Hiram Maldonado-Rivera, M.D.
January 23, 2025
Dr. Hiram Maldonado-Rivera is board-certified in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine and specializes in caring for patients with endocrine system disorders, including diabetes and diseases of the thyroid, adrenal and pituitary glands. He is eager to help patients with metabolic conditions while also being an advocate for the best care to improve overall wellness. He is…
Lindsey Carriles, APRN, NP-C
June 27, 2024
Lindsey is a Nurse Practitioner with specialty training in cardiology. She works with UCF Health’s two cardiologists to provide outstanding, patient-centered care to those suffering from heart disease. Education Lindsey received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Central Florida. She received her master’s degree in nursing and her Nurse Practitioner training…
Azin Azarfar, M.D.
March 12, 2024
Dr. Azin Azarfar is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and specializes in the treatment of rheumatological conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and Sjogren’s disease. She has strong ties to UCF, having completed her residency training at the College of Medicine’s inaugural internal medicine program that includes care for patients at HCA Florida Osceola…
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…
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…
