Monika Farhangi, M.D.
September 27, 2023
Biography Dr. Farhangi is a dedicated comprehensive ophthalmologist and refractive cataract surgeon. She is driven by positive impact on her patients’ lives and their lifestyles, she is committed to delivering exceptional eye care. She is a compassionate ophthalmologist who ensures that patients feel comfortable, informed, and empowered throughout their surgical journey. Her commitment to excellence…
Gavin N. Van Staden, M.D.
September 13, 2023
Biography Dr. Gavin Van Staden is a board-certified family medicine specialist who enjoys personalizing medical care based on each patient’s needs in acute, chronic and preventative care for all ages. The areas of diabetes, hypertension, hormone replacement, sports medicine and weight management are of particular interest to him and he also offers a diverse range…
Ariel Mejia, M.D.
September 12, 2023
Biography Dr. Ariel Mejia is a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist who helps patients manage their illnesses with a treatment approach that is meaningful, cost-effective and educational, with the idea that they can become masters of their diagnoses. Education Dr. Mejia earned his medical degree from the Universidad Iberoamericana in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He…
Pierce Trumbo, M.D.
September 8, 2023
Dr. Pierce Trumbo is a board-certified general internist with interests in medical education, public health, and quality improvement efforts. Education Dr. Trumbo graduated cum laude from Davidson College with a major in English. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2017, completed his internal medicine residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2020,…
David Fries, M.D.
July 17, 2023
Dr. David Fries is a board-certified, non-invasive cardiologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of all forms of cardiovascular disease. These include arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and peripheral vascular disease as well as coronary artery disease risk factors such as hypertension, lipid management and tobacco cessation. Dr. Fries is…
Tuesday Maldonado, ARNP
April 10, 2023
Tuesday Maldonado is a licensed Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) who provides personalized care to UCF Health patients as part of the clinic’s primary care team. She has extensive experience in helping patients manage chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. She joined UCF Health in 2022 after caring for patients…