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special feature ║ ASSOCIATES OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
Caring And Professional
ASSOCIATES OF INTERNAL MEDICINE By Diane Feen Photo by melissa Korman
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You hear a lot these days about the medical profession. Some of the news is good and other times what you hear is not very complimentary.
There is one thing, however, that every patient wants, and that is a good caring doctor. They also want a doctor who doesn’t fly out of the room after eight minutes and doesn’t keep you waiting for months when you have an emergency. That’s why Dr. Joanna Widdows opened up Associates of Internal Medicine in Delray Beach. Dr. Widdows was born and raised
in West Palm Beach and did her residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital and Mt. Sinai Hospital in Miami. She was the Program Director and teacher for medical students and residents at Wellington Regional Medical Center for 14 years. “Our goal is to make going to the doctor a smooth process that flows naturally for our patients.
Yesenia Velzasquez, Referrals, Amanda Alvarado, Medical Assistant, Gina Widdows, Front Desk, Carlos Fernandez, COO, Joanna Widdows, D.O., Lilli, patient companion, Penny Tomasino, Check Out, Donna Amarescu, LPN, Christine Sellers, Medical Assistant (Not pictured Elaine Fredrickson, ARNP, MSN, Arpit Patel, D.O.) 76 August 2014 | www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com
The staff of Associates of Internal Medicine goes the extra mile for everyone. We make sure each patient is treated as a family member,” said Dr. Widdows, who attended college at University of Michigan and Medical School at Nova Southeastern University in Miami. The result is that this Internal Medicine practice continues to grow to meet the needs of the community. Recently they added a new doctor to their office, Arpit Patel, DO. Dr. Patel did his internship in internal medicine in Dr. Widdows’ office and is a well rounded primary care doctor now working fulltime at Associates of Internal Medicine. Not only do they have two doctors in the practice, but there is a nurse practitioner who is beloved by all. Elaine Fredrickson, ARNP has worked with Dr. Widdows since 2003 and joined the practice full-time last year. “Elaine gives compassionate care to people of all ages. Many of her long term patients have followed her to our office because they know she is the best,” said Dr. Widdows. You don’t have to convince Carrie of that fact. She learned it firsthand. “I love Elaine and will travel to the moon and back to see her, distance will not keep me away.” There are plenty of people who are smitten with this family-style medical practice. They like the fact that patients can have an assortment of important tests in the office instead having to see a specialist. Patients also like the kind caring compassionate treatment they get at Associates of Internal Medicine. Some of the specialized tests given in the office are Electrocardiograms, Pulmonary Function Tests, Ear Lavages, Lab Services, Nebulizer Treatments, Glaucoma Checks, most vaccines and other routine medical tests. They also do high school