3 UCF Health Docs Named As Top Physicians For 2019 In Orlando Family Magazine
August 26, 2019
Three UCF Health doctors have been named Top Physicians for 2019 by readers in the current issue of Orlando Family Magazine. Dr. Mariana Dangiolo was named best for geriatrics, while Drs. Neha Bhanusali and Shazia Bég were named among the top in rheumatology. Read the full list here.
UCF Health Welcomes New Rheumatologist
June 18, 2019
UCF Health is excited to welcome a new doctor to its rheumatology team, Dr. Maria Farooq! Dr. Farooq is a board-certified physician in internal medicine and rheumatology. She is trained and certified in performing musculoskeletal ultrasounds and ultrasound-guided injections to help bring her patients relief with minimal discomfort using precision techniques. She enjoys helping patients…
East Orlando Clinic Now Offering Acute Care Friday Afternoons
May 28, 2019
We have expanded access to acute care at our East Orlando clinic (located near UCF main campus) to now include Friday afternoons. If you find yourself needing care, please call our office to schedule, 407-266-3627. Our East Orlando clinic is located at 3400 Quadrangle Blvd., Orlando FL 32817.
Dr. Vishwas Vanar Educates On Hepatitis A Vaccine In New Article
April 30, 2019
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection that has taken the lives of three Florida residents within the last month. While the disease can be fatal, it is preventable by vaccine. Although the Hepatitis A vaccine is not required for school admission as many other vaccines are, UCF Health’s Dr. Vishwas Vanar believes it…
Dr. Katz Educates About COPD And Keeping Our Lungs Healthy
February 28, 2019
Did you know that you can actually develop COPD from second-hand smoke and other environmental factors? Dr. Marcia Katz, UCF Health’s pulmonologist, gave some helpful tips in a new interview regarding lung health. In the interview, Dr. Katz discusses chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, known as COPD, which is currently the third leading cause of death…
Dr. Wasserstrom Explains Lifestyle Medicine
February 15, 2019
Lifestyle medicine promotes healthy lifestyle choices, allowing the body to protect and heal itself, which in turn prevents, treats and often reverses the underlying lifestyle-related causes of disease. Lifestyle medicine is evidence-based and constantly evolving, and it can help improve the lives of patients in a way that works for them. In a radio interview with…