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Amanda Berg, MD, is a skilled, board-certified internist at AssociatesMD in Plantation, Florida.

Originally from Michigan, Dr. Berg completed medical school in Detroit at Wayne State University, then moved to New Orleans for her intern year at Tulane. After Hurricane Katrina, she returned to Detroit and finished her residency training at the Detroit Medical Center. Following her training, she followed the rest of her family to Florida for the sun and warm weather.

Dr. Berg is passionate about metabolic syndrome, including elevated cholesterol, diabetes, and hypertension, often working closely with patients on diet and nutrition to help improve these medical conditions. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and feels comfortable treating many medical problems. She will go out of her way to ensure her patients always get 100% of her attention, and she treats every patient like family.

Dr. Berg lives with her three sons and husband. When not at work, you can find her traveling, exercising, and chasing her kids around.

Andrea J. Ramsay, MD, is a skilled primary care physician serving patients from the Plantation, Florida, office of AssociatesMD. 

Dr. Ramsay always had a dream and desire to become a special kind of doctor. Growing up in Miami, Florida, she attended the University of Florida and St. George’s University School of Medicine to begin a lifelong journey and dedication to the medical profession.

As Dr. Ramsay decided on her specialty, she pursued training in Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Plastic Surgery, and then Family Medicine – Family Medicine became her true calling because she could do a little bit of everything.

After spending a year in Buffalo, New York, for a Family Medicine Internship, she returned home to complete her residency at the University of Miami. The Jackson Memorial Hospital experience allowed her to speak medical Spanish fluently. 

Since 2015, Dr. Ramsay has been with AssociatesMD. She has long-term patients who have followed her from the Pembroke Pines office because they feel she has saved and improved their lives in a significant manner and is compassionate in her care. Her patients feel safe and comfortable and appreciate her experience in knowing what works best and shifting when a new approach is necessary. It is a partnership where both parties are involved in caring/healing because neither can happen independently.

Dr. Andrea J. Ramsay is board certified in Family Medicine and has over 25 years of experience. She continues training in Integrative Medicine, including Ayurvedic Medicine, supplements, and herbal medicine, and supports healing in mental health/cognitive behavioral therapy.

Dr. Ramsay’s 3 Basic Principles:

#1.: Golden Rule. “Treat the patient like you want to be treated and treat them like they are family.”
#2. Live a Healthy and Spiritual Life. Don’t just talk the talk but walk the walk.
#3. Keep it simple. “Medicine and Insurance companies can get very complicated. It is my job to be a wise filter. I am here to understand, help diagnose, and treat and provide the best quality care for each and every patient.”

Juan M. Escobar, MD, MPH, has over 27 years of experience in practicing cardiology. He is proud to bring his extensive experience to the team at AssociatesMD, where he sees patients from the office locations in Plantation and Weston, Florida. 

Dr. Escobar earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed his internal medicine residency and fellowship at the same institution. Dr. Escobar achieved his board certification in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases and entry to the American College of Cardiology as a Fellow. 

Following his training, Dr. Escobar began his medical career in Dallas, where he initially worked as an Instructor of Medicine and later as an attending physician at Baylor Hospital. 

For five years, he was part of the Congestive Heart Failure and transplant service providing care to hospital patients and outpatients. He then moved to El Paso, Texas, where he practiced non-interventional cardiology for 20 years providing medical services in a medically underserved community. 

In 2019, Dr. Escobar began a personal goal of obtaining a Master of Public Health online at George Washington University with an emphasis on global health, a program he graduated from in August 2021. In 2022, he began a sabbatical year to allow time for volunteer work. 

For two months, he worked at the World Medical Missions in Kenya at the Tenwek Hospital and traveled to his native Colombia. Before joining AssociatesMD in July 2023, he worked for three months in a temporary capacity at Valley Verde Medical Center in Cottonwood, Arizona.

Dr. Escobar's background in various medical settings allows him to bring a unique perspective to the team at AssociatesMD, where he treats patients with all types of acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases. 

He has a special interest and expertise in the management of chronic heart failure. He believes in actively involving the patient and their family in the treatment of chronic heart disease, using education and counseling to bring about the best possible outcome. He makes a point to consider the complexity of the medicines and dietary changes necessary to achieve that goal.

A passionate learner and traveler, Dr. Escobar is keenly interested in learning and understanding different cultures and languages. He speaks Spanish fluently and has an advanced knowledge of French and some Italian. Lately, he has been focusing on learning a few phrases and words in Swahili. 

Outside of work, Dr. Escobar enjoys outdoor sports like running, cycling, and hiking and water sports like swimming, scuba, and sailing. He believes in setting a good example to his patients on the benefits of physical exercise in being instrumental to good overall health.

Joelle Estrada, MD, is a dedicated internal medicine physician with nearly two decades in practice. At AssociatesMD, Dr. Estrada provides patient-centered internal medicine in the Weston, Florida, office. 

Dr. Estrada was born in Manhattan, New York, and raised in Paraguay. She earned her medical degree at Universidad Nacional de Asunción in Asunción, Paraguay. 

Dr. Estrada completed her three-year internal medicine residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She stays up-to-date with her medical education to make sure her patients always receive optimal care.

Her focus is preventive care with a holistic, whole-patient approach. Dr. Estrada seeks to keep her patients healthy by combining body, mind, and soul, allowing them to enjoy the best possible quality of life. 

In her free time, Dr. Estrada’s favorite hobbies are watching her son play soccer, spending time with loved ones, and helping her children grow into happy and thoughtful people who respect others. 

Dr. Estrada is currently seeing patients in the Weston AssociatesMD office. 

Yana Gofman, D.O. is a board-certified physician with extensive experience in primary care, geriatric medicine, and preventative healthcare. She graduated with honors from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she ranked in the top 10% of her class and was the recipient of the prestigious A. Alvin Greber Cardiology Award. 

Dr. Gofman earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in 2007, where she received the Outstanding Student Award. She began her academic journey at Ferris State University, demonstrating early on a strong commitment to excellence in her studies.

Her medical training includes completing an internship and residency in osteopathic internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, FL, from 2011 to 2014. During this time, she gained a robust foundation in managing complex medical conditions across diverse patient populations.

Dr. Gofman has over a decade of professional experience as a primary care physician. Her clinical focus is on treating adult and geriatric patients, emphasizing personalized care and preventative medicine to enhance patient outcomes. Dr. Gofman is deeply committed to fostering long-term patient relationships and empowering individuals to achieve their best health through proactive, comprehensive care.

Dr. Gofman is fluent in both English and Russian, which enables her to effectively communicate with a diverse range of patients. Beyond her professional endeavors, she values spending time with her family, exploring travel opportunities, and enjoying the outdoors. Her multifaceted interests and dedication to patient care exemplify her holistic approach to medicine.

Elisabeth Cohn-Gelwasser, MD, is a skilled and practiced Doctor of Medicine specializing in Primary Care and Internal Medicine. Dr. Cohn-Gelwasse sees patients at the multi-specialty medical group’s office in Davie, Florida. She takes time with each individual and consistently delivers high-quality, personalized care.

Dr. Cohn-Gelwasser has vast experience practicing as an internist and primary care physician. She has served the community practicing for nearly 30 years under Total Healthcare of South Florida, Inc. in Pembroke Pines.

She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and works in association with Memorial Hospital Pembroke, Memorial Hospital West, and Memorial Regional Hospital.

Dr. Cohn-Gelwasser is renowned for providing thorough medical care for treating many conditions, including, but not limited to, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, bronchitis, sinusitis, asthma, fever, and allergies.

She earned her medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and subsequently completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. 

Dr. Cohn-Gelwasser is an active member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and the American College of Physicians. She spends time as an adjunct professor at Nova College of Osteopathic Medicine, teaching medicine to future doctors.

Dr. Cohn-Gelwasser is an excellent communicator, which makes her skilled in building and strengthening relationships with diverse populations. 

She strives to make each patient’s visit a pleasant and pain-free experience. She clearly communicates with her patients and ensures they have all the information they need to make the right treatment choices. She is also flexible in working with the changing trends in medicine and the healthcare market.

Dr. Cohn-Gelwasser is an excellent communicator, which makes her skilled in building and strengthening relationships with diverse populations.

David Perloff, MD, PA, is a board-certified cardiologist who has served the community of Broward County since 1997. At Perloff Cardiovascular Care in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Dr. Perloff specializes in general, preventive, and invasive cardiology. 

Dr. Perloff received his undergraduate degree and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Miami, where he graduated summa cum laude. He earned numerous awards and honors, including the James McKnight award, the McGraw Hill book award, and the John M. Marsh Prize, and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honorary society. He subsequently completed three years of internal medicine training and three years of invasive cardiology training at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami.

He is a fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians. He is also the President of the Florida chapter of the American College of Cardiology and has been active on their Board of Directors for many years. His previous appointments include the Chair of the Department of Medicine at Broward Health Medical Center, the Medical Director of Cardiology at Florida Medical Center, and the President of the Broward County Medical Association (BCMA). He has proudly served on the Orange Theory Fitness Medical Advisory Board for many years and continues to be active on both the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees of the BCMA.

Dr. Perloff has been certified to treat workers’ compensation patients since the beginning of his practice in 1997 and is involved in all aspects of high-quality, evidence-based, compassionate care. He serves as a treating physician, performing record reviews and independent medical evaluations. He also is honored to serve as an expert medical advisor for the courts on workers’ compensation issues.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Perloff is passionate about medical education and teaching. He is a clinical associate professor at NOVA/Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine and an assistant professor at the Florida International University College of Medicine. He has been actively teaching residents and medical students at Broward Health Medical Center for over 20 years. He has won numerous awards for this, including Attending of the Year (twice), Most Valuable Physician Award at Broward Health Medical Center, Outstanding Attending Physician Award, and the American College of Physicians – Florida Chapter “Community-Based Teacher” award.

Gershwin Blyden, MD, PhD, FCP, FACP, is a board-certified hematologist-oncologist and medical director of The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research, with locations in Homestead, Orlando, Lakeland, Jacksonville, Belle Glade, Tallahassee, and Hollywood, Florida. With more than 40 years of diverse experience, Dr. Blyden is an esteemed physician in his field.

After receiving his bachelor’s degree in plant science from the Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) in Tuskegee, Alabama, in 1967, Dr. Blyden earned a PhD in pharmacology from prestigious Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1976. Just three years later, he also earned his medical doctorate cum laude from Yale University.

In 1985, Dr. Blyden completed an internal medicine internship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. That same year, he also finished his hematology/oncology and clinical pharmacology fellowship at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. 

After graduating and completing his training, Dr. Blyden worked as an adjunct professor for the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida, an associate clinical professor of hematology and oncology at the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida, and as an associate professor of clinical pharmacy and director of the Clinical Pharmacology Research Unit at Florida A&M University’s Miami location.

Today, Dr. Blyden is a leader in the field of sickle cell treatment, case management, and research. He provides comprehensive care for chronic diseases, with a special emphasis on sickle cell anemia. 

Dr. Blyden offers a variety of infusion services, school individualized education program (IEP) support, transcranial Doppler ultrasounds, and more.

Beth R. Braver, MD, is a board-certified specialist in internal medicine at Beth and Howard Braver, MD, in Hollywood and Aventura, Florida. She has more than 25 years of experience treating patients with a variety of acute and chronic disorders.

Dr. Braver earned her bachelor’s degree in biology with honors from Washington University in St. Louis and her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, where she also graduated with honors. Dr. Braver continued her medical training with an internship and residency in the Shands Hospital/VA Hospital Department of Medicine  in Gainesville.

Dr. Braver has been in private practice in internal medicine since 1995. She is board certified in internal medicine. 

Dr. Braver has several hospital affiliations in South Florida, including Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, and Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami. She collaborates extensively with many physicians and specialists at these institutions.

Howard M. Braver, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Beth and Howard Braver, MD in Hollywood and Aventura, Florida. He specializes in pulmonology and has more than 25 years of experience treating patients with a variety of acute and chronic disorders, including respiratory disorders.

Dr. Braver received his bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the University of Georgia in Athens and his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed an internship in the department of medicine at the University of Florida School of Medicine in Gainesville. 

Dr. Braver continued his medical training with a residency at Shands Hospital/VA Hospital Department of Medicine in Gainesville and a fellowship in the hospital’s Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine.

Dr. Braver is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. He’s been affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood since 1997. 

Dr. Braver is a member of the American Medical Association and an associate of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Chest Physicians.

Charles Stone, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at HealthStone Primary Care Partners, located in Hollywood, Florida. 

Dr. Stone received his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in 1991 and earned his Medical Degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1995. He then completed his internship at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. From there he served two years on a naval ship out of Norfolk, Virginia, as the ship's physician and then two years with the Marines in Quantico, Virginia. He then returned to UM/Jackson Memorial Hospital from 2000-2002, where he completed his residency training in internal medicine. He has been practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida, since 2002. 

Outside of the office, Dr. Stone enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, exercising, and cycling. 

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Stone and the team at HealthStone Primary Care Partners, call the office or request an appointment online today. 

Nisharahmed Kherada, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI, is board certified in internal medicine, clinical hypertension, general cardiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and vascular interpretation. Dr. Kherada currently serves as the Section Chief of Cardiology for Memorial Hospital Pembroke.

Dr. Kherada received his medical degree from the B.J. Medical College (Gujarat University) in India and later conducted basic science cardiovascular research at The Ohio State University. He then moved to the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas to complete his residency in internal medicine. He conducted advanced cardiovascular research at Icahn School of Medicine in New York along with a specialized fellowship in clinical hypertension. He then proceeded to complete his fellowship in general cardiology and interventional cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, where he also served as chief cardiology fellow.

Dr. Kherada performs cardiac coronary artery angioplasty and stenting especially via an advanced low-risk radial artery approach from the arm. He also performs lower extremity Peripheral arterial angioplasty/stenting and varicose vein laser ablation. Additionally, Dr. Kherada has specialized skills in Structural Heart interventions including Valvuloplasty and TAVR (non-surgical replacement of narrow aortic valve). Presently, he is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and eligible for a society of cardiovascular angiography and intervention (SCAI).

Daniel Caraballo, D.O. is board certified in internal medicine. Dr.Caraballo is a cardiologist practicing in Pembroke Pines and Hollywood, Florida. He is affiliated with HCA Florida University Hospital and HCA Florida Westside Regional Hospital. He received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University-College of Osteopathic Medicine.

At Pinnacle Healthcare System, Dr. Caraballo practices all aspects of non-invasive cardiology, with a special interest in nuclear cardiology and echocardiology. He is committed to providing excellent patient care and developing a trusting relationship with them.

He is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to partnering with them at Pinnacle Healthcare System. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Caraballo, please call the Hollywood/ Pembroke Pines office or book a consultation online today.

David E. Steiner, MD, FACC, is a founding member and the current CEO of Pinnacle Healthcare System. Board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, he currently sees patients at the practice’s location in Hollywood, Florida.

Dr. Steiner received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and his medical degree from New York Medical College. He then completed both his internship and residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City and his cardiology fellowship at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington.

At Pinnacle Healthcare System, Dr. Steiner practices all aspects of non-invasive cardiology, with a special interest in nuclear cardiology and echocardiology. He is committed to providing excellent patient care and developing a trusting relationship with them.

He is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to partnering with them at Pinnacle Healthcare System. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Steiner, call the Hollywood office or book a consultation online today.