Fall Medical Directory 2011 Cont'd
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Gilbert Fortus, M.D. |
Gilbert Fortus, M.D., is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatrics. He received his medical degree from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center in the Philippines. Dr. Fortus completed his internal medicine residency at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Ill., and his geriatric fellowship at Shands at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He belongs to the American Geriatrics Society, American College of Physicians, and American Medical Association.
2301 13th St., St. Cloud • 407-891-7244
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Marissa E. Magsino, M.D., P.A. |
Marissa E. Magsino, M.D., P.A., is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and board-certified in anti-aging functional medicine. She is an active member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Magsino treats adolescent, adult and elderly patients, combining knowledge of nutrition and use of nutraceuticals for patients’ needs, and participating as a clinical investigator for clinical trials of new medications. Her interest is also in elderly care, geared at providing homecare visits and coordinating home-health needs at assisted-living facilities. She treats middle-aged patients in menopause and andropause who need bioidentical hormone replacements. Dr. Magsino completed her residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey. She is the medical director for several home-health agencies and MetroWest Laser & Aesthetic Center. She is a principal investigator for Universal Clinical Research Technology, president of Philippine American Physicians of Central Florida, and a medical consultant for the Asian American Chamber of Commerce.
1507 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 115, Orlando • 407-292-6778 |
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Hemant Painter, M.D., M.B., B.S. |
Hemant Painter, M.D., M.B., B.S., provides his personal attention to treat all age groups, instead of using a physician assistant or nurse practitioner. He is fellowship-trained and board-certified in geriatrics, which helps him manage the complex health issues faced by seniors. He has been in the Dr. Phillips area for 12 years. Dr. Painter is a strong believer in maintaining the old-fashioned family doctor position and reputation. Spending time with his patients is the most important part of his philosophy, as well as providing economical health care for the uninsured. Dr. Painter provides home visits for the frail and elderly homebound patients. He was in family practice in Mumbai for 10 years before moving to the U.S. He then completed postgraduate training in pediatrics and internal medicine and received fellowship training in geriatrics. He has practiced in the U.S. since 1998. Dr. Painter uses a paperless, electronic medical-record system that improves efficiency and maintains strict privacy. 7232 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 205, Orlando • 407-237-0900 |
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Stephen Quaning, M.D. |
Stephen Quaning, M.D., is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatrics. He received his medical degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in Ontario, Canada, and completed his training at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York. Dr. Quaning practices at Metro Health of Metro West.
6150 MetroWest Blvd., Suite 307, Orlando • 407-294-1014 |
Neurology / Neurosurgery
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Tara Batz, P.A.-C. |
Tara Batz, P.A.-C., earned her Bachelor of Science in biology at the University of North Carolina, graduating magna cum laude. She then received a Master of Science in physician-assistant studies at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey. Batz has been a member of the neurosurgical community in Orlando since 2006, developing a growing understanding of the complexity of various neurosurgical conditions and treatment strategies. Her primary goal is to educate patients about their conditions so they can make appropriate management decisions with their NeuroSpine Institute of Orlando team of health care professionals. She is accredited by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, and is active with the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, and Association of Neurosurgical Physician Assistants.
2706 Rew Circle, Suite 100, Orlando • 407-649-8585 |
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Mark Cuffe, M.D. |
Mark Cuffe, M.D., graduated with high honors from the University of Florida in Gainesville and, subsequently, with honors from UF’s College of Medicine. He was certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery following completion of his six-year residency at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. Dr. Cuffe received an Augustus McCravey Southern Neurosurgical Resident Clinical Science Award while he was a resident. He has treated thousands of patients, both adult and pediatric, for nearly 25 years. His goal is to ensure that his patients get better, with or without surgery. He sees himself as a physician first and as a surgeon second.
2706 Rew Circle, Suite 100, Orlando • 407-649-8585
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