Ten UCF Health doctors have been recognized among Orlando Family Magazine’s 2026 Top Physicians, highlighting physicians across a range of specialties who care for patients throughout Central Florida. The annual recognition is based on recommendations from readers and fellow physicians and recognizes doctors who have earned the confidence of their patients and the respect of their peers.
The UCF Health physicians recognized this year are:
- Dr. Abdo Asmar, Nephrology
- Dr. Shazia Bég, Rheumatology
- Dr. Neha Bhanusali, Rheumatology
- Dr. Mariana Dangiolo, Geriatrics, Family Medicine
- Dr. Yanisa Del Toro, Internal Medicine
- Dr. Bernard Gros, Cardiology
- Dr. Vladimir Neychev, Endocrine and General Surgery
- Dr. Mehul Patel, Ophthalmology
- Dr. Joyce Paulson, Internal Medicine
- Dr. Sharon Wasserstrom, Lifestyle and Internal Medicine
Together, these physicians represent just some of the specialized care available through UCF Health, the faculty physician practice of the UCF College of Medicine. From heart and kidney care to rheumatology, primary care, surgery and eye care. Our physicians bring academic medicine straight into the exam room for patients across the Orlando area.
For patients searching for an Orlando doctor, a specialist in Central Florida or a physician who combines clinical care with teaching and research, UCF Health offers access to faculty physicians in a wide range of specialties.
UCF Health has locations in Lake Nona and East Orlando, providing care to the broader Central Florida community, not just UCF students or faculty.
We’re proud to see these 10 physicians recognized for the care they provide every day, and even prouder to have them as part of the UCF Health team.
Congratulations to our 2026 Top Physicians!