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Dr. Bruce Weaver is a personable, compassionate, and thorough physician. He takes a holistic approach when caring for his patients. Dr. Weaver has been practicing medicine since 2004. He has been participating in Family Medicine, Occupational Medicine, and Urgent Care in Central Florida since 2009.

With her extensive background in patient care, Alceha Mayne-Thomas, APRN, can help patients with preventive care, chronic disease management, and so much more. Alceha cares for patients at Marion Physician Associates, P.A. in Ocala West, Florida.

After completing her undergraduate studies in nursing, Alceha was accepted into graduate school. She went on to complete her master’s degree in advanced registered nurse practitioner and is currently licensed to practice in Florida.

Alceha provides comprehensive exams, including women’s health evaluations. Her focus is on preventive care and early disease detection through hands-on evaluations and expanded laboratory testing. She also has expertise in helping patients manage diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and arthritis, to name a few.

Patients of Alceha commend her dedication to high-quality patient care in a warm and welcoming environment. She likes to ensure her patients receive the counseling they need to feel comfortable being involved in their health care.

Amreen Noorani, APRN, is an advanced practice nurse at Marion Heart Center & Marion Physician Associates, which is located in Downtown Ocala and Ocala West, Florida. She has been working as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) for about 10 years.  

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Keiser University, Orlando, in 2019. She went on to complete her master’s degree in adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner training from South University in Savannah, Georgia, in 2022. She also holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology. At the moment, she is licensed to practice in Florida.

She believes in delivering quality and customized care based on the individual patient's needs. She has been blessed with a baby daughter, a toddler son, and a loving husband.

To schedule an appointment with Amreen and the team at Marion Heart Center & Marion Physician Associates, call the nearest office or request one online today. 

Chloe Castellano, ARNP, is an advanced practice registered nurse at Marion Heart Center & Marion Physician Associates, which has locations in Downtown Ocala and Ocala West, Florida. 

An Ocala native, Chloe and her husband have two young children, a daughter and a son. She and her family enjoy outdoors and spending time together. Chloe has been working in the nursing field for over 10 years. She recently completed her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner and is certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

"I want to improve the health of patients across their lifespan. I strive to provide excellent care to my patients through preventative measures and using evidence-based research to diagnose and treat," says Chloe. 

To schedule an appointment with Chloe and the team at Marion Heart Center & Marion Physician Associates, call the nearest office or request an appointment using the online booking feature today. 

With over 12 years working in a patient care setting, Punwattie Ramnaraine, FNP-BC, is a dedicated and compassionate family nurse practitioner. At Marion Physician Associates, P.A. in Downtown Ocala and Ocala West, Florida, Punwattie is known for caring for patients just as she would for her own family.

Punwattie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Long Island University Brooklyn in New York. She went on to earn her Master of Science in family nurse practitioner from Lehman College of The City University of New York in the Bronx. Punwattie is currently board-certified as a family nurse practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Punwattie, the mother of three wonderful daughters who are all successful physicians, takes pride in providing personalized care. She’s committed to integrative treatments and comprehensive follow-up care. Punwattie truly wants to understand her patients’ concerns, answer their questions, and engage them in a customized plan of care.

Emily Hawkins, APRN, NP - C, is a nurse practitioner practicing at Marion Heart Center & Marion Physician Associates, which is located in Downtown Ocala and Ocala West, Florida. She joined our practice in March 2022 and believes in unique healthcare based on individual needs. She specializes in family care and internal medicine, providing complete and comprehensive treatment for all your loved ones. 

Mrs. Hawkins is a 2017 honors graduate of South University (Master of Science in Nursing) and Rasmussen College (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). She has served in the Ocala community as a health care provider for 20 years and believes in personalized care, empowering patients to make informed decisions about their health, whether it's cardiac intervention, diabetic management, hypertension treatments, vein disease, or some other procedure. 

To schedule an appointment with Mrs. Hawkins and the team at Marion Heart Center & Marion Physician Associates, call the nearest office or request an appointment online today. 

Amreen Noorani, APRN, is an advanced practice nurse at Marion Heart Center & Marion Physician Associates, which is located in Downtown Ocala and Ocala West, Florida. She has been working as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) for about 10 years.  

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Keiser University, Orlando, in 2019. She went on to complete her master’s degree in adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner training from South University in Savannah, Georgia, in 2022. She also holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology. At the moment, she is licensed to practice in Florida.

She believes in delivering quality and customized care based on the individual patient's needs. She has been blessed with a baby daughter, a toddler son, and a loving husband.

To schedule an appointment with Amreen and the team at Marion Heart Center & Marion Physician Associates, call the nearest office or request one online today. 

Chloe Castellano, ARNP, is an advanced practice registered nurse at Marion Heart Center & Marion Physician Associates, which has locations in Downtown Ocala and Ocala West, Florida. 

An Ocala native, Chloe and her husband have two young children, a daughter and a son. She and her family enjoy outdoors and spending time together. Chloe has been working in the nursing field for over 10 years. She recently completed her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner and is certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

"I want to improve the health of patients across their lifespan. I strive to provide excellent care to my patients through preventative measures and using evidence-based research to diagnose and treat," says Chloe. 

To schedule an appointment with Chloe and the team at Marion Heart Center & Marion Physician Associates, call the nearest office or request an appointment using the online booking feature today. 

With over 12 years working in a patient care setting, Punwattie Ramnaraine, FNP-BC, is a dedicated and compassionate family nurse practitioner. At Marion Physician Associates, P.A. in Downtown Ocala and Ocala West, Florida, Punwattie is known for caring for patients just as she would for her own family.

Punwattie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Long Island University Brooklyn in New York. She went on to earn her Master of Science in family nurse practitioner from Lehman College of The City University of New York in the Bronx. Punwattie is currently board-certified as a family nurse practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Punwattie, the mother of three wonderful daughters who are all successful physicians, takes pride in providing personalized care. She’s committed to integrative treatments and comprehensive follow-up care. Punwattie truly wants to understand her patients’ concerns, answer their questions, and engage them in a customized plan of care.

After nine years in healthcare, I have amassed a wealth of experience and expertise in delivering comprehensive healthcare to individuals across their lifespan. Through rigorous academic training and practical experience, I have honed their clinical skills and expanded my knowledge in diagnosing and treating a wide array of medical conditions. My role as a Family Nurse Practitioner involves providing primary care services, including conducting thorough patient assessments, diagnosing illnesses, prescribing medications, and developing individualized treatment plans. I have adept at fostering strong patient-provider relationships, emphasizing patient education, and promoting preventive care to improve overall health outcomes.

Medicine is an amazing and beautiful thing! With the right education, anyone can be their own health adovate! With over 20+ years in the medical field, from medical assistant, to RN, Emergency Room Nurse, to Nurse Practitioner! My goal is to take the knowledge I have obtained over the years, and provide the best medicine to the community, to overall MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Your health is my top priority. With a holistic approach first, your healthcare is my passion! Come experience one-on-one care in our river/beach themed clinic, where you are number one! We offer Primary care services, Lab services, Diabetes Management, IV hydration, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Weight Loss Management and more!

About Dr. Vega

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Estrella Vega, MD, is a board-certified family medicine and geriatric physician. With more than 12 years of experience treating patients of all ages, Dr. Vega delivers comprehensive care to residents in the community of Apopka, Florida, at I Am Healthy. She consistently incorporates a holistic approach to health care, ensuring her patients are treated in mind, body, and spirit.

Dr. Vega attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California, before beginning her residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, which is now part of AdventHealth. Passionate about elder care, she later completed a geriatric fellowship at the same hospital.

As a family medicine specialist, Dr. Vega strives to form long-lasting relationships with her patients and contribute to their overall well-being. She delivers a wide array of services for patients young and old, including immunizations, well-child visits, annual physicals, diabetes management, breast cancer awareness, and advanced care planning. It is Dr. Vega’s goal to provide the best health care possible, without sacrificing comfort or convenience.

About Dr. Salagubang

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Jason Salagubang, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine, who is also fellowship-trained in geriatrics. With a deep passion for wellness, Dr. Salagubang delivers exceptional care to patients throughout Apopka, Florida, and its surrounding communities at his practice, which is aptly named I Am Healthy.

Dr. Salagubang has always loved sunny skies and warm weather, so it’s no surprise that he chose Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California, for medical school. He later relocated to Florida and completed his residency at Florida Hospital Medical Center.

As a physician with a broad range of experience, Dr. Salagubang cares for patients from birth through advanced age — providing immunizations, well-child visits, annual physicals, and diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries.

He has special training in caring for the elderly, assessing their functional and memory status, mobility, social needs, vision, and hearing, as well as attending to depression and nutrition screenings, advanced directives, and follow-up assessments. Dr. Salagubang even provides individualized care to patients in nursing homes, making himself as accessible as possible to all of his patients.

Following the completion of his Sleep Medicine Fellowship at Stanford University in 2019, Dr. Drahos began working at the Orlando VA Medical Center. In 2020, he became the Section Chief of Sleep Medicine and led the department until 2023 when he resigned to create Premier Sleep Medicine. Dr. Drahos specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of Narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Dream Enactment Behavior (including REM Sleep Behavior Disorder and Trauma Associated Sleep Disorder). His passion for these sleep disorders has driven him to spread awareness and education as an expert speaker to sleep providers throughout the country. Education: Stanford University School of Medicine- Fellowship, Sleep Medicine Florida State University- Residency, Family Medicine Saba University School of Medicine- Doctor of Medicine University of Central Florida- BA, Biology and Sociology Licenses & Certifications: AASM, Board Certified Sleep Medicine AAFP, Board Certified Family Medicine

Allison Conley MSN, APRN-BC is the owner and founder of Strive Wellness and Medical Weight Loss Center. She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner, with extensive experience in primary and urgent care. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Advent Health University in 2009, and worked as a bedside nurse for 8years. Due to her lifelong passion for learning, she pursued her graduate studies, where she earned her Master’s degree in Nursing Science from Kaplan University in 2017. She went on further to receive training in Aesthetic, Medical weight loss and IV Vitamin hydration. These training has allowed her to make a positive impact on the lives of her clients. Her greatest passion is to empower her clients through education, which allows them to make an informed decision on their health and beauty needs.