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In an increasingly wired and digital age, more and more aspects of our lives are now “plugged in,” including the doctor’s office. The UCF College of Medicine’s Regional Extension Center (REC) is working with medical practices throughout Central Florida to switch from paper to electronic health record (EHR) systems. On April 4, the REC honored…

Two faculty physicians at UCF Pegasus Health, the College of Medicine physician practice, received honors February 15 at Hygeia 2013, the annual medical student student-sponsored gala. Dr. Sergio Salazar, who practices internal medicine at UCF Pegasus Health, received an     Attending Physician of the Year award for being “an exceptionally   skilled educator and   positive…

UCF Pegasus Health, the College of Medicine’s physician practice, announces the addition of three physicians: Dr. Analia Castiglioni, Dr. Lisa Barkley, and Dr. Angela Mazza. “UCF Pegasus Health now boasts 14 primary care and specialty physicians to serve patients throughout the Orlando area,” says Linda Smelser, Director of Clinical Operations. Before joining UCF Pegasus Health,…

UCF Pegasus Health, the College of Medicine’s physician practice has announced its faculty physician leadership team that will guide operations and patient care at the year-old facility.   Maria Cannarozzi, M.D., has been named Medical Director; Leonardo Oliveira, M.D., Director of Quality and Safety; and Abdo Asmar, M.D., is serving as Director of Medical Staff. Dr.…

UCF Pegasus Health is proud to announce their first TV advertisement spot for the 2013 year. Please view the video below:              

Roy Louden looks at photos of him lifting weights and remembers his “buff” years. Today, he struggles to get above 100 pounds. His hands and arms are frozen. His heart operates at just 20 percent capacity. Louden, 52, battles scleroderma, a rare auto-immune disorder of the body’s connective tissue that can damage the skin, muscles,…