobe absorbs context
• If you’re reading at night, your brain stem is decreasing your
brain’s activation until you fall asleep
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You’re Either Left-
Side or Right-Side
Dominant
Male and Female We’ve all heard that left-side dominant Memory Always
Brains Process people are more analytical, and Declines as You Get
Information Differently right-side dominant people are more Older
creative. People use both sides of
We often hear that men and women their brain. Someone’s creativity would Another myth is that everyone loses
process information differently, but it’s likely stem from personal interest or the ability to recall information as they
not true. One common example is that perhaps growing up in a creative family, age. Not so. Being unable to recall
women focus on emotions, and men not because one side of their brain information is one of the signs pointing
lean toward pragmatism. But there is dominates. to Alzheimer’s or dementia, and is not
no scientific evidence that male and something that necessarily occurs in all
female brains are different. According to this theory, handedness aging adults.
also correlates to a dominant brain
“I have seen thousands of brains and hemisphere, for example, left-handed “Dementia is something most people
cannot tell by the MRI scans if I am people supposedly are more right- fear,” Dr. Garcia says. “Although
looking at a male or female brain,” brained. This is not true. Most people dementia is something we cannot
Dr. Garcia says. are right-handed, but aren’t necessarily reverse, we can reduce the risks of it
more analytical than creative. developing.”
Video Games Rot
Your Brain Brain Plasticity The more you increase your brain’s
Stops with Age plasticity, the more likely you are to
There is no research showing that avoid dementia in your later years.
video games compromise cognitive People widely assume that as
function. Nor is there a specific number we age, there’s a decrease in the brain’s Concerned about your memory?
of hours in a week that is a healthy or plasticity, which enables it to rewire or Talk to your primary care physician
unhealthy amount of time to play. reroute itself and enhance thinking or about whether you need to see a
recover from damage. The brain, like a neurologist.
In fact, there are benefits to playing muscle, needs to be regularly exercised
video games, such as developing to maintain strength and agility. When
strategic thinking and hand-eye we task our brains with learning new
coordination. things or doing things in new ways, we
increase plasticity — which by no means
“I played a lot of video games, and ceases completely with age.
I can see how that helps me perform
surgeries now,” Dr. Garcia says. To promote brain plasticity, consider
activities such as:
• Playing tennis and other sports
to improve your brain’s ability to
coordinate movements and increase
strategic thinking
• Trying Sudoku or other verbal or math
puzzles to strengthen verbal activity,
memory and repetition
• Using apps that focus on math
and memory to grow new neural
pathways in your brain
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5 Tips To
By Lisa Cianci | Editorial Contributor
It’s easy to miss a few days
of working out. But when
that stretches into weeks or
months, you might struggle
to make the commitment to
start again.
When it comes to getting back on track, we
may tell ourselves we don’t have time, or that
we’re too out of shape and will be sore for the
rest of the week if we attempt to exercise.
“We are very good at rationalizing behavior
and coming up with reasons why we can’t do
something,” says Dr. George Eldayrie, a board-
certified sports medicine physician with Orlando
Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute.
With so many mental roadblocks in place,
many Americans choose the path of least
resistance and simply give up. Luckily, there
are steps you can take to get you back to
your exercise routine.
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Start Working Out
Make a Schedule and Stick to It
It’s hard to find the time to work out, which is why so
many people see their fitness routine derail. Make a
plan to exercise at a certain time on a certain day and stick
to it. Exercise should be considered a priority, an item on your
to-do list that absolutely must be done. Once it becomes a
habit, you won’t have to try so hard to fit exercise into your life.
Find Your ‘Why’ Lean into Technology
When it comes to motivating yourself to work out, it helps These days, putting together the perfect workout plan
to come up with concrete reasons why you want to do it. is as easy as pulling out your smartphone. There are
Maybe you want to lower your cholesterol or blood pressure. many apps available that can choose exercises for you based
Maybe you’re among the one in three Americans with on your fitness level and personal preferences. Online, you can
prediabetes, and your healthcare provider has suggested find countless free videos of everything from yoga to aerobics.
exercise to prevent full-blown diabetes. Maybe you want to You can even join a virtual club or group of like-minded
have the energy to keep up with your kids or grandkids. people who will cheer you on as accountability partners.
Whatever the reason, finding your internal motivation can You also could try a subscription fitness plan, where you
help propel you past mental roadblocks and excuses, and out pay a monthly fee for classes, personal training or other
the door. guidance right in the comfort of your own home. You might be
motivated to work out when you’re paying for it.
Start Small and Take It Slow
Give It Time
Regular exercise doesn’t have to be a huge time
commitment, and it doesn’t have to happen at a gym. Change doesn’t happen overnight, and you may
Take a stroll around the block on your lunch break instead of find the first few weeks back at the gym a little
scrolling through social media, or use the stairs instead of the uncomfortable both physically and mentally. Massage,
elevator. These little things can add up to big results. stretching and cold showers can alleviate soreness. And after
two or three weeks of routine exercise, you likely won’t feel
Starting small also can help you avoid overdoing it. If you try sore anymore. In fact, you’ll feel more energetic. You’ll start to
to go from couch potato to marathoner overnight, you’re get a rush of the feel-good neurotransmitter dopamine after
setting yourself up for injury or exhaustion — both of which exercise. In other words, your workouts will become rewarding
can potentially put you off exercise permanently. Instead of instead of punishing.
pushing yourself beyond what your body can handle, start
slow and make incremental increases as you get stronger.
To learn more about exercise and healthy habits, visit OrlandoHealth.com/ContentHub.
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4 Strategies
for a Healthy –
and Satisfying –
Holiday Season
By Mary Frances Emmons | Editorial Contributor
It can be tough to resist your
aunt’s special stuffing or Mom’s
once-a-year bûche de Noël when
you’re trying to avoid packing on
the pounds over the holidays.
The truth is: You don’t have to. You just need to be intentional about what you eat. As long
as you don’t abandon your hard-earned good habits just because it’s the holiday season,
you won’t feel regret come New Year’s Day.
Try these strategies:
Don’t skip breakfast — do skip treats you can get 365 days
a year. (We see you, M&Ms.)
You can make mashed potatoes any day. But your aunt’s stuffing? That’s special‚ so
enjoy it — but skip that store-bought roll. Yes, mindful eating can be hard to practice in a
busy season, but the holidays roll around every year and odds are good this won’t be your
last piece of pumpkin pie ever.
Sugar cravings are real and also totally normal. Rather than struggling to eliminate those
feelings, try to manage them and find balance in your diet. Give yourself a “cookie budget”
— or whatever it is that you really want — and then use it wisely on things that are truly
special to you. Ordering pizza on a crazy night? Add a salad. Just slowing down and
making more conscious decisions can cut the calories quickly.
“A more balanced diet will help you stay mindful because you’ll get better nutritional value
from what you are eating,” says Ashlee Wright, a registered dietitian with Orlando Health
Physician Associates.
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Don’t go anywhere hungry.
Being hangry isn’t pretty at any time of year, and letting yourself get
ravenous is just asking for a fall. A healthy breakfast and a light lunch
will help you make better decisions later, especially when a glass of bubbly or
two might upend your resolve. It may seem counterintuitive, but eating more
normally during the day will set you up for better choices at that fabulous
supper party you look forward to all year.
Say “Yes, but …”
Food is a tricky business — especially when there’s a smorgasbord
spread before you — so develop a few tricks of your own. You really can
try a little of everything if you make portion control your friend. A few ideas:
• Use the smallest available plate.
• Don’t settle anywhere near the buffet.
• Focus more on great conversations and less on the food.
Even though we all make many food decisions every day of the year, in a
TikTok world of instant gratification, it can be especially hard to resist the
lure of the holiday treat. The trouble is, because that sugar high will wear off
quickly, you will soon want another. And another.
Instead of fighting the battle for avoidance, make the things you want part of
your plan. Love those peanut butter blossoms you make just once a year with
your best friend? Make and freeze — now you can pull out just one now and
again instead of being faced with disposing of – or consuming! – dozens at
once.
Don’t forget to enjoy it!
If you stay in the moment, you’re more likely to savor the season and not
just plow mindlessly forward, fork in hand. And if you fall off the good-
intentions wagon? Realize life is going to happen — nobody eats perfectly all
the time.
The trick is how you manage it: Instead of letting the holidays throw you off for
weeks or months afterward, give yourself a little grace period and then begin
to build back, working on one habit or meal each day. It’s like jet lag — you
can’t expect to be back to normal instantly, but with a little time and patience
you’ll be ready to focus on a healthy year ahead.
Find more nutrition tips at OrlandoHealth.com/ContentHub.
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3 BDerinnekfiitnsg
of
Coffee
By Tim Barker | Editorial Contributor
Can’t imagine starting the day without a fresh, aromatic cup of
coffee? You’re not alone. Millions of people around the world rely
on that first — and often second and third — cup to get going in
the morning. Here’s a perk: This ritual is good for you, too.
“Coffee stimulates the production of dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain that causes pleasant feelings,”
says Dr. Kelley Shackelford, an internal medicine physician with Orlando Health Physician Associates. “That’s
why your morning java fix tastes so satisfying.”
Beyond this jolt of euphoria, studies have shown there also are several health benefits.
Disease Protection Antioxidant Boost Lower Mortality Risk
Some of the basic nutrients found Antioxidants can help protect Studies have suggested that
in coffee can help protect against cells from damage. Theobromine higher coffee consumption
Type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, encourages oxygenation to the brain – both caffeinated and decaf – is
liver disease and liver cancer. These and theophylline promotes better linked to a lower risk of total mortality.
nutrients include: concentration. Paraxanthine helps your This includes deaths caused by heart
muscles break down fat at a faster rate. disease, nervous system diseases and
• Riboflavin suicide. In particular, heavy coffee
drinking has been associated with lower
• Vitamins B12 and B3 risk of coronary heart disease in women.
• Niacin It Matters How You Take It
• Magnesium Some brewing methods preserve nutrients better than others. A stainless steel or
glass French press is best, because it doesn’t use bleached paper coffee filters
• Potassium that can contain carcinogenic chemicals.
Too much sugar and creamer in your coffee can offset its health benefits. Instead,
try a sprinkle of cinnamon, unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk, and a
natural or no-calorie sweetener such as stevia, melted dark chocolate or vanilla
extract to give your cup a flavor boost.
For more tips on healthy living, check out OrlandoHealth.com/ContentHub.
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If your prescription
medication has expired,
2 Big Reasonsdon’t use it; toss it — safely.
Not To Take Expired Medications
By Lisa Cianci | Editorial Contributor
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1979 began requiring an
expiration date on medications. Antibiotics, aspirin, nitroglycerin and insulin
are among the drugs that deteriorate past their expiration date.
Why You Should Ditch Expired Meds
Effectiveness
Some medications are not as effective after their expiration date, meaning if you take an expired
medication, you won’t be getting the proper dose to stabilize your condition. For example, expired
antibiotics can fail to treat an infection, potentially leading to complications, says Dr. Tiffany Cross,
a board-certified family medicine physician with Orlando Health Physician Associates.
Safety
Other expired medications are at risk of bacterial growth. This can cause infection,
irritation and other potentially harmful side effects. In addition, some drugs — like
insulin and chemotherapy drugs — need to be refrigerated, or they will lose their
potency.
How To Dispose of Medications
“It’s important to properly dispose of medications because drugs found in the trash
can be abused,” says Dr. Cross.
Official drug take-back programs allow you to give expired medications to a clinic,
pharmacy or law enforcement facility — usually a police station or fire station.
The FDA also has a list on its website of medications that are “flushable” and
“nonflushable.” Google “FDA flush list of medications” to find the list.
• Nonflushable medications should be sealed whole, not crushed, in a bag filled
with cat litter, used coffee grounds or dirt.
• Flushable medications include drugs that contain opioids like Demerol and Find more health and wellness articles
morphine. Opioids are highly addictive, so it’s important to get rid of these from recent Choose Health magazines
drugs right away. at OrlandoHealth.com/ChooseHealth.
You also should scratch out your personal information on the pill bottle before
throwing away.
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Patient’s Journey After a
Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
By Mary Frances Emmons | Editorial Contributor
Soon after receiving a clean bill of health at his
annual physical, Jon White started having digestive
issues and losing weight.
“I thought I had a bug,” Hide and Seek Radiation treatments are generally
he says. delivered as high-energy, high-intensity
Doctors have long sought to treat X-rays that are focused on the tumor,
His wife, Christine, noticed his color was pancreatic cancer with radiation and killing the cancer cells. The difficulty is
off. Then a friend who is a retired nurse chemo as a prelude to surgery, working knowing exactly where to focus those
saw that White was jaundiced and told to shrink the tumor enough for safe and rays. Diagnostic tools like an MRI can
him to get to a doctor right away. complete removal. give doctors a general road map, but
The diagnosis? Pancreatic cancer. one that lacks precision.
“The first words out of my mouth were, Their often-insurmountable challenge:
‘How long do I have?’ ” says White, 61, The pancreas is about as hard to Historically, radiation treatment
an Orlando wine-market manager. He access as any organ can be. Tucked machines have “essentially treated
knew nothing about pancreatic cancer behind the stomach and nestled patients based on general anatomy,
except that “anybody who has it dies.” between the gallbladder, liver and where we kind of estimate where the
White’s assumption was a common one. spleen, it’s difficult to catch such tumors tumor is at any given time,” says
Although pancreatic cancer accounts early. Very often, by the time pancreatic Dr. Patrick Kelly, director of radiation
for only about 3 percent of all cancer is diagnosed, the tumor has oncology research at Orlando Health
cancers, such a diagnosis used to be spread. Cancer Institute, who was the radiation
tantamount to a death sentence. oncologist on White’s team.
But thanks in part to a new, next- In part because of the jaundice — a
level technology that allows doctors visible clue — White’s cancer had been
to target radiation treatments more caught unusually early. He spent six
precisely than ever before, there was months undergoing 10 rounds of chemo.
reason for White to hope. Scans in those months showed the
tumor had stopped growing — but it
16 was still there.
To rid White of the tumor, his team
at Orlando Health Cancer Institute
thought they would need to do surgery.
But first they needed to shrink the tumor.
Radiation is the traditional approach,
but White was about to experience it in
a whole new way.
‘I was determined this was not something
that would define me. This would be an
obstacle I worked through.’ – Jon White
Game Changer “Truly, it was a game changer,” White says.
The ViewRay MRIdian SMART— for Thanks in part to White’s MRIdian Attitude Counts
“MR-guided stereotactic adaptive treatments, the oncology surgeon on his
radiation therapy” — is a new kind of Orlando Health team, Dr. Rajesh Nair, There’s more to Jon White’s incredible
MRI machine that combines diagnostics was able to extract all the cancerous outcome than new technology and
with treatment, giving doctors a real- tissue in a 13-hour surgery. Recent scans an exceptional medical team. Attitude
time view of what’s going on inside showed White was “completely cancer counts, he says.
the patient’s body at the moment of free,” says his wife, Christine.
treatment. “I was determined this was not
something that would define me.
“Watching the internal organs during This would be an obstacle I worked
treatment allows us to treat a tumor through,” White says.
only when it is in the right place,”
Dr. Kelly says. That precision protects Today, White’s doctors have given him a
surrounding healthy tissue and allows better than 50 percent chance of long-
for a stronger radiation dose that also term survival — unheard of for most
is more effective, cutting the typical pancreatic cancer patients. White’s
number of treatments from about 25 or mission now is to give hope to others.
30 to just five in White’s case.
“I’m the example that with faith, with
“It’s pretty amazing, even as someone determination and with great care, you
who’s done this for a while,” Dr. Kelly says can get through these things and still
of the view afforded by the MRIdian live a life as full as you want to live,”
machine. That advanced technology White says.
is available at only about 20 hospitals
in the United States. “This is the way
radiation will be delivered in the future.”
To learn more about next-level cancer care, go to OrlandoHealth.com/Cancer.
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CHILDREN’S HEALTH
My Child’s Legs Hurt at Night –
Is It Growing Pains?
By Kristin Ford | Editorial Contributor
If your child is Children between the ages of 3 and 12 years old are most likely to experience
experiencing growing growing pains, which typically disappear within one or two years.
pains, the pain is real.
What causes the pain isn’t known, and there is no test to diagnose growing pains.
“As many as half of all kids have muscle But there are ways to manage the pain, such as:
and bone pain,” says Dr. Kathleen
Vazzana, a pediatric rheumatologist at • Comforting your child • Taking over-the-counter
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital
for Children. “But the term ‘growing • Gently massaging painful areas pain medications such as
pains’ is misleading because this type
of pain is not related to a growth spurt.” • Using a heating pad acetaminophen or ibuprofen
Growing pains usually feel like aching, • Having your child take a warm bath • Increasing physical activity
throbbing or cramping pain that most
often occurs in the front of your child’s before bedtime • Learning pain-coping strategies
thighs, calves or behind the knees in
both legs late in the day or at night. through counseling
Your child may sometimes awaken from
sleep in pain that can last from a few When To See the Doctor
minutes to hours, but it is gone by the
next day. Mild growing pains are not dangerous, but not all types of leg pain are growing
pains. Talk to your pediatrician if your child is still in pain in the morning, the pain
interferes with usual activities, it’s only in one leg or is in the joints.
And if the pain is accompanied by swelling, redness, tenderness, fever, limping, rash,
loss of appetite, weakness or fatigue, call your doctor.
For ways to keep your children healthy, visit ArnoldPalmerHospital.com/ContentHub.
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SPOTLIGHT
Gaining
Weight?
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By Rona Gindin | Editorial Contributor
A poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle are likely the reasons you’re
gaining weight, but your hormones could be playing a role, too.
Hormones have a lot of power. “Hormones control growth, sexual function, reproduction, metabolism and even your mood,”
says Dr. Andre F. Teixeira, a fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon at Orlando Health Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute.
Changes in these hormones can sometimes result in unexpected — and uncontrollable — weight gain. A few examples include:
Estrogen shifts. During menopause, a decrease in Stress. Prolonged stress triggers the body to make extra
estrogen is linked to lower muscle mass and increased fat cortisol and adrenaline, hormones that can result in weight
stores for women, usually around the midsection. Conversely, gain.
higher than normal estrogen levels can cause endometriosis,
fibroids or menstrual bloating. Medical treatments. Anti-inflammatory synthetic
Testosterone decreases. For both men and women, hormones called corticosteroids treat some cancers, skin
conditions and lupus, but can put on pounds.
a decrease in testosterone means a reduction in muscle
mass. This is turn lowers the body’s metabolic rate, resulting in Your doctor can conduct a blood or urine test to help assess if
increased body fat. hormones are an underlying cause of your weight gain.
Diabetes. Insulin is crucial for some diabetics. It’s caloric, Can I Lose Hormone Weight?
so you’ll need to burn enough energy to compensate. You can lose hormone-induced weight, safely, with a doctor’s
guidance. Also eat well, exercise regularly and get plenty of
Thyroid deficiency. An underactive thyroid, called sleep. As you slumber, you’ll produce the hormones leptin and
ghrelin, which regulate glucose and appetite.
hypothyroidism, slows calorie burning. A once-a-day
medication usually controls both the problem and weight.
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Samar Jay Amin, MD Nicole Armstrong
Abdel-Jabbar, MD Demoraes, MD
Behavioral Health Urology Pediatrics
West Orange County West Orange County Downtown Orlando Campus
(407) 262-2220 (407) 298-6950 (321) 843-3220
Dr. Abdel-Jabbar is a fellowship-trained Dr. Amin is a urologist who joined Orlando In August, Dr. Armstrong Demoraes joined
child and adolescent psychiatrist who Health Medical Group Urology in August. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital
joined Orlando Health Medical Group He is adept at employing minimally for Children Primary Care Pediatrics as
Behavioral Health in September. She invasive and robotic surgery, and his a board-certified pediatrician. She is
earned her medical degree from Ross specialties include urinary dysfunction, passionate about helping children with
University School of Medicine (Barbados) enlarged prostate, kidney and bladder learning differences, anxiety, depression
and completed a residency in general cancer, and men’s sexual health. and other behavioral or mental health
adult psychiatry at East Tennessee Dr. Amin earned his medical degree from concerns. Dr. Armstrong Demoraes earned
State University (Johnson City). the University of Buffalo (New York) and her medical degree from the University
Dr. Abdel-Jabbar performed a fellowship completed his residency in urology at the of Central Florida College of Medicine
in child and adolescent psychiatry at the Yale-New Haven Hospital/Yale School of (Orlando) and completed a pediatrics
University of Florida (Gainesville). Medicine (Connecticut). residency at the University of South Florida
(Tampa).
Firas Saleh Igor A. Kristen
Abdul, MD Areinamo, MD Arnold, MD
Anesthesiology Pediatrics Surgical Oncology
Downtown Orlando Campus Downtown Orlando Campus Downtown Orlando Campus
(321) 841-5139 (407) 649-6907 (321) 841-1869
A board-certified anesthesiologist,
Dr. Abdul joined Orlando Health Jewett A fellowship-trained pediatric cardiologist, In October, Dr. Arnold joined Orlando
Orthopedic Institute in August. He earned Dr. Areinamo joined The Heart Center at Health Cancer Institute as a board-
his medical degree from the University of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital certified surgical oncologist. She earned
Florida College of Medicine (Gainesville), for Children in August. He earned his her medical degree from the Medical
where he also served his internship. medical degree from the University of University of South Carolina (Charleston),
Dr. Abdul completed a residency in Medicine and Health Sciences (St. Kitts) completed her general surgery residency
anesthesiology at the Baylor College of and completed a pediatric residency at the University of Texas Southwestern
Medicine (Houston). at Medical Center of Central Georgia (Dallas) and performed a fellowship in
(Macon). He performed a fellowship in complex general surgical oncology at the
20 pediatric cardiology at the University University of South Florida Moffitt Cancer
of Utah (Salt Lake City) and another in Center (Tampa). Fellowships in surgical
pediatric critical care at Children’s Mercy critical care and acute care surgery were
Hospital (Kansas City, Missouri). performed at the University of Pittsburgh
Medical Center.
The physicians at Orlando Health are part of a collaborative
network that works toward one common goal: your health.
Juan Pablo Neysa Perez Samuel
Arnoletti, MD Crespo, MD De Jesus, MD
Surgical Oncology Family Medicine Colorectal Surgery
Downtown Orlando Campus St. Cloud Downtown Orlando, Winter Park
(321) 841-1869 (407) 892-3387 (407) 422-3790
Specializing in sarcoma, liver and Dr. Perez Crespo joined Orlando Health In October, Dr. De Jesus joined
pancreatic cancers, Dr. Arnoletti joined Physician Associates as a family medicine Orlando Health Colon and Rectal Institute
Orlando Health Cancer Institute in August. physician in July. She earned her medical as a board-certified colorectal surgeon.
He received his medical training at the degree from San Juan Bautista School He earned his medical degree from the
University of the Republic Medical School of Medicine (Puerto Rico). Dr. Perez University of Medicine and Dentistry
(Uruguay). He completed his general Crespo completed her residency in of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson
surgery residency at MCP-Hahnemann family medicine at St. Luke’s University Medical School (Piscataway).
University (Philadelphia) and a fellowship Health Network Sacred Heart Campus Dr. De Jesus completed his residency
in surgical oncology at Fox Chase Cancer (Allentown, Pennsylvania). She is fluent in in general surgery at New York Medical
Center (Philadelphia). English and Spanish. College, St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical
Center. His fellowship in colon and rectal
surgery was performed at Orlando Health
Orlando Regional Medical Center.
Bhavana Hanane
Bangalore, MD Dahoui, MD
Cardiology Pediatrics Alexander B.
Dru, MD
Downtown Orlando, Lake Mary Downtown Orlando Campus
(321) 841-6444 (321) 843-3220 Neurosurgery
In August, Dr. Bangalore joined Orlando Dr. Dahoui is a board-certified Downtown Orlando Campus
Health Heart and Vascular Institute as a pediatrician who joined Orlando Health (321) 841-7550
board-certified cardiologist with training Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
in advanced heart failure. She received Primary Care Pediatrics in July. She A neurosurgeon, Dr. Dru joined Orlando
her medical training at Rajiv Gandhi received her medical training at Saint Health Neuroscience Institute in
University of Health Sciences (India) Joseph University Faculty of Medicine September. He earned his medical degree
and performed an internal medicine (Lebanon). Her residency in pediatrics from the University of Arizona (Tucson) and
residency at Wayne State University/ was completed at the University of Texas completed a residency in neurological
Detroit Medical Center. She completed Health Science Center (Houston). surgery at the University of Florida
a general cardiology fellowship at the (Gainesville). His fellowships in National
University of Toledo (Ohio) and another in Institutes of Health medical student
advanced heart failure and transplant at research and neurological research
the Indiana University School of Medicine were performed at Barrow Neurological
(Indianapolis). Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and
Medical Center (Phoenix).
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Welcome New Physicians*
Keisha Y. Marco Hatem
Dyer, MD Ferrara, MD Hassanein, MD
Urogynecology Colorectal Surgery Hematology and Oncology
Downtown Orlando Campus Downtown Orlando, Winter Park Downtown Orlando Campus
(321) 842-4810 (407) 422-3790 (321) 841-1869
Board certified in female pelvic medicine A board-certified colon and rectal A fellowship-trained medical oncologist,
and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Dyer joined surgeon, Dr. Ferrara joined Orlando Health Dr. Hatem Hassanein joined Orlando
Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Colon and Rectal Institute in October. Health Cancer Institute in September.
Women and Babies in August. She earned His specialties include advanced robotic He treats patients with urologic cancers
her medical degree from the University and laparoscopic surgery, endometriosis, and patients with malignant and non-
of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and colon and rectal cancer. He malignant hematologic disorders.
(Newark), where she also completed her earned his medical degree from Florida Dr. Hassanein earned his medical degree
residency in obstetrics, gynecology and State University College of Medicine and completed his internal medicine
women’s health. Her fellowship in female (Tallahassee) and completed his general residency at the University of South Florida
pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery residency at Brookwood Baptist Morsani College of Medicine (Tampa).
surgery was performed at the University Health (Birmingham, Alabama). He performed a fellowship in hematology
of California – San Diego. Dr. Ferrara performed his fellowship in and oncology at Orlando Health Cancer
colon and rectal surgery at the Ochsner Institute.
Clinic Foundation (New Orleans).
Andrea Joseph T. Jacobo Hincapie-
Ferrara, MD Gallagher, MD Echeverri, MD
Colorectal Surgery Colorectal Surgery Hematology and Oncology
Downtown Orlando Campus Downtown Orlando, Winter Park, Ocoee Downtown Orlando Campus, Kissimmee
(407) 422-3790 (407) 422-3790 (321) 841-1869
In October, Dr. Ferrara joined Orlando In October, Dr. Gallagher joined Orlando Dr. Hincapie-Echeverri is a fellowship-
Health Colon and Rectal Institute as a Health Colon and Rectal Institute as trained medical oncologist who joined
board-certified colorectal surgeon. He a board-certified colorectal surgeon. Orlando Health Cancer Institute in August.
specializes in laparoscopic-assisted He received his medical degree and He received his medical training from
resection. Dr. Ferrara received his medical a master’s degree in physiology from Universidad de Caldas (Colombia) and
training from the University of Rome Chicago Medical School. His residency completed an internal medicine residency
Medical School (Italy) and completed a in general surgery was completed at at New York Medical College (Valhalla).
general surgery residency at the State the University of Florida (Gainesville). He performed a fellowship in geriatric
University of New York (New York City), He performed his fellowship in colon medicine at Harvard Medical School
where he also performed a research and rectal surgery at Orlando Health (Boston) and a hematology and oncology
fellowship. His fellowship in colon and Orlando Regional Medical Center. fellowship at University of Florida Health
rectal surgery was performed at the Shands Hospital (Gainesville). He is fluent
Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minnesota). in English and Spanish.
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network that works toward one common goal: your health.
Jonathan Ryan Nilamba
Hirschauer, DO Jafrani, MD Jhala, MD
Psychiatry Pediatric Neurosurgery Infectious Disease
Longwood Downtown Orlando Campus Dr. Phillips Area
(407) 262-2200 (321) 841-3050 (407) 423-1039
Dr. Hirschauer is a psychiatrist who joined
Orlando Health Medical Group Behavioral Dr. Jafrani is a fellowship-trained pediatric Dr. Jhala is a board-certified infectious
Health in August. He received his medical neurosurgeon who joined Orlando Health disease physician who joined Orlando
training from Nova Southeastern University Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Health Medical Group Infectious Disease
(Davie, Florida). His residency in psychiatry August. He has advanced training in both in July. She specializes in the treatment
was completed at the University of pediatric neurosurgery and minimally of complex conditions such as hepatitis,
Central Florida/HCA GME Consortium, invasive neurosurgery. Dr. Jafrani earned pneumonia, meningitis and HIV.
(Orlando) where he was chief resident. his medical degree from Baylor College Dr. Jhala received her medical training
of Medicine (Houston), completed from M.P. Shaw Medical College (India)
Adnan S. his neurosurgery residency at Penn then completed an internal medicine
Hussaini, MD State Health Neurosurgery (Hershey, residency at Case Western University
Pennsylvania) and performed a pediatric St. Vincent Charity Medical Center
neurosurgery fellowship at Washington (Cleveland). She performed her fellowship
University (St. Louis). in infectious disease at Orlando Health.
Surgical Oncology Joshua Abhishek S.
Jenkins, MD Kannan, MD
Downtown Orlando Campus
(321) 841-1869 Internal Medicine Orthopedic Surgery
In August, Dr. Hussaini joined Orlando Dr. Phillips Area Dr. Phillips Area, Downtown Orlando
Health Cancer Institute as a head (407) 381-7366 (321) 843-5851
and neck surgical oncologist and
reconstructive surgeon. He earned Dr. Jenkins joined Orlando Health Dr. Kannan is a fellowship-trained
his medical degree from the Saint Physician Associates as an internal orthopedic sports medicine surgeon who
Louis University School of Medicine medicine physician in August. He treats joined Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic
(Missouri) and completed his residency in chronic and critical conditions such as Institute in October. Dr. Kannan earned
otolaryngology at MedStar Georgetown diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. his medical degree from the University of
University Hospital (Washington, D.C.). Dr. Jenkins earned his medical degree South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Dr. Hussaini performed his fellowship from the Brody School of Medicine at (Tampa) and completed a residency
in head and neck oncology and East Carolina University (Greenville, in orthopedic surgery at Northwestern
microvascular reconstruction at North Carolina). His residency in internal University McGaw Medical Center
Northwestern University Feinberg School medicine was completed at Orlando (Chicago). His fellowship in orthopedic
of Medicine (Chicago). Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, sports medicine and shoulder surgery was
where he served as chief resident. completed at the University of California –
San Francisco.
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Welcome New Physicians*
Joshua R. Anam Stephanie Lynn
Karas, MD Khaja, MD Logterman, MD
Colorectal Surgery Pediatric Gynecology Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Downtown Orlando, Dr. Phillips Area Downtown Orlando Campus Downtown Orlando Campus
(407) 422-3790 (321) 841-5530 (321) 841-3040
A board-certified colon and rectal Fellowship-trained in pediatric and Dr. Logterman is a board-certified
surgeon, Dr. Karas joined Orlando Health adolescent gynecology, Dr. Khaja joined pediatric orthopedic surgeon who joined
Colon and Rectal Institute in October. He Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital
received his medical training at Pontificia for Children in August. She received her for Children Center for Orthopedics in
Universidad Católica del Ecuador (Quito). medical degree from the University of September. She received her medical
He completed a general surgery residency Miami Miller School of Medicine (Florida) training from the University of Texas
at Stony Brook University Medical Center and completed her residency in obstetrics McGovern Medical School (Houston).
(New York). His fellowship in colon and and gynecology at the University of After completing an orthopedic
rectal surgery was performed at the Oklahoma (Tulsa). She completed a surgery residency at the University of
Indiana University School of Medicine fellowship in pediatric and adolescent Colorado School of Medicine (Aurora),
(Indianapolis). gynecology at Boston Children’s Hospital she performed a fellowship in pediatric
and was simultaneously a clinical fellow orthopedic surgery at Children’s Hospital
at Harvard Medical School. of Philadelphia.
Punita Daniel Albert
Kaveti, MD Kitner, MD Magh, MD
Cardiology Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
Clermont Winter Garden Dr. Phillips Area
(321) 841-6444 (407) 635-3090 (321) 841-7856
In August, Dr. Kaveti joined Orlando Health An internal medicine physician, A pulmonary disease specialist, Dr. Magh
Heart and Vascular Institute as a board- Dr. Kitner joined Orlando Health Physician joined Orlando Health Medical Group
certified cardiologist. She specializes Associates in August. He received his Lung and Sleep Medicine in August. He
in valvular heart disease diagnosis and medical training at Universidade Federal earned his medical degree from Ross
the management of cardiovascular de Pernambuco (Brazil) and completed University School of Medicine (Dominica).
diseases. She received her medical an internal medicine residency in Central His residency in internal medicine was
training at Osmania Medical College Florida. Dr. Kitner has been practicing completed at New York-Presbyterian
(India) and completed a residency in medicine for more than two decades and Queens Hospital. His fellowships in critical
internal medicine at Morehouse School of has extensive experience in preventive care medicine and pulmonary disease
Medicine (Atlanta). Dr. Kaveti performed and geriatric medicine. were performed at Orlando Health
a cardiology fellowship at the University Orlando Regional Medical Center.
of New Mexico (Albuquerque) and an
advanced cardiac imaging fellowship
at the University of California –
San Francisco.
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network that works toward one common goal: your health.
Lourdes Maggi Vijay Daniel
de la Guardia, MD Mehta, DO Miller, MD
Internal Medicine Pediatric Gastroenterology Orthopedic Surgery
East Orlando Downtown Orlando Campus Lake Mary, East Orlando/UCF
(407) 261-2900 (321) 841-3338 (407) 629-2444
Dr. Maggi de la Guardia is an internal Dr. Mehta is a board-certified pediatric Dr. Miller, a sports medicine orthopedic
medicine doctor who joined Orlando gastroenterologist who joined Orlando surgeon, joined Orlando Health Jewett
Health Physician Associates in July. Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Orthopedic Institute in September.
She received her medical degree from Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition He earned his medical degree from
Universidad de Ciencias Medicas de in July. He received his medical training the Florida State University College of
La Habana (Cuba) and completed from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (Tallahassee). His orthopedic
her residency in internal medicine at Medicine (Bradenton, Florida) and surgery residency was completed
Orlando Health. Dr. Maggi de la Guardia completed a pediatric residency at at Orlando Health. His fellowship in
is a member of the American College of Cooper University Hospital (Camden, orthopedic surgery sports medicine was
Physicians and Association of American New Jersey). His fellowship in pediatric performed at Emory University (Atlanta),
Medical Colleges. She is fluent in English gastroenterology was performed at where he served as assistant team
and Spanish. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer. physician for various athletic teams.
He is fluent in English and Spanish.
Joel R. Ana Cristina Suraj
Martin, MD Mercedes Modi, MD
Germosen, MD
Neurosurgery Cardiology Behavioral Health
Downtown Orlando Campus Oviedo, Longwood, Winter Park Longwood
(321) 841-7550 (321) 841-6444 (407) 262-2220
Dr. Martin is a fellowship-trained In October, Dr. Mercedes joined Orlando In August, Dr. Modi joined Orlando Health
neurosurgeon who joined Orlando Health Health Heart and Vascular Institute as Medical Group Behavioral Health as a
Neuroscience Institute in September. He a board-certified general cardiologist. board-certified psychiatrist. He received
earned his medical degree from the Duke She received her medical training from his medical training from St. George’s
University School of Medicine (Durham, Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo University School of Medicine (Grenada),
North Carolina). He completed a residency (Dominican Republic). Her residency in graduating cum laude. His residency in
in neurosurgery at the University of internal medicine was completed at general adult psychiatry was completed
California – San Diego and performed Danbury Hospital (Connecticut), an at the University of Florida College of
a fellowship in complex and minimally affiliate of the Yale School of Medicine. Medicine (Gainesville), and his fellowship
invasive spine surgery at the University She performed her fellowship in in child and adolescent psychiatry was
of Miami. cardiovascular diseases at the University performed at the University of South
of Nevada School of Medicine (Reno). Florida Morsani College of Medicine
She is fluent in English and Spanish. (Tampa).
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Renee J. Chinedu Kingsley Behdod (Todd)
Mueller, MD Nwabuobi, MD Poushanchi, MD
Colorectal Surgery Maternal-Fetal Medicine Gastroenterology
Downtown Orlando, Ocoee Downtown Orlando Campus, Clermont Dr. Phillips Area
(407) 422-3790 (321) 841-8555 (321) 841-4344
Dr. Poushanchi is a fellowship-trained
In October, Dr. Mueller joined the Orlando A board-certified maternal-fetal medicine gastroenterologist who joined Orlando
Health Colon and Rectal Institute as a physician, Dr. Nwabuobi joined Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute in
board-certified colon and rectal surgeon. Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women September. He earned his medical degree
She specializes in laparoscopic-assisted and Babies in August. He earned his from Oakland University William Beaumont
colon surgery for benign and malignant medical degree from Albert Einstein School of Medicine (Michigan). His internal
disease. Dr. Mueller earned her medical College of Medicine (Bronx, New York). His medicine residency and gastroenterology
degree at Southern Illinois University residency in obstetrics and gynecology fellowship were both completed at West
School of Medicine (Springfield), where was completed at the University of Virginia University (Morgantown).
she also completed her general surgery Rochester Medical Center (New York) and
residency. Her fellowship in colorectal his fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine Sonali
surgery was performed at Louisiana was performed at the University of South Raman, MD
State University Health Science Center Florida Morsani College of Medicine
(Shreveport). (Tampa).
Dipali Pitamber Maxim Anthony Urogynecology
Nemade, MD Olivier, MD
Downtown Orlando Campus
Neurology Cardiology (321) 842-4810
Downtown Orlando Campus Dr. Phillips Area In October, Dr. Raman joined Orlando
(321) 841-2800 (321) 841-6444 Health Winnie Palmer Hospital Center
for Urogynecology as a board-certified
Dr. Nemade, a board-certified neurologist In September, Dr. Olivier joined Orlando female pelvic medicine and reconstructive
and fellowship-trained epileptologist, Health Heart and Vascular Institute as a surgeon. She earned her medical degree
joined Orlando Health Neuroscience fellowship-trained general cardiologist. at Northeastern Ohio Medical University
Institute in August. In addition to epilepsy, He specializes in treating conditions (Rootstown) and completed her residency
she treats a variety of brain and spinal such as arrhythmias, coronary artery in obstetrics and gynecology at George
cord disorders. She received her medical disease and high blood pressure. He Washington University School of Medicine
training at Mahatma Gandhi Mission earned his medical degree from Florida and Health Sciences (Washington,
Medical College and Hospital (India). State University (Tallahassee). His internal D.C.). Her fellowship in urogynecology
Her neurology residency was completed medicine residency and cardiovascular and reconstructive pelvic surgery was
at Marshall University (Huntington, West disease fellowship were completed at performed at Brown University Warren
Virginia) and her epilepsy fellowship Orlando Health. He is fluent in English and Alpert School of Medicine (Providence,
was performed at University Hospitals Haitian-Creole. Rhode Island).
Cleveland Medical Center (Ohio).
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Praveen Christian Lisa A.
Ranganath, MD Restrepo, MD Rubinsak, MD
Hematology and Oncology Pediatrics Gynecologic Oncology
Dr. Phillips Area Kissimmee Downtown Orlando Campus
(321) 841-1869 (407) 932-7930 (321) 841-1869
A board-certified medical oncologist A board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Rubinsak, a gynecologic oncologist,
specializing in head, neck and thoracic Dr. Restrepo joined Orlando Health joined Orlando Health Cancer Institute
cancers, Dr. Ranganath joined Orlando Physician Associates in July. He earned Gynecologic Cancer Center in September.
Health Cancer Institute in August. his medical degree from the University She earned her medical degree from
He received his medical training at of Central Florida College of Medicine the Florida State University College of
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College (Orlando) and completed a pediatric Medicine (Tallahassee). Her residency
(India). His residency was completed at residency at Texas Children’s Hospital in obstetrics and gynecology was
Wayne State University Detroit Medical (Houston). He also graduated cum laude completed at Virginia Commonwealth
Center (Michigan). He performed his with a bachelor’s degree in microbiology University Health System (Richmond). She
fellowship in hematology and oncology and cell science from the University of performed fellowships in advanced pelvic
at Indiana University School of Medicine Florida (Gainesville). surgery at Emory University (Atlanta) and
(Indianapolis). in gynecologic oncology at Wayne State
University Karmanos Cancer Institute
Tristan N. Stephanie Rolón (Detroit).
Reddick, MD Rodríguez, MD
Jed R.
Family Medicine Family Medicine Schortz, MD
St. Cloud Kissimmee Gynecologic Surgery
(407) 892-3387 (407) 635-3211
Downtown Orlando Campus
Dr. Reddick, a board-certified family In June, Dr. Rolón Rodríguez joined (321) 841-6060
medicine physician, joined Orlando Orlando Health Physician Associates as
Health Physician Associates in October. a family practice physician. She earned A gynecologic surgeon, Dr. Schortz joined
She earned her medical degree from her medical degree from the Florida the Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital
the University of North Carolina School State University College of Medicine Center for Advanced Gynecology and
of Medicine (Chapel Hill). Her residency (Tallahassee), where she also earned a Minimally Invasive Surgery in August. He
in family medicine was completed at master’s degree in biomedical sciences. earned his medical degree from St. George’s
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast Dr. Rolón Rodríguez completed her University School of Medicine (Grenada).
(Concord, North Carolina). residency in family medicine at the His residency in obstetrics and gynecology
University of Utah (Salt Lake City). She is was completed at Saint Barnabas Medical
fluent in English and Spanish. Center (Livingston, New Jersey). He
performed his fellowship in minimally invasive
*New physicians from June through October 2022 gynecologic surgery at Albert Einstein
College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical
Center (Bronx, New York).
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Jared Janinna M. Carlos Trillo, MD
Shenson, MD Torres, MD
Surgical Oncology Pediatrics General Surgery
Downtown Orlando Campus Clermont Windermere, West Orange County
(321) 841-1869 (407) 905-6014 (407) 296-1871
Dr. Shenson is a board-certified head In October, Dr. Torres joined Orlando A board-certified surgeon, Dr. Trillo joined
and neck surgical oncologist who Health Physician Associates as a board- Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery
joined Orlando Health Cancer Institute certified pediatrician. She has practiced in August. He specializes in minimally
in September. He earned his medical in Central Florida since 2002. Dr. Torres invasive breast biopsy, laparoscopic
degree from Vanderbilt University School received her medical training from abdominal surgery and hernia repair.
of Medicine (Nashville). His residency in Federico Villarreal National University Dr. Trillo earned his medical degree from
otolaryngology–head and neck surgery School of Human Medicine (Peru). She New York University School of Medicine
was completed at Stanford University completed her residency in pediatrics at (New York City). He completed a general
(Palo Alto, California). He performed a Charles R. Drew University of Medicine surgery internship and residency at
fellowship in head and neck/endocrine and Science (Los Angeles). She is fluent in St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center
surgical oncology at MD Anderson Cancer English and Spanish. (New York City).
Center (Houston).
Roberto Huy Tran, MD Cristine S.
Swazo, MD Velazco, MD
Pulmonary Disease Motility Pediatric Surgery
Downtown Orlando Campus Downtown Orlando Campus Downtown Orlando Campus
(321) 841-7856 (321) 842-9000 (407) 540-1000
Dr. Swazo is a board-certified pulmonary Dr. Tran is a board-certified physician Dr. Velazco, a board-certified general
disease specialist who joined Orlando specializing in motility who joined surgeon, joined Orlando Health Arnold
Health Medical Group Lung and Sleep Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute Palmer Hospital for Children in September.
Medicine in July. He earned his medical in September. He received his medical She earned her medical degree from the
degree from Ross University School of training at the University of Medicine University of Vermont (Burlington) and
Medicine (Dominica). His residency in and Pharmacy (Vietnam). He earned completed a residency in general surgery
internal medicine was completed at the a master’s degree and a doctorate in at the Mayo School of Graduate Medical
University of Arizona College of Medicine international health at the University of Education (Scottsdale, Arizona).
(Tucson). He performed his fellowship in Tokyo (Japan). His residency in internal Dr. Velazco performed fellowships in
pulmonary and critical care medicine medicine was completed at Northeast pediatric surgery research at Boston
at Indiana University School of Medicine Ohio Medical University (Rootstown) and Children’s Hospital, pediatric colorectal
(Indianapolis). He is fluent in English and a fellowship in gastroenterology at the surgery at Cincinnati Children’s Medical
Spanish. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Center and pediatric surgery at Mayo
(Iowa City). Clinic/ Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
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Crystal Terence Alfredo D.
Verdick, DO Verla, MD Voloschin, MD
Pulmonary Disease Neurosurgery Neuro-Oncology
West Orange County Downtown Orlando Campus Downtown Orlando Campus
(321) 841-7856 (321) 841-7550 (321) 841-1869
A neurosurgeon, Dr. Verla joined Orlando
A fellowship-trained pulmonary disease Health Neuroscience Institute in October. Dr. Voloschin is a board-certified neuro-
specialist, Dr. Verdick joined Orlando He received his master’s of public health oncologist who joined Orlando Health
Health Medical Group Lung and Sleep with a certificate in global health from Cancer Institute in August. He treats
Medicine in August. She received her the University of North Carolina (Chapel patients with central nervous system
medical training from the University Hill). He then earned his medical degree malignancies as well as neurological
of Pikeville – Kentucky College of from Duke University School of Medicine complications of cancer. Dr. Voloschin
Osteopathic Medicine. Her internal (Durham) and completed a residency in received his medical training from the
medicine residency was completed neurological surgery at Baylor College of Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires
at Southeastern Regional Hospital – Medicine (Houston). (Argentina). He completed his residency in
Campbell University (Lumberton, North neurology at Jackson Memorial Hospital
Carolina). She performed fellowships in Emanuel (Miami). His fellowship in neuro-oncology
critical care medicine and pulmonary Vlastos, MD was performed at Massachusetts General
disease at Orlando Health Orlando Hospital (Boston), as was his clinical
Regional Medical Center. research fellowship in neuro-oncology.
Mariatu Maternal-Fetal Medicine Amy
Verla, MD Williams, DO
Downtown Orlando Campus
General Surgery (321) 841-8555 Family Medicine
St. Cloud Dr. Vlastos is a board-certified maternal- Maitland
(407) 498-3763 fetal medicine physician who joined (407) 660-7011
Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for
Dr. Verla is a fellowship-trained general Women and Babies in June. He diagnoses A board-certified family medicine
surgeon who joined Orlando Health and treats fetal anomalies, identifies birth physician, Dr. Williams joined Orlando
Medical Group in October. She earned defects and performs fetal procedures Health Physician Associates in September.
her medical degree from the University of and surgeries. He earned his medical As an undergraduate, she studied
North Carolina School of Medicine (Chapel degree from Creighton University (Omaha, molecular biology and microbiology at
Hill). Her general surgery residency and Nebraska), completed his OB-GYN the University of Central Florida (Orlando).
a surgery research fellowship in fetal and residency at Regions Hospital (St. Paul, Dr. Williams received her medical training
pediatric surgery were both completed at Minnesota) and performed a maternal- at Nova Southeastern University (Davie,
Baylor College of Medicine (Houston). fetal medicine fellowship at Washington Florida) and completed her family
University (St. Louis). medicine residency in Central Florida.
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Paul R. S. Imran Find the
Williamson, MD Zaidi, MD Physician that Is
Colorectal Surgery Cardiology Right for You
Downtown Orlando Campus Dr. Phillips Area
(407) 422-3790 (321) 841-6444
Dr. Williamson, a board-certified A noninvasive cardiologist with
colorectal surgeon, joined Orlando Health advanced training in cardiac imaging,
Colon and Rectal Institute in October. He Dr. Zaidi joined Orlando Health Heart and
earned his medical degree from Wake Vascular Institute in August. He earned
Forest University Bowman-Gray School of his medical degree from the Medical
Medicine (North Carolina). He completed University of the Americas (St. Kitts and
his residency in general surgery at Orlando Nevis). Dr. Zaidi completed his residency in
Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, internal medicine at East Tennessee State
where he was chief resident. His fellowship University (Johnson City) and his fellowship
in colorectal surgery was performed at the in cardiovascular disease at Mount Sinai
Carle Clinic (Champaign-Urbana, Illinois). Medical Center (Miami).
Sarah Rosa
Young, MD Zissimos, MD
Hematology and Oncology Interventional Pain In fact, more than 4,000 of them
are in the Orlando Health system.
Lake Mary Kissimmee
(321) 841-1869 (321) 841-1570 Scan the QR code to find the
right physician for you.
Dr. Young, a fellowship-trained medical Dr. Zissimos, a fellowship-trained expert
oncologist specializing in urologic cancers, in interventional pain management,
joined Orlando health Cancer Institute in joined Orlando Health Neuroscience
August. She earned her medical degree Institute in August. She completed a post-
from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of baccalaureate research program at the
Medicine (Roanoke). Her internal medicine National Institutes of Health (Bethesda,
residency was completed at Thomas Maryland). She earned her medical
Jefferson University Hospital (Philadelphia). degree at the University of Colorado
She performed her fellowship in School of Medicine (Aurora). Her residency
hematology and oncology at Orlando in physical medicine and rehabilitation
Health Cancer Institute, where she was were completed at University of Miami/
the chief fellow during her final year. Jackson Memorial Hospital and a pain
medicine fellowship at Loma Linda
University (California). She is fluent
in English and Spanish.
30 *New physicians from June through October 2022
Visit OrlandoSPOTLIGHT
Orlando Health Selected as Official Health and
Wellness Partner of Tourism Organization
By Kim Marcum | Editorial Contributor
Visit Orlando, the Official Tourism Association® for Orlando,
has designated Orlando Health as its official health and
wellness partner. This first-of-its-kind partnership offers
health-related benefits for the millions of visitors who make
Orlando the nation’s most-visited destination and the theme
park capital of the world.
“This new partnership allows us to seamlessly connect both an Orlando Health Virtual Care Center that’s coming soon
leisure guests and meetings groups with Orlando Health’s to the Orange County Convention Center. Once completed,
medical experts to make healthy travel more accessible,” it will be located in the west concourse on the first floor near
says Casandra Matej, president and chief executive officer of the Visit Orlando Welcome Center. Medical providers will be
Visit Orlando. “With Orlando Health as our official health and available via virtual visit 24 hours a day, and, during major
wellness partner, we are elevating the service and resources conventions, the clinic will be staffed by Orlando Health
we provide groups.” clinicians.
Through the partnership, tourists and Visit Orlando member “Orlando Health has been integral in helping to support our
organizations can call a newly established concierge travel and tourism industry throughout the pandemic and
telephone number at (321) 265-4200 for access to visitor- beyond,” says Thibaut van Marcke, president of Orlando
specific wellness tips and individualized health resources. Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital and senior vice president of
The line was created to help connect visitors who may need Orlando Health’s southeast region. “This new alliance with
access to local medical resources such as emergency care, Visit Orlando reinforces our commitment to provide high-
urgent care or a virtual visit while visiting Orlando. quality health options and medical services to the millions of
travelers who visit our area and to an industry that is vital to
For event planners, the partnership provides customizable our community.”
health solutions for their conference and attendees through
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How to Make a Difference
The Orlando Health Foundation’s 5 Ways to Give Back
mission is to help sustain leading-
edge medical care in a warm and As we countdown to the end of the year, consider
healing environment, through the these five ways to make a tax-deductible donation
support of community donors. in support of healthcare in our community:
Tracey Choroco, director of Orlando Health Foundation 1 Give Make an online donation at
Communications, explains how your gift can help:
• Provide next-level patient care in our community OrlandoHealth.com/Give.
• Purchase life-saving equipment and supplies
• Secure top talent to support programs such as cancer care, 2 Share Do you have a patient story to
neonatology, trauma services, clinical trials and more share? We want to hear it! Contact us at
• Fund critical expansion efforts at our facilities OHShareYourStory.com.
32 3 Honor Show your thanks for a caregiver
by making a gift in their name at
OrlandoHealth.com/HonorACaregiver.
4 Plan Leave a legacy by naming
Orlando Health in your will. Learn more at
OHPlannedGiving.com.
5 Tour Come and see how you can make a
difference at MeetOurMission.com.
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Support and Programs
Cancer Support Community
Our popular support services are available in a variety of formats
including in person, via telephone or in web-based programming.
We look forward to you joining our groups! Call (321) 841-5056 or
email [email protected] for the
most up-to-date information.
Childbirth Education Virtual Stroke Support Group
Stroke survivors and caregivers can find care, support and
Mother Baby T.E.A. - TLC, Education, Answers connection at Orlando Health’s Stroke Support Group. Participants
Created specially to meet the unique needs of mothers will have the opportunity to share stories and experiences with
with babies up to three month of age, this group provides others who understand their journey, while learning about helpful
education, reassurance and support along with a little topics such as nutrition, available resources and other ways to
T.L.C. in an informal, comfortable setting. Lactation improve one’s lifestyle.
consultants and nurses will answer questions about infant
care, breastfeeding, ways to comfort your baby, taking Dates: Last Wednesday of every month
care of yourself and more. Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
OrlandoHealth.com/StrokeSupportGroup
Dates: Fridays Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am Virtual Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
This helpful support group is an opportunity for patients to learn
Cost: Free more about what to expect throughout the journey of bariatric
surgery. Postoperative patients are strongly encouraged to attend
Location: Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital this group. We also welcome preoperative patients who are
interested in learning about the lifestyle changes necessary to be
for Women and Babies - Classrooms successful with weight loss.
WinniePalmerHospital.com/TEA
Virtual Prenatal Breastfeeding Dates: Every third Wednesday of the month
Designed for expectant parents, this virtual lesson is Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
presented by a registered nurse lactation consultant. OrlandoHealth.com/WeightLossSupportGroup
Learn what to expect while breastfeeding your baby
during the first few days after delivery and through Virtual Weight Loss Surgery Information Session
the first few months. Infants welcome. Partners are The team at the Orlando Health Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery
encouraged to participate. The class also will include Institute can help you lose weight through minimally invasive
the opportunity to ask questions. surgery and lifestyle changes. During the group session, you will
virtually meet our experienced weight loss surgeons. They will
Dates: Monthly Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm discuss procedures offered and answer any questions you may
have.
Cost: $15
WinniePalmerHospital.com/BreastfeedingClass
Virtual Basic Newborn Care Dates: Tuesdays Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Our Basic Newborn Care virtual class is presented by a
registered nurse lactation consultant and highlights key OrlandoHealth.com/WeightLoss
information about caring for your newborn baby. Attend
during your third trimester of pregnancy. Orlando Health Joint Replacement Classes
This class will provide an overview of what you need to know
Dates: Monthly Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm about preparing for your joint replacement surgery, rehabilitation
and successful recovery at home. For details, please visit
Cost: $15 per couple OrlandoHealth.com/JointReplacement.
WinniePalmerHospital.com/NewbornCare
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Community Good
Great Big Backpack Build The Mustard Seed Come Out With Pride Parade
and Festival
Team members from Orlando Health Recently, team members volunteered
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children with The Mustard Seed of Central Orlando Health team members joined
volunteered their time to pack 2,000 Florida where they assisted in recycling together to celebrate love in our City
backpacks for A Gift For Teaching’s over 120 mattresses and organized Beautiful as a part of the 2022 Come
2022 Great Big Backpack Build. Thanks various donations all in a day’s work. Out With Pride parade and festival.
to the great efforts of Orlando Health The Mustard Seed of Central Florida Team members volunteered at the
Arnold Palmer’s leaders and team assists individuals transitioning out of Orlando Health booth and walked
members, thousands of students in homelessness and drug rehab recovery alongside Orlando Health’s newest
Orange and Osceola counties began and also those suffering from domestic mascot, Scrubs, in the parade to
the new school year excited and abuse, medical hardships, natural celebrate our community’s history,
prepared to learn. disasters and economic challenges. culture and beautiful diversity.
Hungry to Help Lake Mary Run with a Hero ACS Making Strides Against
Breast Cancer
Orlando Health team members have Orlando Health partnered with the
volunteered at Second Harvest Food Lake Mary Police Department and Orlando Health sponsored the annual
Bank monthly, contributing over 470 Lake Mary Fire Department to host the American Cancer Society Making
hours in their warehouse so far in 2022. 5th annual Run with a Hero 3K. Run Strides Against Breast Cancer walk
Second Harvest Food Bank collects, with a Hero is a family-friendly event to help unite communities in the fight
stores and distributes donated food to where people can run alongside local against this deadly disease. Today,
more than 550 feeding partners in six military, first responders and medical Making Strides is the largest network
Central Florida counties. heroes. All event proceeds benefit of breast cancer events in the nation.
the Camaraderie Foundation, which Team members represented Orlando
34 provides healing for the “invisible Health in the walk that helped
wounds of war” through counseling and celebrate survivors and fighters.
emotional and spiritual support for all
branches of post-9/11 veterans, service
members and their families.
Connected, Convenient
and Expert Healthcare
For more than 100 years, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center Our efforts have earned us
(ORMC) has provided the most advanced options available for surgical, numerous quality and safety
medical, rehabilitative and emergency care, including serving as Central recognitions over the years including
Florida’s only Level One Trauma Center, providing care for the most critically ill Best Regional Hospital in Orlando
and injured. Caring for patients at Orlando Health ORMC and Orlando Health from U.S. News & World Report and
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, the Orlando Health ORMC Level One consistently earning an A-Safety
Trauma Center is supported by Central Florida’s only hospital-based rating as well as a Top Hospital
emergency air rescue transport service. Orlando Health ORMC also is award from The Leapfrog Group,
recognized as a state-designated Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, a national healthcare quality and
treating both simple and complex cerebral vascular disorders. safety watchdog organization.
Through our leading-edge technology and expertise in trauma, heart, vascular,
stroke, neuroscience, oncology, surgery and orthopedics, we provide a
comprehensive continuum of care for the entire family.
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