In prefacing this introduction, we’d like to offer an observation, which should be of interest to all. Regardless of medical school class rankings, graduates are all referred to as “DOCTOR.” With this revelation, we should all know that when choosing a physician, one must accept responsibility for adequately researching the doctor he or she is considering.
Within our present day society, most licensed to practice medicine are truly miracle workers whether they are completely restructuring someone’s face or saving a life. As much as we realize that every physician is an asset to our community, we also know that some have established themselves at the top of their profession and are considered special; these are the ‘elite,’ the very best of the best.
When seeking perfection, we search for the professional who has made it his or her life goal to excel within a field of specialization through many years of study, dedication and determination, continually challenging themselves to advance their knowledge; these brilliant human beings not only save lives but also enrich their communities with a skill set second to none. Beyond this and in order to stay abreast of the latest, almost daily changing medical advancements, the ‘elite’ undergo rigorous maintenance, updating through seminars, conferences and advanced studies to keep current with new technology and procedures.
In adding our ‘Orlando’s Doctors of the Year’ section with this issue, we present a group of physicians, all of whom are reputable, Board Certified in their areas of expertise, extremely well recognized within our community and chosen by their peers. Our objective is to initiate a continuing dialogue with our readers, with an aim toward personalizing some of the finest doctors available.
Ly T. Nguyen, M.D.
1330 Budinger Ave., Suite 200, St. Cloud, FL 34769P: 407-891-2010www.EyeFlorida.cominfo@eyeflorida.com Eye Florida Dr. Ly Nguyen is a board-certified ophthalmologist that specializes in cataract, oculoplastic surgeries, and facial rejuvenation procedures. She is an...
Dr. Sokonviset Uong
My name is Dr. Sokonviset Uong. I was born in Cambodia. My family and I came to the United States as refugees. While most kids spent their first ten years focusing on education, I tried to do whatever I can to help my family survive the horrific civil war. We came to...
Jason Song, MD, PhD
2801 17th St., Suite 202, St. Cloud, FL 34769 1381 E Osceola Pkwy., Kissimmee, FL 34744 www.palmtreepain.com P: 407-906-1328 painrelief@palmtreepain.com Palm Tree Interventional Pain Management Jason Song, MD, PhD, is a double board certified, fellowship trained...
Drs. Craig & Johanna Yunk
Celebration Family Physicians 1530 Celebration Blvd., Suite 103, Celebration, FL 34747 407-566-8898https://celebrationfamilyphysicians.com Visit us on Facebook and Instagram! Celebration Family Physicians Drs. Craig and Johanna Yunk are Board-Certified Physicians...
Sarah St. Louis, MD, FACOG
70 W. Gore St., Suite 201, Orlando, FL 32806 P: 407-286-6190 www.AssociatesInurogyn.com info@associatesinurogyn.com Associates in Urogynecology Urogynecologist Sarah St. Louis, MD, grew up in Winter Park and attended St. Margaret Mary Catholic School and Winter Park...
Dustin Hau Huynh, MD, FACS
720 W Oak St., Suite 303, Kissimmee, FL 34741P: 407-520-3947www.LakeFrontSurgical.comEnvision Healthcare Dr. Huynh immigrated to America at the age of ten. Although life as an immigrant was extremely difficult, he did not take his opportunity for education for...
Kristy Magee, M.D.
5300 W. SR 46, Sanford, FL 32771 P: 407-688-4251www.northseminolefamilypractice.com North Seminole Family Practice ABOUT THE PHYSICIAN: Kristy Magee, M.D. is a board certified family physician providing the highest level of primary care to patients of all ages. Her...
Kamran Azad, MD
2340 Glenwood Dr. Winter Park, FL 32792 P: 407-848-3400 www.AzadPlasticSurgery.com info@azadplasticsurgery.com Azad Plastic Surgery Dr. Kamran Azad is a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in Aesthetic Surgery of the breast and body. After graduating summa...
Anthony Gyang MD
2712 S. Fern Creek Ave.,Orlando, FL 32806P: 407-270-0107 505 W. Oak St., Suite 102Kissimmee, FL 34741P: 407-270-0332 3004 17th St.St. Cloud, FL 34769407-270-0371 4555 Pleasant Hill Rd.Kissimmee, FL 34759407-603-0475 Osceola Gynecology Dr. Anthony Gyang obtained his...
Osman Ahmad, MD
608 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 P: 386-271-2273 Apgsoffice@gmail.commyadvancedmedicalcenter.com/pediatric-gastroenterology Advanced Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialists Dr. Osman Ahmad provides compassionate and exceptional care for your child by...
Rick Nieves-Ramos, M.D.
100 W. Gore St., Suite 500, Orlando, FL 32806 683 Douglas Ave., Suite 101, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 P: 407-649-8707 www.centralfloridaprc.com Dr. Nieves-Ramos was born and raised right here in Orlando Florida. He returned to the Central Florida area after working...
Chetan J. Patel, MD, FACS
12601 Narcoossee Rd., Suite 209, Orlando, FL 32832P: 407-934-0510www.NonaSurgery.comBoard-Certified General SurgeonFellowship-Trained in Advanced Gastrointestinal, Minimally Invasive, and Bariatric Surgery Native to Central Florida, Chetan J. Patel, MD, FACS, is a...
Dr. Arelis N. Cordero Gomez, MD
3480 Polynesian Isles Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34746 P: 407-507-2615 F: 407-507-2616www.floridalungdoctors.comacordero@floridalungdoctors.com Florida Lung, Asthma & Sleep Specialists For over a decade, Florida Lung, Asthma & Sleep Specialists (FLASS) have been...
Ruben Santiago, MD, FACOG
3078 Dyer Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34741P: 407-518-1097Ruben.Santiago@orlandohealth.com Orlando Health Physician Associates Ruben Santiago, MD, FACOG, is a board certified OB/GYN physician that has been serving central Florida for more than 17 years. He provides...
Vanessa Urbina, M.D.
851 Douglas Ave., Altamonte Springs, FL 32714P: 407 477-5555 www.orlandofamilyphysicians.com Orlando Family Physicians Vanessa Urbina, M.D. was born in Caracas-Venezuela in 1978. She was brought up by very compassionate parents who were always helping the underserved....
Medical Center Radiology Group
Medical Center Radiology Group (MCRG) was established in 1949 and is the diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology and nuclear medicine partner for Orlando Health, including Orlando Regional Medical Center which is a Level I trauma center; Arnold Palmer Hospital...
Dr. Vishal Gupta
Gastroenterology of Greater Orlando Gastroenterology of Greater Orlando takes great pride in providing the highest quality of care to the patients and communities they serve. The practice, founded by Dr. Vishal Gupta in 2006, has locations throughout Central Florida....
Henry Ruiz MD FAANS
1561 W Fairbanks Ave., Suite 300, Winter Park, FL 32789 P: 256-312-2012 www.SterlingMedGroup.com Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery I got my Medical degree as a Doctor from the University Michoacana in Morelia, Mexico and did my pre-residence training in London,...
Mark Chaet, MD
Pediatric Surgery, PA Mark Chaet, MD has been a practicing pediatric surgeon in Central Florida since 1997. His practice, Pediatric Surgery, PA prides itself on unparalleled patient care and uses the latest in medical technology and continuing education. This highly...
Amish M. Parikh, MD
Maitland Office: 670 Orlando Ave., #1003, Maitland, FL 32751 Orlando Office: Located in the Leawood Plaza in the Combined Research Office1417 N Semoran Blvd., Suite 106, Orlando, FL 32807 P: 407-622-0793 | F: 407-289-4018 www.premiercardiology.net Premier Cardiology...
Sean T. Meiner, MD
89 W Copeland Dr., Orlando, FL 32806 www.orlandohealth.com/physician-practices/orlando-health-physicians-neurosurgery-group/physicians P: 321-841-7550 | Sean.Meiner@orlandohealth.comORMC Neurosurgery Dr. Sean Meiner joined the Orlando Health Physicians Group as a...
Dr. Jonathan Higgins
10000 W Colonial Dr. Suite 482, Ocoee, FL 34761 P: 407-539-2100 Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute Dr. Jonathan Higgins is the founding member of the Vascular Surgery group at the Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute. Dr. Higgins has practiced in...
Avi Bhandary, MD
7984 Forest City Rd., Suite 104, Orlando, FL 32810 P: 407-605-5621 www.ManaSpine.com admin@manaspine.com Mana Spine Offering his professional commitment and faith in operating skills as a bridge for patients suffering from back pain has always been a driving force for...
Dr. Wendi Wardlaw
Stoneybrook Dental / Inspired Purpose SPECIALTY At Stoneybrook Dental we specialize in CARE with state-of-the-art dentistry utilizing CEREC® one-visit, same-day ceramic crowns, bridges and veneers; removable dentures; Invisalign® and Sure Smile®, clear braces;...
Dr. Vineel Sompalli
Vineel Sompalli, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., Originally from India is very well trained and one of the most experienced in Vascular Cardiac and Intervensions. He is one of the busiest Interventional Cardiologist in Orlando performing over 15000 coronary and peripheral...
Jeffrey M. Feiner, MD, FACS
Feiner Plastic Surgery Jeffrey M. Feiner, MD, FACS is a Board-Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with unique and extensive expertise in breast surgery. His private practice offers the full spectrum of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face,...
Dr. Omar Fadhli
1162 Cypress Glen Cir, Kissimmee, FL 34741 P: 407-343-9006 www.MyFloridaEnt.com info@myfloridaent.comFlorida ENT Adult and Pediatric Dr. Fadhli is honored to be named one of Orlando’s “Elite Doctors.” Florida ENT Adult & Pediatric, Inc was founded in 1999 by Dr....
David Rosen, MD
1605 W Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789P: 407-975-0200www.orlandoneurosurgery.com Orlando Neurosurgery Dr. David Rosen is one of Florida’s premier neurological surgeons. His professional life is dedicated to the highest quality, compassionate, ethical...
Michelle Muc Nguyen, MD
10743 Narcoosee Rd. Ste. A18, Orlando FL 32832 101 N Dean Rd. Ste. 100, Orlando FL 32825 P: 407-277-1900www.MyExpressClinics.comexpressclinic@gmail.comExpress Family Clinic Dr. Michelle M. Nguyen is currently the primary physician and medical director of Express...
Jason M. Highsmith, MD, FACS
1936 Lee Rd., Suite 250, Winter Park, FL 32789 www.FloridaSpineandOrthopedics.com P: 321-316-4665 Neurosurgeon with Florida Spine and Orthopedics Dr. Jason M. Highsmith, M.D., F.A.C.S., graduated from Cornell University with an honor’s degree in pre-med. He attended...
Dr. Glen Manzano, M.D.
7460 Doc’s Grove Circle, Orlando, FL 32819 P: 407-903-9360 www.spineandbraincenter.org Spine & Brain Neurosurgery Center Glen Manzano, MD, is a board certified Neurological Surgeon dedicated to offering the best in medical care to his patients. Fluent in both...
Dr. Gene Krishingner MD
Women’s & Maternity Care Specialists Dr. Gene Krishingner MD is honored for being selected for the Doctors of The Year award and shares his success with the team of staff and providers at Women’s & Maternity Care. Women’s & Maternity Care Specialists is a...
Associates in Dermatology
17 Central Florida Locations to Serve You 800-827-7546 www.DermOrlando.comDr. Michael Steppie As president and medical director of Associates in Dermatology, a leading dermatology practice established now for over 30 years, Dr. Steppie and his talented team proudly...
