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Mohan L. Gupta, MD, is a board-certified internist who serves the sunny communities of Sunrise and Davie, Florida, at Americare Medical Center. He has more than 40 years of experience treating patients around the world and is proud to provide his patients with a broad range of medical services, such as annual physical exams, immigration physicals, X-rays and CT scans, and an in-house laboratory.
A native of India, Dr. Gupta attended Sawai Mansingh Medical College in Jaipur for medical school and completed a rotating internship after graduating in 1979. In 1980, Dr. Gupta relocated to the U.S., where he passed the New Jersey Licensing Exam (FLEX) on his first attempt. For the next three years, Dr. Gupta immersed himself in a competitive internal medicine residency at St. Francis Medical Center in New Jersey.
Dr. Gupta has actively run his own practice in Sunrise since 1983. Along with his longtime wife and their dedicated nurse practitioner, he and his team offer a number of in-house services, from routine vaccinations to more complex tests, such as pulmonary function tests and treadmill stress tests. He is actively involved in his patients’ individualized care plans and truly takes the time to address their concerns and answer questions.
In addition to running Americare Medical Center, Dr. Gupta is affiliated with the Florida Medical Center, the Broward General Medical Center, the Plantation General Medical Center, and The Westside Regional Medical Center. He is also an associate member of Indian Physicians in the U.S. and has played an integral role in the Diabetic Advisory Board since 1995.
Sean Bannister is a Physician Assistant and serves as the primary clinician at KairWell Weight and Wellness. His life's passion has been assisting others in the improvement of their health and wellness. He believes everyone should invest in looking and feeling their best and that healthy habits are one of the most important things that a parent can pass on to their child. His down to earth and personalized approach really resonates with his patients and has been essential to achieving buy in and long term commitment to his weight loss strategies.
Sean has over 30 years of medical and leadership experience. He started his career as a military Physician Assistant where he was responsible for the health and wellness of over 3000 soldiers and their families and later specialized in heart and lung surgery. Upon his retirement from the military he went on to earn a Master of Business Administration degree and certification as a health coach.
Make an appointment with him by calling (772) 247-7545 or use the online tool to book your first consultation.
“I highly recommend Dr. Sean if you need help to lose weight. I’ve been seeing him for almost a year! Even when you think you didn’t meet your goal he always has a great attitude and is very positive.
Not once has he ever made me feel uncomfortable. Highly recommended! He is definitely the go to doctor you want to see. ”
Mohan L. Gupta, MD, is a board-certified internist who serves the sunny communities of Sunrise and Davie, Florida, at Americare Medical Center. He has more than 40 years of experience treating patients around the world and is proud to provide his patients with a broad range of medical services, such as annual physical exams, immigration physicals, X-rays and CT scans, and an in-house laboratory.
A native of India, Dr. Gupta attended Sawai Mansingh Medical College in Jaipur for medical school and completed a rotating internship after graduating in 1979. In 1980, Dr. Gupta relocated to the U.S., where he passed the New Jersey Licensing Exam (FLEX) on his first attempt. For the next three years, Dr. Gupta immersed himself in a competitive internal medicine residency at St. Francis Medical Center in New Jersey.
Dr. Gupta has actively run his own practice in Sunrise since 1983. Along with his longtime wife and their dedicated nurse practitioner, he and his team offer a number of in-house services, from routine vaccinations to more complex tests, such as pulmonary function tests and treadmill stress tests. He is actively involved in his patients’ individualized care plans and truly takes the time to address their concerns and answer questions.
In addition to running Americare Medical Center, Dr. Gupta is affiliated with the Florida Medical Center, the Broward General Medical Center, the Plantation General Medical Center, and The Westside Regional Medical Center. He is also an associate member of Indian Physicians in the U.S. and has played an integral role in the Diabetic Advisory Board since 1995.
Meliana Trinidad, MD, is board-certified in neurology and internal medicine. She works with patients at The Neurology Institute in Coral Springs and Sunrise, Florida. Dr.Trinidad is very compassionate and finds it rewarding to provide medical care to patients and assist in their treatment. Dr. Trinidad is fluent in English and Spanish. She is able to speak medical Portuguese and Turkish.
Dr.Trinidad received her medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico. After graduating, she went on to complete her residency and fellowship in internal medicine at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
To further her education, Dr. Trinidad completed her neurology residency at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, and a fellowship training in neurophysiology/epilepsy.
She is very passionate about neurology and approaches each patient as an individual.
Dr.Trinidad is currently accepting both new and existing patients at The Neurology Institute in Coral Springs and Sunrise, Florida. She looks forward to providing you with the highest care possible.
Benjamin Hurwitz, MD, is an experienced cardiologist at Cardiovascular Wellness Center serving adults in Homestead, Florida. He accepts most health insurance and welcomes new patients to the practice.
Dr. Hurwitz studied at the University of California, Irvine, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology. After graduation, he enrolled at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, where he obtained his master’s degree in biomedical science policy.
In 2011, Dr. Hurwitz enrolled at the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University and earned his Doctor of Allopathic Medicine. Before entering private practice, Dr. Hurwitz completed an internal medicine residency and a cardiovascular disease fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida.
At Cardiovascular Wellness Center, Dr. Hurwitz diagnoses and treats various heart-related health conditions, including arrhythmia, high blood pressure, and heart disease. When he isn’t seeing patients, he serves as the Chief of Medicine at Homestead Hospital. He is also on the hospital’s Medical Staff Quality Committee.
Outside of work, Dr. Hurwitz is active in the cardiology community. He regularly contributes to scientific publications and speaks at conferences and industry events. Dr. Hurwitz is a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Hurwitz is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Diseases), the American Board of Echocardiography, and Certified in the Board of Nuclear Cardiology. He is also a registered physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI).
Dr. Hurwitz welcomes anyone seeking high-quality cardiology care to schedule an appointment at Cardiovascular Wellness Center. Call the office or request an appointment online today.
Dr. Israel Galtes is a skilled cardiologist practicing at the Cardiovascular Wellness Center in Homestead, Florida.
Dr. Galtes was born in Havana, Cuba, and obtained his medical degree from the University of Havana School of Medicine. Early in his education, he paid close attention to the importance of history taking and physical examination, as technological resources were scarce at that time. His professors rapidly infused him with the philosophy of devoted patient care and true concern for the ill.
He graduated with honors and was selected to participate in the Talent Program, a selected group of doctors who, based on their accomplishments, were granted the subspecialty of their choice at a time when this was a great privilege. Dr. Galtes was planning to enter his cardiology training then.
Despite this, Dr. Galtes decided to emigrate to the US and, after sitting for the medical board examinations, started training at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, where he specialized in Internal Medicine. During his residency, he received the Best Intern Award as well as the Alfred Pick Award for Academic Excellence.
He continued his training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, where he completed his Cardiology Fellowship. Later, he dedicated a year to Interventional Cardiology training.
Dr. Galtes truly believes in up to date knowledge of the advances in cardiovascular medicine as a way to provide optimal patient care. He mentors medical students and residents and assists to most major cardiovascular conferences yearly.
Dr. Galtes is also a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Diseases), the American Board of Echocardiography and the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology.
Dr. Galtes also specializes in treating venous disorders. Under his leadership, the Homestead Cardiac and Vein Center was created to treat lower extremity venous disease.
In his spare time, Dr. Galtes dedicates time to his horse breeding ranch; he also enjoys photography, tennis, and water sports.
Mauricio Buendia, MD, is one of the skilled cardiologists at Cardiovascular Wellness Center located in Homestead, Florida.
Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, Dr. Buendia attended medical school at Universidad El Bosque Medical School in Bogota. After relocating to the United States, Dr. Buendia completed a fellowship in special immunology at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. He then went on to complete his internal medicine internship and residency and his cardiology residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center.
To maintain the highest standard of care for his patients, Dr. Buendia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (internal medicine), the National Board of Echocardiography (adult comprehensive echocardiography), the American Board of Internal Medicine (cardiovascular disease), and the Board of Nuclear Cardiology.
As an active healthcare professional, Dr. Buendia has contributed to numerous publications throughout his career.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Buendia, call Cardiovascular Wellness Center or request one online today.
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.
“Dr. Brown is a very caring, humorous and down to earth medical professional. I love how thorough and engaging he is. He responds to my questions and monitors my health. I appreciate his expertise and follow up routines.”
Francisco Cruz, MD, PA, is a skilled internist serving patients in and around Miami, Florida. From his office, Dr. Cruz and his team bring unmatched care to patients and their families.
Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, Dr. Cruz received his Doctorate of Medicine from The Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana in 1988. He completed his specialty training in Family Medicine in 1993.
Relocating to the United States, Dr. Cruz completed his Internal Medicine residency through the Raritan Bay Medical Center, affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University, and served as Chief Resident. He practiced in Miami for several years following, and finally opened his private practice in 2005. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.
With experience working as a hospitalist for 20 years, Dr. Cruz was part of the credential department and a member of the Executive Committee for many years at Jackson South Hospital. He served as a Medical Director in several Skilled Nursing facilities, leading excellent service for post-acute and long-term care.
Dr. Cruz has been practicing Internal Medicine in Florida for over two decades at different levels of care. He prides himself in providing excellent, personal care to all his patients to help prevent minor to significant health issues and treat them.
Dr. Cruz loves being part of the Miami community and spends time with his family when not in the office.
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