When Is It Time To See A Gerontologist?
January 11, 2017
Dr. Mariana Dangiolo shares her insight as a gerontologist on when older adults should consider seeing a geriatrician and what is being done to better prepare future doctors to care for the aging population. Listen to the interview on Growing Bolder.
How A Simple Blood Test Can Empower You To Make Healthy Lifestyle Changes
January 5, 2017
It’s the time of year when people start considering what they would like to do differently to live a healthier, happier life in the New Year. To best align your goals with your health needs, make sure you know your blood glucose levels. Dr. Dawson shares more about the importance of this simple blood test…
New Family Medicine Doctor Joins UCF Health
January 5, 2017
UCF Health has grown its primary care services with the addition of Dr. Meirelys Castro at the Medical City office, located in Lake Nona. Dr. Castro is board certified in family medicine and her practice emphasizes health maintenance and disease prevention. She models patient-centered care when providing medical checkups, including women’s health, and treats a wide…
Why Thyroid Disease Is Often Confused With Typical Signs of Aging
January 5, 2017
In this month’s issue of Central Florida Lifestyle magazine, Dr. Gupta explains why the side effects of hypothyroidism are often dismissed as signs of growing older. Learn the signs and ask your doctor to rule out a thyroid condition. Read more
Holiday Hours
December 22, 2016
Please be aware of changes to our normal operating hours for the holidays: Dec. 23– No appointments after 1 p.m. Christmas Schedule– We will be closed on Dec. 26. Our East Orlando office location (University Blvd.) will be open for acute care visits with established patients Dec. 27-30 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Please…
Two UCF Health Docs Named As Orlando’s Finest
December 14, 2016
Two doctors from UCF Health have been named to Orlando Magazine’s list of finest doctors in the city. This includes Dr. Maria Cannarozzi (Internal Medicine) and Dr. Mariana Dangiolo (Geriatrics). You can see the lists here: Orlando’s Best Doctors 2016 Orlando’s Top Doctors 2016 Congratulations to our doctors for the outstanding work they do!