Prioritizing Pet Health
As 21st-century pets have enjoyed a rise in status as bona-fide family members, Central Florida’s veterinary professionals care for their animal patients with that same loving compassion. Long gone are the days when cats were exclusively outdoor animals and dogs spent their nights in bare-bones outdoor accommodations. Today’s animal companions are lovingly spoiled with stuffed-full... Read More
Beyond the Eye Chart
What’s new in retina care, why it matters and how Florida Retina Institute can help. What if the most important part of your eye exam isn’t the chart you read, but the questions you ask and the technology behind the scenes? In today’s rapidly evolving field of retina care, science is transforming how we detect, treat and even prevent vision loss. From gene therapy and long-lasting... Read More
One Team, Countless Successful Outcomes
By combining talent, technology and a culture of teamwork, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida advances its goal of remaining a leader in pediatric neurology and neurosurgical care that proactively pioneers new treatments and diagnostic methods. Before becoming the newest neurosurgeon at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Myron Rolle, MD, played football both at Florida... Read More
Seeing the Big Picture
Proper eye health starts with routine exams and recognizing issues before symptoms arise. It would seem obvious that having good vision is imperative for our daily routines and living a high quality of life, yet too often proper eye health is an afterthought. With an aging population leading to an increase in vision loss and eye diseases, routine screenings have perhaps never... Read More
Ahead of the Curve
Headlands Research Orlando specializes in diverse clinical trials and programs to help those affected by memory loss. With the upcoming holiday season presenting opportunities for extended families to connect, it is the best time to collaborate with one another on how to best support a loved one experiencing cognitive changes. Early signs of a neurodegenerative disease may be subtle... Read More
Top Physicians 2025
Whether you’re looking to treat an injury or illness, in the market for a new physician after a beloved practitioner retired, or need a dedicated specialist to help you manage a tricky diagnosis, this region is chock-full of medical experts delivering the compassion and care you and your loved ones need to restore your quality of life. Our annual Top Physicians list—which... Read More
2024 Top Physicians
A roundup of Central Florida’s leading doctors… Sponsored By: All Uniform Wear Allergy and Immunology Dr. Michael Anderson Ocoee, Orlando Dr. Jose R. Arias Jr. Multiple locations Dr. Andrew S. Bagg Multiple locations Dr. Carlos Manuel Jacinto Multiple locations Dr. Pragnesh H. Patel Multiple locations Dr. Shreya Patel Orlando Dr. Steven Rosenberg Multiple locations Dr.... Read More
Strength in Numbers
With the national shortage of health care providers affecting Florida’s doctors, nurses, specialists and more, medical professionals are doing everything they can to avert those incoming issues—and minimize the challenges that patients are already experiencing. It’s no small task ensuring that Central Florida residents have access to the high-quality health care they deserve.... Read More
Top Dentists 2023
Whether headed to the office for a routine check-up, cleaning or in desperate need of pain relief, trips to the dentist are an important piece of maintaining one’s overall health. Here in Central Florida, the region is filled with skilled dental professionals who provide the utmost care while forming meaningful bonds with their patients, young and old alike. Our... Read More
Suicide Awareness and Why Kindness is Key
According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. suicide rate is at the highest it has ever been, with almost 50,000 Americans taking their own lives documented in 2022. Experts explain why a centuries-long epidemic is getting worse. Suicide has been a devastating epidemic in society that demonstrates no sign of losing momentum. The stigma surrounding mental... Read More
2023 Top Physicians
As hard as one may try, living a completely healthy lifestyle is an impossible task, and sooner or later, illnesses and injuries are going to happen. Fortunately, when that time comes, the Central Florida region is blessed to be home to many skilled medical providers across a number of specialties. These doctors not only have the drive to push their fields further... Read More
Health and Wellness Resource Directory
HEALTH & WELLNESS (CENTRAL) DENTAL Christine Nguyen, DDS 1330 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park (407) 629-4077 ChristineNguyenDDS.com Dr. Christine Nguyen provides comprehensive general dentistry for adults and children including annual preventive care, oral cancer screening, Invisalign, veneers, six-month smiles, Zoom!... Read More
Parenting Guide: Health Care
Local professionals offer tips for parents whose young children fear a trip to the dentist or orthodontist. Spend just a few minutes with any pediatric dentist or orthodontist, and it usually becomes quite clear why they got into the field in the first place. Most come off as cheerful, positive people who genuinely take pride in helping patients, and their gentle approach works... Read More
Here to Help
Life for many has settled back into its pre-pandemic routine, though maybe with a little more caution and other behavioral adaptations that come from living through that unprecedented societal upheaval. But even with a few seasons of getting reacclimated to “the old normal,” the psychological damage born of constant uncertainty, long-term isolation and a world gripped by fear... Read More
Oral Report
While February is most associated with sending flowers and chocolates on Valentine’s Day and whether Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow or not, the shortest month on the calendar also has another important meaning. Every year at this time, the American Dental Association sponsors Children’s Dental Health Month, bringing together doctors, other health care providers and educators... Read More
Strides in Women’s Health Care
From new contraception options to minimally invasive robotic technology, the world of medicine has made great strides in improving the way health care workers treat women. This demographic of patients requires specialized surgical techniques and tools to ensure that it receives the best quality of care, and according to local experts, there are tons of new innovations being used... Read More
Top Dentists 2022
As the pandemic put a renewed focus on one’s overall health and well-being, proper dental health has taken center stage. Sure, regular visits to the dentist will help protect your teeth and gums, but they can also help you avoid other serious health issues, like increased risk for cardiovascular disease or pneumonia. Here in Central Florida, we are lucky to have such a talented... Read More
Parenting Guide: Health and Wellness
For parents, the care and well-being of their children is one of the most important things in the world. Therefore, finding a pediatrician who best meets the needs of their child is paramount. But how do you know who the best doctor for your child is? Orlando Family Magazine recently spoke with several experts in the field who offered advice on things to look for and some pertinent... Read More
In Control of Your Health
Going to the doctor is a task that many adults put off, but men especially. A 2019 study by the Cleveland Clinic showed that 60% of men don’t go regularly, choosing to wait until they are seriously ill. This only does a disservice to their health, however, and physicians say delayed visits could mean diagnoses go overlooked and untreated. Dr. Benjamin Kaplan, an internal medicine... Read More
‘A History of Being Resilient’
It’s been a rough two years. Whether you feel surreally suspended in March 2020 or are convinced you’ve somehow aged a decade since then, the upheaval of everyday life has influenced every facet of existence, leaving even those who sidestepped major loss, disruption and medical bills exhausted and wondering how much longer this can last. There is some renewed optimism about... Read More
Helping Hands
Life as a mother of seven kids between the ages of 17 and 8 certainly gets hectic, to say the least, but Susanna Gedaro isn’t one to complain. Considering what she went through on the road to parenthood, she makes it a point to appreciate all of the highs and lows that come with the role. Gedaro suffered through multiple miscarriages—the first of which came very late in her... Read More
