One of the First in Florida: Dr. Patel Brings the FDA-Approved TECNIS PureSee™ IOL to UCF Health
July 31, 2026
A New Era in Cataract Surgery, Right Here in Orlando When the FDA approved the TECNIS PureSee lens (TECNIS PureSee™ IOL) on March 12, 2026, it marked the arrival of a new category of vision: one that had not existed before in U.S. cataract surgery. Within weeks, that technology was available at UCF Health in…
What Counts as a Chronic Condition Under Medicare?
May 13, 2026
If you’ve heard about Chronic Conditions Under Medicare and the chronic care management benefit, and wondered whether your conditions qualify, you’re asking the right question. The answer matters because qualifying for this program can mean access to ongoing nurse support and care coordination, at little to no cost to you. Here’s a clear explanation of…
7 Ways to Avoid a Hospital Readmission if You Have Diabetes
April 28, 2026
If you or a loved one has been hospitalized for a diabetes-related complication, you already know how disruptive and frightening that experience can be. What many people don’t realize is that a large portion of diabetes-related hospital readmissions are preventable. Not through dramatic interventions, but through consistent, manageable habits that keep blood sugar under control…
What Is Chronic Care Management — and Does Medicare Cover It?
April 23, 2026
If you’re a Medicare patient managing more than one health condition, there may be a benefit available to you that your doctor’s office hasn’t mentioned. Many patients and providers don’t realize it exists, but it is incredibly valuable. It’s called Chronic Care Management, and for millions of Americans over 65 years old, it’s one of…
Can What You Eat Actually Help Your Arthritis? An Integrative Rheumatologist Explains
April 15, 2026
Your Kitchen Might Be More Powerful Than Your Medicine Cabinet: An Integrative Rheumatologist Explains A Different Kind of Rheumatology Appointment If you’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, or another rheumatologic condition, your appointments have probably focused on medications — and for good reason. Disease-modifying treatments have transformed outcomes for millions of patients.…
Just Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes? Read This First
April 1, 2026
Just Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes? Here’s What Your Doctor Wants You to Know You Just Got a Diagnosis That Changed Your Day — Maybe Your Week If you’ve just been told you have gestational diabetes, the first thing you may feel isn’t relief or readiness. It might be confusion, fear, or the sinking feeling that…