Rheumatology

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…

Dr. Mosquera is a rheumatologist with strong ties to UCF. She achieved her undergraduate degree from UCF and also did her rheumatology fellowship training at the College of Medicine’s graduate medical education program. Education Dr. Mosquera completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida, majoring in Molecular Biology and Microbiology. She completed medical…

Dr. Maria 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. Education: Dr. Farooq received a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MD) degree at Punjab Medical College in…

Dr. Neha Bhanusali is an integrative rheumatologist who emphasizes the transformative power of lifestyle medicine—nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and social connection—in enhancing patient outcomes and well-being. She is culinary medicine faculty with the College of Medicine, where she teaches in the elective, and regularly gives talks and lectures across the country. Her research encompasses…

Dr. Shazia Bég is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.  She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the joints, muscles and bones. Dr. Bég’s clinical interests include inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis and non-inflammatory conditions such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. She also manages connective tissue…