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A Milestone Worth Celebrating This Sunday, UCF Health proudly marks a remarkable milestone: 10 years with one of Central Florida’s most distinguished dermatologists, Dr. Naveed Sami, M.D., FAAD. Over the past decade, Dr. Sami has not only transformed the lives of thousands of patients in the Orlando area: he has elevated the standard of dermatologic…

There is a moment many people with chronic illness know well. You leave the doctor’s office feeling okay — you have your prescriptions, your follow-up scheduled, and a list of things to work on. But a few weeks later, something shifts. Maybe a new symptom appears. Maybe you run out of one medication and are…

Published by Iago Braga on January 27, 2026 | Reading Time: 5 minutes You know that feeling when someone you respect recommends a restaurant, and you just know it’s going to be good? That’s kind of what happened here, except instead of food, we’re talking about doctors, and the people doing the recommending are other…

At UCF Health, we know that staying socially and physically active is just as important as your medical check-ups when it comes to healthy aging. To support our patients in their wellness journey, we are proud to release our new Senior Community Resource Guide.  This flyer was created by Joshua Culberson (UCF College of Medicine, Class of…

Dr. Mehul Patel performed cataract surgery, combined with minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, for three siblings six weeks before Christmas in time to enjoy the season’s holidays. 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…

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