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The Biggest Misconception About UCF Health If you’ve driven past UCF Health and thought, “That’s for students — not for me,” you’re far from alone. It’s one of the most common misunderstandings about our practice. But it couldn’t be further from the truth. Dr. Gavin Van Staten, a provider at UCF Health at the Quadrangle…

Are You Looking for a Provider Who Actually Listens? Navigating the healthcare system can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re dealing with language barriers, rushed appointments, or providers who treat your chart instead of treating you. If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office feeling unheard, you’re not alone. And you deserve better. At UCF Health…

When your doctor first mentions insulin, something shifts. Even if you’ve been managing your gestational diabetes well with diet and exercise, the word ‘insulin’ can feel like a turning point — a sign that things have gotten more serious, or more complicated. If that’s where you are right now, you’re not alone. Insulin is one…

Older Medicare patient feeling supported at home managing chronic conditions Orlando

Siblings Rosemary Clarke-Fastin, Jacqulyn Thompson and Delano Clarke can enjoy the holidays even more thanks to the care of Dr. Mehul Patel. Jacqulyn Thompson’s holiday season is much brighter than it’s been in years. Thanks to the care of UCF Health Faculty Physician Practice’s ophthalmologist Dr. Mehul Patel, Thompson and her two siblings, Rosemary Clarke-Fastin…