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What Is a Nurse Practitioner — and Can They Be My Primary Care Provider? It’s one of the most common questions we hear from new patients: “So… what exactly is a nurse practitioner? Is that the same as a doctor?” It’s a fair question, and it’s one we love answering. Because the honest answer is:…

Real stories from real patients navigating autoimmune disease with the right specialist by their side. Introduction: A Lupus Diagnosis Changes Everything For Rutu, life before lupus looked very different. She was the person who could do it all — energetic, driven, always on the go. Then, after six months of severe fatigue, a blood test…

How to Find a Primary Care Doctor in Orlando — And What to Look for Before You Book If you’ve ever typed “primary care doctor near me” into Google, you know finding a great primary care doctor in Orlando can feel overwhelming. Orlando has no shortage of providers. But finding one you actually trust, who…

“I am here today because of a clinical trial.” Theresa Costello, Lupus Warrior When Theresa Costello was diagnosed with lupus 21 years ago, there were no FDA-approved drugs specifically designed to treat the disease. Faced with few options, in her first lupus clinical trial, a decision that, in her own words, saved her life. Her…

“A Follow-Up Visit Gives Me 15 Minutes With You. Sometimes 20.” That’s how Dr. Pierce Trumbo, Internal Medicine physician and Medical Director of UCF Health CareConnect, opens a recent conversation about the crucial role of chronic care management in Orlando and the reality of modern primary care. Fifteen minutes. That’s the window most doctors have…

The Power of the Plate If you’re living with type 2 diabetes, or you’ve recently been diagnosed, you’ve probably heard the advice: “watch what you eat.” But knowing what to eat, and how to use the diabetes plate method to actively manage blood sugar is where most people need real guidance. As an endocrinologist specializing…