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H O C K E Y ’ S S O L A R B E A R S A R E B AC K DECEMBER 2012

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We’re proud to welcome our newest physician partners — Physician Associates — to the Orlando Health family. We extend a special congratulations to those included on the Best and Top Doctors lists. Mark Bielawny, MD

Nora Erhart, MD

Terrence Peppy, MD

Kimberly Bougoulias, MD

Robert Erhart, MD

Sunita Raj, MD

Michael Bougoulias, MD

Stuart H. Janousky, MD

Ruben Santiago, MD

Alix Casler, MD

Christian Kovats, DO

Margaret Gail Silver, MD

Boris Coronado, MD

Deborah M. Marcus, MD

Jill P. Watson, MD

Martin Derrow, MD

Joan Martich, MD

Gregory Zittel, MD

Sandra D. Morales, MD

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Celebrating Excellence in Care for Mothers and Babies Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies and the Winnie Palmer Physicians are proud to recognize and celebrate our outstanding team of Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialists. Congratulations to Stephen Carlan, MD, Timothy O’Leary, MD, and Gregory Locksmith, MD, on being included on the Best and Top Doctors lists.

For more than 30 years, our physicians have cared for patients who experience complications during their pregnancy, either

because of health conditions of the mother or the developing fetus. The practice, led by John Busowski, MD, JD, is pleased to

welcome two new partners to the team – Cole Greves, MD, and Neeraj Desai, MD – and looks forward to continuing to provide this specialized care to women and families in our community.

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CONTENTS FEATURES

ORLANDO’S FINEST DOCTORS

Our annual lists of the Best Doctors® and Top Doctors in Central Florida, as chosen by their peers. This 23-page resource includes more than 550 doctors in dozens of specialties, such as cardiology, urology, oncology, obstetrics and internal medicine. Plus, read accounts from doctors about memorable moments in their careers.

STARK RAVING RAD

In just a few short months, she went from Rosen College of Hospitality Management food instructor to reality TV show celebrity. The exuberant Emily Ellyn (right), who was a contestant on Food Network Star, talks fame, fashion and food. FOOD NETWORK

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Food diva Emily Ellyn

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• Finest Doctors—Profiles of Doctors on the Best and Top lists—page 75 • Spotlight on Doctors—Medical professionals tell their stories—page 135 • 2012 Five Star Home Professionals—Who they are and what they can do for you—page 235

COMING UP JANUARY • Notable Anniversaries

FEBRUARY • Go Red for Women • Annual School Guide

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CONTENTS DEPARTMENTS

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26 COMEBACK After 11 years off the ice, Orlando’s Solar Bears are back, and so are their fans (who never really left).

188 REVIEW Dragonfly Robata Grill is one of the best sushi spots in town thanks to Chef Leung’s constant menu evolution.

22 FROM THE EDITOR In praise of high-tech tools—and the doctors who use them.

28 PROFILE Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, affectionately known as Mr. Won, inspires his students at Freedom High School to sing their hearts out.

190 RECOMMENDED EATING Restaurants to put on your must-try list.

32 BODY & SOUL Need to relax? Try a cup of tea, which has been known to reduce stress and maintain health for centuries. 34 THE FIND Our annual holiday gift guide has something for everyone—from the savvy fashionista to the most seasoned traveler.

SCENE 206 ON THE TOWN What’s happening this month in theater, film, music, art and more. 228 RSVP Nemours Children’s Hospital Dedication, Women of Distinction Gala, United Way Kickoff, Summer of Dreams Reception, Florida International Piano Competition Reception, Come Out with Pride Parade and the 16th Annual Tales & Tails Gala.

38 ANSWER MAN The mystery of the antlerless elk, plus a really weird Guinness World Record.

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30 SHORT LIST Our quick guide to some of the best events taking place this month.

256 STORY OF A… Belly Dancer

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FROM THE EDITOR

Words to Live By

thought I wanted an iPad for Christmas. Until I got wind of the Siemens 64-Slice CT Scanner. I’ve never seen one, mind you. But I ran across the name while editing one of the dozens of physician profiles you’ll find in this Finest Doctors issue and instantly thought it sounded powerful and mysterious—right up there with the Karl Storz Hysteroscope, Barrx Ablations and the EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound).

I know next to nothing about these devices or procedures, and you likely don’t either. But we don’t have to, not when the doctors we trust are so well-schooled in how these medical marvels work. More than 550 of these doctors are part of our annual edition spotlighting Orlando’s finest physicians, as selected by their peers (and portrayed as Protectors of Health in the arresting cover illustration by Valencia College graphic arts student Mike Wagganer). In this issue you’ll find experts in a multitude of categories, from neurologists to heart surgeons, pain specialists to pediatricians. We also asked 10 doctors to tell us about memorable career moments, and those cover the spectrum with doses of inspiration, humor and heartbreak. And finally, in two special sections, doctors and hospitals tell you all about their practices, including the technological marvels they offer. Like that 64-Slice CT Scanner. By the way, “slice’’ refers to an image representing one section of body tissue that a computed tomography scanner can isolate when taking X-ray views. When dozens of them are combined, the doctor can get a pretty clear picture of what’s ailing you. All you need to know is this: It could help save your life. Elsewhere in our magazine this month, you’ll find stories about a caring choral teacher, a fabulous food diva, a dedicated belly dancer and the return of the beloved Orlando Solar Bears. An uplifting issue, if you will, just the cure for a real downer of a political season. Indeed, perhaps the greatest gift we have to celebrate this holiday season is not having to listen to any more commercials with stern voiceovers accusing one candidate or the other of shirking his or her duties or lying to the public. I must admit, though, that those tedious ads have given me an idea of what to say to the jolly fat man in the red suit if I catch him in the living room leaving me dress shirts instead of an iPad: “Mr. Claus, you promised four years ago to bring me an upgraded tech toy. Yet, here we are and all I have is this ratty desktop PC. I’m not better off than I was four years ago, Mr. Claus. What do I tell my children, the next generation being crushed under a mountain of debt, not to mention limited text-messaging plans?” He’ll probably just smile and exclaim as he goes out of sight: “Rest up for 2016, and to all a good night!’’

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PULSE COMEBACK • PROFILE • BODY & SOUL • THE FIND

SAMANTHA SHERDEL

BEAR HUGS

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They won a championship 11 years ago, then went into hibernation. Now hockey’s Solar Bears are back, scoring with an O-town fan base of faithful oldtimers as well as newbies. Page 26

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PULSE COMEBACK

Hockey’s Solar Bears are back. For fans with fond memories of the original team, it’s like they never left. BY PETER KERASOTIS

IT FELT LIKE OPENING A BOOK THAT had been shut for years, brushing away the dust, rereading the last few pages from where the bookmark lay, just to get up to speed, and then diving back into the delicious narrative. The story never ended for the Solar Bears; the final chapter was never read. It was merely an interruption. The puck didn't really stop. Not here.

This is what Bob Ohrablo was hoping—banking on, really—when he and two partners, Jason Siegel and Joe Haleski, went where they had never gone before, into sports franchise ownership. And while they loved hockey, there was no particular relationship with Orlando, other than what they remembered about the Solar Bears, a minor league team that once upon a time thrived in the International Hockey League. But when the league folded in 2001, and the Solar Bears 26 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2012

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along with it, it ended a fun and frenetic fanfueled run of success that had begun in 1995. Ohrablo likes to say the Solar Bears merely went into hibernation. In fact, he likes saying it so much that he and his partners made “Out of hibernation’’ a marketing slogan. It was back in the '90s when Ohrablo worked in the front office with the IHL's Phoenix Roadrunners, and it didn't take him long to figure out what the whole league noticed. "I saw it from the outside looking in," he says. "I saw the fan excitement with the Solar Bears. It was one of the strongest, if not the strongest, team in the IHL. Orlando was the first location we looked at when we looked into hockey ownership. And the first thing we looked into is if we could bring the Solar Bears back." The original Solar Bears were owned by Rich DeVos and were part of what was then a growing empire of DeVos sports properties, which also

included the NBA's Orlando Magic, the WNBA's Orlando Miracle and the RDV Sportsplex. So when Ohrablo and his partners wanted to bring hockey back to Orlando, they went to its original owners, meeting with Magic CEO Alex Martins, asking for the name, the colors, the logo ... everything. "Alex was great," Ohrablo says. "It took about 10 minutes. We got everything we needed. To do this without the Solar Bears name, I didn't think it made sense." But if they built the franchise back—with the same Solar Bears name, same early '90s-style colors of purple, green, orange and gold, and the same logo, only slightly tweaked—would the fans come? Answer: It was as if they never left. When news spread that the Solar Bears were returning 11 years after winning the IHL championship in their last season, with this incarnation competing in the East Coast Hockey League, jerseys began reappearing all over Cen-

SAMANTHA SHERDEL

Cold Comfort

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‘Orlando was the first location we looked at when we looked into hockey ownership. And the first thing we looked into is if we could bring the Solar Bears back.’

LEFT: JIMM WITHERELL; SAMANTHA SHERDEL

tral Florida. Players, most of whom were just kids when the Solar Bears last played a game, were taken aback. After signing, Simon DanisPepin, a former NHL draft pick, made the long drive from his home in Montreal to Orlando in preparation for this return season. "When I was driving through the South, through states like Georgia, I saw absolutely no signs of hockey. Then I got to Orlando and I'm seeing Solar Bears jerseys everywhere. I could tell right away that there was excitement here to see hockey coming back. The following here is amazing,’’ says Danis-Pepin, who has since been traded to another ECHL team, the San Francisco Bulls. Head coach Drake Berehowsky, who played 13 years in the NHL, has had people ask him at gas stations and even at traffic lights about his Ontario, Canada, license plate. "People will ask me what I'm doing here, and I'll tell them I'm here for work. They'll ask me what kind of work I do, and I'll tell them I'm the head coach of the Solar Bears. And then they get excited. They tell me, 'We love the Solar Bears!' " Berehowsky, though, isn't totally surprised at the reaction. Before his NHL career, he played in the old IHL, and against the Solar Bears. "If you were in the IHL, Orlando was the place to be," he says. "The sunshine. The way the fans came out and supported the team. Everybody knew how special it was here. The whole league knew. There were maybe two or three other teams you'd want to play for, but number one was the Solar Bears." Orlando resident Jimm Witherell knows something about being number one. He was the first season ticket holder with the original Solar Bears, a distinction he wears as proudly as his No. 17 Craig Fisher game-worn jersey from back in the day, which he was sporting at the new Solar Bears’

—Bob Ohrablo, Solar Bears managing partner and COO

home opener on Oct. 20. Witherell, 55, is once again a season– ticket holder. The Solar Bears have 4,000 of them, which helped the team sell out its home opener, when 9,555 raucous fans filled the lower bowl of the Amway Center. Fans chanted "Let's Go Bears!" banged on the rinkside plexiglass during crucial moments and roared when the home team beat the Florida Everblades, 4-3, in overtime, thanks to a 12-round shootout punctuated by Sean Lorenz's game-winning goal. Afterward, Lorenz talked about the adrenaline rush the fans gave the team, saying, "We heard

Jimm Witherell wore the same jersey while a fan of the original team nearly two decades ago (left) and at the home opener of the new Solar Bears in October.

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Excited fans bang on the plexiglass. they were extremely passionate, but I don't know that we were expecting this. It really got loud." Amid the din, Witherell and four of his buddies celebrated, and not just a Solar Bears home-opening victory, but what was now the final validation of the franchise's long–overdue return to Orlando. "It's a very similar feeling," he says, recalling that at the inaugural home opener in 1995 at the old Amway Arena, it took a while for fans to get into rhythm, and perhaps even up to speed. And not just the fans, but also security personnel. Witherell recalled how the first time the Solar Bears scored a hat trick—three goals by one player—fans did what hockey fans traditionally do. They threw their hats onto the ice. Problem was, security started to escort those fans out of the arena. "We were like, 'No, no! That's what we do in hockey! It's tradition!’ " It took a little time to educate everyone, just like it took a while at this season's home opener. It was sort of like riding a bike. You don't forget, but you still need some time to get going before it feels comfortable. "It's been 11 years," Witherell says. "So it all didn't come back right away. It was gradual. It was like, 'Okay this is when we stand up, this is when we anticipate something is about to happen, this is when we get loud.' Pretty soon, it was just awesome, like the Solar Bears never left." DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | 27

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PULSE PROFILE

Shining Example

IT’S MID-AFTERNOON AT FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL

and in the choral suite, a student is beginning her singing lesson. She’s nervous because although she has a powerful voice, she doesn’t realize it. So she wavers on the high notes, frowning with concentration. Her teacher, Mr. Won, sits behind the piano. He has picked up on the fact that, despite his compliments and encouragement, she still has her doubts. So he pulls out his iPhone and records her, then plays it back over a classroom speaker. “That’s you singing,” Mr. Won says to her. “Yes! I’m trying to tell you, that’s good! You sound great! You want to hear that again, so you can believe it?” 28 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2012

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At Freedom High School, Mr. Won specializes in ‘lightbulb moments.’ BY JESSICA INMAN

A shy smile tells him that she has realized her strength. It’s what Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, affectionately known as Mr. Won, likes to call a “lightbulb moment.’’ There have been many such moments in the five years since Mr. Won started teaching chorus at the south Orange County high school. Just ask his principal, Harold Border, who calls the 30-year-old teacher a “game changer.’’ Or his choral students, who strive to move up the ranks from Beginning Chorus to Varsity and onto the school’s showcase group, the Patriot Singers. Others outside the school have taken notice. Mr. Won was named Orange County Teacher of the Year for 2013, and also is the 2013 recipient of the Macy’s Magic of Teaching Award.

Exuberant and charismatic, the instructor is quick to encourage his students and give them frequent personalized attention. Inspirational banners hang on the walls of the choral room: “Excellence is never an accident” and “We don’t perform to impress, we sing to inspire.” One class in particular, Class Voice, sets both Mr. Won and Freedom High apart among high school choral music programs. Mr. Won calls Class Voice “the hybrid college conservatory model,” where students receive individual voice lessons. He works with a professional accompanist to deliver training in both technique and performance. The choral classes are always filled to capacity. Some students take more than one class during the school day, and others are enrolled in the Patriot Singers class, which meets as an eighth period, after school. On Friday nights, Mr. Won provides an opportunity for students to socialize, eat pizza and watch an opera movie. Joshua Volpert, a junior who participates in both Varsity and Patriot Singers, enjoys the sense of family Mr. Won instills in his singing ensembles. “He creates a real atmosphere for learning,’’ Volpert says. “Within a family, that’s where you can learn the most. “He’s figured out a way to make us all work for a common goal,’’ Volpert continues. “Most years, you don’t know half the other people in the choir, but Mr. Won manages to get us to work together, and he’s changed the way I think about dedication and hard work.” Perhaps that’s because Mr. Won is a hard worker himself. He’s generally on campus at 7 a.m., then proceeds to work a 12-hour day. But the payoff is watching those lightbulbs come on—and watching students grow in their love of singing. “We understand that not everybody, when they enter the classroom, is 100 percent sold on music,’’ he says. “But we’re hoping they are by the end of the year. “And it usually happens that way.”

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‘He’s changed the way I think about dedication and hard work,’ a student says of Mr. Won.

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including needle-less anesthesia for these appointments, so the day of painful cleanings is long gone! Q: Why should I choose Invisalign? A: Patients who wear Invisalign will be able to brush and floss without the interference of braces, and preserve the health of their gums better. Also, patients wearing invisalign have much less irritaton from the roughness of braces and wires that can scratch the cheeks and tongue. Q: Is Invisalign more expensive than braces? A: When Invisalign came to the marketplace many years ago, it was very expensive. Like all new technology the price has decreased over the years as more and more patients are deciding to have their teeth straightened using this appliance. Meanwhile, the costs associated braces have been steadily increasing throughout the years. Q: I heard that Invisalign is not as effective as braces. Is that true? A: When Invisalign first came out, back in 1998 it was used mostly for simple cases or very mild malocclusion. As the company grew, they improved their technology, and now experienced providers can use Invisalign for more challenging cases. The ability for the clear aligners to move teeth efficiently has improved tremendously. The opportunity of a lifetime, the portrait of health, the feeling of beauty and a masterpiece of a smile, come see us to discover how Invisalign can help you achieve that beautiful smile you have wanted all your life. Visit our website for patient testimonials, contact information or to just be more informed of your dental options. We will provide the best dentistry in a caring and gentle atmosphere that will welcome you from the moment you walk in the door.

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DIVINE COMEDY

12/4-9 Fairwinds Broadway Across America presents Sister Act, a lively musical about an aspiring disco diva who witnesses a crime and, on police orders, goes into hiding at a convent where she finds her true calling. At the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre. p. 218

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12/15-16 Man’s best friend will be put through his paces at the American Kennel Club’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championship and Celebrate Dogs! event at the Orange County Convention Center. p. 211

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12/16 Trans-Siberian Orchestra is always pushing the limits of the classical/rock music genre. The band’s upcoming stage show at Amway Center is a chance to see and hear the debut of TSO’s “The Lost Christmas Eve,” a musical tale of loss and redemption. p. 214

Coming up … SPLENDID SPECTACLE

1/15-17 Shen Yun captures thousands of years of Chinese culture in this classical dance and music presentation. Performers use vocals, athleticism, music and thunderous drums to tell the history of China’s dynasties and legends. At the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre. p. 216

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SISTER ACT: JOAN MARCUS; DRIP: MARC HARMON; DOG SHOW: AKC; TUBACHRISTMAS: KATHY URBACH; BALLET: VIRGINIA TRUDEAU & DEEDEE SHERMAN; COURTESY OF SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS

Through December Be prepared to possibly get wet and dirty at the performance art show known as DRIP. Dancers utilize sand, water, paint—even coffee—to create a color and movement explosion in an industrial dive bar setting on I-Drive. A live band adds to the excitement. 21 and over. p. 216

BIG AND BRASSY

12/15 Tuba and euphonium players of all ages are invited to take part in the 17th annual TubaChristmas concert on the Winter Park band stage in Central Park. Registration opens at 9 a.m.; the concert begins at 1 p.m. p. 214

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Infusion Tea offers more than 100 varieties of loose-leaf tea.

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difficult if you have little time to relax. Luckily, there’s an answer to unwinding right in our midst and you can find it, hot or iced, at any of Orlando’s eclectic teahouses. For centuries, tea has been regarded as an ingredient to health and happiness by Eastern cultures, and more Americans have recently become interested in its benefits. Tea is a valid source of caffeine, and, unlike coffee, has been proven to reduce stress levels in the body while maintaining physical and mental health. Christina Cowherd, owner of Infusion Tea in College Park, believes that the tradition of brewing the tea is a big part of why it has calming effects on the body. “It’s important to me to intentionally wait for the water to boil and to measure looseleaf tea instead of using a tea bag to control the amount,” she says. “I love watching the leaves open. The ritual itself is soothing.” Green, chamomile, mint and ginseng teas are herbal options with a lower amount of caffeine that are good for nighttime consumption. They also effectively reduce high levels of cortisol, a natural hormone that the body releases when it’s stressed and causes a spike in blood pressure. 32 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2012

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Along with their stress-reducing benefits, many teas are full of antioxidants, which help the body’s ability to fight infection and illness. “We have a lot of people struggling through chemotherapy who come in and ask for certain blends of green and white teas,” says Cowherd. “Those are certainly the healthiest in terms of having the most antioxidants and being the least processed. Green tea is also a great protectant against skin cancer.” Another plus: drinking loose-leaf tea is more eco-friendly than drinking coffee. It doesn’t come pre-bagged; instead, it can be measured into an infuser or tea ball, depending on your personal preference. While a coffee filter can only be used once, white, green and oolong tea leaves can be used a second, or even third, time. “Oolong has a very unique flavor, and you can get three good cups out of it and each cup actually gets more complex,” says Cowherd. “Instead of losing flavor it only gets more interesting, and it’s definitely less wasteful.” So don’t stress any longer. It’s time to go green. Tea, that is.

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Holiday Wish List 2

Looking for the perfect present? We found something special for just about everyone. COMPILED BY ALEXIS SENIOR, JESSICA INMAN AND SARAH JUDSEN 1. She’ll stand out at any holiday affair in a glamorous Rebecca Price Nouveau Collar Necklace. $450, Thread, Winter Park

2. A cozy Knit Sweater is a

classic touch for any of her winter outfits. $52, H&M, The Mall at Millenia or Altamonte Mall, hm.com 3. Less is more with the Plaid by the Rules Scarf, the perfect accessory for a warmer winter. $16.99, modcloth.com 4. This TAG Heuer Quartz Chronograph Golf Watch looks so good it may even change his fairway game for the better. $1,900, Tag Heuer Boutique, The Mall at Millenia, tagheuer.com

5. Keep his style on point with a pair of Dalton Wingtip Dress Boots. $375, Allen Edmonds, The Mall at Millenia, allenedmonds.com 6. The Beauty BITE Luminous Lip Library, $36, and OPI’s Perfect Reds Nailpolish Set, $39, will ensure that she’s seeing red—in a good way. Sephora, The Florida Mall, sephora.com

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1. Your yogi will love this extracushioned Sublime Green Yoga Mat. $21.98, gaiam.com

2. Make his tailgating dreams come true with the waterproof Vulcan All-in-One Tailgate Cooler, which includes a stainless steel tong, fork, and spatula, and a portable propane grill. 139.99, Bed Bath & Beyond, 4 Orlando-area locations, bedbathandbeyond.com 3. Cheers don’t have to stop when the game ends. Help him toast his favorite team any time with an Orlando Magic Mug & Shot Glass Set. $35.95, kohls.com online exclusive

4. Keep her game on course with a bright OGIO Women’s Golf Bag, $130, dickssportinggoods.com online exclusive 5. Pick up a new healthy hobby for two with a Classic Boga Board, $1,125. Paddleboard Orlando in Winter Park, paddleboardorlando.com

6. If they love local Orlando sports, they’ll need a Solar Bears Fitted Hat for the Bears, first hockey season in 11 years. $22, Amway Center, orlandosolarbearshockey.com

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PULSE THE FIND

1. No need to pack a bottle opener for a fun holiday trip thanks to the OpenaCase iPhone Case, which has one conveniently installed in the back. $40, openacase.com

2. The new iPod Nano is your music lover’s ideal travel companion—it’s the thinnest iPod ever made, and comes in multiple colors. $149, Apple Store at The Florida Mall, The Mall at Millenia or Altamonte Mall, apple.com

3. No time to talk? These “Just Sayin’” stickies are great for laughs and will say it all for you. $2.95, Crate & Barrel, The Mall at Millenia, crateandbarrel.com

4. Bring out their artistic side with a pocket-sized Diana Mini Latitude. This 35mm snap-shooter won’t let them miss a moment while out exploring. $109, usa. shop.lomography.com 5. Freshening up after a long trip will be simple for her with the No7 Photo Fix Wrinkle Filler & Primer. $19.99, Target, target.com 6. If he’s always on the road, he’ll appreciate the small size and deli delicious scent of this Sandalwood Art of Shaving Travel Kit. $170, Art of Shaving, The Mall at Millenia, artofshaving.com

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1. It’s not a celebration without a bottle of the boldly flavored Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky. $34, Total Wine, totalwine.com

2. She’ll be excited to show off her animal-loving side at her next soirée with an adorable Ross Menuez Animal Pillow. Prices start at $28. Ted Maines Interiors, tedmainesinteriors.com

3. The iLive Home Music System for iPhone/iPod will give them a big sound with the old-school look of a stereo. $129.99, Radio Shack, Waterford Lakes Town Center, radioshack.com 4. Entertaining just got easier with the Slate Cheese Board with Soapstone Chalk. Write the name of the cheese on the board and everyone can find exactly what they like. $29, uncommongoods.com

5. Food for the whole party will fit on this glitzy Luster Glass Platter, $79.95. Pair it with a pretty Pearl Luster Mosaic Glass Vase for maximum glam effect. $49.95, Pier 1 Imports, pier1.com 6. Celebrate in style with a sassy Leopard Pump Wine Caddy. $24.99, The Wine Room on Park Avenue, thewineroomonline.com

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PULSE ANSWER MAN

The elk antlers are missing—again.

Open Season

Answer Man thinks it’s sad for anything that even remotely resembles a reindeer to be missing its pride and joy this time of year—especially when it’s because of idiot thieves. The antlers that adorn the elk statue have been stolen at least five times since Elks Lodge 1079 moved into its current headquarters at Primrose Drive and Central Boulevard in 1972, says lodge president Mike McClay. The most recent theft was about two months ago, and lodge officials are pretty fed up: They have no immediate plans to buy new antlers until they can figure out a better way to secure them. Instead, the Elks, who have been in Orlando since 1907, are channeling their fund-raising efforts into projects ranging from scholarships to free dictionaries for students to breast cancer research. Trivia break: The local Elks Lodge started the Tangerine Bowl, later to become the Citrus Bowl, in 1946 to raise money for a children’s hospital. The organization ran it until 1972, when the NCAA determined a broader group of sponsors was needed.

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What are some of the weirder Guinness World Records with ties to Central Florida?

Fascinating feats include owning the largest collection of Mickey Mouse memorabilia (Janet Esteves of Celebration, with more than 4,100 items and growing); and longest distance cycling backward (Central Floridian Darl Bonnema, who eight years ago rode the handlebars while cycling in reverse for 112 miles in 24 hours at Disney’s Wide World of Sports). However, Answer Man’s personal favorite is most pudding eaten in three minutes—2 pounds 15 ounces—achieved by Donald Cunningham of Eustis in 2010. So just how does one end up staring into a huge bowl laden with the equivalent of 10 boxes of JELL-O sugar-free, cook-and-serve chocolate pudding? “I created a bucket list a few years ago and one of the things I listed was that I wanted to set a world record,’’ recalls Cunningham, now 26 and working in marketing in Buenos Aires. “One night I was lying in bed thinking about how I was going to pull this off and decided I wanted the record to be related to something I really enjoyed. The first thing that popped into my head was pudding.’’

No such record existed, so Cunningham petitioned Guinness, which approved the attempt (after laying out rules that included two timekeepers and two upstanding members of the community to act as witnesses). The group gathered at Elizabeth Circle Park in Eustis on May 10, 2010. It wasn’t too bad,’’ Cunningham says of the memorable three minutes. “As silly as it sounds, I trained for a few weeks ahead of time. My little sister was my trainer. I would practice with JELL-O gelatin and would drink as much water as possible to expand my stomach.’’ Being a record-holder can have life-changing benefits, Cunningham has discovered. “Actually I think it is one of the things that attracted my wife to me,’’ he says. “In our very first conversation…as soon as I told her that I set the record for the most pudding eaten in three minutes, she burst into laughter for probably a minute straight. She claims she was hooked from that moment on.’’ Answer Man welcomes your questions about the Orlando area. Send queries to answerman@ orlandomagazine.com

ELK: BRITTANY FOURNIER; PUDDING: GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Why are the antlers missing from the elk in front of the Orlando Elks Lodge?

Donald Cunningham with the proof of his pudding record.

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TWO NATIONAL SURVEYS NAME THE BEST AND TOP DOCTORS IN ORLANDO, AS RECOMMENDED BY THEIR PEERS. The physicians on Orlando magazine’s Best Doctors® and Top Doctors lists (pages 46-55 and 56-67, respectively) were chosen as among the finest in the area by their local peers. Altogether, the lists name more than 550 doctors in dozens of specialties. The lists were excerpted from national surveys conducted by Best Doctors, Inc. (The Best Doctors in America®) and Consumers’ CHECKBOOK (Top Doctors). Both companies surveyed thousands of physicians, asking them one key question: To whom would you turn if you or a loved one needed medical care? We publish the local lists from both organizations to give readers a comprehensive picture of the Orlando area’s most highly regarded practitioners. Of course, doctors are much more than names on a list—many also have interesting stories to tell. On the following pages, interspersed with the lists, you will read accounts from doctors about some of the most memorable moments or events from their medical careers. It is important to note that the Best Doctors® and Top Doctors surveys by their nature are not all-inclusive: They represent only a sampling of doctors who are highly regarded in their fields. Orlando has hundreds of excellent physicians, many whose names do not appear on the lists. Doctors on the lists are organized alphabetically by specialty. Best Doctors, Inc., Consumers’ CHECKBOOK and Orlando magazine have made every effort to ensure that the lists are accurate. PHOTOS BY NORMA LOPEZ MOLINA

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1613 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-894-4474 Aurelio Duran Orlando Heart Center 60 W. Gore St. Orlando 407-650-1300

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Allergy and Immunology

Laila W. Alidina Allergy Asthma Specialists 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 315 Altamonte Springs 407-339-3002 Andrew S. Bagg Allergy Asthma Specialists 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 315 Altamonte Springs 407-339-3002 Eugene F. Schwartz Allergy and Asthma Consultants of Central Florida 793 Douglas Ave. Altamonte Springs 407-862-5824

Anesthesiology

Mark D. Anderson JLR Medical Group 291 Southhall Lane, Suite 201 Maitland 407-667-0505

Best Doctors, Inc. has used its best efforts in assembling material for this list but does not warrant that the information contained herein is complete or accurate, and does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Copyright 2012 by Best Doctors, Inc. Used under license, all rights reserved. This list, or parts thereof, must not be reproduced in any form without the permission of Best Doctors, Inc. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without the permission of Best Doctors, Inc. No fees may be charged, directly, or indirectly, for the use of the information in this list without permission. “Best Doctors,’’ “The Best Doctors in America’’ and the Star-in-Cross Logo are trademarks of Best Doctors, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries, and are used under license.

Kevin C. Angert JLR Medical Group 291 Southhall Lane, Suite 201 Maitland 407-667-0505 W. Jerry Merrell JLR Medical Group 291 Southhall Lane, Suite 201 Maitland 407-667-0505 George Mychaskiw Nemours Children’s Hospital Department of Anesthesiology 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715

Cardiovascular Disease R. Charles Curry Jr. Florida Heart Group

James A. Miner Florida Heart Group 1613 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-894-4474 Michael A. Nocero Jr. Central Florida Cardiology Group 1745 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7151 Scott J. Pollak Central Florida Cardiology Group 1745 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7151 Kerry M. Schwartz Florida Heart Group 1613 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-894-4474 William E. Story Central Florida Cardiology Group 1745 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7151 Andrew S. Taussig Central Florida Cardiology Group 1745 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7151

Critical Care Medicine Naga S. Pullakhandam Florida Hospital Critical Care Specialists 601 E. Rollins St. Orlando 407-303-7283

Dermatology

Ronald C. Knipe Knipe and Moskowitz 70 W. Gore St., Suite 200A Orlando 407-581-2888 Clifford W. Lober 505 W. Oak St., Suite 201 Kissimmee 407-846-7166 Maxine Tabas 1901 Lee Road Winter Park 407-647-7300 James H. Taylor DeLand Dermatology 600 W. Plymouth Ave. DeLand 386-738-0322

Endocrinology and Metabolism

Penny S. Glickman Central Florida Endocrine and Diabetes Consultants 635 N. Maitland Ave. Maitland 407-629-4901 Carlos A. Pacheco Central Florida Endocrine and Diabetes Consultants 635 N. Maitland Ave. Maitland 407-629-4901

Hall B. Whitworth Central Florida Cardiology Group 1745 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7151

Steven R. Smith Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes 301 E. Princeton St. Orlando 407-303-7100

Colon and Rectal Surgery

Family Medicine

Sergio W. Larach Center for Colon and Rectal Surgery 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 309 Orlando 407-228-4141

Richard Baxley College Park Family Practice 2629 Edgewater Drive Orlando 407-246-7001

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Martin M. Berger Primary Care Specialists 4711 Curry Ford Road, Suite B Orlando 407-275-9014 Bonnie M. Dean Longenix /Family Care Specialists 7932 W. Sand Lake Road Suite 200 Orlando 407-355-7759 Robert Gaynor Pine Loch Family Care 2898 S. Osceola Ave. Orlando 407-812-8110 Jennifer Goldin 1277 N. Semoran Blvd. Suite 104 Orlando 407-447-7550 Allison W. Hanley Hanley Pain & Rehabilitation Center of Orlando 5979 Vineland Road Orlando 407-352-1030 John R. Hartman John R. Hartman & Associates 825 E. Oak St. Kissimmee 321-442-1214 Lara D. Hitchcock Hitchcock Health Institute 7932 W. Sand Lake Road Suite 201 Orlando 407-578-3303 Gerald J. Kivett Primary Care Specialists 4711 Curry Ford Road, Suite B Orlando 407-275-9014 Christian Kovats 2572 W. State Road 426 Suite 1040 Oviedo 407-366-9800 Gideon G. Lewis 650 N. Wymore Road, Suite 202 Winter Park 407-647-0199

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Dr. Veronica Schimp Division Chief, Gynecologic Oncology MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando

On Christmas Eve 2011, I was called to assist an obstetrician who had just done a caesarean section on a woman who had experienced a massive hemorrhage requiring a hysterectomy. I was called in to help stop the bleeding; a few hours later the patient started hemorrhaging again. We took her back to the operating room and for 45 minutes I held pressure on her aorta. We thought she was going to die. After this and about 40 units of blood and many other blood products, we controlled her bleeding. I will never forget this mom and the fact that she went home with her new baby and to her family and never really knew what had happened to her. It was like being the anonymous donor of the greatest gift!

James W. Louttit Maitland Family Practice 402 Lake Howell Road Maitland 407-628-4312 Joan Martich Physician Associates 3100 S. Conway Road Orlando 407-380-2216 Douglas G. Meuser University of Central Florida Health Center 4000 Central Florida Blvd. Building 127 Orlando 407-823-2701 Jan C. Parrillo Family Medical Center 2863 S. Delaney Ave. Orlando 407-843-1620 Pinkal P. Patel Oviedo Family Health Center 808 Executive Drive Oviedo 407-366-7455 James E. Quinn North Seminole Family Practice 2209 S. French Ave.

1817 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-896-1726

Sanford 407-321-4230 Eddie C. Waldheim Jr. Maitland Family Practice 402 Lake Howell Road Maitland 407-628-4312 Scott J. Warner Centre for Family Medicine 133 Benmore Drive, Suite 200 Winter Park 407-646-7070 Katherine Welty 12395 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando 407-438-8840

Gastroenterology

Paul B. Goldberg Gastro-Intestinal Consultants 2130 Vindale Road Tavares 352-383-7703 Robert H. Hawes Florida Hospital Endoscopy 601 E. Rollins St. Orlando 407-303-2570 William B. Ruderman Center for Digestive Health

Philip Styne Medicine Specialists at Florida Hospital Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2501 N. Orange Ave. Suite 235 Orlando 407-303-2096

Infectious Disease

Edwin DeJesus Orlando Immunology Center Infectious Disease Consultants 1701 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-647-3960 Vincent M. Spoto Infectious Disease Associates 1400 S. Orlando Ave., Suite 205 Winter Park 407-629-9400

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Philip H. Dunn Hematology and Oncology Consultants 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 381 Orlando 407-898-5452 William B. Grow Hematology and Oncology Consultants 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 381 Orlando 407-898-5452 Julio Hajdenberg MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Division of Hematology and Oncology 1400 S. Orange Ave., Suite 710 Orlando 407-648-3800

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Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery Nemours Children’s Hospital

Removing a cast from a young child is rarely easy. It is even more of a challenge when the child knows from experience that the removal can be painful. One patient who was born with what is often called brittle bone disease had over 100 fractures before she was 10 and more operations than any other patient in my practice. As a toddler, she would sternly warn me before I would change her cast to “be easy!” By high school, her bones had strengthened enough that she wanted to join the ROTC program. She wrote to me seeking permission and to let me know she no longer needed me to “be easy!” I sent the note, and she marched away with the other ROTC students. Maria L. Cannarozzi UCF Pegasus Health Department of Pediatrics 3400 Quadrangle Blvd. Orlando 407-309-4800

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Carlos A. Alemany Florida Hospital Cancer Institute 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 689 Orlando 407-265-6627

Said M. Baidas MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology 1400 S. Orange Ave. Orlando 321-841-1851 Stefani L. Capone Hematology and Oncology Consultants 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 381 Orlando 407-898-5452

Omar Kayaleh MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology 1400 S. Orange Ave., Suite 760 Orlando 321-891-1869 Tarek Mekhail Florida Hospital Cancer Institute 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 689 Orlando 407-303-2024 David C. Molthrop Jr. Hematology and Oncology Consultants 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 381 Orlando 407-898-5452 Gregory Pennock MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Department of Medical Oncology 1400 S. Orange Ave. Orlando 321-841-1869 Jose E. Sarriera MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology 1400 S. Orange Ave., Suite 760 Orlando 407-648-3800

Nikita Shah MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Department of Medical Oncology Ambulatory Care Center 22 W. Underwood St. Orlando 321-841-1869 Sonalee Shroff Hematology and Oncology Consultants 2501 N. Orange Ave. Suite 381 Orlando 407-898-5452 Jennifer E. Tseng MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Department of Hematology and Oncology 1400 S. Orange Ave., Suite 760 Orlando 407-648-3800 Lee M. Zehngebot Hematology and Oncology Consultants 2501 N. Orange Ave. Suite 381 Orlando 407-898-5452

Neurology

Nicholas G. Avgeropoulos MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Division of Neuro-Oncology 1400 S. Orange Ave. Orlando 321-841-1869 Ira J. Goodman The Compass Clinic 100 W. Gore St., Suite 607 Orlando 407-210-1320 Daniel H. Jacobs Neurological Service of Orlando 3849 Oakwater Circle Orlando 407-240-1762 Martin Menkin Orlando Center for Neurology 60 Columbia St., Suite C Orlando 407-650-8075

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Garrett H. Riggs MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Department of Neurology 1400 S. Orange Ave. Orlando 321-841-5918

N. Donald Diebel Women’s Care Florida OB & GYN Specialists 1551 Clay St. Winter Park 407-644-5371

Kristin Jackson Advanced Urogynecology 2501 N. Orange Ave. Suite 210 Orlando 407-898-9804 Sharon B. Jaffe Center for Reproductive Medicine 3435 Pinehurst Ave. Orlando 407-740-0909

Nuclear Medicine

Ronald A. Eason Winnie Palmer Physicians Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 W. Columbia St. Suite 100 Orlando 321-841-5560

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Giselle Ghurani Florida Hospital Cancer Institute 2501 N. Orange Ave. Suite 800 Orlando 407-303-2422

Bennett Rosenthal 10000 W. Colonial Drive Suite 289 Ocoee 407-296-1940 Richard J. Bagby Boston Diagnostic Imaging 398 E. Altamonte Drive Altamonte Springs 407-331-9355

Arnold P. Advincula Center for Specialized Gynecology 410 Celebration Place, Suite 302 Celebration 407-303-4573 Aman S. Bhullar Winnie Palmer Physicians Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 W. Columbia St. Suite 100 Orlando 321-841-5560 Glenn Bigsby Florida Hospital Cancer Institute 2501 N. Orange Ave. Suite 800 Orlando 407-303-2422 Stephen J. Carlan Winnie Palmer Physicians Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine 83 W. Miller St., 1st Floor Orlando 321-843-1400 Kyle M. Crofoot 1400 Hillcrest St. Orlando 407-894-4330 Gary W. DeVane Center for Reproductive Medicine 3435 Pinehurst Ave. Orlando 407-740-0909

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Thomas C. Gibbs 820 Lucerne Terrace Orlando 407-648-5101 D. Ashley Hill Loch Haven OB/GYN 235 E. Princeton St. Suite 200 Orlando 407-303-1444 Robert W. Holloway Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Department of Gynecologic Oncology 2501 N. Orange Ave. 8th Floor Orlando 407-303-2422 Frederick Hoover Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery and Gynecology Specialists 2415 N. Orange Ave. Suite 300 Orlando 407-303-2780 Rachel G. Humphrey Florida Hospital Maternal Fetal Care Center 147 Moray Lane Winter Park 407-622-0560

Jeannie M. McWhorter Winnie Palmer Physicians Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 W. Columbia St., Suite 100 Orlando 321-841-5560 Alfred H. Moffett Jr. ObGyn Associates of Mid-Florida Medical Plaza 601 E. Dixie Ave., Suite 401 Leesburg 352-787-1535

Marnique H. Jones Women’s Care Florida OB & GYN Specialists 7200 Stonerock Circle Orlando 407-644-5371

Melissa M. Moore Winter Park Obstetrics & Gynecology 100 Perth Lane Winter Park 407-645-5565

John C. Kim Center for Specialized Gynecology 410 Celebration Place Suite 302 Celebration 407-303-4573

Timothy D. O’Leary Winnie Palmer Physicians Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine 83 W. Miller St., 1st Floor Orlando 321-843-1400

Arnold J. Lazar Women’s Care Florida OB & GYN Specialists 1551 Clay St. Winter Park 407-644-5371

Sejal P. Patel Center for Reproductive Medicine 3435 Pinehurst Ave. Orlando 407-740-0909

Gregory J. Locksmith Winnie Palmer Physicians Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine 83 W. Miller St., 1st Floor Orlando 321-843-1400

Terrence S. Peppy Physician Associates/ Women’s Health 7472 Doc’s Grove Circle Orlando 407-381-7336

Randall A. Loy Center for Reproductive Medicine 3435 Pinehurst Ave. Orlando 407-740-0909 Steven D. McCarus McCarus Surgical Specialists for Women 400 Celebration Place, Suite A310 Celebration 407-303-4190 Milton W. McNichol Fertility Center of Orlando 7300 Sandlake Commons Blvd. Suite 227 Orlando 407-345-9006

Frank Riggall Center for Reproductive Medicine 3435 Pinehurst Ave. Orlando 407-740-0909 Veronica L. Schimp MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Division of Gynecologic Oncology 22 W. Underwood St. Orlando 321-841-8393

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Judith Seline Simms-Cendan Winnie Palmer Physicians Center for Advanced Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Surgery Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology 89 W. Copeland Drive 3rd Floor Orlando 321-841-5281 Stephen P. Snow Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Care Florida Delaney OB/GYN 525 S. Magnolia Ave. Orlando 407-316-8550 Louis Stern 117 W. Underwood St. Suite A Orlando 407-843-8994 Mark A. Wilstrup Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Care Florida OB & GYN Specialists 1551 Clay St. Winter Park 407-644-5371

Ophthalmology

C. Durham Barnes Central Florida Retina and The Macular Degeneration Center 44 Lake Beauty Drive Suite 300 Orlando 407-425-7188 Miguel Lugo 661 E. Altamonte Drive Suite 223 Altamonte Springs 407-260-2255 George B. Magruder Jr. LaserVue 120 E. Par St. Suite 2000 Orlando 407-843-5665 Ricardo J. Ramirez Ramirez & Poulos 115 W. Columbia St. Suite E Orlando 407-843-2020

Jeffrey B. Robin LasikPlus Orlando 155 Cranes Roost Blvd. Suite 1060 Altamonte Springs 855-521-2020 Jerry N. Shuster Eye Physicians of Central Florida 790 Concourse Parkway South Suite 220 Maitland 407-767-6411

Orthopaedic Surgery

J. Dean Cole Florida Hospital Orthopaedic Institute 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 340 Orlando 407-895-8890

Otolaryngology

Jeffrey E. Baylor The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates 133 Benmore Drive, Suite 100 Winter Park 407-644-4883 Henry N. Ho The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates 133 Benmore Drive Suite 100 Winter Park 407-644-4883 Jeffrey J. Lehman The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates 133 Benmore Drive Suite 100 Winter Park 407-644-4883 Aftab H. Patni The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates 133 Benmore Drive Suite 100 Winter Park 407-644-4883 Brian C. Spector The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates 133 Benmore Drive Suite 100 Winter Park 407-644-4883

Kiran Tipirneni The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates 133 Benmore Drive Suite 100 Winter Park 407-644-4883 Hao Tran The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates 133 Benmore Drive Suite 100 Winter Park 407-644-4883

Pathology

Diane D. Davey University of Central Florida College of Medicine Department of Pathology Health Sciences Campus 6850 Lake Nona Blvd. Orlando 407-266-5227

Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

Laila W. Alidina Allergy Asthma Specialists 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 315 Altamonte Springs 407-339-3002 Eugene F. Schwartz Allergy and Asthma Consultants of Central Florida 793 Douglas Ave. Altamonte Springs 407-862-5824

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Judith Seline Simms-Cendan Winnie Palmer Physicians Center for Advanced Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Surgery 89 W. Copeland Drive 3rd Floor Orlando 321-841-5281

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Don Felix Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children The Heart Center 92 W. Miller St. Orlando 321-649-6907

Eric Kunichika JLR Medical Group 291 Southhall Lane Suite 201 Maitland 407-667-0505

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery William M. DeCampli Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children The Heart Center 1222 S Orange Ave.-2nd Floor Orlando 407-649-6907 Constantine Mavroudis Florida Hospital for Children 2501 N. Orange Ave. Suite 540 Orlando 407-303-3692

Pediatric Cardiology

Susan desJardins Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children The Heart Center 1222 S. Orange Ave., 2nd Floor Orlando 407-649-6907 Craig E. Fleishman Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children The Heart Center 1222 S. Orange Ave., 2nd Floor Orlando 407-649-6907 Rodrigo Nehgme Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children The Heart Center 1222 S. Orange Ave. Orlando 407-649-6907 David G. Nykanen Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children The Heart Center 1222 S. Orange Ave. Orlando 407-649-6907 Arthur Raptoulis Pediatrix Cardiology of Orlando 557 N. Wymore Road, Suite 201 Maitland 407-647-4890

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Pediatric Cardiovascular Anesthesia Don Felix Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children The Heart Center 1222 S. Orange Ave. Orlando 321-649-6907

Hamish M. Munro Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children The Heart Center Department of Anesthesiology 92 W. Miller St. Orlando 407-649-6907

Pediatric Critical Care Vivek S. Desai Central Florida Pediatric Intensive Care Specialists 844 N. Thornton Ave. Orlando 407-894-8768

Mary M. Farrell Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Department of Critical Care Medicine 92 W. Miller St. Orlando 407-841-5104

Aaron Godshall Florida Pediatric Associates 615 E. Princeton St. Suite 400 Orlando 407-894-8556 Lawrence D. Spack Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Department of Critical Care Medicine 92 W. Miller St. Orlando 407-841-5104 John A. Tilelli Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Department of Critical Care Medicine 92 W. Miller St. Orlando 407-841-5104

Pediatric Endocrinology Richard A. Banks Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Endocrinology and Diabetes Center 32 W. Gore St. 3rd Floor Orlando 321-841-3303

Paul M. Desrosiers Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Endocrinology and Diabetes Center 32 W. Gore St., 3rd Floor Orlando 321-841-3303

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Jeffrey A. Bornstein Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Center for Digestive Health & Nutrition 83 W. Columbia St. Orlando 321-841-3338

David E. Milov Nemours Children’s Hospital Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715

Pediatric HematologyOncology Vincent F. Giusti Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando 92 W. Miller St., 2nd Floor Orlando 321-841-8588

Nora A. Erhart Children’s Center for Gastroenterology and Nutrition 7350 Sandlake Commons Blvd. Building B, Suite 1100 Orlando 407-351-0804

Fouad M. Hajjar Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 589 Orlando 407-303-2080

Devendra I. Mehta Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Center for Digestive Health & Nutrition 83 W. Columbia St. Orlando 321-841-3338

Ramamoorthy Nagasubramanian Nemours Children’s Hospital Division of Hematology and Oncology 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715

Dr. Rachel Humphrey Medical Director of the Maternal-Fetal Program, Florida Hospital

Last April was the first time I met Elizabeth. Her face was filled with excitement as she watched her unborn baby on ultrasound. Her joy quickly turned to fear when I showed her that her cervix was open and she was losing her baby. That same day I worked in the operating room to close her cervix and save her baby. I then saw her through the ups and downs of pregnancy to the birth of her baby boy. The day I held her son, healthy and strong, I was reminded as to why I chose high-risk obstetrics as my calling. Helping Elizabeth through the hardest challenge she had ever faced was an honor and a privilege I will never forget.

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Amy A. Smith Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 92 W. Miller St. Orlando 321-841-8588 Judith E. Wall Nemours Children’s Hospital Division of Hematology and Oncology 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715

Pediatric Infectious Disease

Catherine L. Lamprecht Nemours Children’s Hospital Division of Infectious Disease 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715 Dawn M. Sokol Nemours Children’s Hospital Division of Infectious Disease 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715

Pediatric Nephrology

Carlos E. Araya Nemours Children’s Hospital Department of Nephrology 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715 Robert S. Mathias Nemours Children’s Hospital Division of Nephrology 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715

Cheryl S. Cotter Children’s Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy 1507 S. Hiawassee Road Suite 103 Orlando 407-253-1000

James R. Kosko Children’s Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy 1507 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 103 Orlando 407-253-1000

Pediatric Neurological Surgery

Izak H. Kielmovitch The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates 133 Benmore Drive, Suite 100 Winter Park 407-644-4883

J. David Moser Nemours Children’s Hospital Division of Otolaryngology 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715

Eric R. Trumble Neurosurgeons for Kids 615 E. Princeton St. Suite 540 Orlando 407-236-0006

Pediatric Ophthalmology

Robert W. Hered Eye Physicians of Central Florida 1781 Park Center Drive Suite 220 Orlando 407-398-7730

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Steven L. Frick Nemours Children’s Hospital Division of Orthopaedics 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715 Jonathan Phillips Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Center for Orthopedics 83 W. Columbia St. Orlando 321-841-3040 Charles T. Price Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Level One Orthopedics 1222 S. Orange Ave. Orlando 321-843-4800

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Mitchell B. Austin Children’s Ear Nose, Throat & Allergy 1507 S. Hiawassee Road Suite 103 Orlando 407-253-1000

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Director of Longenix Anti-Aging and Optimal Health Center

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I was flying home from a ski trip when I heard, “Is there a doctor on the plane?” Time seemed to stop. I stood up and was taken to the front row, where an ashen lady who had recently undergone angioplasty complained of chest pain. I quickly put her on oxygen, and gave her an aspirin and a nitroglycerine tablet. As her color returned, the captain approached and said, “Doc, I can turn around and land in Dallas in 45 minutes or I can continue to Orlando and land in over an hour. What do YOU want to do?” The patient was more stable, so I chose Orlando. As we passed over each city, the pilot asked through the cockpit door (this was pre9/11) how the patient was doing. I continued to monitor her vitals, and a medical team met the plane when we landed. So ended one of the longest hours of my life.

PHOTO CREDITS

Clifford A. Selsky Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 589 Orlando 407-303-2080

Jorge A. Ramirez Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Hewell Kids’ Kidney Center 92 W. Miller St. Orlando 321-841-7970

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Pediatric Pulmonology Floyd R. Livingston Nemours Children’s Hospital Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715

Carlos E. Sabogal Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine 83 W. Columbia St. Orlando 321-841-6350 Mark Weatherly Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine 83 W. Columbia St. Orlando 321-841-6350

Pediatric Radiology

Lane F. Donnelly Nemours Children’s Hospital Department of Radiology 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715

Pediatric Sleep Medicine Floyd R. Livingston Nemours Children’s Hospital Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715

Pediatric Specialist/ Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine

Penelope A. Tokarski Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families 601 W. Michigan St. Orlando 407-317-7430

Pediatric Specialist/ Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Gregor Alexander Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Pediatrix Medical Group 83 W. Miller St. Orlando 407-841-5218

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David A. Auerbach Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Pediatrix Medical Group 83 W. Miller St. Orlando 407-841-5218 Winslade Bowen Florida Hospital for Children Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 601 E. Rollins St. Orlando 407-894-1465 Douglas E. Hardy Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Pediatrix Medical Group 83 W. Miller St. Orlando 407-841-5198 Brian Lipman Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Pediatrix Medical Group 83 W. Miller St. Orlando 407-841-5218 Eduardo J. Lugo Florida Hospital for Children Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 601 E. Rollins St. Orlando 407-303-2528 Victoria Niklas Nemours Children’s Hospital Division of Neonatology 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715 Lewis Otero Florida Hospital for Children Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 601 E. Rollins St. Orlando 407-363-2528 Jose A. Perez Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Pediatrix Medical Group 83 W. Miller St. Orlando 407-841-5218 Thomas E. Wiswell Florida Hospital Center for Neonatal Care

2718 N. Orange Ave., Suite C Orlando 407-303-2528

Pediatric Specialist/ Neurology, General

Ronald G. Davis Pediatric Neurology & Epilepsy Center of Central Florida 7485 Sandlake Commons Blvd. Orlando 407-293-1122 Richard S. Finkel Nemours Children’s Hospital Department of Neurology 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715

Pediatric Specialist/ Neurology Neuro-Oncology

Nicholas G. Avgeropoulos MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Division of Neuro-Oncology 1400 S. Orange Ave. Orlando 321-841-1869

Pediatric Specialist/ Neurology Neuromuscular Disease Richard S. Finkel Nemours Children’s Hospital Department of Neurology 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715

Pediatric Surgery

David Miller Children’s Surgical Associates 1814 Lucerne Terrace Suite A Orlando 407-540-1000

W. Raleigh Thompson Advanced Pediatric Surgical Specialists 2501 N. Orange Ave. Suite 200 Orlando 407-303-7280

Pediatric Urology

Michael A. Keating Florida Center for Pediatric Urology 615 E. Princeton St. Suite 310 Orlando 407-303-5781 Mark A. Rich Nemours Children’s Hospital Division of Urology 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715 Hubert S. Swana Nemours Children’s Hospital Division of Urology 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715

Pediatrics/General

Brooke C. Britton Pediatric Associates of Orlando 414 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7290 Alix G. Casler Physician Associates 9964 University Blvd. Orlando 407-261-2934 Gregory J. Coffman Pediatric Associates of Orlando 414 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7290

Ross A. Morgan Children’s Surgical Associates 1814 Lucerne Terrace Suite A Orlando 407-540-1000

David F. Cowan Primary Care Specialists 3615 S. Orange Ave. Orlando 407-855-2526

Donald Plumley Children’s Surgical Associates 1814 Lucerne Terrace, Suite A Orlando 407-540-1000

Mark B. DiDea Pediatric Associates of Orlando 414 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7290

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David Duany All About Kids Pediatrics 8500 Commodity Circle Orlando 407-354-0717 Robert Erhart Physician Associates of Florida 1132 Kelton Ave. Ocoee 407-381-7360 Barbara J. Gans Pediatric Associates of Orlando 414 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7290 Armando S. Garcia All About Kids Pediatrics 8500 Commodity Circle Orlando 407-354-0717 Shari Geismar Doctor Q Pediatrics 448 S. Alafaya Trail, Suite 1 Orlando 407-275-5700 Mark Gilchrist Premier Pediatrics 10000 W. Colonial Drive , Suite 390 Ocoee 407-290-2394 Gregory D. Gordon Pediatric Associates of Orlando 414 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7290

Miles M. Landis Lake Mary Pediatrics 410 Waymont Court Lake Mary 407-323-3550

Jill P. Watson Physician Associates of Clermont 1920 Don Wickham Drive, Suite 100 Clermont 352-536-9336

Deborah M. Marcus Physician Associates Sand Lake Pediatrics 7472 Docs Grove Circle Orlando 407-381-7326

Lloyd N. Werk Nemours Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Division of Consultative Pediatrics 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715

Sandra D. Morales Physician Associates 12780 Waterford Lakes Parkway Suite 135 Orlando 407-380-5888

David B. Yaeger Pediatric Associates of Orlando 414 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7290

Mona P. Patel Clermont Pediatrics 1755 E. Highway 50, Suite A Clermont 352-394-7125 Robert L. Quigley Centre for Family Medicine 133 Benmore Drive Suite 200 Winter Park 407-646-7070 Sunita Raj Physician Associates 9964 University Blvd. Orlando 407-261-2930 Gabriela Roitman-Geller All About Kids Pediatrics 8500 Commodity Circle Orlando 407-354-0717

Brenda B. Holson Interlachen Pediatrics 846 Lake Howell Road Maitland 407-767-2477

Margaret G. Silver Physicians Associates of Clermont 1920 Don Wickham Drive Suite 100 Clermont 352-536-9336

Stuart H. Janousky Physician Associates 9964 University Blvd. Orlando 407-261-2928

Neal T. Silverstein Pediatric Care of Altamonte 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 217 Altamonte Springs 407-339-3030

Lucyna Lagod Pediatric Associates of Orlando 414 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7290

Samuel N. Smith Interlachen Pediatrics 846 Lake Howell Road Maitland 407-767-2477

Pediatrics/Hospital Medicine

Ira M. Pinnelas Pediatric Hospitalist Service 92 W. Miller St. Orlando 407-237-6326 Matthew A. Seibel Pediatric Hospitalist Service 92 W. Miller St. Orlando 407-237-6326

Plastic Surgery

James L. Baker Jr. 400 W. Morse Blvd. Suite 203 Winter Park 407-644-5242 Clifford P. Clark III 701 W. Morse Blvd. Winter Park 407-629-5555 Richard O. Gregory Institute of Aesthetic Surgery 400 Celebration Place Suite A320 Celebration 407-303-4250 Dean Johnston 4106 W. Lake Mary Blvd. Suite 212 Lake Mary 407-333-2525 Calvin R. Peters Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 442 Orlando 407-898-1436 D. Scott Rotatori 800 W. Morse Blvd., Suite 5 Winter Park 407-628-5476 Frank H. Stieg Plastic Surgery Specialists 851 W. Morse Blvd. Winter Park 407-647-4601

Psychiatry

Richard C. W. Hall 2500 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Suite 219 Lake Mary 407-322-8199 Ryan C. W. Hall 2500 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Suite 219 Lake Mary 407-322-8199 James R. Hundley 1177 Louisiana Ave., Suite 212 Winter Park 407-629-4466 Irving S. Kolin Kolin Research Group 1065 W. Morse Blvd., Suite 202 Winter Park 407-644-1122 Dennis E. Platt Orlando VA Medical Center Crossroads Annex 925 S. Semoran Blvd., Suite 114 Winter Park 407-621-2653

Radiation Oncology

Daniel J. Buchholz MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Division of Radiation Oncology 1400 S. Orange Ave. Orlando 321-841-1869 Jamie Cesaretti Winter Park Cancer Center 1561 W. Fairbanks Ave., Suite 100 Winter Park 407-478-4920

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Medical Director of Pediatric Nephrology Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children When I was a young boy, my father made the very difficult decision to leave everything behind and move our family from Cuba to this country. Seeing his look of pride at the grand opening of the Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kidney Center at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in March 2011 is the most memorable moment of my career. The center has long been a dream of mine, and its opening was a very emotional moment for me to share with my father, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now 85 years old. Because of him, I was able to be a part of this dream and in that way, his family is helping other families every day.

Alan R. Forbes Winter Park Cancer Center 1561 W. Fairbanks Ave., Suite 100 Winter Park 407-478-4921 D. Wayne Jenkins MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Division of Radiation Oncology 1400 S. Orange Ave. Orlando 321-841-1869 Steven G. Lester Central Florida Cancer Care Center 2200 W. First St. Sanford 407-321-3040 Michael D. Sombeck Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Department of Radiation Oncology 2501 N. Orange Ave. Suite 181 Orlando 407-303-2030

Radiology

Joseph Andriole Orlando Regional Medical Center Department of Radiology

1414 S. Kuhl St. Orlando 407-423-5511 Richard J. Bagby Boston Diagnostic Imaging 398 E. Altamonte Drive Altamonte Springs 407-331-9355 Frank R. Hellinger Jr. Orlando Neurosurgery 1605 W. Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park 407-975-0200

Rheumatology

Pamela G. Freeman Rheumatology Associates of Central Florida 3160 Southgate Commerce Blvd. Suite 30 Orlando 407-859-4540 Jeffrey E. Poiley Arthritis Associates 324 E. Par St. Orlando 407-896-8861

Surgery

Juan Cendan University of Central Florida College of Medicine

Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona 6850 Lake Nona Blvd., Suite 317 Orlando 407-266-1141 L. Thomas Chin Florida Hospital Transplant Institute 2415 N. Orange Ave., Suite 700 Orlando 407-303-3657 William S. Eubanks Jr. Surgical Specialists of Florida Hospital 2415 N. Orange Ave. Suite 400 Orlando 407-303-7399

Surgical Oncology

Juan P. Arnoletti Florida Hospital Section of Surgical Oncology 2415 N. Orange Ave. Suite 400 Orlando 407-303-6962 Louis Barr Surgical Specialists of Florida Hospital 2415 N. Orange Ave., Suite 400 Orlando 407-303-7399

Marc DeMers Orlando Health Physician Group Orlando Health Surgical Group 14 W. Gore St. Orlando 321-843-5001 Michael P. Kahky Orlando Health Physician Group Orlando Health Surgical Group 14 W. Gore St. Orlando 321-843-5001 Mark S. Roh MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Department of Surgery 1400 S. Orange Ave. Orlando 321-841-5134

Urology

Vipul Patel Center for Urologic Cancer 410 Celebration Place Suite 200 Celebration 866-923-2863

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Eugene F. Schwartz Allergy and Asthma Consultants of Central Florida 793 Douglas Ave. Altamonte Springs 407-862-5824

Allergy/Immunology

Laila W. Alidina Allergy Asthma Specialists 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 315 Altamonte Springs 407-339-3002 Michael W. Anderson Anderson Allergy and Asthma 63 W. Underwood St. Orlando 407-872-1110 Jose R. Arias Jr. Allergy Asthma Specialists 7758 Wallace Road, Suite J Orlando 407-351-4328 Dana L. Broussard Windermere Allergy and Asthma 8946 Conroy Windermere Road Orlando 407-876-1009 Carlos M. Jacinto Allergy and Asthma Associates of Central Florida 1890 State Road 436 Suite 215 Winter Park 407-331-6244 Santiago E. Martinez 733 S. Goldenrod Road, Suite A Orlando 407-282-0562

The Top Doctors list was compiled by Washington, D.C.-based Consumersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CHECKBOOK, a nonprofit research organization. The national Top Doctors list, which identifies more than 23,000 top-rated physicians in metropolitan areas across the country, can be accessed online by subscription or ordered in book form by visiting www.guidetotopdoctors. org. The book also can be ordered by calling 800-212-7283.

Pragnesh H. Patel Allergy Asthma Specialists 661 E. Altamonte Drive Suite 315 Altamonte Springs 407-339-3002 Steven Rosenberg Allergy and Asthma Associates of Central Florida 1890 State Road 436, Suite 215 Winter Park 407-331-6244

Bernard S. Zeffren 2505 Junior St. Orange City 386-774-9022

Anesthesiology Mark D. Anderson JLR Medical Group 291 Southhall Lane Suite 201 Maitland 407-667-0505

Kevin C. Angert JLR Medical Group 291 Southhall Lane, Suite 201 Maitland 407-667-0505 Steven L. Appelblatt Wolverine Anesthesia Consultants 400 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-872-2244 Noah A. Babins 1214 E. Concord St. Orlando 407-896-9500 Karen S. Bender Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children 92 W. Miller St. Orlando 321-841-4607 Jamal A. Hakim 1214 E. Concord St. Orlando 407-896-9500 Michael S. Mann JLR Medical Group 291 Southhall Lane, Suite 201 Maitland 407-667-0505 Douglas A. Olin JLR Medical Group 291 Southhall Lane, Suite 201 Maitland 407-667-0505 Matthew L. Stewart Wolverine Anesthesia Consultants

400 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-872-2244 Edward A. Stockton Wolverine Anesthesia Consultants 400 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-872-2244 Norman E. Warner Jr. JLR Medical Group 291 Southhall Lane, Suite 201 Maitland 407-667-0505

Cardiac/ Thoracic Surgery

Kevin D. Accola Cardiovascular Surgeons, P.A. 217 Hillcrest St. Orlando 407-425-1566 Jeffrey N. Bott Cardiovascular Surgeons, P.A. 217 Hillcrest St. Orlando 407-425-1566 Joseph H. Boyer Jr. Orlando Cardiovascular Institute 2320 N. Orange Ave., Suite 201 Orlando 407-228-7373 Luis Herrera MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Division of Thoracic Surgery 1400 S. Orange Ave. Orlando 407-648-5384 George J. Palmer III Cardiovascular Surgeons, P.A. 217 Hillcrest St. Orlando 407-425-1566 Mark E. Sand Cardiovascular Surgeons, P.A. 217 Hillcrest St. Orlando 407-425-1566

Cardiology

Rodolfo E. Aldir FPG-Cardiovascular Clinic 323 W. Oak St. Kissimmee 321-402-0217

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Thomas P. Carson Thomas P. Carson & Associates 3813 Oakwater Circle Orlando 407-902-2866 Enrique J. Chapman Orlando Heart Center 60 W. Gore St. Orlando 407-650-1300 Arnold M. Einhorn Mid-Florida Cardiology Specialists 1222 S. Orange Ave., 3rd Floor Orlando 407-351-5384 Francis J. Fahey Florida Heart Group 1613 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-894-4474 Craig Fleishman Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children The Heart Center 1222 S. Orange Ave., 2nd Floor Orlando 407-649-6907 Scott D. Greenwood Orlando Heart Center 60 W. Gore St. Orlando 407-650-1300 Marcos S. Hazday Central Florida Cardiology Group 1745 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7151 Pradip P. Jamnadas Cardiovascular Interventions 1900 N. Mills Ave., Suite 107 Orlando 407-894-4880 Javier Lorenz Mid-Florida Cardiology Specialists 1222 S. Orange Ave., 3rd Floor Orlando 407-351-5384 Israel J. Mantecon Orlando Heart Center 7236 Stonerock Circle Orlando 407-370-5800

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Associate Director, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Florida Hospital Graduate Medical Education On the second day of my medical school Ob/Gyn rotation, I was walking through the labor unit and a student nurse shouted, “Somebody help! The baby’s coming!” I ran into the room and saw the baby crowning. The woman asked me if I had ever done a delivery. (My guess is “I’ve seen a video” was not a reassuring answer.) It was her fourth baby, and between contractions she gave me directions on how to do the delivery. As I handed her baby to her I decided on the spot that I was going to be an Ob/Gyn. Thousands of babies later, I am still grateful to this wonderful lady for showing me the joy and privilege of caring for women during pregnancy and delivery.

Patrick F. Mathias Cardiovascular Associates 601 Oak Commons Blvd. Kissimmee 407-846-0626

Kerry M. Schwartz Florida Heart Group 1613 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-894-4474

Vikas Verma Orlando Heart Specialists 450 W. Central Parkway Altamonte Springs 407-767-8554

Mark R. Milunski Florida Heart Group 2984 Alafaya Trail Suite 1000 Oviedo 407-588-1585

Rajesh A. Shah Orlando Heart Specialists 450 W. Central Parkway Altamonte Springs 407-767-8554

Adam J. Waldman Orlando Heart Center 60 W. Gore St. Orlando 407-650-1300

Mark A. Steiner Orlando Heart Center 7236 Stonerock Circle Orlando 407-370-5800

Irwin R. Weinstein Orlando Heart Center 60 W. Gore St. Orlando 407-650-1300

James H. Tarver III Orlando Heart Center 60 W. Gore St. Orlando 407-650-1300

Hall B. Whitworth Central Florida Cardiology Group 1745 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7151

Amish M. Parikh Premier Cardiology & Vascular Associates 1555 Howell Branch Road Suite B2 Winter Park 407-622-0793 Scott J. Pollak Central Florida Cardiology Group 1745 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7151 Nandkishore V. Ranadive Orlando Heart Specialists 450 W. Central Parkway Altamonte Springs 407-767-8554 Robert L. Rothbard Cardiology Consultants 2320 N. Orange Ave., Suite 201 Orlando 407-896-0054

Andrew S. Taussig Central Florida Cardiology Group 1745 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7151 Peter D. Taylor Mid-Florida Cardiology Specialists 1222 S. Orange Ave. 3rd Floor Orlando 407-351-5384

David J. Woska 650 N. Wymore Road Suite 101 Winter Park 407-645-4320

Colon & Rectal Surgery Matthew R. Albert Center for Colon & Rectal Surgery 661 E. Altamonte Drive Suite 220 Altamonte Springs 407-303-5191

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Renee J. Mueller Colon & Rectal Clinic of Orlando 110 W. Underwood St., Suite A Orlando 407-422-3790 Eduardo Parra-Davila Florida Hospital Celebration Health 410 Celebration Place, Suite 401 Celebration 407-303-4658 Paul R. Williamson Colon & Rectal Clinic of Orlando 110 W. Underwood St., Suite A Orlando 407-422-3790

Dermatology

Dr. James H. Tarver III

Director of Pulmonary Hypertension Program Orlando Health Heart Institute

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Orlando 407-422-3790 Joseph T. Gallagher Colon & Rectal Clinic of Orlando 110 W. Underwood St., Suite A Orlando 407-422-3790 Jacqueline L. Kaiser 255 N. Lakemont Ave., Suite 100 Winter Park 407-628-1718 Paul A. Mancuso Orlando Health Physician Group Colon and Rectal Surgery Specialists of Orlando Health 7301 Stonerock Circle, Suite A Orlando 407-896-1100

Christopher P. Crotty Sand Lake Dermatology Center 7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 370 Orlando 407-352-8553 Amy E. Derrow Derrow Dermatology 800 N. Maitland Ave., Suite 202 Maitland 407-389-2020 Michael S. Henner The Dermatology Group 521 W. State Road 434, Suite 202 Longwood 407-332-8080 Jerri L. Johnson 411 Maitland Ave., Suite 1001 Altamonte Springs 407-260-2606 Kathleen W. Judge Central Florida Dermatology Associates 700 E. Michigan St. Orlando 407-481-2620 J. Matthew Knight Knight Dermatology Institute 801 N. Orange Ave., Suite 520 Orlando 407-992-0660 Ronald C. Knipe Knipe and Moskowitz 70 W. Gore St., Suite 200A Orlando 407-581-2888

Jose V. Lara 1840 Greenwich Ave. Winter Park 407-644-4212 Farooq M. Lateef Orlando Dermatology Inc. & Med Spa 6000 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 110 Orlando 407-351-1888 Steven M. Price 300 E. Hazel St. Orlando 407-898-3033 Joseph A. Shirer Jr. 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Suite 481 Ocoee 407-521-3550 Maxine Tabas 1901 Lee Road Winter Park 407-647-7300 James H. Taylor DeLand Dermatology 600 W. Plymouth Ave. DeLand 386-738-0322

Emergency Medicine Jeffrey C. Backer Dr. P. Phillips Hospital 9400 Turkey Lake Road Orlando 407-351-8550 Timothy B. Bullard Orlando Health 1414 Kuhl Ave. Orlando 407-841-5111 Mark C. Clark Emergency Physicians of Central Florida 1414 Kuhl Ave. Orlando 321-841-5236 Jay L. Falk Orlando Health 86 W. Underwood St. Orlando 407-237-6324 David Goldman Florida Emergency Physicians 500 Winderley Place, Suite 115 Maitland 407-875-0555

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Sean F. Isaak Emergency Physicians of Central Florida 555 W. State Road 434 Longwood 321-841-5236

Carlos A. Pacheco Central Florida Endocrine and Diabetes Consultants 635 N. Maitland Ave. Maitland 407-629-4901

Patrick Gonzales Southwest Orlando Family Medicine 7400 Docs Grove Circle Orlando 407-352-9717

Stephen S. Knight 701 W. Plymouth Ave. DeLand 386-943-4650

Victor L. Roberts Endocrine Associates of Florida 766 N. Sun Drive, Suite 2060 Lake Mary 407-936-3860

Lara D. Hitchcock Hitchcock Health Institute 7932 W. Sand Lake Road Suite 201 Orlando 407-578-3303

Andrew J. Scoma 1925 Mizell Ave., Suite 201 Winter Park 407-628-0448

John B. Hudson 2071 Dundee Drive Winter Park 407-628-4188

Family Practice

Richard H. Janovitz Family Medical Center 2863 S. Delaney Ave. Orlando 407-843-1620

David Sarkarati Florida Emergency Physicians 500 Winderley Place Suite 115 Maitland 407-875-0555 Regan A. Schwartz Florida Emergency Physicians 500 Winderley Place Suite 115 Maitland 407-875-0555 James D. Tesar Orlando Health 1512 S. Orange Ave. Orlando 407-841-7151

Endocrinology

Kimberley A. Bourne Orlando Diabetes and Endocrine Specialists 6150 Metrowest Blvd. Suite 105 Orlando 407-293-2150 Paul M. Desrosiers Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Endocrinology and Diabetes Center 32 W. Gore St., 3rd Floor Orlando 321-841-3303 Penny S. Glickman Central Florida Endocrine and Diabetes Consultants 635 N. Maitland Ave. Maitland 407-629-4901 Wendy C. Huhn Diabates and Endocrine Center 3113 Lawton Road, Suite 100 Orlando 407-894-3241

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Bradley M. Block Block, Nation, Chase & Smolen Family Medicine 2441 W. State Road 426 Suite 2011 Oviedo 407-678-6888 Michael Bougoulias Physician Associates 725 Rodel Cove Lake Mary 407-302-3115 Donald M. Collins 1109 Lucerne Terrace Orlando 407-843-4251 E. Frank Delgado Family Medical Center 2863 S. Delaney Ave. Orlando 407-843-1620 George M. Elias Drs. Elias and Oakley, P.A. 63 E. Third St. Apopka 407-889-9800 Jose R. Fernandez JMJ Family Practice 300 N. John Young Parkway Kissimmee 407-935-9012 Robert D. Gaynor Pine Loch Family Care 2898 S. Osceola Ave. Orlando 407-812-8110

James W. Louttit Maitland Family Practice 402 Lake Howell Road Maitland 407-628-4312 Paul R. Newbold Family Medical Center 2863 S. Delaney Ave. Orlando 407-843-1620 Jan C. Parrillo Family Medical Center 2863 S. Delaney Ave. Orlando 407-843-1620 Timothy J. Pursley Maitland Family Practice 402 Lake Howell Road Maitland 407-628-4312 James E. Quinn North Seminole Family Practice 2209 S. French Ave. Sanford 407-321-4230 Susan Toth 515 W. State Road 434, Suite 308 Longwood 407-831-2000 DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | 59

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Eddie C. Waldheim Jr. Maitland Family Practice 402 Lake Howell Road Maitland 407-628-4312 Mark E. Weigley 685 Palm Springs Drive, Suite 1A Altamonte Springs 407-339-5959

Gastroenterology

Robert T. Baker Gastroenterology Specialists of Orlando 100 W. Gore St., Suite 300 Orlando 407-245-3124 Jeffrey A. Bornstein Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Center for Digestive Health & Nutrition 83 W. Columbia St. Orlando 321-841-3338 Steven L. Brint Central Florida Gastroenterology 3885 Oakwater Circle Orlando 407-877-7155 Robert J. Dorff 1925 Mizell Ave., Suite 204 Winter Park 407-629-6644 Nora A. Erhart Children’s Center for Gastroenterology and Nutrition 7350 Sandlake Commons Building B Suite 1100 Orlando 407-351-0804 Henry Levine Center for Digestive Health 1817 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-896-1726 William Mayoral Center for Digestive Health 1817 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-896-1726

Sanjay K. Reddy Digestive Disease Consultants 623 Maitland Ave. Suite 2200 Altamonte Springs 407-830-8661

Michael P. Kahky Orlando Health Physician Group Orlando Health Surgical Group 14 W. Gore St. Orlando 407-423-3815

Jeffrey R. Smith Orlando Health Physician Group Orlando Health Surgical Group 14 W. Gore St. Orlando 407-423-3815

William B. Ruderman Center for Digestive Health 1817 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-896-1726

Thomas K. Mahan Surgical Associates of Central Florida 1181 Orange Ave. Winter Park 407-647-1331

Jeremy D. Steinbaum North Orlando Surgical Group 1053 Medical Center Drive Suite 242 Orange City 386-775-0333

Ross A. Morgan Children’s Surgical Associates 1814 Lucerne Terrace Suite A Orlando 407-540-1000

Jon D. Wiese Orlando Health Physician Group South Seminole Surgical Group 521 W. State Road 434, Suite 301 Longwood 407-767-5808

Alberto F. Padron Surgical Group of Orlando 801 N. Orange Ave., Suite 640 Orlando 407-730-3627

Joseph M. Yurso Florida Surgical Group 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 323 Altamonte Springs 407-834-6965

Joseph D. Portoghese Surgical Specialists of Florida Hospital 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 411 Orlando 407-303-7399

Genetics

Roberto G. Posada Surgical Associates of Central Florida 1181 Orange Ave. Winter Park 407-647-1331

Geriatrics

Patricio B. Quijada Orlando Health 77 W. Underwood St., Suite 5 Orlando 407-843-2967

Carlos E. Mercado Eterna M.D. 1307 S. International Parkway Suite 2091 Lake Mary 407-771-0404

Ira Shafran Shafran Gastroenterology Center 701 W. Morse Blvd. Winter Park 407-629-8121 Richard J. Straker Digestive Disease Consultants 623 Maitland Ave., Suite 2200 Altamonte Springs 407-830-8661

General Surgery

Louis H. Barr Surgical Specialists of Florida Hospital 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 411 Orlando 407-303-7399 Andrew S. Braunstein 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 216 Altamonte Springs 407-339-4324 Danelle K. Chambers Surgical Group of Orlando 801 N. Orange Ave., Suite 640 Orlando 407-730-3627 Timothy C. Childers Surgical Associates of Central Florida 1181 Orange Ave. Winter Park 407-647-1331 Napoleon N. Estrada Osceola Surgical Associates 320 W. Bass St. Kissimmee 407-846-3166 Jorge L. Florin Mid-Florida Surgical Associates 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Suite 288 Ocoee 407-521-3600

Jay A. Redan Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeons 400 Celebration Place Suite A140 Kissimmee 407-303-4602 John W. Robertson Jr. General and Vascular Surgical Associates 4106 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Suite 330 Lake Mary 407-833-9195

Patricia G. Wheeler Nemours Children’s Hospital 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715 Ariel F. Cole Centre for Family Medicine 133 Benmore Drive, Suite 200 Winter Park 407-646-7070

Jason L.R. Salagubang Whole Health Family Medicine 201 N. Park Ave., Suite 201 Apopka 407-889-1953 Lyle E. Wadsworth 890 N. Boundary Ave. Suite 102 DeLand 386-740-0224

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Gynecologic Oncology

Neil J. Finkler Florida Hospital Cancer Institute 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 800 Orlando 407-303-2422

Peter G. Selassie Mid-Florida Hematology and Oncology Center 1070 N. Stone St. DeLand 386-734-1013

Carmelo M. Licitra Orlando Health Physician Group Florida Infectious Disease Group 1012 Lucerne Terrace Orlando 407-423-1039

Dawn M. Sokol Nemours Children’s Hospital Division of Infectious Disease 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715

Robert W. Holloway Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Department of Gynecologic Oncology 2501 N. Orange Ave., 8th Floor Orlando 407-303-2422

Jennifer E. Tseng MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Department of Hematology and Oncology 1400 S. Orange Ave., Suite 760 Orlando 407-648-3800

James J. McClelland 2909 N. Orange Ave. Orlando 407-896-9660

Vincent M. Spoto Infectious Disease Associates 1400 S. Orlando Ave., Suite 205 Winter Park 407-629-9400

Hematology/Oncology

Lee M. Zehngebot Hematology and Oncology Consultants 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 381 Orlando 407-898-5452

Carlos A. Alemany Florida Hospital Cancer Institute 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 689 Orlando 407-265-6627 Don E. Eslin Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando 92 W. Miller St. Orlando 407-648-3800 William B. Grow Hematology and Oncology Consultants 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 381 Orlando 407-898-5452 David C. Molthrop Jr. Hematology and Oncology Consultants 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 381 Orlando 407-898-5452 Gregory L. Ortega Mid-Florida Hematology and Oncology Center 2776 Enterprise Road Summit Building, Suite 100 Orange City 386-774-1223 David N. Robinson Premier Hematology and Oncology Center 400 Celebration Place, Suite A-270 Celebration 407-303-4078

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Infectious Disease

Antonio Crespo Florida Infectious Disease Group 1012 Lucerne Terrace Orlando 407-423-1039 Moises Feldman Infectious Disease Specialists 1106 Lucerne Terrace, Suite 1 Orlando 407-423-3800

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Godson I. Oguchi Midland Florida Infectious Diseases Specialists 955 Town Center Drive Suite 100 Orange City 386-228-0661 Carlos J. Ruiz-Torres Infectious Disease Consultants 685 Palm Springs Drive, Suite 2A Altamonte Springs 407-830-5577 Archana K. Shah Premier Infectious Disease Care 132 Benmore Drive Winter Park 321-422-3660 Barry E. Sieger Orlando Health Physician Group Orlando Health Infectious Disease 77 W. Underwood St., Suite 4B Orlando 321-841-7750

Infertility

Gary W. DeVane Center for Reproductive Medicine 3435 Pinehurst Ave. Orlando 407-740-0909 Sharon B. Jaffe Center for Reproductive Medicine 3435 Pinehurst Ave. Orlando 407-740-0909 Randall A. Loy Center for Reproductive Medicine 3435 Pinehurst Ave. Orlando 407-740-0909

Dr. Lee Zehngebot

Medical Director of Clinical Research Florida Hospital Cancer Institute For weeks, we had heard about a new medicine for the treatment of metastatic melanoma (melanoma that has spread). I had a young patient with melanoma in his lungs and brain and little hope of living without access to a trial like this. Before this treatment option, there were no other standard treatments available to patients like him, meaning a clinical trial was the only way to get the latest treatments in research. Without it, he had about one year maximum to live. This man’s case continues to remind me of the power of clinical research. Within three months, all of his disease was gone. And now, this drug is commonly used. The possibility of this clinical trial and my patient’s bravery to enroll despite the odds is the reason that new treatments are now available for all patients facing a similar diagnosis.

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Frank C. Riggall Center for Reproductive Medicine 3435 Pinehurst Ave. Orlando 407-740-0909 Mark P. Trolice Fertility C.A.R.E. 5931 Brick Court, Suite 150 Winter Park 407-672-1106

Internal Medicine Bruce L. Bigman 230 E. New York Ave. DeLand 386-734-2214 Ivan J. Castro Private Health MD 1850 Greenwich Ave. Winter Park 407-628-1081 Donald M. Collins 1109 Lucerne Terrace Orlando 407-843-4251 Boris E. Coronado Physician Associates 800 N. Maitland Ave. Maitland 407-660-7150 Frank J. Covelli 331 N. Maitland Ave., Suite C1 Maitland 407-644-2218 Glen F. Davis Florida Internal Medicine 4106 W. Lake Mary Blvd. Suite 301 Lake Mary 407-333-2503 Martin H. Derrow Physician Associates 800 N. Maitland Ave. Maitland 407-660-7100

Aparna Hernandez Southwest Internal Medicine Specialists 5979 Vineland Road, Suite 310 Orlando 407-345-0005 Jesse W. Johnson Primary Care Center at Lake Mary 4106 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Suite 100 Lake Mary 407-333-2273

David T. Smuckler Orlando Health Physician Group Orlando Health Internal Medicine 21 W. Columbia St. Orlando 321-841-6600 Juan P. Suarez 1900 N. Mills Ave.,Suite 103 Orlando 407-843-0151

Lyle E. Wadsworth 890 N. Boundary Ave., Suite 102 DeLand 386-740-0224

Nephrology

Lionel Abbott Nephrology Associates of Central florida 3885 Oakwater Circle Orlando 407-851-5600

John D. Mancini Winter Park Internal Medicine 1855 Hollywood Ave. Winter Park 407-645-2334 Anni Pattisapu 1725 Cook Ave. Orlando 407-425-1131 Cynthia A. Powell Orlando Health Physician Group Orlando Health Internal Medicine 21 Columbia St., Suite 201 Orlando 321-841-6600 Armando Rego 601 E. Colonial Drive Orlando 407-895-9255 Tracy Rhodes Lake Howell Internal Medicine 5478 Lake Howell Road Winter Park 407-679-3400 John F. Ryan Florida Internal Medicine 4106 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Suite 301 Lake Mary 407-333-2503 Oswald T. Saavedra Orlando Internal Medicine Center 1315 S. Orange Ave., Suite 3-A Orlando 407-423-4680 Monisha A. Seth Internal Medicine Professionals 1940 Howell Branch Road

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Winter Park 407-629-8802

Dr. Jason Salagubang Family Medicine and Geriatric Specialist Florida Hospital Apopka

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When I was a third-year medical student, I once offered prayer to a Buddhist Vietnamese female (I’m a Christian). She was the first patient I had ever delivered bad news to. She just seemed so distraught after being told she would likely not live more than six months due to a highly invasive spinal tumor. Through her niece/translator, the patient accepted my offer. It was never my intent to force my beliefs on her or try to “convert” her. I wanted her to know I not only recognized her physical needs, but also the emotional and spiritual components, which could affect her overall well-being. Though I was just a fledging in the medical profession at the time, it remains a defining moment for me that shaped the way I practice medicine today.

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Sejal Patel Center for Reproductive Medicine 3435 Pinehurst Ave. Orlando 407-740-0909

Manuel J. Galceran Southwest Internal Medicine Specialists 5979 Vineland Road, Suite 310 Orlando 407-345-0005

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Elpidio Abreu Noble Nephrology Associates of Central Florida 801 Marshall Farms Road Ocoee 407-905-8172 Jeffrey M. Cohen Nephrology Associates of Central Florida 3885 Oakwater Circle, Suite A Orlando 407-851-5600 Jorge A. Larranaga Nephrology Associates of Central Florida 3885 Oakwater Circle, Suite A Orlando 407-851-5600 Jorge A. Ramirez Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Hewell Kids’ Kidney Center 92 W. Miller St. Orlando 321-841-7970 Uday K. Ranjit Nephrology Associates of Central Florida 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 537-N Orlando 407-894-4693 Howard A. Sackel Nephrology Associates of Central Florida 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 537-N Orlando 407-894-4693 Joseph W. Warren Nephrology Associates of Central Florida 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 537-N Orlando 407-894-4693

Neurological Surgery Donald L. Behrmann Orlando Neurosurgery 1605 W. Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park 407-975-0200 Melvin Field Orlando Neurosurgery 1605 W. Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park 407-975-0200

Max B. Medary Greater Orlando Neurosurgery & Spine 7340 Stonerock Circle Orlando 407-355-0575

Martin Menkin Orlando Center for Neurology 60 W. Columbia St. Suite C Orlando 407-650-8075

Nizam M. Razack Spine and Brain Neurosurgery Center 7460 Docs Grove Circle Orlando 407-903-9360

Ronald E. Oppenheim Neurology and Electromyography Consultants 1400 S. Orlando Ave. Suite 301 Winter Park 407-645-3151

Paul D. Sawin Orlando Neurosurgery 1605 W. Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park 407-975-0200

Neurology

Carl R. Barr Florida Child Neurology 615 E. Princeton St., Suite 225 Orlando 407-897-3544 Ronald G. Davis Pediatric Neurology & Epilepsy Center of Central Florida 7485 Sandlake Commons Blvd. Orlando 407-293-1122 Ira J. Goodman The Compass Clinic 100 W. Gore St. Suite 607 Orlando 407-210-1320 Arnaldo Isa Neurology Associates 301 N. Maitland Ave. Maitland 407-647-5996 Mark J. Klafter Neurological Services of Orlando 3849 Oakwater Circle Orlando 407-240-1762 Jasna Kojic Child Neurology Center of Orlando 6000 Turkey Lake Road Suite 205 Orlando 407-649-1848

Stephen Rosenberg Orlando Health Physician Group Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center 6001 Vineland Road, Suite 116 Orlando 407-352-1112

Nuclear Medicine

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Mark P. Bielawny Physician Associates 12780 Waterford Lakes Parkway Suite 125 Orlando 407-380-5888 Bruce H. Breit Winter Park Obstetrics & Gynecology 100 Perth Lane Winter Park 407-645-5565 Michael Cacciatore Loch Haven OB/GYN 235 E. Princeton St., Suite 200 Orlando 407-303-1444

Peter J. Casella The Center for Advanced Gynecology and Aesthetics 205 Park Place Blvd. Kissimmee 407-350-4959

Eileen F. Farwick Winnie Palmer Physicians Center for Advanced Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Surgery 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Suite 386 Ocoee 407-296-1990 Emma B. Fritz Women’s Care Florida Delaney OB/GYN 525 S. Magnolia Ave. Orlando 407-316-8550 Thomas C. Gibbs 820 Lucerne Terrace Orlando 407-648-5101

Mary B. Hart Orlando Health 1400 S. Orange Ave. Orlando 321-841-5159

Stephen J. Carlan Winnie Palmer Physicians Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine 83 W. Miller St., 1st Floor Orlando 321-843-1400

Steven L. Dukes Winter Park Obstetrics & Gynecology 100 Perth Lane Winter Park 407-645-5565

D. Ashley Hill Loch Haven OB/GYN 235 E. Princeton St., Suite 200 Orlando 407-303-1444 Arnold J. Lazar Women’s Care Florida OB & GYN Specialists 1551 Clay St. Winter Park 407-644-5371 Melissa M. Moore Winter Park Obstetrics & Gynecology 100 Perth Lane Winter Park 407-645-5565 Terrence S. Peppy Physician Associates Women’s Health 7472 Docs Grove Circle Orlando 407-381-7336 Ruben Santiago Physician Associates 3288 Greenwald Way North Kissimmee 407-518-1097 Grace V. Sarvotham 630 Main St. Altamonte Springs 407-339-6148

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Orlando 407-843-2020 Parmelee Thatcher Women’s Care Florida Delaney OB/GYN 525 S. Magnolia Ave. Orlando 407-316-8550 Mark A. Wilstrup Women’s Care Florida OB & GYN Specialists 1551 Clay St. Winter Park 407-644-5371 Gregory A. Zittel Physician Associates 725 Rodel Cove Lake Mary 407-302-3133

Ophthalmology

David B. Auerbach Eye Physicians of Central Florida 1781 Park Center Drive, Suite 220 Orlando 407-398-7730 Louis C. Blumenfeld Eye Physicians of Central Florida 1781 Park Center Drive, Suite 220 Orlando 407-398-7730 Mont J. Cartwright Medical Eye Associates 921 N. Main St. Kissimmee 407-933-7800 Robert S. Gold Eye Physicians of Central Florida 1781 Park Center Drive, Suite 220 Orlando 407-398-7730 Thomas M. Kropp Central Florida Eye Specialists and Laser Center 305 E. New York Ave. DeLand 386-734-2931 Miguel Lugo 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 223 Altamonte Springs 407-260-2255 Ricardo J. Ramirez Ramirez & Poulos 115 W. Columbia St., Suite E

Howard J. Sakowitz Sakowitz Eye Center 2850 Wellness Ave. Orange City 386-574-0700 Tracy A. Truchelut Truchelut & Chriss 1925 Mizell Ave., Suite 302 Winter Park 407-629-6646

Orthopaedics

Brian K. Barnard Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic 1285 Orange Ave. Winter Park 407-647-2287 J. Dean Cole Florida Hospital Orthopaedic Institute 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 340 Orlando 407-895-8890 Charles W. Heard 345 W. Michigan St., Suite 114 Orlando 407-843-9083 Michael A. Karr Orthopaedic Associates of Osceola 604 Oak Commons Blvd. Kissimmee 407-846-6004 Kenneth A. Krumins Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic 1285 Orange Ave. Winter Park 407-643-1257 Stephane Lavoie Florida Orthopaedic Associates 740 W. Plymouth Ave. DeLand 386-734-9122

Stephen M. Reed Florida Orthopaedic Associates 1053 Medical Center Drive Suite 101 Orange City 386-774-2500 George M. White Orlando Hand Surgery Associates 801 N. Orange Ave. Suite 600 Orlando 407-841-2100

Otolaryngology

Michael M. Bibliowicz Orlando Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. 5830 Lake Underhill Road Orlando 407-658-0228 Cheryl S. Cotter Children’s Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy 1507 S. Hiawassee Road Suite 103 Orlando 407-253-1000 Clifford B. Dubbin Florida Otolaryngology Group 1781 Park Center Drive, Suite 210 Orlando 407-351-0675 James R. Kosko Children’s Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy 1507 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 103 Orlando 407-253-1000

John W. McCutchen Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic 1285 Orange Ave. Winter Park 407-647-2287

Jeffrey J. Lehman The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates 133 Benmore Drive Suite 100 Winter Park 407-644-4883

Craig M. Mintzer Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd. Orlando 407-916-4120

Michael S. Mokris Florida Otolaryngology Group 1781 Park Center Drive, Suite 210 Orlando 407-351-0675

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Robert L. Murrah Jr. Orlando Health Physician Group Level One Orthopedics 1222 S. Orange Ave., 5th Floor Orlando 407-423-7777

Alan J. Saffran Florida Otolaryngology Group 7251 University Blvd., Suite 300 Winter Park 407-677-0099 Devang M. Shah Atlantic Ear, Nose & Throat 1301 S. International Parkway Suite 2011 Lake Mary 407-444-5225 Brian C. Spector The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates 133 Benmore Drive, Suite 100 Winter Park 407-644-4883

Pain Medicine

Kayvan Ariani Center for Pain Medicine 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 328 Altamonte Springs 321-422-7111 William S. Bradford JLR Medical Group 291 Southhall Lane, Suite 201 Maitland 407-667-0505 Diego F. Guerrero Center For Pain Medicine 400 Celebration Place, Suite A340 Celebration 321-422-7111 Suresh Kannan Center for Pain Medicine 2056 Aloma Ave., Suite 101 Winter Park 321-422-7111 Eugene A. Melvin Jr. Pain Center of Central Florida 3861 Oakwater Circle, Suite 2 Orlando 407-649-7800 Anand Patel Center for Pain Medicine 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 331 Orlando 321-422-7111

Pathology

Raymond B. Franklin Jr. Pathology Specialists, P.A. 84 W. Jersey St., Suite 1 Orlando 407-422-1377

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Orlando R. Gonzalez Pathology Specialists, P.A. 84 W. Jersey St., Suite 1 Orlando 407-422-1377 Luis A. Guarda Florida Hospital Orlando 2855 N. Orange Ave. Orlando 407-303-1932 Gary S. Pearl 1414 Kuhl Ave. Orlando 407-841-5111 Deborah E. Thoni Florida Hospital Orlando 2855 N. Orange Ave. Orlando 407-303-8561

Pediatrics

Dr. Robert L. Murrah Jr. Orthopedic Surgeon Level One Orthopedics at Orlando Health

One night, as the intern assigned to the neurosurgery ICU, I assisted in the surgery for a patient who had sustained a critical head injury. She had been struck by a car, a hit-and-run. Along with the surgical team, I helplessly watched her convulse and seize until the family withdrew support the next morning. An MBA student, she was young, beautiful, a star athlete, and 24 hours earlier, perfectly healthy. In those tortuous hours watching her succumb, I became starkly aware of the limitations of our medical knowledge, skills and technology. Despite the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing healing capacity, life is a precious and fragile gift. This tragedy shaped me in certain ways and remains painful to ponder. It has sharpened my focus on details and heightened my desire to help patients achieve successful outcomes. Brian E. Harris Altamonte Pediatric Associates 2271 E. Semoran Blvd. Apopka 407-831-6200

Matthew A. Seibel Pediatric Hospitalist Service 92 W. Miller St. Orlando 407-237-6326

Brooke C. Britton Pediatric Associates of Orlando 414 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7290

Mary K. Janarious Pediatrics of Central Florida 11183 S. Orange Blossom Trail Suite C Orlando 407-857-2816

Neal T. Silverstein Pediatric Care of Altamonte 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 217 Altamonte Springs 407-339-3030

Alix G. Casler Physician Associates 9964 University Blvd. Orlando 407-261-2934

Miles M. Landis Lake Mary Pediatrics 410 Waymont Court Lake Mary 407-323-3550

Samuel N. Smith Interlachen Pediatrics 846 Lake Howell Road Maitland 407-767-2477

Michael A. Middleton Middleton Pediatrics 200 E. Marks St. Orlando 407-284-6460

Anne K. van Wert TLC Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine 11715 Orpington St., Suite A Orlando 407-380-9115

Kimberly H. Bougoulias Physician Associates 725 Rodel Cove Lake Mary 407-302-3130

Robert H. Chong Lake Mary Pediatrics 410 Waymont Court Lake Mary 407-323-3550 Gregory J. Coffman Pediatric Associates of Orlando 414 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7290 Mark B. DiDea Pediatric Associates of Orlando 414 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-7290 Ben L. Guedes Florida Pediatric Associates 615 E. Princeton St., Suite 400 Orlando 407-894-8556

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Ira M. Pinnelas Pediatric Hospitalist Service 92 W. Miller St. Orlando 407-237-6326 Robert L. Quigley Centre for Family Medicine 133 Benmore Drive, Suite 200 Winter Park 407-646-7070 Joseph F. Savona Savona M.D., P.A. 2572 W. State Road 426 Suite 1048 Oviedo 407-365-4499

Wilfredo Velez-Vega Pediatrics of Central Florida 11183 S. Orange Blossom Trail Suite C Orlando 407-857-2816

Plastic Surgery

Orlando J. Cicilioni Jr. Orlando Cosmetic Surgery 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 209 Orlando 407-681-3223

Clifford P. Clark III 701 W. Morse Blvd. Winter Park 407-629-5555 Richard O. Gregory Institute of Aesthetic Surgery 400 Celebration Place Suite A320 Celebration 407-303-4250 Dean Johnston 4106 W. Lake Mary Blvd. Suite 212 Lake Mary 407-333-2525 Calvin R. Peters Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 442 Orlando 407-898-1436 George H. Pope Orlando Plastic Surgery Center 3872 Oakwater Circle Orlando 407-857-6261 D. Scott Rotatori 800 W. Morse Blvd. Suite 5 Winter Park 407-628-5476

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Frank H. Stieg Plastic Surgery Specialists 851 W. Morse Blvd. Winter Park 407-647-4601

Psychiatry

Luis G. Allen 1685 Lee Road, Suite 100 Winter Park 407-896-8097 John L. Blankemeier 2180 N. Park Ave., Suite 320 Winter Park 407-629-6440 Jeffrey A. Danziger Psychiatric Affiliates, P.A. 2300 Maitland Center Parkway Suite 211 Maitland 407-679-6400 Irving S. Kolin Kolin Research Group 1065 W. Morse Blvd., Suite 202 Winter Park 407-644-1122 Jeffrey Krotenberg 305 Waymont Court, Suite 111 Lake Mary 407-324-0405 Heidi Napolitano The Happy Mind Company 7601 Conroy Windermere Road Suite 203 Orlando 407-704-1461 Jose E. Quinones 2252 Winter Woods Blvd. Winter Park 407-681-6003 Lillian T. Saavedra 1315 S. Orange Ave., Suite 3E Orlando 407-849-0227

Pulmonary Disease

Akinyemi O. Ajayi Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lung, Asthma and Sleep Specialists 2660 W. Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park 407-898-2767

Sigfredo Aldarondo Pulmonary Care of Central Florida 1110 N. Kentucky Ave. Winter Park 407-539-2766 Francisco Calimano Central Florida Pulmonary Group 326 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-1100 Richard Y. Feibelman Orlando Health Physician Group Orlando Health Pulmonology 515 W. State Road 434, Suite 203 Longwood 407-265-7775 Daniel F. Garcia Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine 83 W. Columbia St. Orlando 321-841-6350 Yitzhak D. Haim Central Florida Pulmonary Group 326 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-1100 Juan J. Herran Pulmonary Practice of Orlando 717 E. Michigan St. Orlando 407-515-8585 Daniel T. Layish Central Florida Pulmonary Group 326 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-841-1100 Thomas W. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Pulmonary Disease Specialists 1121 N. Central Ave., Suite B Kissimmee 407-933-1221 Carlos E. Sabogal Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine 83 W. Columbia St. Orlando 321-841-6350 E. Kevin Scanlon Pulmonary Practice Associates 1075 Town Center Drive Orange City 386-917-0333

Radiology-Diagnostic Stephen M. Bravo Sand Lake Imaging 9350 Turkey Lake Road Orlando 407-363-2772

Lawrence J. Colvin Medical Center Radiology Group 20 W. Kaley St. Orlando 407-423-5511 Gary J. Felsberg Radiology Specialists of Florida 601 E. Rollins St. Orlando 407-303-1944 David R. Harding Orlando Health 1414 Kuhl Ave. Orlando 407-841-5229 Gregory A. Logsdon Radiology Specialists of Florida 20 W. Kaley Ave. Orlando 407-423-5511 Mark J. Mahan II Medical Center Radiology Group 20 W. Kaley St. Orlando 407-423-5511 Alexandra Osorio Sand Lake Imaging 9350 Turkey Lake Road Orlando 407-363-2772 Susan S. Smith Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 92 W. Miller St. Second Floor Orlando 321-841-8588 George Stanley University Diagnostic Institute 111 N. Lakemont Ave., Suite 1-A Winter Park 407-975-3315

Radiology-Therapeutic

Joseph Andriole Orlando Regional Medical Center Department of Radiology

1414 S. Kuhl St. Orlando 407-423-5511 David A. Diamond Florida Oncology Network 2510 N. Orange Ave., Suite 101 Orlando 407-303-2030 Joe F. Franklin Medical Center Radiology Group 20 W. Kaley St. Orlando 407-423-2511 Richard W. George Medical Center Radiology Group 20 W. Kaley St. Orlando 407-423-2511 Frank R. Hellinger Jr. Orlando Neurosurgery 1605 W. Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park 407-975-0200 Steven G. Lester Central Florida Cancer Care Center 2200 W. First St. Sanford 407-321-3040

Rehabilitation

Nick G. Bagnoli 80 W. Michigan St. Orlando 407-210-4251 Michael J. Creamer Rehabilitation Medical Group 100 W. Gore St., Suite 500 Orlando 407-649-8707 Mitchell J. Freed Narula and Freed Mds 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 505 Orlando 407-898-2924 David G. Haddock Central Florida Physiatrists 10345 Orangewood Blvd. Orlando 407-352-6900 Geeta I. Narula Narula and Freed Mds 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 505 Orlando 407-898-2924

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David Portee Orlando Health Physician Group Orlando Health Rehabilitation Medicine 32 W. Gore St., Suite 204 Orlando 407-649-6151 Colleen M. Zittel Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic 1285 Orange Ave. Winter Park 407-599-3710

Rheumatology

Pamela G. Freeman Rheumatology Associates of Central Florida 3160 Southgate Commerce Blvd., Suite 30 Orlando 407-859-4540 Caryn G. Hasselbring Rheumatology Associates of Central Florida 3160 Southgate Commerce Blvd., Suite 30 Orlando 407-859-4540 Gary D. Sladek 2501 N. Orange Ave. Suite 538 Orlando 407-894-8696

Urology

Stephen S. Baker Orlando Urology Associates 9430 Turkey Lake Road Suite 106 Orlando 407-352-8151 Jeffrey D. Brady Winter Park Urology Associates 1812 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-897-3499 Thomas G. Cangiano Winter Park Urology Associates 270 Northlake Blvd. Suite 1008 Altamonte Springs 407-834-3300 Jeffrey B. Fischer Florida Urology 431 W. Oak St. Kissimmee 407-933-2500

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Michael D. Friedman Central Florida Urology Associates 210 Rinehart Road Suite 1000 Lake Mary 407-332-7700 Michael S. Grable Atlantic Urological Associates 1061 Medical Center Drive Suite 300 Orange City 386-774-2121 Julio C. Gundian Winter Park Urology Associates 1812 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-897-3499 Michael A. Keating Florida Center for Pediatric Urology 615 E. Princeton St. Suite 310 Orlando 407-303-5781 Allan P. Klaiman Klaiman Urology 668 N. Orlando Ave. Suite 105 Maitland 407-774-2431 Mark A. Rich Nemours Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Division of Urology 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715

Jeffrey R. Thill Winter Park Urology Associates 1812 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-897-3499 David J. Vaughan Jr. Winter Park Urology Associates 1812 N. Mills Ave. Orlando 407-897-3499

Vascular Surgery

Brian L. Cameron General and Vascular Surgical Associates 4106 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Suite 330 Lake Mary 407-833-9195 Delos R. Clift 3000 N. Orange Ave. Suite A Orlando 407-472-0840 Samuel P. Martin Vascular Vein Centers 70 W. Gore St., Suite 202 Orlando 407-244-8559 Manuel R. Perez-Izquierdo Florida Vascular Consultants 400 S. Maitland Ave. Maitland 407-539-2100 David Varnagy Vascular Institute 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 402 Orlando 407-303-7250

Jordan Steinberg Urology Specialists of Winter Park 218 Strathy Lane Winter Park 407-628-3073

Jon M. Wesley Vascular Specialists of Central Florida 80 W. Michigan St. Orlando 407-648-4323

Stan K. Sujka Orlando Urology Associates 9430 Turkey Lake Road Suite 106 Orlando 407-352-8151

Robert P. Winter Florida Vascular Consultants 400 S. Maitland Ave. Maitland 407-539-2100

Hubert S. Swana Nemours Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Division of Urology 13535 Nemours Parkway Orlando 407-650-7715

Alan R. Wladis Vascular Institute of Central Florida 2501 N. Orange Ave. Suite 402 Orlando 407-303-7250

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Since its foundation in 1970, Cardiovascular Surgeons, PA, has been a pioneer in open-heart surgery in Central Florida. All certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, CVS surgeons performed more than 1,500 cardiac surgeries and more than 2,700 total surgeries in 2011. CVS surgeons provide a cumulative 127 years practice experience. SPECIALTIES: Cardiac, thoracic, vascular and heart transplantation

Paul A. Thompson, M.D.

Jorge Suarez-Cavelier, M.D.

Jeffrey N. Bott, M.D

DR. PAUL A. THOMPSON, has been with CVS for 29 years and completed his residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1983. He manages the cardiac and thoracic surgery program at Central Florida Regional Medical Center and Seminole County and serves on the board of trustees at Central Florida Regional Medical Center.

DR. KEVIN D. ACCOLA, has been with CVS for 19 years and completed residency at Emory University in 1992. He specializes in valve repair and replacement procedures. He is the past president of the Florida Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons, past chair of the Government Relations Committee, Society of Thoracic Surgeons and speaks nationally and internationally on surgical valve repair and replacement techniques.

DR. GEORGE J. PALMER III, has been with CVS for 17 years and completed his residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1989. He specializes in complex cardiovascular surgical cases, including off-pump, small incision coronary bypass surgery, valvular surgery, laser lead extraction of troublesome leads, and major vascular reconstruction. Dr. Palmer was the 2004 HCA Cardiovascular Surgeon of the Year and the current Director of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Florida Hospital.

DR. MARK E. SAND, has been with CVS for 15 years and completed his residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospitals in 1985. Dr. Sand specializes in valvular disease. He is Chief of Staff at Orlando Health. Dr. Sand has been recognized by The Best Doctors in Orlando Magazine for the past ten years.

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Kevin D. Accola, M.D.

Mark E. Sand, M.D

Donald M. Botta, M.D

DR. JORGE E. SUAREZ-CAVELIER, has been with CVS for 14 years and completed his residency at Carolinas Healthcare System in 1998. He is Chair of Cardiac Surgery at Florida Hospital and actively participates in the Walt Disney Cancer Center. DR. JEFFREY N. BOTT, has been with CVS for 12 years, and completed his residency at the University of Florida School of Medicine in 1997. He is the Chair of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Orlando Health and President of the Florida Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons. DR. DONALD M. BOTTA JR., joined CVS in 2011 to provide Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support surgical services at Florida Hospital. He completed his residency at Yale University in 2006 and specializes in heart transplant, ventricular assist device, adult cardiac, and heart failure surgery.

CONTACT INFORMATION 217 Hillcrest Street Orlando, FL 32801 PHONE: 407. 425.1566 WEBSITE: www.cvsorlando.com

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Akinyemi O. Ajayi, M.D., F.C.C.P., D.-A.B.S.M., F.A.A.S.M. Children’s Lung, Asthma and Sleep Specialists (CLASS) ABOUT THE DOCTOR: Dr. Ajayi was born in London, England. He went to medical school at the age of 15. Following his graduation, he worked in Nigeria and England, subsequently moving to New York, where he specialized in pediatrics, and then on to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he received his training in pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine. Dr. Ajayi is the Chairman and Founder of Ajayi Healthcare Corporation, which is the parent company of: The Children’s Sleep Laboratory, The Children’s Lung Asthma and Sleep Specialist, Orlando Pediatric, Pulmonary and Sleep Associates, The Adult Sleep Center, and The Adult Home Sleep Testing Laboratory. He is ably assisted by three other pulmonologists, Dr. Shivani Verma, Dr. Kevin Kuriakose and Dr. Maggie Sifain, as well as two nurse practitioners, Mrs. Mary Alice Leinbach, who has a doctorate degree, and Miss Vanessa Maenle. The practice also features Dr. Kimberly Justice, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, who is certified in behavioral sleep medicine (CBSM). AWARDS/ HONORS: He has received awards such as Best Doctor and Top Doctor, as well as the Patients Choice Award and the Compassionate Physician Award. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Thoracic Society. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Raising a stable, happy family with his wife, Adena. They have three young daughters who mean everything to him. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Graduating from medical school just as he turned 21 felt pretty awesome. “I have been in medicine since I was a baby and absolutely love it! I can’t imagine anything more fun than being a doctor that takes care of children. They are the most rewarding patients and you can’t help but feel satisfied every day.” WHAT SETS US APART: CLASS is the only pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine practice in

Central Florida with its own behavioral sleep medicine specialist and offers a range of sleep services, including sleep evaluations, sleep studies, psychology and cognitive behavioral services. It has the widest network of office locations, all offering full pulmonary function testing, consultation services and management of conditions like asthma, pneumonia, ventilator dependent care and allergic rhinitis. In addition, the practice offers inpatient services at both Florida Hospital for Children and Arnold Palmer Hospital. DR. AJAYI’S PHILOSOPHY: To provide the best care possible and to always be a beacon of hope. “A physician should be a good listener and someone patients can depend on to do his very best regardless of the odds and assumed outcomes even when they appear inevitable. I believe that is what makes a good doctor.” THE RIGHT DIAGNOSIS: When treating a child with conditions like asthma, it is important to correctly diagnose and characterize the severity of the condition. Asthma affects how children sleep, play and learn. It is my goal to make sure kids can do all those things with ease. Also, conditions like sleep apnea and sleep fragmentation can mimic behavioral disorders like ADHD; hence early identification and treatment is important to avoid stigmatizing the children. CONTACT INFORMATION: 2660 W. Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 Other office locations: South Orlando, Melbourne, Daytona Beach, Lakeland, Tampa Phone: 407-898-2767 Fax: 407-898-9443 E-mail: Sleep@oppsa.com Website: childrenssleeplab.com

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The Center for Reproductive Medicine (CRM)

Gary W. DeVane, M.D., Randall A. Loy, M.D., Sharon B. Jaffe, M.D., Sejal Dharla Patel, M.D., Frank C. Riggall, M.D. OUR PRACTICE: The Center for Reproductive Medicine (CRM) has been providing patients with individualized fertility treatment options for over 27 years in Orlando and Central Florida. Combining over a century of physician experience and state-of-the-art technologies, CRM has achieved some of the highest success rates in the Southeast. CRM is known for providing compassionate patient care, customized treatment plans, and affordable pricing options to give patients every possible chance of success to conceive. OUR DOCTORS: CRM’s five reproductive endocrinologists and infertility specialists, Gary W. DeVane, M.D., Randall A. Loy, M.D., Sharon B. Jaffe, M.D., Sejal Dharia Patel, M.D., and Frank C. Riggall, M.D., share more than 100 years of combined experience and are nationally recognized as leaders in the field of reproductive medicine. CRM is also proud to annouce the newest member of the physician team, Celso P. Silva, M.D., a board certified reproductive endocrinologist who is also fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. WHAT SETS US APART: Whether helping to conceive Central Florida’s first IVF baby or performing robotic and minimally invasive reproductive surgeries, CRM has always been on the leading edge of technology. Additionally, CRM is part of an elite category of infertility clinics that are equipped with on-site embryology, laboratory and surgical facilities, providing patients with the highest quality of fertility care and convenience. SERVICES PROVIDED: If you are in need of the most sophisticated IVF technology available or less complex fertility therapies to help you

conceive, CRM’s dedicated physicians and staff offer a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for both men and women. From ovulation induction, to the most advanced reproductive technologies (ART), such as invitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), or egg donation, CRM will work together with you to provide a customized treatment plan based on your physical, emotional and financial needs. In addition, CRM has a very successful egg freezing program with a number of successful deliveries and many more currently pregnant. Please contact us today to schedule an initial appointment at one of our offices in Orlando, Celebration, or Lake Mary. CONTACT INFORMATION: 3435 Pinehurst Ave. Orlando, FL 32804 410 Celebration Place Suite 205 Celebration, FL 34747 795 Primera Boulevard Suite 1001 Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-740-0909 or 800-343-6331 Fax: 407-740-7262 Website: IVFOrlando.com; MyEggBank.com

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Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic THE JEWETT LEGACY: Dr. Eugene Jewett founded Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic in 1936 and his legacy lives on today with the Jewett physicians being revered as the leaders in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal disorders. As one of the oldest and most experienced orthopaedic centers in the country, Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic remains a privately owned and operated organization, proudly serving the Central Florida area. Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic has grown to encompass 26 fellowship-trained, sub-specialized physicians, 12 certified physician assistants, two nurse practitioners and a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in eight offices throughout Central Florida. Together, they provide care in areas of sports medicine, joint replacement, foot & ankle, surgery and rehabilitation of the hand, spine and, most recently, trauma. LEADERSHIP: Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic applauds its five physicians recognized as “2012 Finest Physicians” in Orlando magazine. Each of these physicians demonstrates the leadership qualities mirroring the mission and legacy of Dr. Eugene Jewett, to innovate advancements in the field of orthopaedics. Dr. Brian Barnard is known among his peers as one of the most highly sought after orthopaedic physicians in the region, specializing in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, elbow and hand. Dr. Colleen Zittel is Jewett’s sole physiatrist, specializing in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Her expertise focuses on restoring optimal function to people with injuries to the muscles, bones, tissues and nervous system. As President of Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic, Dr. John McCutchen has dedicated over 30 years to perfecting the specialty of orthopaedic hip replacements and has been recognized around the world for his contributions to the industry.

With such a strong emphasis on sports in Central Florida, the community demands highly trained and experienced sports medicine orthopaedic surgeons to cover the home teams. Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic has been regarded as the perfect match to cater to various professional sports teams including the Orlando Magic, Orlando Predators, our home universities such as UCF and Rollins as well as the Orlando Ballet. The two Jewett sports medicine physicians named as Finest Physicians in Orlando magazine are Dr. Craig Mintzer, the head team physician for the Orlando Magic, and Dr. Kenneth Krumins, the head team physician for the UCF Knights. Openly, they share in their passion for getting all athletes back to the sports activities they love, regardless of their level of athleticism. JEWETT’S PHILOSOPHY OF CARE: Recognized as a worldwide leader in orthopaedic care, Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic has cared for generations of Central Florida families and has also become a destination practice, treating more than 150,000 patients annually. Perhaps most importantly, their philosophy of treating children, workers, elderly and athletes alike is to give the same compassionate care, one patient at a time, one friend at a time. CONTACT INFORMATION: Clinics located in Winter Park, Maitland/ RDV, Lake Mary, Orlando Sandlake, Orlando University, Downtown Orlando and East Orlando. Walk-in locations in Winter Park and Lake Mary. Phone: 407-647-2287 Website: jewettortho.com

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MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando ABOUT US: MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando is one of the premier providers of cancer care in Florida. Because of the collaborative effort between Orlando Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, more than 70,000 patients have received care at the Orlando facility since it opened in 1991. Specially trained, multidisciplinary teams of boardcertified surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, nurses and counselors care for patients from diagnosis through all phases of treatment. Our relationship with MD Anderson in Houston allows for expert consultation of the pathology and confirmation of diagnoses. We present Orlando-area patients through teleconferences with Houston and provide state-of-the-art treatment of diseases that otherwise do not have an established standard of care approach. Newly developed treatments, research and clinical trials are also available here. When fighting cancer, a close network of family and friends can offer great support. Similarly, a close network of oncologists and physicians can provide the finest care. That’s why MD Anderson-Orlando designed a facility around the unique needs of patients. These MD Anderson-Orlando physicians offer connected care at many of the Orlando Health family of hospitals including downtown Orlando, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, South Seminole Hospital, Health Central Hospital, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and the Gynecologic Cancer Center. OUR SERVICES: • Ambulatory Treatment Center • Genetic Counseling • Home Health/Visiting Nurse Association • Interfaith Spiritual Care • Mind Body Medicine

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CANCER CARE INCLUDES: • Breast Cancer • Cancer Medicine • Gastrointestinal Cancer • Genitourinary Cancer • Gynecologic Cancer • Hematology • Head and Neck Cancers • Leukemia • Lymphoma • Maxillofacial Prosthodontics/Dental Oncology • Melanoma and Sarcoma • Neurological Cancer • Nuclear Medicine • Pediatric Oncology • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery • Radiation Oncology • Thoracic Cancer PHILOSOPHY OF CARE: At MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, we serve to inspire hope through extraordinary care. CONTACT INFORMATION: 1400 S. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: 321-841-1869 Website: mdacco.com

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Nizam Razack, M.D., J.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.N.S. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery, Orlando Health; Neurological Cancer Specialty Section Leader, MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando; Spine & Brain Center, C.E.O. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/MEDICAL: Past President, Florida Neurosurgical Society; Fellow, American College of Surgeons; Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgery; Fellow, American Academy of Neurological Surgeons; American Association of Neurological Surgeons; Florida Medical Association; Orange County Medical Society; Society for Neuro-oncology; formerly Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Hospital. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/LEGAL: Accountable Care Organization Task Force of the American Bar Association; admitted to Florida Bar; Orange County Bar Association. EDUCATION AND TRAINING: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, B.S.; State University of New York at Buffalo, M.D.; University of Miami, Neurosurgery Residency; MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Neuro-oncology Fellowship; Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, Complex Spine Fellowship; Florida A&M University, College of Law, J.D. RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In 2012 Dr. Razack became the first surgeon in Florida to perform spine surgery using Mazor’s Renaissance Robotic System. He also continues to be involved in deep brain stimulation research, developing

patents on spatial temporal deep brain stimulation with the University of Central Florida. SPINE & BRAIN CENTER MISSION: To offer the best in medical care by combining a multidisciplinary team of specialized physicians with the latest technologies for improved quality of life. We are committed to educating patients about their choices, stand by them as they exhaust less invasive options, and offer expert surgical care when it becomes necessary. OUR SERVICES: Minimally invasive and complex spine procedures, inpatient and outpatient; Movement disorders clinic/Deep Brain Stimulation; MRI; Pain management/Spinal injection therapies; Brain tumors; Surgical and Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Traumatic Brain Injuries. PRACTICE ASSOCIATES: J. Christopher Wehman, MD, Jobyna Whiting, MD, German Montoya, MD and Manuel Gonzalez, MD. OFFICE LOCATIONS: Dr. Phillips, Downtown Orlando, Lake Mary, Longwood, Ocoee and Haines City. CONTACT INFORMATION: Spine & Brain Center 7460 Doc’s Grove Circle Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407-903-9360 Fax: 407-903-9710 Website: spineandbraincenter.com

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Rodolfo E. Aldir, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.C.C.P. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Doctor of Medicine Degree from Universidad Central del Este, Dominican Republic (1986). Completed Internal Medicine residency at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, and Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Board Certified and Recertified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases. Certified by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners. AWARDS/HONORS: The highest honor has been bestowed to me by my patients, colleagues, friends and family in allowing me to serve as their physician. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians, American Society of Echocardiography, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, American College of Chest Physicians, Florida Medical Association. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Having been a patient and understanding how it feels to survive a lifethreatening event with the help of family, truly dedicated doctors,

and a dedicated health care team. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Hopefully I can continue to serve patients so that my greatest professional achievement will come tomorrow. WHAT SETS US APART: I believe in always treating a patient as I would like to be cared for. CHARITABLE WORK: Charity should occur daily, always giving more than what you are asked for. FREE ADVICE: I always tell my patients to ask their doctors, “What would you do if it was your mother?” The genuine answer should be expressed simply and without hesitation. CONTACT INFORMATION: FPG–Cardiovascular Clinic Metrowest, Semoran, Kissimmee 323 W. Oak St. Kissimmee, FL 34741 Phone: 321-402-0217 Fax: 321-281-8803

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Atlantic Ear, Nose & Throat Devang Shah, M.D.

SPECIALTY: Otolaryngology—Pediatric & Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Physician/Surgeon. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Shah completed his surgical residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, consistently ranked as one of the country’s best training programs. He is board certified in Otolaryngology. Before becoming a physician, he attended M.I.T. as an undergraduate and designed medical products as a biomedical engineer for Hewlett-Packard. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Dr. Shah is a Clinical Assistant Professor at FSU College of Medicine. He has also served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at a local hospital. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Dr. Shah founded Atlantic Ear, Nose & Throat in 1999 to give patients state-of-the-art treatment in a compassionate manner. Dr. Shah, along with his colleague, fellow Johns Hopkins-trained Otolaryngologist Daniel Rothbaum, M.D, have grown the practice to provide comprehensive care in all areas of ENT, including pediatric surgery, voice and swallowing disorders, hearing loss, balance, allergy, facial plastics, sinus, thyroid, snoring, and head and neck cancers. The Atlantic ENT team also includes an audiologist, speech therapist, allergy nurse, and physician’s assistant. INNOVATIONS: Sinus patients benefit

from in-office, lower dose sinus CT scans and balloon sinuplasty techniques in the OR. Allergy sufferers benefit from in-office testing and cutting-edge protocols in allergy treatment—sublingual immunotherapy, or SLIT, physician-directed at-home treatment without weekly injections or office visits. Hearing loss patients benefit from Bluetooth-enabled devices and tiny digital aids. WHAT SETS US APART: Dr. Shah recommends surgery only when appropriate, and is mindful of side effects and risks. Patients enjoy his friendly and get-to-the-point visits, along with the office policy of seeing patients on time. OFF HOURS: Dr. Shah enjoys bike riding and playing basketball and soccer with his three boys, along with kayaking and hiking during their high-adventure scouting campouts each summer. CONTACT INFORMATION: Atlantic Ear, Nose & Throat, P.A. Call for an appointment Lake Mary: 407-444-5225 Orange City and DeLand: 386-774–9880 Website: myENTdoctor.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 87

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Richard J. Bagby, M.D. SPECIALTY: Dr. Bagby is a board-certified consultant in diagnostic radiology and in nuclear medicine in Central Florida. EDUCATION: He attended Emory University in Atlanta for his undergraduate and medical degrees, for his internal medicine internship, for his diagnostic radiology residency and for his interventional radiology fellowship. The American College of Radiology awarded Dr. Bagby an esteemed fellowship in 1999. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: He has served as president of the Central Florida Ultrasound Society, the Central Florida Radiology Society, the Florida Radiological Society, the Orange County Medical Society and the Florida Medical Association. He served a number of years as vice chairman of the Florida delegation to the American Medical Association. For the AMA, he was a member of the prestigious Council on Medical Service. AWARDS: Dr. Bagby has been the honored recipient of the Emory Medical School Award of Honor, the Gold Medal Award from the Florida Radiological Society, and the Significant Sigma Chi Award from the national Grand Chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He has also been a member of Who’s Who in the Southeast, the nation and worldwide. PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY: No matter what is happening to the health-care

economy and despite the increasingly continued bureaucratic control of medicine, the physician should always remember that the patient comes first! PRACTICE GOAL: “Health care is a very complicated entity today. Patients see many different doctors—generalists and specialists. They have blood drawn one place and X-rays taken in another place. They take many different medications from many different physicians. They deal with the often confusing and unresponsive insurance companies and federal-state programs. They worry about whether they have enough money to pay for their health-care costs. As a result, today’s patient needs all the help he or she can get. That is why Boston Diagnostic Imaging tries so hard to cater to the patient.” CONTACT INFORMATION: 4138 Shorecrest Drive Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: 407-466-4393 Boston Diagnostic Imaging: 407-331-9355 Fax: 407-628-4108 E-mail: rbagbymd@earthlink.net

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James L. Baker, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. SPECIALTY: Dr. Baker specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He performs breast augmentation; facial surgery including eyelids, short scar facelifts, skin resurfacing, brow/forehead lifts and rhinoplasty; abdominal reshaping including liposuction and tummy tucks; and offers a full range of fillers and Botox/Dysport. EDUCATION: Florida Southern College—B.S.; University of Amsterdam, Netherlands—M.D. AWARDS/HONORS: Best Doctors in America; America’s Top Doctors; Best Plastic Surgeon in Orlando—Orlando magazine (2005). Has appeared on ABC’s 20/20, The Phil Donahue Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Recognized as one of the “Top Cosmetic Surgeons in the U.S.” by Town & Country magazine. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Past president, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Florida Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons; member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons; fellow, American College of Surgeons; clinical professor of plastic surgery, USF; professor of surgery, V.F., UCF College of Medicine. INNOVATIONS: Dr. Baker uses the VASER Ultrasonic Liposuction machine, for a quicker, less painful recovery with less bruising and the ERCHONIA Low Level Laser to help speed recovery post surgery. WHAT SETS

HIM APART: Dr. Baker is world renowned, having published over 40 articles for scientific publications, contributed to 13 textbooks and produced 16 films about plastic surgery. He created the Baker Scale of Capsular Contracture, used worldwide to measure the firmness in an augmented breast. YOU SHOULD KNOW: Dr. Baker treats each patient as he would want himself or a family member treated. His office offers a warm, sophisticated and inviting atmosphere and his staff have been with him from 8 years to as long as 30 years. He performs his surgeries at the Orlando Aesthetic Institute and the Outpatient Surgery Center at Florida Hospital. FREE ADVICE: Make sure your plastic surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, has completed a residency in plastic surgery and has hospital privileges for the procedures he performs. CONTACT INFORMATION: 400 W. Morse Blvd, Suite 203 Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: 407-644-5242 Fax: 407-644-0236 Website: dr-baker.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 89

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Dr. Robert T. Baker

Gastroenterology Specialists of Orlando EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Baker obtained his Medical Doctorate at the University of Florida. He completed his fellowship at Tulane University in New Orleans. He obtained a BS degree in biology at Florida A&M University. Dr. Baker is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Dr. Baker was recommended for and accepted into the prestigious Musser-Burch Honor Society during his fellowship at Tulane University. He served 10 years as chief of Gastroenterology at Orlando Regional Medical Center. He also served as managing partner at the largest gastroenterology group in Orlando for two years. He is now the proud CEO of his own private practice, Gastroenterology Specialists of Orlando. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: His lovely family. He has been married for 24 years and has helped raise two wonderful daughters. WHAT SETS US APART: In this age of information technology, the simple act of communicating with the patient too often seems to have been lost. It is my philosophy that each patient should be heard no matter how long it takes.

Every patient has a story to tell and I believe it is the responsibility of the physician to hear that story. I make it my duty to listen and talk to each and every patient. Patients seek compassion and understanding from their physician and that is what I have dedicated my practice to for over 25 years. OFF HOURS: Dr. Baker is a collector of fine art and a jazz music connoisseur. He collects antiques and rare cognacs and enjoys the outdoor world, especially bass fishing. CHARITABLE WORK: Dr. Baker is involved in a number of charities and organizations to which he devotes time and contributions. CONTACT INFORMATION: 100 W. Gore St., Suite 300 Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: 407-245-3124 Fax: 407-245-3125 Website: drbakerorlando.com

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Brian K. Barnard, M.D. Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic

SPECIALTY: Dr. Barnard specializes in the orthopaedic treatment of the upper extremity, which includes acute trauma, as well as many chronic, arthritic conditions that plague active individuals. As his practice has grown, he is often asked to take over the care of difficult problems that require reconstruction that might include joint replacement of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and fingers. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Creighton University Undergraduate and Medical School. Dr. Barnard received his orthopaedic training at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Wash., and his Hand Fellowship training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He is Board Certified in Orthopaedics with a certification of added qualification in Hand Surgery. DEVOTION TO LEARNING: Dr. Barnard strives to better understand and therefore better treat the many complex problems of the upper extremity by participating and lecturing in conferences in New York, Germany and France, drawing on the worldwide experience of authorities. He hosts visiting physicians from Germany, Puerto Rico, and Brazil to pass on important principles of joint replacement. Dr. Barnard has drawn upon his vast experiences

including 11 years of treating military war wounds of active duty soldiers, and almost 20 years of dedicated work in Central Florida at the Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic. Dr. Barnard constantly invites those he works with to question why we use certain techniques and to seek better ways to improve care. PAY IT FORWARD: Dr. Barnard and his son Victor have participated in volunteer service at an inner-city hospital in the Dominican Republic. They have offered experience, long hours, and empathy to individuals who have much fewer medical resources. OFF HOURS: Dr. Barnardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life is grounded by his wife, Dr. Denise Barnard, a respected child psychiatrist in Orlando. With their children they have traveled to Tanzania, India, Egypt, China, Vietnam, Mexico, Peru, and Europe to better understand people and cultures of the world. CONTACT INFORMATION: 1285 Orange Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: 407-647-2287 Website: jewettortho.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 91

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Center for Digestive Health

William Mayoral, M.D., Henry Levine, M.D., William Ruderman, M.D., Marlon Ilagan, M.D., Samuel Giday, M.D. ABOUT US: The Center for Digestive Health (CDH) was founded by Dr. Henry Levine in 1982. Thirty years later it has grown to five physicians, six offices and a state-of- the-art surgical center. The CDH offers world-class health care in a uniquely specialized setting, providing the highest-level diagnostic care with total patient respect and compassion. Drs. Henry Levine, William Ruderman, William Mayoral, Marlon Ilagan and Samuel Giday are at the cutting edge of digestive care delivery and technology, having trained at Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Columbia, Mayo Clinic, Georgetown and Albert Einstein. Their skills and passion toward medicine and excellence have earned this practice a reputation not only in the community, but internationally. SERVICES: In a 20,000 square-foot clinical center the dedicated staff and physicians provide a full range of endoscopic services, utilizing a highly skilled anesthesia team for outpatient upper endoscopy and colonoscopy Propofol-assisted procedures. Video Capsule technology, Bravo Esophageal PH studies and carbohydrate breath testing are provided in the office. The onsite infusion center delivers therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease, Colitis and Infectious Hepatitis. All these services offer the convenience of easy scheduling without the hassle of hospital park-

ing or the extra cost of hospital outpatient services. WHAT SETS THEM APART: Seasoned diagnosticians, nursing staff and caring professionals. Offices in Orlando, Lake Mary, Clermont, Sand Lake and Oviedo. The acceptance of every major available insurance plan in the four-county area. INNOVATIONS: The physicians are experienced in the newer cutting-edge technologies of Barrx Ablations for Barrettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Esophagus; endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) for definitive diagnosis and management of thoracic and abdominal cavity abnormalities; and SpyGlass endoscopy of the liver and bile ducts. For inpatient care, the physicians offer 24/7 services at Florida Hospital and Orlando Health. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: The physicians are faculty affiliated with the University of Florida, Florida State University and the University of Central Florida, teaching medical students and residents to become the physicians of tomorrow. CONTACT INFORMATION: 1817 N. Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803 Phone: 407-896-1726 Website: CenterForDigestiveHealth.net

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Central Florida Cardiology Group, P.A. Scott J. Pollak, M.D., Andrew S. Taussig, M.D., Hall B. Whitworth, M.D. Michael A. Nocero, M.D., William E. Story, M.D., Marcos S. Hazday, M.D. ABOUT US: A trusted cardiology practice since 1948, Central Florida Cardiology Group prides itself in being on the cutting edge of technological and medical advances to treat and diagnose heart disease. As the first cardiology group in Central Florida, Central Florida Cardiology Group (CFCG) and its 13 board-certified cardiologists, five physician extenders, and highly trained clinical support staff provide comprehensive adult cardiology services, including noninvasive and invasive diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions. With 64 years of experience, the Group remains committed to staying on the leading edge for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. WHAT SETS US APART: Providing positive experiences and outcomes for patients is a top priority. CFCG offers the best medical services in a professional, competent and courteous manner. The physicians at CFCG want every patient to feel assured that his or her needs are being met. WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US: Five convenient Central Florida locations include state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. The Orlando location includes a cardiac catheterization laboratory. To support referring physicians and to achieve the highest degree of quality and efficiency, we accept most major medical insurance. OUR MISSION: To provide leadership in patient care to our community. In the beginning, we administered free cardiac exams at the

Orange County health clinic and the Florida Crippled Children’s Clinic. Today, our physicians provide free cardiac care at Shepherd’s Hope community clinics. INNOVATIONS: CFCG helped establish the third coronary care unit in the country at Florida Hospital, along with the Florida Heart Institute, and was one of the first in Central Florida to use the external defibrillator, the external pacemaker and the endocardial pacemaker. CFCG has also led innovations in the use of echocardiography, angioplasty and stents, EPS studies, nuclear cardiology, ablations, and mitral and aortic balloon valvuloplasty. CFCG continues to pursue the latest in treatment options including Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). RECOGNITION: CFCG continues to be recognized as a leader in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy as well as a Center of Excellence in diagnosing and treating the condition. The American Heart Association has recognized CFCG’s commitment to providing healthcare and has labeled the practice as a Gold Fit Friendly Company. CONTACT INFORMATION: 1745 N. Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803 Phone: 407-841-7151 Website: www.cfcg.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 93

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Central Florida Dermatology Associates Kathleen W. Judge, M.D., F.A.A.D.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Judge received her Doctorate of Medicine from LSU in New Orleans, where she also completed her Internship in Internal Medicine and her Dermatology Residency. She is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons and the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery. HER PHILOSOPHY: Dr. Judge chose to establish her successful practice, Central Florida Dermatology Associates (CFDA), in the Orlando area because she fell in love with our family-friendly city. This feeling has influenced her practice philosophy, which combines state-of-the-art technology with a warm, inviting environment, where the patients feel as comfortable as they would in their own homes. She happily cares for entire families, from newborns to great grandparents. HER ORGANIZATION: At CFDA, careful combination of the exceptional patient experience with quality clinical treatments has earned patient loyalty and trust. When Dr. Judge realized the need to offer her patients safe medically supervised spa skin care services, she established VitaliaMed Spa. As a result, our patients reap the benefits of the close association between clinical providers and spa staff.

HER STAFF: Board certified Physician’s Assistants Alexandra L. Shigo, P.A.-C, UF graduate, and Caridad B. Lopez, P.A.-C, Barry University graduate, also provide knowledgeable and compassionate care. Together with Dr. Judge and her friendly professional staff of 23, the CFDA team sets a standard of excellence that benefits our patients, their family and friends. HER PRODUCTS: Dr. Judge has carefully and thoroughly researched the ingredients and formulations for her skin care and hair product lines, VitaliaDerma and VitaliaMed Hair therapy, which have gained recognition for their exceptional performance. WHO KNEW?: Dr. Judge was born and raised in New Orleans. Her hobbies include golfing, sailing, sewing, and playing the electric bass guitar. She can push-pole a pirogue and throw a cast net. She collects cookbooks and loves to cook (and eat). FREE ADVICE: “Remember, the sun is not your friend.” CONTACT INFORMATION: 700 E. Michigan St. Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: 407-481-2620 Website: centralfloridaderm.com

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L. Thomas Chin, M.D. Florida Hospital Transplant Institute

SPECIALTY: Dr. Chin is a Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgeon and is Surgical Director of Liver Transplantation for the Florida Hospital Transplant Institute. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Cornell University, BA; University of Massachusetts, MD; University of Maryland, General Surgery Residency; University of Wisconsin, Abdominal Organ Transplant Fellowship. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Establishing a first-class liver transplant/hepatobiliary surgery program at Florida Hospital. We performed the first liver transplant in Central Florida in 2007 and have now performed more than 300 liver transplants. Our survival rates exceed the national average and our waiting times are the lowest in the state (one month). INNOVATIONS: Minimally invasive surgery. We were among the first transplant centers to perform LaparoEndoscopic Single Site Donor Nephrectomy, in which the kidney donor operation is performed via a 2-inch umbilical incision. We have extended this interest in minimally invasive surgery to our Hepatobiliary surgery practice. We routinely perform laparoscopic liver resection and have performed laparoscopic pancreas resection, and bile duct surgery in appropriate cases, allowing shorter hospitalization and quicker recovery.

WHAT SETS US APART: Comprehensive multidisciplinary care of liver disease. Successful surgery is only a small part of the ultimate success of a liver transplant. Because of the complexity of liver failure patients, we have a team of liver specialists to guide the patient before, during and after the surgical process. In addition to our hepatologists, who are experts in the medical care of liver disease, we have a multidisciplinary team of dedicated liver anesthesiologists, liver pathologists, and a dedicated hospital unit with specially trained transplant pharmacists, dieticians, social workers, and nurses. We also coordinate care with the oncologists and interventional radiologists at Florida Hospital. We are able to provide the full range of surgical options from minimally invasive liver resection to maximally invasive approaches (liver transplant) in the treatment of liver disease. CONTACT INFORMATION: 2415 N. Orange Ave., Suite 700 Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: 407-303-3657 Fax: 407-303-3641 Website: FHTransplant.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 95

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Orlando J. Cicilioni Jr., M.D. F.A.C.S. Orlando Cosmetic Surgery, LLC

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: B.S., University of Scranton, Summa Cum Laude, 1988; M.D., Jefferson Medical College, Cum Laude, 1992; General Surgery Residency, University of Florida, 1997; Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, UF, 1999; Board Certified by American Board of Surgery and American Board of Plastic Surgery; Fellow of American College of Surgeons. AWARDS/ HONORS: Ranked “One of the Best Cosmetic Surgery Practices” by Orlando Business Journal, 2005 and 2006. Who’s Who in America, 2006. Patient’s Choice award 2008, 2009, 2012. Orlando magazine Top Doctors 2011, 2012. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Finding the perfect wife with whom to share life, career, family and spirituality. In 2010 Dr. Cicilioni and Lori celebrated the birth of triplet girls, and their family has grown to 7 beautiful children. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Co-development of a sternal plate and surgical technique for repair of the breastbone after open-heart surgery. That technique is now used worldwide, and he has lectured at numerous universities on the topic. INNOVATIONS: His practice offers innovative ways for use of Alloderm (ADM) and autologous fat grafting to enhance the breast in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. WHAT SETS US

APART: Our practice and staff are strongly committed to helping women with breast cancer. We have “raised the bar” on expectations for postmastectomy reconstruction and strive to make our patients feel confident about themselves and their appearance. OFF HOURS: Spend time with wife and family, computers, photography, and running. CHARITABLE WORK: Dr. Cicilioni has performed 12 Cleft Lip and Palate missionary trips to various cities in Mexico with the Florida Hospital Shares Foundation, and received numerous awards for his charitable contributions. FREE ADVICE: Choose a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This will assure you that your doctor has the proper training, skills and ethics to best treat your condition, and also is prepared to handle any complications that may arise. CONTACT INFORMATION: 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 209 Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: 407-681-3223 Fax: 407-681-0976 Website: OrlandoCicilioni.com E-mail: OCicilioni@OrlandoCicilioni.com

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Colon & Rectal Clinic of Orlando Andrea Ferrara, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.C.R.S. MEDICAL DEGREE: University of Rome, Italy, 1979. GENERAL SURGERY: State University of New York and Yale University, 1990. COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 1992. CERTIFICATION: Dr. Ferrara is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. ACHIEVEMENTS: Dr. Ferrara has been in practice in Orlando since 1992, devoting himself to the care of his patients and to the teaching of medical students and young surgeons. He has been the Program Director of the Fellowship Program in Colon and Rectal Surgery since 2002. He has written more than 50 articles and book chapters. He is currently Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery for both the Florida State University and the University of Central Florida Medical Schools. PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS: Dr. Ferrara limits his practice to the medical and surgical treatment of colon and rectal disease and colonoscopy. Particular area of interests include: minimally invasive and Laparoscopic surgery, colon and rectal cancer, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, treatment of inconti-

nence and chronic constipation, treatment of hemorrhoids with less painful techniques like Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy, and treatment of fistulas. PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND INTERESTS: Dr. Ferrara comes from a long family tradition in medicine dating back to the 1700’s, with seven consecutive generations of physicians. In his spare moments, he is an avid reader of history books and loves to spend time with his family. Dr. Ferrara has been happily married to his wife Carla for 35 years. They are proud parents of children Marco 27, Luca 23 and Giulia 19. CONTACT INFORMATION: 110 W. Underwood St., Suite A Orlando, FL 32806 308 Groveland St. Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: 407-422-3790 Website: crcorlando.com Email: a.ferrara.md@gmail.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 97

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Colon & Rectal Clinic of Orlando

Andrea Ferrara, M.D., Renee Mueller, M.D., Joseph T. Gallagher, M.D., Paul R. Williamson, M.D., Samuel DeJesus, M.D. ABOUT OUR PRACTICE: The staff at Colon & Rectal Clinic of Orlando (CRC) has been treating patients for more than 40 years. Our eight physicians are Board Certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery. Our clinic specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatments of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus with an emphasis on curing colorectal cancer, alleviating diverticulitis, and improving the lifestyles of those with inflammatory bowel disease. Our surgeons have expertise in sphincter-saving surgery for rectal cancer, and offer colonoscopy and treatment for colorectal polyps. INNOVATIONS: The treatment of anorectal disorders is a major component of our specialty as well as a dedicated diagnostic center for evaluation of fecal incontinence and pelvic floor abnormalities. We pride ourselves in staying abreast of new, innovative techniques which offer patients new options for these debilitating afflictions. EDUCATIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Through our affiliations with Orlando Health, the University of Central Florida School of Medicine and Florida State University School of Medicine, we participate in clinical and bench research, publish peer-reviewed literature, and teach other surgeons the practice of colon and rectal surgery, providing our residents and fellows with a top-rated comprehensive training experience. OUR MISSION: To provide patients with the highest quality of surgical services. We strive to be advocates for our patients, to educate ourselves regarding state-of-the-art techniques and

diagnostic procedures, and to embrace quality patient care through compassionate and meticulous attention to the surgical patient. Our staff members have been meticulously chosen because of their qualifications, compassion and dedication to our mission. Above all, we take pride in delivering the highest standard of care while helping patients regain their health. CONTACT INFORMATION: 110 W. Underwood St., Suite A Orlando, FL 32806 308 Groveland St. Orlando, FL 32804 9430 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 118 Orlando, FL 32819 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Suite 483 Ocoee, FL 34761 7975 Lake Underhill Road, Suite 310 Orlando, FL 32822 616 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 202 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 Phone: 407-422-3790 Website: crcorlando.com

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Dr. Bonnie Dean

Longenix/Family Care Specialists EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: The Ohio State University undergraduate and Medical School. AWARDS/HONORS: Recently featured in U.S. News & World Report as a Top Doctor. Voted by her peers as one of the “Best Doctors in America” for 15 consecutive years. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine for the Florida State University School of Medicine. Board certified in Family Practice. Member of the American Academy of Family Medicine. Member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Raising two wonderful and successful boys. The eldest is enrolled in the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. His younger brother resides in Los Angeles, where he is actively pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Delivering personalized medical and aesthetic care in

a “cookie cutter” world. INNOVATIONS: Specializing in Liquid Lifts—combining techniques utilizing Botox, skin-tightening, and filler for non-surgical facial rejuvenation. WHAT SETS US APART: Treating the patient’s health with up-to-date, evidencebased medical care, and providing simple solutions for a more youthful appearance. OFF HOURS: Water sports, snow-skiing and spending time with friends and family. CHARITABLE WORK: Former volunteer physician for Shepherd’s Hope. CONTACT INFORMATION: 7932 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 200 Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407-355-7759 Fax: 407-355-4987 Website: longenix.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 99

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Endocrine Associates of Florida, P.A. Lake Mary Division Victor Lawrence Roberts, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E. Lucy M. Duque, M.S.N., A.R.N.P., F.N.P.-B.C., D.N.P.-c EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Roberts: Residency: Internal Medicine, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, N.Y.; Fellowship: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL.; Master of Business Administration, Crummer Graduate School of Business, Winter Park; Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine; Diplomate, subspecialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Lucy Duque: A.R.N.P.: University of Central Florida. She will receive her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the College of Health Professions at Pace University in New York. AWARDS/HONORS: Dr. Roberts: The Best Doctors in America; Top Doctors; Marquis Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare; past president, Orange County Medical Society. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Dr. Roberts: Fellow, American College of Physicians; Fellow, American College of Endocrinology; Past President, American Diabetes Association, South Coastal Region. Ms. Duque is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society. ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS: Dr. Roberts: Professor of Internal Medicine, UCF College of Medicine; Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine; Clinical Professor of Clinical Sciences. Florida State University College of Medicine.

GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Dr. Roberts has been married 32 years and has three highly accomplished children. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Dr. Roberts: Having a beneficial influence in the lives of my patients for over 30 years. Ms. Duque: Having a diversified career in the nursing profession for over 30 years. INNOVATIONS: Providing state-of-the-art care and technology in the management of chronic illness, especially diabetes mellitus. WHAT SETS US APART: Our team of medical professionals and staff are committed to providing the best service available to meet our patients’ needs. We are a bilingual office. CHARITABLE WORK: Dr. Roberts is a member of the Orange County Medical Reserve Corps. PROFESSIONAL ADVICE: Patients are best served if they have a thorough understanding of their condition(s) and treatment to help us achieve the best outcomes. CONTACT INFORMATION: 766 N. Sun Drive, Suite 2060 Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-936-3860 Fax: 407-936-3866 Website: victorlrobertsmd.com

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Family Medical Center

E. Frank Delgado, M.D., Richard H. Janovitz, M.D., Paul R. Newbold, M.D., Jan C. Parrillo, M.D. ABOUT US: Our group of five primary care physicians and two physician assistants has provided full-service care for over 42 years. We treat young children through geriatrics, offering quality patient care in an environment that provides the highest level of courtesy and professionalism. Many of our staff have been with us for over 25 years and know our patients well, treating them with compassion and respect. We have many patients for whom we have provided care for multiple family generations. FOCUS OF PRACTICE: With an eye toward preventative care, the physicians at FMC spend a lot of time with patients offering ways to lead a healthy lifestyle, maintain ideal body weight, form good eating habits and control stress. We help patients who develop chronic diseases such as hypertension, elevated cholesterol and diabetes to manage those conditions. We pride ourselves on always allowing plenty of time for the patient to discuss all concerns, and take care to never make them feel rushed. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Janovitz, entering his 34th year in practice, received his medical degree from the University of Miami. Dr. Parrillo, entering his 25th year in practice, received his medical degree from the University of Florida. Dr. Delgado, in his 21st year of practice, received his medical degree from Georgetown

University. Dr. Newbold, in his 16th year of practice, received his medical degree from the University of Florida. All physicians with Family Medical Center are board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. WHAT SETS US APART: For the convenience of our patients, we offer on-site lab, X-ray and bone density testing, as well as late evening and Saturday hours. We also offer aesthetic services such as laser hair removal and skin care. In addition, we participate in clinical research trials, helping to bring the latest in medical advances to our patients. INNOVATIONS: We strive to keep current with the latest technology and treatments. We are perfecting our Electronic Health Record system and will soon have more online services available to our patients that will make the delivery of excellent care more efficient, convenient, and cost effective. CONTACT INFORMATION: 2863 S. Delaney Ave Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: 407-843-1620 Fax: 407-843-5243 Website: familymc.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 101

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Florida Emergency Physicians

David Sarkarati, D.O., F.A.C.E.P., C.P.E., David Goldman, D.O., M.B.A., Regan Schwartz, M.D., F.A.C.E.P. BIOGRAPHY: Dr. Sarkarati is Assistant Medical Director at the Winter Park Memorial Hospital Emergency Department (ED). Dr. Goldman is Medical Director at the Florida Hospital Altamonte ED. Dr. Schwartz serves as Chairman of the Florida Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine. These are three of the many leaders of Florida Emergency Physicians (FEP) who are dedicated to delivering efficient, patient-centered acute care to each of the 450,000 patients we annually serve. ABOUT FEP: “Dedicated to Excellence in Emergency Medical Care,” FEP has provided state-ofthe-art adult and pediatric emergency medical care to the Central Florida community and our partner Florida Hospital for over 42 years. Practicing world-class emergency medicine at 10 Orlando and Tampa area Florida Hospitals, we comprise 140 board-certified physicians and allied health professionals. Our physicians are leaders within the Florida Hospital medical staff as well as the community, state and national arenas. Several of our physicians serve in medical staff leadership positions including Chief of Medical Staff, Flight and Critical Care Transport, Informatics, and Medical Ethics. They are driving innovation in evidenced-based practice, stroke and cardiac emergency diagnosis and treatment.

FEP is proud to have the Immediate Past President of the Orange County Medical Society, 3 Past Presidents of the Florida College of Emergency Physicians, and is currently well represented on the American College of Emergency Physicians Board of Directors. Our EM Residency Program leads the way in vanguard emergency care, and FEP produces national conferences on advanced EKG interpretation, critical care, ultrasound, and risk management as well as our annual signature “Symposium on Emergency Medicine Standards of Care, Advances for the Clinician” now in its 13th year. COMMUNITY COMMITMENT: FEP believes in giving back to the community and partners with the Florida Hospital Foundation and UCF College of Medicine, and sponsors mission trips to Haiti and Honduras. Many FEP physicians volunteer at Shepherd’s Hope and participate in numerous other community service initiatives. FEP embraces the opportunity to serve within this stateof-the-art environment while delivering the best emergency care possible to Florida residents and visitors! CONTACT INFORMATION: Website: floridaep.com

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Jorge L. Florin, M.D., F.A.C.S. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Surgical Residency, McKeesport Hospital, 1986-1991, McKeesport, PA. Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and fellow of the American College of Surgeons. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS: Member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons and the Florida Medical Association. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Raising six children. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: The satisfaction of being able to help others and improve their quality of life. WHAT SETS US APART: It is my goal to treat every patient as if they were my family. OFF HOURS: I enjoy playing tennis and travel, but mostly I cherish time with my wife and six children.

CHARITABLE WORK: Serving as a Special Care Volunteer, providing surgical care to the underprivileged. FREE ADVICE: Choose a doctor that you can trust. CONTACT INFORMATION: 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Suite 288 Ocoee, FL 34761 Phone: 407-521-3600 1804 Oakley Seaver Drive, Suite A Clermont, FL 34711 Phone: 352-243-2622 DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 103

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Ira J. Goodman, M.D. The Compass Clinic

ABOUT THE DOCTOR: Ira J. Goodman, M.D., is a boardcertified neurologist specializing in Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, dementia, and memory disorders. His private practice, The Compass Clinic, is located in downtown Orlando. Dr. Goodman graduated from the Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1979 and completed residency in internal medicine at Orlando Regional Medical Center and in neurology at Shands Teaching Hospital at the University of Florida. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Dr. Goodman is an Associate Clinical Professor of Neurology at the University of Florida College of Medicine as well as an Associate Professor of Neurology at the UCF College of Medicine. He is also the founder of the state-funded Memory Disorder Center of Central Florida, where he has served as the director for the past 15 years. Dr. Goodman developed the state’s first memory disorder center

at Orlando Health, and he recently obtained state designation for The Compass Clinic as the second memory disorder center in Central Florida. Dr. Goodman has researched and published numerous articles on biomarkers in Alzheimer’s Disease and is actively involved as a researching physician in the latest Alzheimer’s Disease research. Dr. Goodman has also been recognized as one of the top neurologists in Central Florida for 13 consecutive years by his peers on the “Best and Top Doctors” lists published by Orlando magazine. CONTACT INFORMATION: 100 W. Gore St., Suite 607 Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: 407-210-1320 Website: compass-clinic.com

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Institute of Aesthetic Surgery Dr. Richard O. Gregory & Dr. Roxanne L. Sylora EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Gregory and Dr. Sylora are both certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Gregory is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Indiana School of Medicine and was trained at Duke University in plastic surgery. Dr. Sylora is a graduate of the University of Illinois and received her training in plastic surgery at Wayne State University. She completed additional fellowship training for cosmetic surgery in Nashville, Tenn., with world-renowned faculty. AWARDS/HONORS: Dr. Gregory has received numerous awards for plastic surgery, including Best Plastic Surgeon in Orlando, Top Doctors (as voted by peers), and was recognized in The Best Doctors in America. Dr. Sylora has been recognized as a Top Doctor (Consumers’ Checkbook Chicago as voted by peers) and America’s Top Doctors for many years. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Both Dr. Gregory and Dr. Sylora are members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and were recognized as Fellows of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Gregory is also a member of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons. WHAT SETS US APART: Our primary focus is improving our patients’ lives by giving them confidence. We are honest about our opinions and recommendations because we want our patients to be happy. Our team

is built around caring and delivering an enhanced result. CHARITABLE WORK: Dr. Gregory has participated in multiple mission trips to underserved areas to provide care. FREE ADVICE: Plastic surgery is a tool to help achieve one’s goals for their appearance. It should be done to please oneself, and not to satisfy the needs of others. Great care should go into your choice of provider because this is your health and well-being; it involves you and your body. CONTACT INFORMATION: Celebration Health Office 400 Celebration Place, Suite A320 Celebration, FL 34747 Phone: 407-303-4250 Altamonte Springs Office 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 312 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 Phone: 321-594-5586 Website: iasurgery.net E-mail: info@iasurgery.net Social Media: facebook.com/InstituteOfAestheticSurgery DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 105

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Kenneth Krumins, M.D. Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic

SPECIALTY: When meeting Dr. Kenneth Krumins for the first time, you can instantly identify with his passion to do great work. “You must love what you do, and nothing is more rewarding than seeing my patients feeling great and getting back to their active lifestyle.” As a specialist in total knee replacement, knee revision, ACL reconstruction, knee arthroscopy and lower extremity trauma, Dr. Krumins is an honest “team player,” humbled to be a partner in the renowned Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic. EDUCATION: Dr. Krumins graduated magna cum laude from DePauw University and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed his orthopaedic residency at State University of New York in Syracuse. Board certified in orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Krumins completed an additional year of sports medicine and knee surgery training under Dr. James Barnett in the J. Allen Lacey, M.D., Fellowship at Jewett. COMMUNITY: As head team physician at UCF, now the second largest university in the country, Dr. Krumins has a sincere connection with the student athletes. Having been awarded “Sports Medicine Person of the Year” by the Athletic Training Association of Florida, he has gained tre-

mendous respect among those who work alongside him to care for the athletes. He also serves as team physician for Winter Park High School. GIVING BACK: Dr. Krumins shares his medical expertise with students aspiring to get into the sports medicine field. He is a clinical associate professor at UCF and FSU, and the resident students find his enthusiasm for orthopaedics contagious. He also serves as Chairman of Orthopaedics at Winter Park Memorial Hospital, Medical Director of the Florida Hospital Orthopaedic Institute and Orthopaedic Physician Advisor for Manor Care and Regents skilled nursing facilities in the Winter Park area. HIS PHILOSOPHY: Dr. Krumins’ family always comes first while he maintains a continued commitment to his patients and their care. He and his wife, Sharon, enjoy watching their sons play football for Lake Highland Prep. CONTACT INFORMATION: 1285 Orange Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: 407-643-1257 Website: drkrumins.com; jewettortho.com

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Lake Mary/College Park Pediatrics Miles Landis, M.D., Robert Chong, M.D., F.A.A.P. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Landis received his medical degree from the University of Buffalo and served his pediatric internship and residency at Children’s Hospital, Buffalo. Dr. Chong received his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and served his pediatric residency at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Dr. Landis: American Academy of Pediatrics, Florida Medical Association, Seminole County Medical Society. Dr. Chong: fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics; fellow, Central Florida Pediatric Society, president 2008-2009. Both doctors are certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. WHAT SETS US APART: With offices in Orange, Seminole and Volusia counties, there is an office close by. We are one of the few pediatric groups that continue the time-honored tradition of caring for children both in the office and hospital. We fully participate in the care of your child at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Florida Hospital for Children, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, and Florida Hospital Altamonte. Our practice has an after-hours minor-illness center in Orange City that is open evenings and holidays 365 days per year. At our Children’s Clinical Research Center we are primary investigators for numerous trials including vaccines and for patients with autism, Fragile X Syndrome, asthma and adolescent fibromyalgia. ANCILLARY WORK: Our practice is involved in teaching medical, nursing

and P.A. students from UCF, UF, St. Matthews, Nova and Barry universities. FREE ADVICE: Choosing a pediatrician should be a well-researched endeavor. If you are about to have a baby or are contemplating a new care provider for your child, then attend prenatal or postnatal classes. We encourage you to come to these meetings and there is no charge for this service at our practice. Make sure your pediatrician is Board Certified and active at the local children’s hospitals. Ask your family, friends and other physicians and nurses for recommendations. CONTACT INFORMATION: 410 Waymont Court Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-323-3550 2505 Junior St. Orange City, FL 32763 Phone: 386-960-8282 716 Vassar St. Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: 407-423-8443 Fax: 407-322-6127 Website: lmpeds.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 107

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LasikPlus® Dr. Jeffrey Robin

ABOUT THE DOCTOR: Dr. Robin at LasikPlus® Orlando has been at the forefront of laser vision correction surgery and is one of the most experienced LASIK surgeons in America. His clinical and research contributions have helped shape this field in the USA since its introduction in the 1980s. He’s also the Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the UCF College of Medicine. AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS: Dr. Robin has received many awards throughout his career. Most recently, he has been voted by his peers as one of Best Doctors in America (as featured in Orlando magazine) for the fourth year in a row and has also been voted one the Best LASIK Surgeons in America. However, Dr. Robin’s greatest achievements are the smiles on his patients’ faces. “To be able to help my patients get rid of their glasses or contact lenses is incredibly gratifying!” he says. INNOVATIONS: Dr. Robin utilizes 100 percent bladeless technology at the LasikPlus Vision Center in Orlando, which allows for a treatment solution customized to each patient whether he or she is nearsighted, farsighted or has astigmatism. ADVICE ON CHOOSING A LASIK SURGEON: The surgeon’s experience, the technology used as well as the willingness to stand behind

results are all important indicators of the quality of care you will receive. Choosing a provider that offers a variety of payment plans and discounts with major insurance companies will make LASIK fit into your budget that much easier. Schedule a LASIK evaluation and learn about treatment options that best match your unique eyes and lifestyle. CHARITABLE WORK: Through partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project and the Fischer House Foundation, LasikPlus has been able to provide complimentary laser vision correction procedures to hundreds of Wounded Warrior Project members and their caregivers. To give these heroes the gift of vision in focus is a way for Dr. Robin and LasikPlus to show appreciation of the sacrifices these men and women make to protect our freedom. CONTACT INFORMATION: 155 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 1060 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 Phone: 855-521-2020 Website: lasikplus.com E-mail: patientcare@lca.com

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Craig Mintzer, M.D. Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic

SPECIALTY: Board certified in orthopaedic surgery and one of the first in the country to earn a subspecialty certificate in orthopaedic sports medicine, Dr. Mintzer specializes in outpatient advanced arthroscopic surgery of both the knee and shoulder. “My ultimate goal is to return the patient, whether recreational, amateur, or professional athlete, to the best lifestyle and level of competition that they are capable of achieving by restoring their anatomy.” EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Dr. Mintzer received his undergraduate degree in molecular biology from Princeton University and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed the Harvard Orthopaedic Combined Residency Program and then pursued additional training with a sports medicine fellowship at New England Medical Center in Boston. He has authored articles in peer-reviewed journals, contributed chapters to nationally recognized texts, and presented at multiple conferences. A LOVE FOR ORLANDO SPORTS: Living out one of his greatest passions, Dr. Mintzer is in his eighth season as the head team physician for the NBA’s Orlando Magic. He proudly served as the team physician to the Eastern and Western Conference NBA All-Stars in 2012. Dr. Mintzer serves as the head team physician for Division II Rollins Col-

lege and as an orthopaedic consultant for the PGA and LPGA. He is former head physician for the Orlando Predators arena football team, the Orlando Solar Bears hockey team and the Orlando Seals hockey team as well as several local high schools. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Dr. Mintzer was named “Top Doctor for Orthopaedic, Sports Medicine’’ in 2011 by Castle Connolly and appeared in The New York Times. He was selected as one of Orlando’s top orthopaedic physicians in Orlando magazine in 2011. He was also featured in the Central Florida Edition of Florida Doctor Magazine in 2010. A Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Mintzer is an active member of both the NBA Team Physicians Society and the Florida Orthopaedic Society. He is an associate professor at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and an assistant professor at Florida State University College of Medicine. CONTACT INFORMATION: 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd. Orlando, FL 32810 Phone: 407-916-4120 Website: jewettortho.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 109

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North Orlando Surgical Group Dr. Jeremy Steinbaum

INNOVATIONS: I pride myself on providing the least invasive approach to any surgical procedure. Whether you are dealing with a breast mass, a lung mass, a colon mass or an abdominal aortic aneurysm, the least invasive option is offered whenever possible. My group provides laparoscopic, thoracoscopic and endovascular surgical procedures in an effort to provide a positive outcome. We are up to date and knowledgeable about the latest technology and techniques, and we’re focused on quality with an outstanding safety record. WHAT SETS US APART: Patients should never feel they have to choose between superior surgical skills and warm, compassionate care. I’m proud of our unique surgical practice characterized by superior skills and extraordinary service, both to our patients and their referring physicians. Our group is recognized in Central Florida for performing complex procedures in the least invasive way. Our attentive staff focuses on providing the highest level of personal service and making every patient’s surgical experience as comfortable and convenient as it can be. We consider it our privilege to live and work in the community we serve. We are honored by the trust our patients and their friends and family members continue to place in our skills. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: My daughter, Ariel. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Every life or limb saved. OFF HOURS: Dogs, art,

museums, fast cars, motorcycles and gemstones. CHARITABLE WORK: Although we are a small business, the office as a group often sponsors charitable events such as collecting school supplies for needy children and participation in the annual coastal clean-up. Our office also sponsors a Salvation Army angel tree for children every Christmas. FREE ADVICE: People should be aware of “who owns their doctors.” In this day, many physicians are owned by large corporations and hospital organizations. Our practice is independently owned so you can be assured that no tests or referrals are financially motivated. Your choice of a surgeon should be made carefully, with consideration of training, experience, reputation, quality, safety record and outcomes. CONTACT INFORMATION: 1053 Medical Center Drive, Suite 242 Orange City, FL 32763 Phone: 386-775-0333 Fax: 386-775-0427 Website: northorlandosurgical.com 1355 S. International Parkway, Suite 2451 Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-790-9800

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Orlando Heart Specialists

Kishore Ranadive, M.D., Babak Vakili, M.D., Vikas Verma, M.D., Rajesh Shah, M.D., Sambit Mondal, M.D., Joel Greenberg, M.D., Nipun Arora, M.D., Robert Cymmerman, P.A., Scott Giles, P.A., Abigail Rivera, A.R.N.P., Kristin Hoyle, P.A., Anna Bazhanov, P.A. OUR PRACTICE: We have assembled the ideal team of nationally esteemed, board-certified, interventional cardiovascular specialists with over 100 years of combined experience. We offer full-service cardiac, vascular and endovascular care, and our physicians are the only Florida doctors to be awarded the prestigious Bridges to Excellence Cardiac Practice Recognition from the American College of Cardiology, as well as the Florida Health Care Coalition’s Community Quality Award. We have grown from a single practice in Altamonte Springs to multiple locations—Apopka, Orlando, Oviedo, Lake Mary and Lake Nona. OUR PHILOSOPHY: We remain committed to Dr. Ranadive’s founding mission of providing comprehensive, superior-quality and cost-effective care and delivered in a caring and compassionate manner. We use the latest technological advances and critical-thinking methods in prevention, intervention and treatment. While Orlando Heart Specialists is nationally recognized for interventional procedures, we know the best medicine is preventive, and we strive to empower you with the tools you need to change your life, including healthy lifestyle education. OUR COMMITMENT: OHS ensures continuity of care by providing services in the office and hospital setting and is proud to offer assessments for coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, valvular disorders, syncope, chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling in the legs, dizziness or fainting, heart

murmur, rhythm disturbances, cardiac clearances, and lifestyle improvements. Our promise of excellence is demonstrated in the board certifications of all our physicians, the accreditation of our nuclear and echocardiography labs and the technical expertise of our staff, assuring our patients and the medical community of our commitment to the highest standards. CONTACT INFORMATION: 2881 Delaney Ave. Orlando, FL 32806 450 W. Central Parkway Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 8000 Red Bug Lake Road, Suite 226 Oviedo, FL 32765 10437 Moss Park Road Lake Nona, FL 32832 33 S. Washington Ave. Apopka, FL 32703 1301 S. International Parkway, Suite 2011 Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-767-8554 Website: orlandocardiology.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 111

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Orlando Immunology Center

Edwin DeJesus, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.I.D.S.A., Hepatitis C and HIV Specialist ABOUT US: Orlando Immunology Center (OIC) is the largest viral hepatitis and HIV private practice in Central Florida and the only one conducting phase I-IV clinical research studies in both diseases. We are part of Infectious Disease Consultants, the largest Infectious Disease practice in the Orlando metropolitan area. OUR MISSION: To bring cutting-edge specialized treatment of viral hepatitis and HIV to Central Florida, incorporating the latest therapeutic innovations with compassionate and individualized patient care. WHAT SETS US APART: OIC is known for its patient-friendly atmosphere. We are passionate about the care we provide. Our clinic and research setting is welcoming and our staff is responsive and empathetic. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Internal medicine residency, Medical College of Pennsylvania; infectious disease fellowship, Medical College of Pennsylvania; board certified in infectious disease. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY: Medical director and principal investigator at Orlando Immunology Center; Partner, Infectious Disease Consultants; Assistant professor of medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine; HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA) Board of Directors; certified member of the American Academy of HIV Medicine. ACHIEVEMENTS: I have devoted most

of my career to the treatment of viral hepatitis and HIV infection. I am deeply involved in clinical research for these diseases. I have been asked to advise scientists on the creation of new study concepts, present study results at international conferences, and have subsequently published papers in major medical journals including the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA, among many others. I understand the complex scientific and social aspects of the diseases I treat and I am dedicated to helping my patients succeed in their battle against viral hepatitis and HIV. OUR PHYSICIANS: Carlos Ruiz, MD, Timothy Cooper, MD, Fernando Alvarado, MD, Jason Sniffen, DO, Christopher Cooper, MD, Juan Diaz, DO, Anibal Maldonado, MD, Harrinarine Madhosingh, MD, Alexander Velazquez, MD, Javier Marinez, MD, Joseph Katta, DO, Roberto Ortiz, MD, Federico Hinestrosa, MD, Jaime Carrizosa, MD, Emeritus. CONTACT INFORMATION: 1701 N. Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803 Phone: 407-647-3960 Website: oicorlando.com

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Orlando Neurosurgery, P.A.

Dr. Don Behrmann, Dr. Melvin Field, Dr. Frank Hellinger, Jr., Dr. Paul Sawin ABOUT US: Orlando Neurosurgery, P.A,. is the most comprehensive neurological surgery practice in Central Florida. Our group offers the latest, most cutting-edge surgical technology and techniques for disorders of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves. We provide inpatient care at both Orlando Health and Florida Hospital Orlando. We accept Medicare and most major insurance plans. Please visit our website at www.orlandoneurosurgery. com for more information about our practice. NEUROSURGERY TEAM: In addition to Drs. Behrmann, Field, Hellinger and Sawin,

Orlando Neurosurgery, P.A., offers the expertise of Drs. Christopher Baker, Michael Bellew, William Lu and David Rosen. CONTACT INFORMATION: 1605 W. Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: 407-975-0200 Fax: 407-975-0209 Website: orlandoneurosurgery.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 113

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Vipul R. Patel, M.D., F.A.C.S. Center for Urologic Cancer

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Board certified by the American Urological Association. Medical School: Baylor University. Residency and Fellowship: University of Miami. AWARDS/ HONORS: 2011 Honorary Professor of the Russian Academy of Science. U.S. News and World Report top 1% of physicians nationwide. Honorary Professor, University of Milan. Honorary Professor, Korea University. TITLES: Professor of Urology, University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Director of Urologic Oncology for Florida Hospital Cancer Institute. Medical Director of the Global Robotics Institute. Editor in Chief, Journal of Robotic Surgery. Textbook Author, Robotic Urologic Surgery. OUR PROGRAM: Our program is dedicated to the battle against urologic cancer in all aspects of patient care. We use state-of-

the-art technologies to most optimally serve our patients. Our experienced team of professionals has consistently received superior rankings and continues to reach out and help patients globally. Our unparalleled outcomes place us at the forefront of innovation and have helped us to develop a worldwide reputation for excellence. CONTACT INFORMATION: 410 Celebration Place, Suite 200 Celebration, FL 34747 Phone: 866-923-2863 Fax: 407-303-4674 Website: globalroboticsinstitute.com

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Pediatric Neurology, P.A. Ronald G. Davis, M.D.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Trained in Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy at Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. AWARDS/HONORS: Selected as a Best Doctor for several years. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: American Epilepsy Society, Child Neurology Society, American Headache Society, American Academy of Pediatrics. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Providing excellent neurological care, in particular care of epilepsy patients in Central Florida for 12 years. Dr. Davis has recently added an adult side to the practice to care for adult neurological patients as well as pediatric patients. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Building a regional, multiphysician neurological group practice. Also, becoming a black belt in martial arts, plus my 10-year career in service to my country in the U.S. Army. INNOVATIONS: Expanding our epilepsy monitoring unit and our epilepsy surgery program in cooperation with Arnold Palmer Hos-

pital for Children. WHAT SETS US APART: All our staff, in particular our nurse practitioners, strive to empathize with every unique patient. OFF HOURS: Hunting, jogging and spending time with my wife and daughters. I love to travel with them to new areas of the country and world. CHARITABLE WORK: Our family gives back to the Orlando Health Foundation and Arnold Palmer Hospital. Also to our local church and to the arts, through United Arts. FREE ADVICE: Find a doctor who listens to you—you know your child best. CONTACT INFORMATION: 7485 Sandlake Commons Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407-293-1122 Fax: 407-253-2170 Website: pediatricneurologypa.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 115

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Physician Associates, LLC Board Certified Obstetricians & Gynecologists OUR DOCTORS: Ruben Santiago, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.; Mark Bielawny, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.; Terrence Peppy, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.; Gregory Zittel, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.; EDUCATION: Drs. Peppy and Zittel received their medical degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Santiago received his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, while Dr. Bielawny graduated from University of Miami Medical School. OUR PRACTICE: Physician Associates has delivered obstetric and gynecologic care to the Central Florida community for the past 27 years and strives daily to continue to provide superior care to you and yours. With 12 locations and a team of midwives available, our physicians provide quality care for women of all ages, ranging from the pediatric patient to our geriatric population. Our physicians combine experience with the most advanced medical technology and knowledge to offer you expert care. WHAT SETS US APART: Since our founding in 1984, our department has been an integral part of the teaching staff at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies. This affords our doctors ongoing access to the newest medical developments. All physicians in our group are skilled in the advances of Minimally Invasive Surgery and many are further certified in the use of the daVinci Robotic system. Our physicians provide high- and low-risk obstetric and gynecologic care at Winnie Palmer Hospital with 24 hour on-site coverage by our physicians and midwives staff. Our physicians take the time

to understand your needs, family history and lifestyle in order to provide an individualized plan of care. Our goal is to provide you with an optimal healthcare experience that will last a lifetime. CONTACT INFORMATION: Dr. Terrence Peppy 7472 Doc’s Grove Circle Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407-381-7336 Dr. Gregory Zittel 725 Rodel Cove Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-302-3133 Dr. Ruben Santiago 3288 Greenwald Way North Kissimmee, FL 34741 Phone: 407-518-1097 Dr. Mark Bielawny 12780 Waterford Lakes Pkwy., Ste 125 Orlando, FL 32828 Phone: 407-380-5888 Website: paof.com “An Affiliate of Orlando Health”

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George Pope, M.D. Orlando Plastic Surgery Center

SPECIALTY: I enjoy all cosmetic procedures, but I am now doing more and more breast surgery for women, including augmentation, reduction and lift, as well as male breast reduction for gynecomastia. My expertise as an ENT physician and plastic surgeon gives me special capabilities in rhinoplasty. EDUCATION: Louisiana State University School of Medicine. Completed two residencies: Otolaryngology at Tulane Medical Center and Plastic Surgery at The University of Louisville. I am Double Board Certified in Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery. AWARDS/HONORS: I am honored to have been voted Best Plastic Surgeon by readers of Orlando magazine on several occasions, including this past year. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Fellow of The American College of Surgeons. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: I enjoy teaching residents and medical students, and I am proud to be on the clinical faculty of both UCF College of Medicine and FSU School of Medicine. INNOVATIONS: I use the Visia Skin analysis system, which creates high-resolution photos of facial skin for close examination of areas of concern such as wrinkles, sun damage, spider veins, etc. The ultraviolet photo mode provides information on porphyrins in the skin and UV damage. My prac-

tice offers “The Fill-Good Liquid Facelift—only at Orlando Plastic Surgery Center™,” which is a personalized facial rejuvenation using Botox, Facial Fillers and the Cutera Laser System. WHAT SETS US APART: Our full-service approach which includes our fully accredited in-office surgery suite for safety and privacy, a medical aesthetician on staff, and Transformations Advanced Medical Weight Loss. DURING OFF HOURS: I spend time with my wife and children; a lot of it at the beach, with plenty of sunscreen and a hat! FREE ADVICE: It’s important for a patient to be well-educated about plastic surgery training and board certification when selecting a plastic surgeon. Be sure to ask which board certification the surgeon holds and what type of residency training the surgeon completed. CONTACT INFORMATION: Orlando Plastic Surgery Center The Office of Dr. George Pope 3872 Oakwater Circle @ South Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: 407-857-6261 Fax: 407-857-6241 Website: orlandoplasticsurgerycenter.com E-Mail: info@orlandoplasticsurgerycenter.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 117

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Howard J. Sakowitz, M.D., F.A.A.O. THE PRACTICE: When Dr. Sakowitz founded the Sakowitz Eye Center in 1997, he had a vision of comprehensive eye care. Gradually expanding the scope of the practice, he added specialists in cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea and LASIK surgery. The institute can now serve all his patients’ eye care needs and acts as a referral center for his colleagues. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Sakowitz’s interest in ophthalmology started when he was a medical student and his mother became legally blind after struggling with poor vision since childhood. He graduated summa cum laude from the State University of New York at Albany and subsequently earned a medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1980. He was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and received the prestigious Lange Award. Dr. Sakowitz then performed a year in internal medicine and a three-year residency in ophthalmology at Boston University. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the Florida Medical Association, Seminole County Medical Society and American Academy of Ophthalmology. WHAT SETS

HIM APART: Described by his patients as intelligent and caring with a sense of humor, Dr. Sakowitz is able to explain a patient’s condition in understandable terms. He is dedicated to providing unmatched quality ophthalmology services to the Central Florida area. Today the field still fascinates him. “Ophthalmology is one of the few subspecialties where doctors can use both medical and surgical skills and truly see pathology in action,” he says. OFF HOURS: Dr. Sakowitz spends his leisure time on his property in Arizona where he is able to satisfy his passion for archeology by excavating an ancestral Pueblo village. CONTACT INFORMATION: Sakowitz Eye Center 2850 Wellness Ave. Orange City, FL 32763 313 N. Mangoustine Ave. Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: 386-574-0700 Website: sakowitzeyecenter.com

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Shafran Gastroenterology Center

Ira Shafran, M.D., Patricia Burgunder, A.R.N.P., Renee DePanicis, R.N., Kara Fitch, R.N., C.C.R.C., Sally Hewit, R.N., C.C.R.C. OUR PRACTICE: Dr. Shafran is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist practicing in the Orlando area since 1979. He treats a wide variety of gastrointestinal diseases, skilled in both diagnostic medicine and endoscopic procedures. Early in his career, Dr. Shafran discovered a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis, and over the past 30 years this interest has evolved into a passion to find the “Cause and Cure” for IBD. He is proud to be the top clinical IBD researcher in Central Florida, and has developed an exceptional Clinical Research Program, and IBD Center of Excellence offering all qualified patients access to therapies and treatments they may not otherwise be able to receive. “We can offer IBD patients not only conventional therapies, but also opportunities to participate in novel treatment protocols that are highly individualized, patient-centered approaches that look at IBD differently,’’ Dr. Shafran says. His certified Clinical Research Team is composed of an ARNP and three Registered Nurses who share his vision, integrity and compassion. In addition to running industry-sponsored, FDA-approved Clinical Trials, and participating in the majority of the pivotal 119 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | APRIL 2012

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IBD drug trials and Investigator Initiated Studies, Dr. Shafran speaks, publishes and presents medical findings both nationally and internationally. OUR OFFICE: The office environment is somewhat less traditional than most medical practices today. “I strongly believe that education, goodwill and confidence, together with a warm and friendly environment, are key factors in getting and keeping patients well.” Butterflies adorn the walls and ceiling, becoming an unmistakable symbol of change and wellness. The phones are answered by caring human voices, and the small, but efficient team is helpful and responsive. If you are lucky, you might even be greeted by a friendly pet or two! FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Dr. Shafran and the Shafran Gastroenterology Center, along with Crohn’s or Colitis Clinical Trial Research, please contact us. CONTACT INFORMATION: 701 W. Morse Blvd. Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: 407-629-8121 or Toll-Free 877-4-GI HEALTH Website: Shafran.net DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 119

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George A. Stanley, M.D., M.B.A. University Diagnostic Institute

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Stanley earned his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Florida. He completed his internship and residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the University of South Florida. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology. He has extensive training and expertise in the areas of Neuroradiology, Musculoskeletal and Body Imaging and has been practicing in Central Florida since 1991. Dr. Stanley is the former Chief of Radiology at Winter Park Memorial Hospital. He has been a strong advocate of preventative women’s health issues throughout his career and served as medical director for the Winter Park Women’s Center. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, American Roentgen Ray Society, Florida Radiological Society, Florida Medical Association, Orange County Medical Society, Seminole County Medical Society. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Dr. Stanley is the owner and medical director of University Diagnostic Institute. UDI is a full-modality, ACR-accredited imaging center with locations in Winter Park, Orlando and Longwood. He is currently Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology at the University of Central Florida’s

College of Medicine. He served as Clinical Associate Professor of Radiological Sciences at UCF’s College of Health and Public Affairs. Dr. Stanley also served as medical director for UCF’s Radiology Technologist program. WHAT SETS HIM APART: Dr. Stanley has been a member of the Central Florida community since 1976. He graduated from Winter Park High School and is a booster of many local high schools. Combining the latest technology with highly personalized care, Dr. Stanley is committed to providing the highest level of medical care to his patients in a respectful, empathetic and congenial manner. Unlike other radiology centers, Dr. Stanley, the owner, is always available personally on-site to address any patient concerns and needs. CONTACT INFORMATION: 111 N. Lakemont Ave. Winter Park, FL 32792 Phone: 407-975-3315 Fax: 407-691-0316 Website: AlwaysHere4U.com E-mail: assistant@udiwp.com

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Maxine C. Tabas, M.D. SPECIALTY: Skin cancer, Mohs surgery (offering the highest cure rates for skin cancer) and skin rejuvenation. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Received undergraduate and medical degrees from Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her internal medicine internship, dermatology residency, and fellowship in laser, Mohs and cosmetic surgery there as well. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Former director, Dermatologic and Laser Surgery, Stanford University; past president, Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgery; Dermatology Section chair, Florida Hospital, 2003-2010. American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Mohs Microscopic Surgery. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Raising two wonderful children. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: “I’ve treated thousands of people with skin cancer and

helped thousands more get the confidence they deserve through our cosmetic services. I pride myself on continuing learning new techniques and improving artistic reconstruction following Mohs surgery.” WHAT SETS US APART: “When you visit our office, you really become a part of our family. A heartfelt smile can brighten a person’s day, and we take pride in making that happen.” OFF HOURS: Good friends, ballroom dancing and dressage. CHARITABLE WORK: Provide care to Orlando Ballet. CONTACT INFORMATION: 1901 Lee Road Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: 407-647-7300 Website: advancedderm.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 121

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Winnie Palmer Physicians

TOP DOCS PICTURED: Aman Bhullar, M.D.; Jeannie McWhorter, M.D.; Judith Simms-Cendan, M.D.; Timothy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary, M.D.; Ronald Eason, M.D.; Eileen Farwick, D.O.; Gregory Locksmith, M.D. TOP DOCS NOT PICTURED: Stephen Carlan, M.D. ABOUT US: Winnie Palmer Hospital and Winnie Palmer Physicians serve the needs of women through every life stage. From care for young girls with unique needs for health care and education, through the excitement and intensity of the childbearing years, to the care it takes to enjoy the benefits of a healthy life, well lived, Winnie Palmer Hospital cares for the whole woman, in an environment created especially for women. SERVICES: Winnie Palmer Hospital is best known for its Childbirth Services, including childbirth classes, genetic counseling, labor and delivery, fetal diagnostics, high-risk pregnancies, special needs babies, lactation counseling and post-partum care. But Winnie Palmer Hospital and our Winnie Palmer Physicians group also offer a wide range of additional services in gynecological care. In-office services include gynecological exams, hormonal diagnosis and management, incontinence evaluations and treatment, subdermal hormone implants and IUD placement. In the hospital, our physicians treat a wide array of gynecological ailments through a variety of surgical techniques. Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) techniques are used extensively at Winnie Palmer Hospital, providing women with faster recovery times, less pain,

shorter hospital stays and less scarring than more traditional surgical procedures. Physicians who practice at Winnie Palmer Hospital also have access to surgical robotic equipment to assist them in performing MIS procedures, resulting in greater than 75% of the gynecologic surgeries performed at Winnie Palmer Hospital utilizing a minimally invasive surgical technique. PHILOSOPHY OF CARE: As one of the distinguished hospitals under the Orlando Health umbrella, Winnie Palmer Hospital strives to provide exemplary care to all of our patients. As a result of its deep focus on each patient experience, Winnie Palmer Hospital has been rated in the top 10% of hospitals in the country by the highly respected HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems), which monitors and reports patient satisfaction for over 3,800 hospitals nationwide. CONTACT INFORMATION: 83 W. Miller St. Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: 321-843-3627 (321-843-DOCS) Website: accordingtowinnie.com

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Women’s Care Florida-OB & GYN Specialists Arnold Lazar, M.D., Mark Wilstrup, M.D., N. Donald Diebel, M.D., Ph.D ABOUT THE PRACTICE: OB & GYN Specialists, founded by longtime colleagues and medical school associates, Dr. N. Donald Diebel and Dr. Arnold Lazar, is proud to be celebrating its 35th year serving Central Florida. Over the years, the practice has grown to fourteen board-certified physicians including Dr. Mark Wilstrup, who has been with the group for 29 years. The wide range of services consist of comprehensive obstetric care; advanced, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery; diagnosis and treatment of incontinence; endometrial ablation; infertility; management of menopausal issues; and preventive care. The doctors of OB & GYN Specialists are dedicated to excellence in women’s care and find their one-on-one patient relationships to be one of the most rewarding aspects of the practice. Women’s Care Florida-OB & GYN Specialists will never rush a visit and feel it is of utmost importance to take the necessary time to listen to the patient’s questions and to care about their unique concerns. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. N. Donald Diebel obtained his BA from The University of Notre Dame, his PhD from Indiana University and completed his MD degree and residency at The University of Iowa. Dr. Arnold Lazar received his BA from the University of Iowa and completed his OB/GYN residency and earned his MD from the University of Iowa. Dr. Mark Wilstrup received his BA from Emory

University, his MD from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his OB/GYN residency at the Medical College of Virginia. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: All three doctors are fellows of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Dr. Diebel: Chief of Staff at ORHS; VP of South Atlantic Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; and Founder of OB & GYN Specialists. Dr. Lazar: Chief of Staff, Orlando Health; Chief Medical Officer, Winnie Palmer Hospital; Chief Quality Officer, Winnie Palmer Hospital; and Founder of OB & GYN Specialists. Dr. Mark Wilstrup: 29 years of practicing OB/GYN with Drs. Diebel and Lazar. CONTACT INFORMATION: 1551 Clay St. Winter Park, FL 32789 7200 Stonerock Circle Orlando, FL 32819 1000 W. Broadway St., Suite 110 Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone: 407-644-5371 Website: obandgyn.cc DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 123

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Allergy Asthma Specialists, P.A.

Laila W. Alidina, M.D. Ph.D, Pragnesh H. Patel, M.D., Jose R. Arias, Jr., M.D., Andrew S. Bagg, M.D. OUR PHILOSOPHY: Providing the best up-to-date care for adults and children suffering from allergy, asthma and immunologic diseases with a goal of improving quality of life. OUR SPECIALTY: Treatment and prevention of allergic diseases, asthma and respiratory conditions, skin diseases, food allergy and sensitivity, drug and insect allergies, angioedema, and immune system diseases. We diagnose and treat through skin and/or blood testing, breathing capacity test, patch test, skin biopsy, tympanogram, oral challenges, allergy shots/immunotherapy and rhinolaryngoscopy. WHAT SETS US APART: Quality and compassionate care in a timely manner by well-trained professionals who are committed to state-of-the-art treatments, providing the best quality of life and minimizing suffering and long-term disability. Our practice physicians are regularly listed in Best Doctors in America and Top Doctors. OUR OFFICES: We offer four convenient locations throughout the Orlando area, along with extended evening hours for busy families. CONTACT INFORMATION: Altamonte Springs (next to Florida Hospital): 407-339-3002 Orlando/Dr.Phillips: 407-351-4328 Ocoee (inside Health Central): 407-296-1929 Clermont/Lost Lake area: 352-243-6767 Website: AllergyCFL.com

Cardiovascular Interventions SPECIALTY: Dr. Jamnadas is a cardiologist with a stellar education. He is ready to take care of a patient’s heart problem with the latest technology and techniques. But he doesn’t stop there. His practice, Cardiovascular Interventions, established in 1989, prides itself on being a center for the reversal of heart disease. Emphasizing prevention, he is determined to find the underlying cause of the disease and to do what can be done to reverse it. EDUCATION: Trained in Britain, at the University of London College Medical School, Dr. Jamnadas completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Maryland and his cardiology fellowship at Yale University. He also completed an interventional cardiology fellowship at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/ CERTIFICATIONS: He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine, is Board Certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine with subspecialties in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He is also Board Certified in Nuclear Cardiology and Board Certified in Laser Surgery. Dr. Jamnadas is on staff at Florida Hospital Orlando, and teaches medical students as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Florida State University, the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, and residents in Florida Hospital’s teaching programs. CONTACT INFORMATION: Pradip Jamnadas, M.D., M.B.B.S., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., F.C.C.P., F.A.C.P. 1900 N. Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803 Phone: 407-894-4880 Fax: 407-894-2364 Website: orlandocvi.com

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Colon & Rectal Clinic of Orlando Joseph T. Gallagher, M.D.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Vanderbilt University, Double Degree in Biomedical & Electrical Engineering, 1989; Master’s Degree in Physiology. UHS/The Chicago Medical School, Doctor of Medicine, 1993. General Surgery residency, University of Florida, 1998. Fellowship, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Orlando Regional Healthcare System, 1999. Dr. Gallagher is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery as well as the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery. He is Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida, Florida State University, the University of South Florida, and the University of Central Florida. Dr. Gallagher is Program Director of the Advanced Colorectal Minimally Invasive Program, as well as Associate Director for the PGY VI Colon & Rectal Residency Program. SPECIALTY: Dr. Gallagher’s practice consists of colonscopy, treatment of colorectal diseases, and surgery for multiple colon diseases, such as cancer. He is proficient in laparoscopic surgery as well as Robotic surgery. He holds staff privileges at Orlando Health, Florida Hospital and Health Central hospitals. CHARITABLE WORK: He volunteers at Shepherd’s Hope as well as Orlando Health’s clinic for uninsured patients. OFF HOURS: Dr. Gallagher is an avid exerciser. He runs in many races including qualifying for the Boston Marathon. He also enjoys biking and spending time with his family. CONTACT INFORMATION: 110 W. Underwood St.,#A Orlando, FL 32806

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JMJ Family Practice Jose R. Fernandez, M.D.

MISSION: At JMJ Family Practice, we strive to provide excellent health care from conception to old age. Our motivation for excellence stems from Catholic moral teaching which calls for deep compassion for every person regardless of their background, beliefs or ability to pay. ABOUT THE DOCTOR: Dr. José R. Fernández is a Board-certified family physician with over 20 years of experience. A father of eight beautiful children, Dr. Fernández enjoys caring for children from the newborn period through young adulthood. OUR WORK: Our goal is to render excellent health care while also guiding parents to be their very best, providing sound advice and counsel when needed. We assist couples to achieve or avoid pregnancy in a way that respects the dignity of both men and women while never endangering their present or future fertility. For couples seeking help with fertility, we’ve enjoyed tremendous success through NaproTechnology and other biomedical methods while bringing healing to the marital relationship and often facilitating the gift of a child or two! Dr. Fernandez’s goal is to help all his patients achieve and maintain optimal health. Whether managing chronic illnesses like diabetes and hypertension or dealing with perimenopause, performing nutrient testing or bio-identical hormone evaluation and treatment, the goal is to heal and make whole. CONTACT INFORMATION: 300 N. John Young Parkway Kissimmee, FL 34741 Phone: 407-935-9012 Website: thehealingvine.info

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Aparna Hernandez, M.D., M.J. Galceran, M.D. Southwest Internal Medicine Specialists

THE PRACTICE: In a warm, personalized setting, well-trained and service-oriented professionals deliver patient-centered compassionate care, focused on wellness. Strongly believing in preventative care, our team strives to be thorough and provide the latest medical care and treatments available. Both Dr. Galceran and Dr. Hernandez are board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. M.J. GALCERAN, M.D.: Magna cum laude graduate, University of Miami; medical school graduate, University of Florida; specialty training in Internal Medicine, Orlando Regional Medical Center. APARNA HERNANDEZ, M.D.: Graduated with honors from medical school, University of Bombay, India; research associate in transplantation medicine, University of Pittsburgh; Internal Medicine internship, residency and chief residency, Greater Baltimore Medical Center; fellowship in cardiovascular medicine, University of Pittsburgh. PROFESSIONAL HONORS/AWARDS: Both doctors have multiple physician of distinction awards from the American Medical Association and Florida Medical Association. Dr. Galceran was twice elected by his peers as Chairman of the Department of Medicine and Chairman of the Leadership Committee, both at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. Dr. Hernandez was elected by her peers as Chair, Department of Medicine, and Chair, Critical Care Committee, at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. WHAT SETS US APART: We put our patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; well-being first. We strongly believe in wellness and preventative care delivered in a caring, nurturing and compassionate setting. CONTACT INFORMATION: 5979 Vineland Road, Suite 310 Orlando, FL 32819 Fax: 407-352-8585 Phone: 407-345-0005 Website: SouthwestInternalMedicine.com

Jesse W. Johnson, M.D.

Primary Care Center at Lake Mary ABOUT THE DOCTOR: Dr. Jesse Johnson grew up in Orlando and was among the first UCF students to attend the University of Florida College of Medicine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and has been practicing in the Central Florida area for two decades. CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Dr. Johnson is Board Certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also a member of the American College of Physicians and is a member of the Florida Medical Association and the Seminole County Medical Association. SERVICES: Dr. Johnson and the team at Primary Care Center at Lake Mary offer a wide variety of services for their patients, including asthma management, cholesterol screening and management, chronic disease evaluation and management, college physicals, DEXA bone density screenings, diabetes screening and management, digital X-rays, DOT physicals, EKG testing, geriatric care, hypertension evaluation and treatment, immunizations, on-site laboratory services, physical examinations, pre-operative examinations, preventive care, sonograms and well-womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health. CONTACT INFORMATION: Primary Care Center at Lake Mary 4106 West Lake Mary Blvd., Suite 100 Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-333-2273 Website: pcclakemary.com

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Klaiman Urology, P.A.

Allan P. Klaiman M.D., F.A.C.S., Ruchi G. Shah, A.R.N.P.-C. ALLAN P. KLAIMAN, M.D.: Bachelor of Science with Highest Honors from the Honors College at the University of Michigan. Doctor of Medicine: University of Michigan. Urology residency: University of Florida. Certified by American Board of Urology and Fellow of American College of Surgeons. Member of American Urological Association and Florida Urological Society. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: After 20 years of practicing Urology with a large group, Dr. Klaiman made his dream a reality by establishing his own exceptional practice. RUCHI SHAH, A.R.N.P.-C.: Masters in Nursing from the University of Central Florida, Board Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners in Family Medicine. Member of the Society of Urology Nursing, Central Florida Nurse Practitioner Council, American Urological Association and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. WHAT SETS US APART: Klaiman Urology is a small practice dedicated to delivering extremely personal care to each individual. From their first contact with our practice, patients are treated with unmatched service. We work to make every patient encounter exactly like we would want for our own family: friendly, courteous, attentive with the highest level of professionalism. Dr. Klaiman’s vision is for his patients to perceive him as a caring physician who is always accessible and ready to understand their needs. CONTACT INFORMATION: 668 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 105 Maitland, FL 32751 Phone: 407-774-2431 Website: KlaimanUrology.com

Thomas M. Kropp, M.D., J.D. SPECIALTY: Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Medical degree from University of Florida, Internal Medicine internship at University of Hawaii, ophthalmology residency at University of Texas Medical Branch, and fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. J.D. from Barry University College of Law. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS: American Board of Ophthalmology, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Florida Society of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Aside from my family, the privilege of providing excellent surgical and medical care to my patients. WHAT SETS ME APART: I try to treat every patient as I would treat one of my own family members, ethically and compassionately. OFF HOURS: Spending time with my wife and children, kite surfing, open-water swimming, and golf. FREE ADVICE: With all the changes that are on the horizon for health care, it is important to choose a well-trained physician who cares about his or her patients. The best recommendations are from other physicians. Who would they send their family member to for care? CONTACT INFORMATION: 1900 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: 407-896-1400

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Stephane Lavoie, M.D.

Florida Orthopaedic Associates, P.A. SPECIALTY: Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon. EDUCATION: Spine Fellowship, Baylor College of Medicine; Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. AWARDS/HONORS: Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society; Member, American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association. AFFILIATIONS: Chairman, Department of Surgery, Florida Hospital Fish Memorial; Florida Hospital DeLand; Central Florida Regional Hospital. GREAT PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Gaining respect from the medical community from continued good care of my patients. I continue to work hard with integrity and have achieved consistently great surgical outcomes. INNOVATIONS: Proficiency in Minimally Invasive Surgery. Patients experience excellent results, less trauma and reduced recovery time. I stay informed of the latest advancements in that field to provide the best care. WHAT SETS HIM APART: I stop to listen to the patients. They will usually give you the diagnosis. Patients need to feel that their doctor is giving them full attention and is not rushed. CONTACT INFORMATION: 740 Plymouth Avenue DeLand, FL 32720 Phone: 386-734-9122 1337 International Pkwy. South Suite 1341 Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-333-4507

1053 Medical Center Drive Suite 101 Orange City, FL 32763 Phone: 386-774-2500 Website: fl-ortho.net

Eugene A. Melvin, Jr., M.D. Pain Center of Central Florida, P.A.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Internship, Residency and Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Board Certifications in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. AWARDS/HONORS: UCF Outstanding Service Award, St. Jude Certificate of Merit for Education. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Assistant Professor and Faculty Advisor, UCF College of Medicine. Member of American Society of Anesthesiology, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, American Academy of Pain Management, Florida Medical Association, Florida Physician Association, Orange County Medical Society, Expert Medical Advisor for Division of Workers Compensation. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: My decision to move from the field of Anesthesiology in 1996 to Pain Management in order to treat those who suffer from intractable pain, the number one reason why a person seeks out a doctor. WHAT SETS US APART: We are a legitimate Pain Management center specializing in interventional solutions for controlling chronic pain with double Board Certifications in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. We treat patients with chronic pain in a comfortable office atmosphere, as opposed to a hospital setting, reducing cost and infection risk. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: Conduct seminars on Pain Management such as proper monitoring of pain medications. Mentoring for UCF Pre-Medicine students and providing them understanding of the field of Pain Management. CONTACT INFORMATION: 3861 Oakwater Circle, Suite 2 Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: 407-649-7800 Fax: 407-649-9881 Website: floridapaincenter.org 128 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2012

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Neurosurgeons for Kids Eric R. Trumble, M.D.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Double board certified in adult and pediatric neurosurgery. AWARDS/HONORS: Awarded honors at every level of his training. The only brain surgeon (graduate school)/rocket scientist (undergraduate) in the U.S. INNOVATIONS: After becoming the first Director of Congenital Neurosurgery in the U.S., Dr. Trumble went on to lead the first certified Neuro-fibromatosis clinic in the state, the first craniofacial clinic in Central Florida, and the only Chiari clinic in the Southeast. Dr. Trumble continues to research, publish and present in many international forums. Florida Hospital for Children has spared no expense giving Dr. Trumble access to the most cutting edge technology, including intra-operative 3T MRI, intra-operative CT, interventional neuroradiology, Gamma Knife, and other minimally invasive technologies. WHAT SETS US APART: Minimizing complications (having the lowest, or near the lowest, complication rate nationally for all targeted procedures). We care about your child as though he or she were our own. Dr. Trumble is the father of seven children and understands the anxiety your child may have while seeing the neurosurgeon. He e-mails each family personally after every visit and makes sure communication is a two-way street. OFF-HOURS: Dr. Trumble has an interest in the arts and has painted the murals that adorn his office walls. CONTACT INFORMATION: 615 E. Princeton St., Suite 540 Orlando, FL 32803 Phone: 407-236-0006 Fax: 407-236-0007 Website: neurosurgeons4kids.com E-mail: etrumble@neurosurgeons4kids.com

North Seminole Family Practice and Sports Medicine James E. Quinn, M.D.

OUR MISSION: To provide patient-focused, innovative and compassionate care to the communities we serve. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Ohio State University, with residency completed at the Naval Aerospace Regional Medical Center. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Board Certified by American Board of Family Medicine, Florida State University Affiliate Faculty. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Member, Emergency Cardiac Committee of the American Heart Association; Chairman of the Board, Central Florida Regional Hospital; Chief of Staff, Central Florida Regional Hospital. It is Dr. Quinn’s great privilege to have worked with the Central Florida Medical Community and to have served the people of Sanford for over 20 years. OFF HOURS: Dr. Quinn enjoys horse training and breeding, participating in marathons, and he cycled from Maine to Florida to support the American Heart Association. CHARITABLE WORK: Seminole County Schools, Partners in Excellence; Rotary Paul Harris Fellow and member of St. Patrick’s Church in Mt. Dora. OUR DOCTORS: Daniel Monette, M.D., C.A.Q.S.M.; Harvey Schefsky, M.D.; James E. Quinn, M.D. CONTACT INFORMATION: 2209 S. French Ave. Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: 407-321-4230

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Orlando Hand Surgery Associates

George M. White, M.D., Jason Pirozzolo, D.O. MEDICAL SPECIALTY: Hand surgery, microvascular hand surgery, surgery of the shoulder, elbow and wrist. ABOUT US: Dr. White is president of Orlando Hand Surgery Associates, serving the Orlando area since 1991. Our practice is not limited to the hand—we take care of all problems of the upper extremities in adults and children including fractures, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, traumatic injuries and vascular problems. We deal with all problems of the shoulder and elbow, including rotator cuff injuries, sports medicine injuries and total shoulder replacements. We have emergency services available. We treat patients with nonsurgical as well as surgical techniques with individualized treatment plans. Dr. Jason Pirozzolo has joined our practice as Director of Trauma and Sports Medicine. He comes to us after attending Ohio State and Duke Universities. He was most recently director of Sports Medicine for Centra Care and now brings his expertise to Orlando Hand Surgery. BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Certificate of Added Qualifications for Hand Surgery. INNOVATIONS: Our practice uses state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical techniques and is complemented by a new surgical suite and the addition of multiple hand therapy units throughout Central Florida. AWARDS/ HONORS: Dr. White was named as a “Best Doctor for 2012” by U.S. News & World Report and as one of “America’s Best Doctors” by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.” Dr. White was named one of the top 10 shoulder surgeons in the U.S. by Becker’s ASC Review, and our practice is routinely listed as one of the top hand surgery practices in the Southeast by insurance panels and physician review groups. CONTACT INFORMATION: 801 N. Orange Ave., Suite 600 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 407–841–2100

Alexandra Osorio, M.D. Sand Lake Imaging, L.L.L.P.

PRACTICE AREA: Dr. Osorio is a Board Certified Radiologist specializing in Vascular and Interventional Radiology and has practiced in Central Florida since 2005. She is the third radiologist in this practice to be named one of Orlando’s Best Doctors. Dr. Osorio is bilingual in English and Spanish and is an active member of the community. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Fellowship trained at Yale School of Medicine, New Haven Hospital; Diagnostic Radiology Residence Program at Temple University Hospital; Graduate of University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine; Certification of Diagnostic Radiology by American Board of Radiology; Certification of Added Qualification in Interventional and Vascular Radiology. WHAT SETS US APART: With two convenient locations, Sand Lake Imaging represents the highest standard in advanced diagnostic imaging with the latest technologies offered in Computed Tomography (CAT scans), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), digital mammography, ultrasound and digital radiography. Sand Lake Imaging became a national show site for Siemens Healthcare with the recent addition of a Siemens 3T SKYRA MRI unit (one of only five in the country) and a Siemens 64-slice PET/ CT. Sand Lake Imaging’s Women’s Services division and Clinical Research division in areas like Advanced Neuro Imaging and cancer detection set the standard in Central Florida. Strong physician leadership with the best medical technology is our commitment. CONTACT INFORMATION: 9350 Turkey Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819 1640 N. Maitland Ave. Maitland, FL 32751 Phone: 407-363-2772 130 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2012

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Premier Cardiology & Vascular Associates Amish M. Parikh, M.D., F.A.C.C.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Parikh is literally a hometown doctor. He was raised here in Central Florida and graduated from Osceola High School. He attended the University of Miami for his Bachelor’s Degree and completed medical school at the University of South Florida. He returned to Miami’s Jackson Memorial Hospital for his residency, and to University of Florida-Shands Hospital, Jacksonville, for his Cardiology Fellowship. Dr. Parikh is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Diseases as well as Nuclear Medicine. He has practiced Cardiology in Central Florida since 2000 and has privileges at the Orlando Health and Florida Hospital Systems. WHAT SETS US APART: Dr. Parikh is genuinely interested in the well-being of his patients and is very knowledgeable about all aspects of cardiology. One of his patients posted online: “He has a fantastic bedside demeanor and makes you feel at ease. He takes the time to explain procedures in detail as well as options so that you feel well informed and comfortable.” DURING OFF HOURS: Dr. Parikh enjoys attending sporting events as well as playing tennis and basketball with his children. He gives back to his community by being very active in a variety of service organizations. With all his efforts professionally and personally, he truly lives up to his practice’s motto: “Changing Lives Every Day.” CONTACT INFORMATION: 1555 Howell Branch Road, Suite B2 Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: 407-622-0793 Fax: 866-362-3655 Website: premiercardiology.net E-mail: info@premiercardiology.net

Pulmonary Practice Associates E. Kevin Scanlon, M.D.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Scanlon joined Pulmonary Practice Associates in 1989 after earning his medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1984. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Kansas in 1987, followed by a pulmonary and critical-care fellowship, also at KU. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Dr. Scanlon belongs to a number of medical associations and has served as Chief of Staff at Central Florida Regional Hospital. HIS PHILOSOPHY: Our practice has provided Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine to Lake Mary, Sanford, Orange City and Deltona for 28 years. We now provide EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound) to improve thoracic diagnostics. More specifically, the EBUS enhances lung cancer staging, which facilitates treatment. As health care continues to evolve, there will be a greater need for physician leadership. Personally, I believe efforts will be necessary to preserve the doctor-patient relationship which is essential to quality health care. OTHER INTERESTS: Family time, travel, sports. CONTACT INFORMATION: 1075 Town Center Drive Orange City, FL 32763 Phone: 386-917-0333 749 Stirling Center Place Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-321-8230 DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 131

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Stephen M. Reed, M.D.

Florida Orthopaedic Associates, P.A. SPECIALTY: Orthopaedic Surgeon. EDUCATION: Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Florida. M.D. from the University of South Florida College of Medicine. Orthopaedic Residency at the University of South Carolina. AWARDS/HONORS: Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. Member of American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association and Seminole County Medical Association, for which I also served as past president. AFFILIATIONS: Affiliated with Central Florida Hospital and Florida Hospital Fish Memorial. MY ORTHOPAEDIC TEAM: Ashley Reed Manresa, PA-C and Vesna Sweet, PA-C. GREATEST INNOVATIONS: Utilize the latest in joint reconstruction with computerized arthroplasty, uni-compartmental arthroplasty and hip resurfacing. WHAT SETS HIM APART: Committed to taking a personal interest in the patient, talking to the patient and then bringing the latest technology to their care. OTHER INTERESTS: Sailing, fishing, golf and underwater photography. CONTACT INFORMATION: 1337 International Parkway South Suite 1341 Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-333-4507

1053 Medical Center Drive Suite 101 Orange City, FL 32763 Phone: 386-774-2500 Website: fl-ortho.net

Julio C. Gundian, M.D., Jeffrey D. Brady, M.D., Jeffrey R. Thill, M.D. ABOUT US: For over 20 years, Dr. Gundian, Dr. Brady, and Dr. Thill have practiced at Winter Park Urology to provide the highest quality, comprehensive urological care with compassion and respect. Dr. Gundian speaks fluent English and Spanish and takes pride in combining his skill and compassion to provide the best care for his patients. Outside of the office, he enjoys being with his wife and three children and attending UCF games where his daughter attends. He also is actively involved in his church, St. John Lutheran in Winter Park. Dr. Brady is one of the few urologists in Florida with fellowship-training in Adult and Pediatric Reconstructive Urology. His advanced surgical skills have led to treating complex conditions. He likes spending time with his wife and three young children and competing in triathlons, recently qualifying for the Ironman World Championship. Dr. Thill was one of the first physicians in Central Florida to use the daVinci robot and continues to use this advanced surgical technology for prostate and kidney cancer. He enjoys running, cooking, photography and is a volunteer at Shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hope. He recently returned from Africa, visiting his sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peace Corp project. Rescuing dachshunds remains a passion for him and his wife. CONTACT INFORMATION: Four locations in Greater Orlando Phone: 408-897-3499 Website: wpurology.com

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Robert L. Masson, M.D. NeuroSpine Institute

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Masson received his medical degree with honors from the University of Florida. He stayed in Gainesville for his Neurological Surgery Residency, with special training in Microneurosurgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: My five children. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Robert L. Masson, M.D., is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon specializing in spinal injury and sports spine medicine. He also is the founder of the NeuroSpine Institute, recognized as a global referral center for complex minimally invasive spine reconstruction. He is an international consultant for minimally invasive neurosurgery and one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading advocates for athletic spinal injury being recognized as a recoverable sports injury. INNOVATIONS: Dr. Masson invented iMAS, interpedicular minimal access surgery of the lumbar spine, and is responsible for the education, product development and research for Synthes Spine in iMAS products and techniques. He is one of several Chairmen, globally, of surgeon training and certification for Synthes Spine in the use of the artificial disc Prodisc. He has trained hundreds of surgeons in minimally invasive spine surgery and artificial disc surgery. WHAT SETS US APART: NeuroSpine Institute specializes in delivering the highest level of surgical care in the world for degenerative lower back and neck conditions using state-of-the-art surgical techniques, technology, and comprehensive surgical and rehabilitation planning. Dr. Masson is devoted to providing the best medical experience and life-enhancing solutions available for these unique and intricate conditions. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Dr. Masson is an avid athlete, having played multiple sports throughout

his life. He has extended his love of sports by participating in his five childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sport activities, including swimming and baseball. CHARITABLE WORK: He suffered five major concussions in his athletic journeys and is passionate about concussion education, recognition and treatment. He, therefore, founded The Neurospine Institute Foundation, whose main goal is to promote youth sports, while educating on how to stop all types of preventable injuries from occurring including concussions and spinal cord damage. NEW PHYSICIANS: This year, Neurospine Institute has expanded to include two new doctors. Mitchell L. Supler, M.D., brings 17 years of Neurosurgical experience to Neurospine Institute. Dr. Supler graduated with honors from the University of Florida, receiving the Lyerly Award for excellence in Neurosurgery. He completed his residency in Neurosurgery at UF. He has extensive experience in minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical and lumbar disc replacement, and surgical treatment of chronic pain. Mark J. Cuffe, M.D., graduated with high honors from the University of Florida and was an MD graduate of the Junior Honors Medical Program. He received his Neurological Surgery training at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Dr. Cuffe is committed to the highest tradition of Neurological Surgery, in diagnostics, decision making and highly sophisticated microsurgery. CONTACT INFORMATION: 2706 Rew Circle, Suite 100 Orlando, FL 34761 Phone: 407- 649-8585 Fax: 407-649-0151 Websites: neurospineinstitute.org and nsifoundation.org

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Robert L. Masson, M.D. NeuroSpine Institute

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Spine Health Institute

Charley Goodnough, P.A., Chetan K. Patel, M.D., Mathew T. Smith, M.D. ABOUT US: The Spine Health Institute has been designed to support any condition of the spine; your board certified physician will always discuss all of the treatment options available, including non-surgical and industry-leading surgical treatments. MEDICAL DIRECTOR: Dr. Chetan Patel is an internationally renowned spine surgeon who has taught minimally invasive and other spine surgical techniques to hundreds of spine surgeons internationally and domestically. He has been invited multiple times to teach surgeons for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and North American Spine Society. In fact, Dr. Patel has been recently appointed as the Section Chair assessing Robotics and Navigation for the North American Spine Society in 2013. His research efforts involve developing new surgical implants, tools and techniques that advance the limits of what spine surgery can offer today. He is an author of multiple research papers and book chapters that are being used in the training programs of spine surgeons throughout the United States. INSTITUTE PHILOSOPHY: The Spine Health Institute treats patients with the least invasive methods possible. This means that when you need surgery, we will offer you the least invasive procedure that can give you the desired outcome. OUR COMMITMENT: To minimize your pain and recovery time while maximizing your function. WHAT SETS US APART: With two convenient locationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a practice location in Dr. Philips and a main office in Lakeview Plaza near Florida Hospital Altamonteâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;industry-leading spine care is just a few minutes away. Our primary Lakeview Plaza location

is a state-of-the-art facility consisting of over 11,000 square feet designed specifically for spine patients, including a rehabilitation and sports medicine center. Features include a gym area for physical therapy and rehabilitation, a spa for patients to receive therapeutic care including massage, pain medicine facilities, diagnostic, treatment rooms, equipment, and staff offices. COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: The Spine Health Institute provides you access to a wealth of dedicated medical professionals, including surgeons, physicians, physical therapists, physiatrists, and pain specialists to tend to your individual neck and lower back pain at an allinclusive destination, with the objective of improving your quality of life. BEYOND TRADITIONAL CARE: Concierge services are provided at no charge to patients and their families for needs ranging from restaurant reservations, support with travel plans including flights, to discounts for hotel stays for patients arriving for destination spine care from locations around the world. CONTACT INFORMATION: 711 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 210 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 7350 Sandlake Commons Blvd., Suite 2205 Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407-303-5452 Toll-Free: 855-576-4427 Website: FloridaHospitalSpine.com

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Karuna Ahuja, M.D., F.C.C.P., D.A.B.S.M. Florida Cardiopulmonary Center

OUR PRACTICE: Committed to helping patients with sleep disorders, Dr. Karuna Ahuja runs the Central Florida Sleep Institute, which is part of Florida Cardiopulmonary Center. The Center provides comprehensive adult cardiovascular, pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine services at two locations. Dr. Ahuja is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases, critical care medicine and sleep medicine. WHAT SETS US APART: “To be a good pulmonologist, you must have patience and caring because pulmonary patients are chronically sick. They require tender care,” says Dr. Ahuja. “I’m proud to be able to provide quality care. I truly care about my patients. I get to know them personally, which builds a great trust.” SPECIALTY: Dr. Ahuja treats everything from shortness of breath and pulmonary hypertension to chronic lung diseases. In addition, she is director of the AASM-accredited state-of-the-art Sleep Institute in Lake Mary, which treats patients with sleep apnea, insomnia, excessive sleepiness, restless leg syndrome and narcolepsy, among other issues. The institute provides high-tech testing in luxuriant settings for patient comfort. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Ahuja graduated from GSVM Medical College, India, and completed her residency in internal medicine at State University of New York in Brooklyn. She received subspecialty training in pulmonary diseases and advanced training

in critical care medicine at SUNY/Brooklyn. Dr. Ahuja is a fellow of the American College Chest Physicians and a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Prior to starting her Central Florida practice, Dr. Ahuja was assistant professor of medicine at the University of South Florida in Tampa and was director of the intensive care unit at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa. She has been active in medical research and has presented her findings at major international conferences. PERSONAL: Dr. Ahuja is married to Dr. Ratan Ahuja and they have a beautiful daughter. Her interests include music and worldwide travel. CONTACT INFORMATION: Florida Cardiopulmonary Center 759 Harley Strickland Blvd. Orange City, FL 32763 Phone: 386-456-0300 Central Florida Sleep Institute 1319 South International Parkway Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-268-3660 Website: FLHeartLung.com

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Ratan K. Ahuja, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I. Florida Cardiopulmonary Center

SPECIALTY: As a cardiovascular specialist, Dr. Ratan Ahuja prides himself on serving all cardiovascular needs of his patients, including primary prevention, non-invasive and invasive evaluation, and interventional procedures. “The good thing about my practice is I can take care of the patient from beginning of evaluation until completion of care.’’ OUR PRACTICE: Florida Cardiopulmonary Center provides comprehensive adult cardiovascular, pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine services at two locations. Dedicated to community service since 2002, the center continues its efforts today through family-centered medical care and health education programs. OUR SERVICES: Dr. Ahuja provides preventive screening, ultrasound testing of the heart and peripheral arteries, nuclear stress testing for evaluation of coronary artery disease and 24-hour Holter monitoring for arrhythmias. As an interventional cardiologist, he performs cardiac catheterization, angioplasty and coronary artery stent placement in the heart. He also implants pacemakers and defibrillators (AICDs). In the peripheral arteries he does angioplasty and SilverHawk, orbital and laser atherectomies. He is up to date on all the latest interventions, including atherectomy, which removes plaque from blocked arteries. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Ahuja is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology. A graduate of the University College of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India, Dr. Ahuja was chief resident

in internal medicine at State University of New York in Brooklyn. He followed his residency with subspecialty training in cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology. Dr. Ahuja is a former assistant professor of medicine at the University of South Florida. He has participated in numerous investigative trials and has coauthored articles in major medical journals and a book chapter. Dr. Ahuja is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He chairs the Department of Cardiology at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial, Orange City, and also has staff privileges at Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford. OUR PHILOSOPHY: “We are committed to combining up-to-date equipment, techniques, and knowledge with our tradition of genuine caring.” CONTACT INFORMATION: 759 Harley Strickland Blvd. Orange City, FL 32763 Phone: 386-456-0300 1319 South International Parkway Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-268-3600 Website: FLHeartLung.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 141

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Celebration Obstetrics and Gynecology David Marcantel, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., Robert Lemert, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., Eric Edwards, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. THE PRACTICE: We are dedicated to providing the best care for female patients during their lifetime. We specialize in obstetrics and gynecology. Our goal is to provide patients with health support as well as meet their emotional and spiritual needs, providing service at reasonable rates with a staff that is knowledgeable and helpful. Amy Lowell, Certified Nurse Midwife, Suzette Boyette, Nurse Practitioner, and Michelle Perez, Ultrasonographer, are additional providers in our practice. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: All our physicians are board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and have extensive experience in minimally invasive surgery. Our six providers have over 70 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology. INNOVATIONS: We have the latest technology incorporated into all aspects of our practice including a brand new state-of-the-art GE 3&4D ultrasound machine, Karl Storz hysteroscope for in-office procedures, and an NST machine. Our office incorporated electronic medical records in 2006, and we continue to acquire the best technologies available. WHAT SETS US APART: Our office is a beautiful and comfortable place that has everything on site for our obstetrics patients including lab, ultrasound and NST. For our gynecology patients we also offer on-site lab, ultrasound and even in-office surgeries such as Essure and hysteroscopy. Our providers have privileges and perform sur-

gery and deliveries at both Florida Hospital Celebration and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies. CHARITABLE WORK: The practice spends significant time and money giving back to the community. We support the American Cancer Society, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Help Now Shelter, Celebration Foundation, Noahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Light Foundation, JMJ Life Foundation, Celebration sports including lacrosse, baseball, swimming, soccer and the Pop Warner Football League. We feel giving back to the community is a very important part of being part of the community. OFF HOURS: While there is always someone on call from the practice to assist our patients, we do enjoy spending time with our family and friends when we are off. CONTACT INFORMATION: 410 Celebration Place, Suite 208 Celebration, FL 34747 2209 North Blvd. West, Suite C Davenport, FL 33837 Phone: 407-566-BABY Website: celebrationobgyn.com; celebrationobgyndavenport.com

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Celebration Pediatrics

Matthew Smith, M.D., Melanie Schlauder, M.S., M.D. OUR PRACTICE: The best care for your children can be found at Celebration Pediatrics. We have two outstanding pediatricians in our office with over 20 years of experience. Keeping kids happy and healthy is our mission, giving you the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your children are in the best of hands even when the unexpected happens. DR. MATTHEW SMITH: Dr. Smith received his medical degree from the University of Indiana in 1994. From there he went on to complete his residency at Rileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. He practiced in Indiana where he grew up before relocating to Celebration with his wife and five children. Dr Smith joined Celebration Pediatrics in 2011. He is very passionate about his work and loves treating children in and around the Celebration area. DR. MELANIE SCHLAUDER: Dr. Schlauder first received her Master of Science degree in microbiology in 1997 before deciding that becoming a Pediatrician was her calling. She received her medical degree in 2005 from Ohio

State University. Dr. Schlauder then completed her residency right here in Florida at Tampa General Hospital. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and is a member of the Florida Emergency Responder team. Dr. Schlauder relocated to Celebration in 2012 with her husband and three children and joined Celebration Pediatrics. COME AND MEET US: If you would like to know more about our practice, we offer free Meet and Greet appointments with both of these Pediatricians. So please feel free to contact our office or visit our website. CONTACT INFORMATION: 410 Celebration Place Suite 206 Celebration, FL 34747 407-566-9700 Website: celebrationpediatrics.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 143

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Center for Colon & Rectal Surgery

Sam B. Atallah, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.C.R.S., Matthew R. Albert, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.C.R.S., Sergio W. Larach, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.C.R.S., Teresa C. H. deBeche-Adams, M.D. ABOUT OUR PRACTICE: The physicians at the Center for Colon & Rectal Surgery (CCRS) have four offices throughout the greater Orlando area, each in close proximity to the major Florida Hospital campuses. CCRS surgeons treat a broad spectrum of diseases of the colon and rectum, with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques for curing colorectal cancer. INNOVATIONS: The CCRS physicians have contributed substantially to the field of colorectal surgery and are among the first to pioneer laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery. They were also the first to perform roboticassisted colon resection in Florida. In 2012, the CCRS presented The Orlando Experience with 100 robotic-assisted resections for cancer. In 2009, the group developed a procedure called TAMIS, which allows surgeons to access rectal cancers and large polyps in a way never before possible. Since the inception of TAMIS, thousands of surgeons have sought training and attended special teaching sessions and seminars on this breakthrough technique that is now being performed at leading institutions around the world. EDUCATIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Each year, two surgical

fellows are selected to train with the CCRS. International fellows, PA students, medical students, and surgical residents also rotate with the CCRS to learn from its staff members. The CCRS physicians are affiliated with the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and Florida State University College of Medicine, as well as Graduate Medical Education at Florida Hospital. OUR MISSION: To provide our patients with the highest quality of care possible. In addition to being compassionate, we know that healing often comes with hard work and dedication. This is why we continue our educational endeavors, because we can never stop learning. This is why we continue to innovate, because it offers the hope of better surgery. This is why we engage in research, because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s science and knowledge that guide us to better medicine. CONTACT INFORMATION: Offices: Orlando, Altamonte Springs, East Orlando, Winter Park Phone: 407-303-2615 Website: CenterColon.com

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Central Florida Hepatology & Gastroenterology Rafael A. Cortés, M.D., Maryam R. Kashi, D.O. ABOUT OUR PRACTICE: In a large state-of-the-art facility, Dr. Cortés and Dr. Kashi provide the Central Florida community with a wide range of digestive and liver care including GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, irritable bowel syndrome and colonoscopies. Dr. Cortés is highly specialized in liver diseases and Dr. Kashi has a special interest in women’s health, with a skill set in bariatrics and weight loss. Both are passionate advocates on the importance of screening programs for colon cancer and Barrett’s esophagus/esophageal cancer. WHAT SETS US APART: Dr. Cortés and Dr. Kashi form part of Florida Hospital’s gastroenterology team; Florida Hospital is ranked #16 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in gastroenterology. RAFAEL A. CORTÉS, MD EDUCATION: Dr. Cortés is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine, with extensive experience in liver diseases. He received his medical degree at the Universidad Central del Caribe in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. He completed a gastroenterology fellowship at New York Hospital Queens, affiliated with Weill Medical College of Cornell University, and a hepatology fellowship at the University of Miami at the Center for Liver Diseases. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and

American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English and Spanish. MARYAM R. KASHI, DO EDUCATION: Dr. Kashi is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. She received a doctor of osteopathic medicine from Nova Southeastern University and studied internal medicine at Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital at Baltimore, Maryland. She completed a gastroenterology and nutrition fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. AWARDS/ HONORS: Dr. Kashi has received the Albert I. Mendeloff Research Award and has served as the Associate Director of the Hepatology Clinic at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Raising 3 bright young children. LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English, Spanish and Farsi. CONTACT INFORMATION 2415 North Orange Avenue, Suite 200 Orlando, FL 32804 Office Phone: 407-303-1812 Toll-free: 888-303-1813 Website: CentralFloridaGI.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 145

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Center for Pain Medicine

Dr. Evans Amune, Dr. Kayvan Ariani, Dr. Diego Guerrero, Dr. Brian Jager, Dr. Suresh Kannan, Dr. Kacey Montgomery, Dr. Anand Patel, Dr. Michael Rubeis ABOUT US: The Center for Pain Medicine is dedicated to alleviating chronic and acute pain brought on by injury or illness. Our practice is one of the largest pain medicine groups in Central Florida, with seven comprehensive pain management centers conveniently located throughout the area. OUR GOAL: Our physicians develop individualized treatment plans designed to assess and heal patients using an interdisciplinary approach to care, while providing direct access to interventional, behavioral, rehabilitative and medical therapies. Our goal is to provide therapy and recovery that improves patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ability to function. CERTIFICATIONS: All eight of our physicians are certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Pain Medicine. SPECIALTIES: Conditions and areas treated include neck and back, extremities, nerve-related conditions and cancer pain. CREDENTIALS: To view the extensive credentials of all our physicians log on to centerforpain.com. WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US: Our highly skilled physicians understand the significant impact of chronic pain on quality of life. We are committed to creating a treatment plan that will optimize symptom relief and restore the joy in life.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 328 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 331 Orlando, FL 32804 2056 Aloma Ave., Suite 101 Winter Park, FL 32792 7350 Sandlake Commons Blvd., Suite 3322 Orlando, FL 32819 7727 Lake Underhill Road Orlando, FL 32822 1055 Saxon Blvd. Orange City, FL 32763 400 Celebration Place, Suite A340 Celebration, FL 34747 Phone: 321-422-7111 Website: CenterForPain.com

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Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, P.A.

Calvin R. Peters, M.D., F.A.C.S., Kendall K. Peters, M.D., F.A.C.S. SPECIALTY: Drs. Calvin and Kendall Peters are board-certified plastic surgeons specializing in cosmetic surgery of the breast, body and face as well as many types of reconstructive surgery. EDUCATION: Dr. Kendall Peters-Princeton University (BA), University of Central Florida (BS), University of Florida College of Medicine (MD), Emory University Medical Center (Plastic Surgery). Dr. Calvin Peters-Louisiana State University (BS), Louisiana State University College of Medicine (MD), Duke University Medical Center (Plastic Surgery). BOARD CERTIFICATION: Dr. Calvin Peters and Dr. Kendall Peters are board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Our doctors serve on the volunteer faculty of the University of Central Florida College of Medicine as Professor and Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery. Both are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons as well as other state, local and national organizations. WHAT SETS US APART: We provide the highest quality care with an emphasis on compassion, safety and excellent surgical outcomes. Our practice prides itself on utilizing the

latest and most advanced surgical techniques combined with a commitment to every patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comfort and complete satisfaction. These efforts have repeatedly earned us recognition by physicians and patients as one of the leading plastic surgery practices in Central Florida. WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US: In plastic and reconstructive surgery, choosing the surgeon is just as important as the procedure. Entrust yourself to a practice with longstanding expertise. With combined experience of nearly half a century in plastic surgery, our practice proudly focuses on professionalism, personalized individual attention to our patients and skilled patient care. OFF HOURS: Both doctors lead busy family lives and are active in the community. Dr. Calvin Peters enjoys spending time in Maine. Dr. Kendall Peters has three busy children and enjoys running, golfing and watching college football. CONTACT INFORMATION: 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 442 Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: 407-898-1436 Website: petersplasticsurgery.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 147

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Central Florida Cancer Care Center

Steven G. Lester, M.D., F.A.C.R.O., Maneesh Gossain, M.D., D. Wayne Joiner, M.D., John D. Looper, M.D. (Emeritus) ABOUT US: At Central Florida Cancer Care Center, we’re proud to offer radiation therapy in two comfortable and convenient freestanding facilities. What makes us unique is that we focus on Radiation Oncology services—nothing else—and are dedicated to being a leader in the Radiation field. Drs. Lester and Looper founded CFCCC in 2004 with the mindset of offering compassionate care. We understand the diagnosis of cancer and its treatment can be extremely stressful for patients and families, and we make it a priority to educate patients about their illness and treatment options so that they are able to make a decision that is best for their individual diagnosis. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Lester received his medical degree from Louisiana State University and completed his residency in radiation oncology at Indiana University Hospitals. Dr. Gossain, who joined CFCCC in 2007, received his medical degree from Wayne State University Medical School and completed his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Looper received his medical degree from Loma Linda University and completed his residency in radiation oncology at Indiana University Medical Center. Dr. Joiner, who in 1981 established a cancer center in Sanford that later became part of CRCCC, received his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency in radiation

oncology at the University of Florida. Our physicians are board certified in radiation oncology and have more than 100 years of combined experience. INNOVATIONS: We pride ourselves on providing convenience for our patients. Our board-certified medical physicist and dosimetrists are on site, and work closely with our radiation oncologists to formulate treatment plans. We use the latest technology, including Intensity Modulated and Image Guided Radiation Therapy; MammoSite®; Contura®; and 3D CT Planning. COMMUNITY SUPPORT: CFCCC hosts support groups in conjunction with the American Cancer Society to connect patients with people experiencing similar circumstances. CFCCC believes in supporting patients through their entire cancer journey. CONTACT INFORMATION: 2200 W. First St. Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: 407-321-3040 52 W. Gore St. Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: 407-203-2700 Website: cancercarecenter.md

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Central Florida Neurosurgery Institute Hunaldo J. Villalobos, M.D., F.A.A.N.S., F.A.C.S. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Fellow of American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS), Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS). PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS: American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Pan-American Medical Association. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: My family and the ability to balance family and my demanding profession. It is a privilege to practice Neurosurgery and to help people recover from life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. SPECIALTIES: Neck & Lower Back Pain (Cervical, Lumbar Discs and Degenerative Disorders); Spinal Column Reconstruction (Spinal Fusions and Instrumentations); Kyphoplasty (Procedure for Thoracic & Lumbar Fractures); Trigeminal Neuralgia & Atypical Facial Pain; Neuroendoscopic Procedures; Gamma Knife Skull Base Lesions; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; Brain Tumors with a specialization in Pituitary Tumors; Primary & Metastatic Brain Lesions or Mass. INNOVATIONS: Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery for Spine and Brain. Dr. Villalobos uses Robotics and Image Guidance combined with Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Techniques, which allow for greater precision and a smaller incision, a shorter hospital stay, a quicker recovery and less discomfort than patients would have with a traditional open procedure. Endoscopic Surgical Techniques are used for brain tumor resections and can also be combined with

Image Guidance; these minimally invasive techniques also allow for greater precision, a quicker recovery, and less trauma to the brain. OFF HOURS: Dr. Villalobos enjoys cycling around Central Florida and frequently participates in local cycling events. He also enjoys scuba diving and taekwando, a hobby he shares with his children. FREE ADVICE: Patients with neck and back conditions should always research their treatment options and include conservative care options in their treatment plan because not every patient needs surgery. It is important to make healthy lifestyle choices which will strengthen your body. A strong body, specifically a strong core, will help protect you from a spinal injury. The best plan is not treating the injury but avoiding the injury. CONTACT INFORMATION: 801 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32803 720 W. Oak St., Kissimmee, FL 34741 Phone: 407-288-8638 Fax: 407-288-8639 Website: cfneuro.com E-mail: info@cfneuro.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 149

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Child Neurology Center of Orlando Christine Matarese, D.O., Ashraf El Bohy, M.D., Ph.D, F.A.A.P., Jasna Kojic, M.D., F.A.A.P. OUR PRACTICE: At the Child Neurology Center of Orlando, we evaluate and treat children and adolescents with a wide range of neurological disorders including epilepsy, headache, developmental delay and autism, as well as rare neurometabolic conditions. OUR DOCTORS: All of us are board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. We offer varied backgrounds and training from the Mayo Clinic, Brown University, University of Toronto, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania, Yale University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Kojic serves as the medical director of Child Neurology at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. WHAT SETS US APART: Our practice includes excellent, professional and compassionate nurse practitioners, EEG technicians and office staff who work together in harmony and focus on providing quality patient care. We take

the time to listen to and empower families to be partners in decision making. Our practice was selected to provide didactic and clinical teaching for the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. OUR SERVICES: Inpatient and outpatient care of children and adolescents with neurological conditions, interpretation of routine, ambulatory and video electroencephalography, electromyography and nerve conduction studies, interpretation of somatosensory and visual evoked potentials. CONTACT INFORMATION: 6000 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 205 Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407-649-1848 Fax: 407-649-1979 Website: childneurologyorlando.com

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Children’s Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy

Cheryl Cotter, M.D., James Kosko, M.D., Eric Jaryszak, M.D. Ph.D, Joshua Gottschall, M.D., Mitchell Austin, M.D., Amy Arthur, Au.D., Brianne Loomis, Au.D. OUR PRACTICE: At Children’s Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy, our mission is to provide the best care to infants, children and adolescents with conditions affecting the head and neck. CENTA is the only otolaryngology practice in Central Florida with five pediatric fellowship-trained physicians and two doctors of audiology exclusively dedicated to the care of children. ABOUT THE DOCTORS: Dr. James Kosko and Dr. Cheryl Cotter have practiced together in Orlando for 13 years. They have over 40 years of combined surgical experience with training from Johns Hopkins and Harvard Medical Schools. The practice added Dr. Jaryszak in 2010, Dr. Gottschall in 2011 and most recently, Dr. Austin. Our new physicians bring expertise from their fellowships at Children’s National Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The physicians at CENTA are members of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, are board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and are fellows of the American College of Surgeons. OUR SERVICES: As part of their commitment to the children of Central Florida, CENTA has brought services never before available locally, including cochlear implantation and programming, microtia repair, bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHA), EarWell application and complex airway reconstruction. We have also been instrumental in the development of specialty clinics for voice and swallowing disorders, cleft lip and palate and cranio-

facial disorders. As pediatric otolaryngologists, the physicians at CENTA treat such conditions as allergy, breathing disorders, ear infections, hearing loss, microtia and malformed ears, snoring, cleft lip and palate, sleep apnea, abnormal voice and swallowing, sinus infections, masses of the head and neck and many other ailments. Our offices provide a full range of audiology services including newborn hearing screening, hearing aid fitting and programming, cochlear implant service and programming, auditory processing disorder (APD) testing and advanced hearing testing. CONTACT INFORMATION: Metrowest Professional Plaza 1507 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 103 Orlando, FL 32835 Maitland Medical Center 790 Concourse Parkway S., Suite 110 Maitland, FL 32751 Phone: 407-253-1000 Fax: 407-253-1010 Website: ChildrenENTdocs.com Like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/ChildrensENT Follow us on Twitter @childrenentdocs DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 151

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CNS Healthcare

Linda Harper, M.D., Robert Molpus, M.D., Sherry Brooks, M.D., Patricia W. Brown, Ph.D, A.R.N.P. WHAT SETS US APART: CNS Healthcare has been providing quality healthcare services since 1996. We offer qualified participants the opportunity to receive new and innovative medications, treatments and therapies through participation in clinical trials. We are conducting trials for medical conditions such as diabetes, migraine headaches, hypertension, and irritable bowel syndrome. We also offer a full range of clinical services for conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, Alzheimer’s, Autism and ADHD. BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN A CLINICAL TRIAL: There are a number of reasons people of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults and the elderly, participate in research studies. Qualified participants in CNS Healthcare’s clinical trials may benefit from: • Treatment with experimental study medications not widely available elsewhere. • Care from a research team that includes doctors and other health care professionals who are familiar with the most advanced treatments available. • A full health assessment and diagnosis with all lab tests and

physicals completed in our clinic. • Research-related care or medicine at no cost. No insurance is needed to participate. • Complete privacy and confidentiality. Your health insurance plan is never contacted nor used. • The opportunity to learn more about an illness and how to take care of it. • The satisfaction of helping others by contributing to medical knowledge, or helping to identify possible new treatments. • Compensation for their time and travel. CONTACT INFORMATION: CNS Healthcare 207 W. Gore St., Suite 200 Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: 407-425-5100 Fax: 407-425-3009 Website: cnshealthcare.com

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Women’s Care Florida, Delaney OB/GYN Stephen Snow, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., Parmelee Thatcher, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., Emma Fritz, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., William T. Scott, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., April A. Merritt, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., Cherise Chambers, M.D., Sarah Jones, C.N.M. OUR PHILOSOPHY: We understand that choosing a physician for your OB or GYN needs is a personal choice for any woman. Our experienced team gives exceptional care, using state-ofthe-art technology, in a comfortable, relaxed setting. OUR PRACTICE: Our doctors are well respected, and they have been serving Orlando for more than 20 years, with over 59 years of combined experience. With two convenient locations, we are a full service OB/GYN practice that includes its own surgical center with board-certified Anesthesia. We care for women of all ages (including teens) and offer an array of services including: Pre-natal care, Women’s Wellness, Robotic Surgery, Hormone Replacement Therapy, the latest in Birth Control, treatment for women suffering from heavy Menstruation, Urodynamics (Female Urinary Incontinence), Genetic Counseling, fullservice Vaccinations and more. For additional convenience we offer Ultrasounds (including 4D) as well as lab work on site. We maintain Electronic Medical Records with a Web Portal so our patients can easily have access to complete their initial forms and update demographic information. HONORS: Our team of physicians have been named Top Doctors or Best Doctors in

Orlando magazine for numerous years and are proud to be part of this honor for 2012. CHARITABLE WORK: Doctors and staff of Women’s Care Florida, Delaney OB/GYN support local charities with an emphasis on women and children such as Shepherd’s Hope, local food shelters, Harbor House and The Beta House. We volunteer and support Making Strides for Breast Cancer, Down Syndrome Foundation, and CECO (Conductive Education Center of Orlando, for students diagnosed with motor disabilities such as cerebral palsy). Each fall we help the Ivey Lane Community Center bring Christmas into the homes of struggling families. CONTACT INFORMATION: 525 S. Magnolia Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 10917 Dylan Loren Circle, Suite B Orlando, FL 32825 Phone: 407-316-8550 Fax: 407-316-8311 Website: WomensCareFL.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 153

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Digestive and Liver Center of Florida Endo-Surgical Center of Florida Seela Ramesh, M.D., Srinivas Seela, M.D., Harinath Sheela, M.D. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Yale-Trained Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists. Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. AWARDS/HONORS: Dr. Srinivas Seela was selected as one of the Top 125 Leading Gastroenterologists in the USA by Becker’s ASC Review. Dr. Harinath Sheela was selected as a Top Gastroenterologist in Orlando by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals. The physicians received the Patient’s Choice Award for 2010, 2011 and 2012 from the American Registry. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Assistant Professorships at UCF College of Medicine. Teaching attending physicians in both the Florida Hospital Internal Medicine Residency and Family Practice Residency Programs. Members of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, and Crohn’s Colitis Foundation. INNOVATIONS: Direct Access available for screening colonoscopy and EGD. Registered Dietitian on staff. Office hours include Saturday mornings. The practice offers a free hepatitis C support group, and meetings of the Celiac Disease support group “Living Gluten-Free in Orlando” are held at the office. Vaccinations for hepatitis A and B are provided and blood draw is also available to patients. The center offers WiFi, computers for patient research and a medical library. WHAT SETS US APART: Our physicians treat digestive and liver diseases and also perform

advanced endoscopic procedures including ERCP and EUS. The Endo-Surgical Center of Florida is a state-of-the-art facility with clean, comfortable patient areas with flat screen TVs at bedside. The surgery center provides a beautiful setting for patients to have their upper endoscopy or colonoscopy procedures, following a high standard with skilled and compassionate care. The center provides patients a memory drive with reports and photos of their procedures. Both surgery center and office utilize electronic medical records and offer a courteous and bilingual staff. CONTACT INFORMATION: 100 N. Dean Road, Suite 101 Orlando, FL 32825 3000 N. Orange Ave., Suite C Orlando, FL 32804 Surgical Center: 100 N. Dean Road, Suite 102 Orlando, FL 32825 Phone: 407-384-7388 Fax: 407-384-7391 Websites: dlcfl.com; escfflorida.com

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Digestive Disease Consultants Palm Endoscopy Center

David H. Lebioda, M.D., Richard J. Straker, M.D., Barry R. Katz, M.D., Harry H. Shephard, M.D., Raaj K. Popli, M.D., Sanjay K. Reddy, M.D. WHAT SETS US APART: Digestive Disease Consultants has been serving the digestive health needs of Central Floridians since 1988, with six doctors and three locations to make your experience as convenient as possible. We combine specialized training, a dedicated and courteous staff, use of Electronic Medical Records, and a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center, Palm Endoscopy Center, to provide leading-edge care for patients and physicians in the Orlando area. Our doctors are all board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, and pride themselves on a high degree of professionalism, a caring bedside manner, and numerous recognitions from patients and peers including America’s Best Doctors and Orlando’s Top Doctors. The doctors of Digestive Disease Consultants have been a part of your community for over 20 years, supporting local organizations such as Pathways to Care, Grace Medical Home, Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando, Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Our doctors also serve as Faculty for the UCF College of Medicine and are active in the leadership of local groups such as the Seminole County Medical Society, the Pan American Medical Association, the Maimonides Medical Society, and the

Orlando Division of the American Cancer Society. We feel that the personal and professional diversity that our varied backgrounds and academic training bring to the group adds to the quality of care we deliver to our patients. ADVICE ON HEALTH ISSUES: A colonoscopy is not just a test—it’s active prevention. Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., and the majority of patients have no family history and no symptoms of their disease. Our use of deep sedation, newer bowel cleaning preparations, and a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center all lead to our very high patient satisfaction scores. CONTACT INFORMATION: 623 Maitland Ave., Suite 2200 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 8000 Red Bug Lake Road, Suite 226 Oviedo, FL 32765 33 S. Washington Ave. Apopka, FL 32703 Phone: 407-830-8661 Website: ddcorlando.com | palmendoscopy.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 155

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Thomas Fiala, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.R.C.S.C. SPECIALTY: Practicing cosmetic plastic surgery for 15 years, Dr. Fiala is known for his expertise and surgical excellence. He specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast and body. He performs breast augmentation using a wide range of implant options, “mommy makeovers,’’ tummy tucks and facelifts, but also offers the latest techniques for body lifts, fat grafting and non-surgical procedures. Dr. Fiala is an early adopter of many innovative surgical practices, and focuses on techniques that lessen surgical risks and post-op complications and reduce recovery times. EDUCATION/AWARDS: His resume includes a plastic surgery residency at the University of Michigan, and fellowships at Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of California San Francisco. His practice is a national teaching center for Botox Cosmetic. He recently won a “Most Compassionate Surgeon” award from doctor rating site Vitals.com, and a “Best of Orlando” from Orlando magazine. Dr. Fiala is one of few local surgeons who is dualcertified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. WHAT SETS HIM APART: In addition to technical excellence, Dr. Fiala is a firm believer in the importance of service quality and patient education. “Listening to what patients really want, and then giving them

a straightforward explanation of their possible choices are the two most important things I can do. If you are well-informed about your surgery, you’re dramatically more likely to have a positive experience.” Dr. Fiala stays ahead of the curve on the latest developments in plastic surgery by serving as a member of both the Emerging Technologies and Laser committees of ASPS & ASAPS, the two national plastic surgery societies. GREATEST REWARD: “We get to do surgery that makes people happier. There isn’t any other field in medicine that can make that claim,” he says. “When you have a patient smiling from ear to ear after you’ve taken off the bandages, because they’re delighted with the results, that’s what makes it all worthwhile.” CONTACT INFORMATION: 220 E. Central Parkway, Suite 2020 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 Phone: 407-339-3222 Toll-free: 800-330-4414 Website: drfiala.com Blog: blog.plasticsurgeryinflorida.com iPhone app available

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Florida Children’s Center for Gastroenterology Sanjay N. Khubchandani, M.D.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Khubchandani is a leading physician, board certified in pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology. He specializes in gastrointestinal, liver and nutritional disorders for infants, children and adolescents. DEGREES AND QUALIFICATIONS: He completed his residency in pediatrics at the University of Illinois at Chicago and fellowship training at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan. AWARDS/HONORS: Recognized as a top physician by Patient Choice Awards 2008 through 2012, Best Doctors In America, 2010 -2012. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Dr. Khubchandani is affiliated with Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children and Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Developing a pediatric subspecialty clinic where children are treated compassionately, caregivers are treated respectfully and the staff looks forward to working every day. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Developing healthy child networks with local authorities and charities for children in our community. WHAT SETS US APART: At Florida Children’s Center for Gastroenterology, Dr. Khubchandani offers advanced care along with his associates, specializing in digestive and gastrointestinal issues for children and adolescents. There are several convenient locations in Central Florida, all with a dedicated and friendly staff. WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO: In order to integrate with the communities he serves, Dr. Khubchandani is developing community-based healthy living and weight loss programs for our children. DURING OFF HOURS: Dr Khubchandani enjoys spending time with his wife, 7 year old daughter and 6 year

old son. CHARITABLE WORK: Dr. Khubchandani is actively involved in multidisciplinary clinics for children with autistic spectrum disorders and childhood obesity related diseases and works closely with Children’s Medical Services for children with special needs. FREE ADVICE: Providing your child with a healthy and balanced diet along with 30 minutes of physical activity three to four times a week will help him or her develop a healthy lifestyle for the future. CONTACT INFORMATION: 1803 Park Center Drive, Suite 110 Orlando, FL 32835 4151 Hunters Park Lane, Suite 108 Orlando, FL 32837 499 E. Maitland Ave., Suite 235 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 11325 Lake Underhill Road, Suite 103 Orlando, FL 32825 8061 Spyglass Hill Road, Suite 103 Melbourne, FL 32940 Phone: 407-438-3557 Fax: 407-438-3558 Website: Floridachildrensgi.com E-mail: FloridaChildrensGI@gmail.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 157

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Florida Vascular Consultants

G. Kendrix Adcock, M.D., F.A.C.S., Robert P. Winter, M.D., Manuel R. Perez-Izquierdo, M.D. OUR PRACTICE: Florida Vascular Consultants was founded in 1993 by Dr. Adcock and Dr. Winter with Dr. Perez joining the group in 2002. The group has 64 years of combined experience in vascular surgery. They have extensive endovascular experience, with over 3,000 endovascular cases performed. WHAT SETS US APART: Within Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Surgery is an ever-changing specialty. Florida Vascular Consultants performed the first endovascular repair of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) in Central Florida in 1999. Our physicians remain leaders in this field by being involved in multiple trials that give them access to the most advanced technology available in the U.S. They also participate in several training programs that teach these techniques to surgeons around the world. “We put our experience to work, we review each complex case as a group and determine what is the best treatment option for each patient,’’ says Dr. Perez. The physicians at Florida Vascular Consultants provide their patients with comprehensive vascular care 24/7/365. Spanish-speaking staff as well as physicians offer the Latin community access to their services in their native language. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Adcock received his medical degree from University of Louisville

and completed his general surgery residency at West Virginia University and his vascular surgery training at the Medical College of Ohio. Dr. Winter received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine, trained in surgery at University of Texas at Dallas, and completed his vascular surgery residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Perez received his medical degree from Universidad Central de Caribe School of Medicine in Puerto Rico, and completed his general surgery residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami and Orlando Regional Medical Center. He completed his vascular and endovascular surgery residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey. Our surgeons are all board certified by the American Board of Surgery, and they are all Fellows of the American College of Surgeons. CONTACT INFORMATION: 400 S. Maitland Ave. Maitland, FL 32751 Phone: 407-539-2100 Fax: 407-539-1472 Website: floridavascular.liveonatt.com

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Florida Vein Care and Cosmetic Center Richard S. Bragg, M.D., Madge Geohagen, P.A.C. OUR PRACTICE: Thank you, fellow doctors, nurses and patients for 15 years of trust in my practice to diagnose and treat clients with any size varicose and spider veins. Your confidence and referrals have enabled us to grow to three offices in Lake Mary, Dr. Phillips and East Orlando, and to add Madge Geohagen, P.A.C., an expert in the treatment of spider veins, a year ago. We use the latest and most advanced laser technology to treat venous insufficiency in the office and avoid ligation and stripping in the hospital. Our patients walk immediately after all our procedures and only require compression stockings for one week. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Bragg is a Cajun from New Orleans and attended Louisiana State University for undergraduate and medical school. He came to Orlando in 1992 to train at Florida Hospital and opened Florida Vein Care and Cosmetic Center in 1998. Madge hails from the beautiful island of Jamaica and completed her P.A. at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and

at Seton Hall University. We have both completed extensive additional training in Botox, Dermal fillers and Lipo-light. Our esthetician, Ruthi Menendez, offers medical-grade skin care products and treatments, microdermabrasion, and medicalstrength chemical peels. OFF HOURS: After a full, rewarding day helping patients with venous disease, Madge enjoys fashion, art and dancing, and Dr. Bragg plays golf with friends and family. CHARITABLE WORK: Susie’s (Dr. Bragg’s wife) fight against breast cancer in 2010 has led to our charitable passion. Our whole office comes together for October fundraisers like Judy’s Tea Serenade and wearing pink bras in the Making Strides event around Lake Eola. CONTACT INFORMATION: Offices: Lake Mary, Dr. Phillips, East Orlando Phone: 407–805–8989 Website: floridaveincare.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 159

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Foot & Ankle Associates of Florida

Jason Luttrell, D.P.M., Eugene Pascarella, D.P.M., Lisa Crigler, D.P.M., Robert T. Hoover II, D.P.M., Curtis Wagner, D.P.M., Joanne Balkaran, D.P.M., Howard Finkelstein, D.P.M. THE PRACTICE: Foot & Ankle Associates of Florida (FAAF) is ranked among the leading podiatric practices in Central Florida. Known for their â&#x20AC;&#x153;bedside manner,â&#x20AC;? the FAAF physicians endeavor to treat the complete person, not just the disease. With a wellrounded practice ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, you can trust your foot and ankle health to their care. Managing partners Eugene Pascarella, Robert T. Hoover II, Howard Finkelstein and Curtis Wagner have been in practice for over 25 years. They are board certified, active in various professional organizations, and bring their extensive expertise to the patients they serve. Rounding out the practice are Lisa Crigler, Joanne Balkaran and Jason Luttrell, who provide total foot/ankle care from routine diabetic foot care to sports medicine and podiatric surgery. INNOVATIONS: FAAF physicians utilize the newest technology and fixation techniques for treating bunions, hammertoes, tendon repairs and joint fusion. FDA-approved laser treatment for nail fungus is offered exclusively in the Altamonte Springs and Sandlake offices. Laser procedures are also available for

plantar warts, spider veins and toe hair removal. WHAT SETS THEM APART: The FAAF physicians and staff live and work in the Central Florida community and bring their dedication and experience to their practice. Efficient, accessible, friendly, and ethical are just some of the words that patients have used to describe them. Giving back is an important motto for the FAAF physicians; they are involved in the Orange County Medical Clinic, raise extensive funds for Relay for Life, and support various local charities. CONTACT INFORMATION: 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 210, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 206 W. Oak St. Suite A-1, Kissimmee, FL 34741 4820 Highway 19A, Suite 1, Mount Dora, FL 32757 2909 N. Orange Ave., Suite 108, Orlando, FL 32804 7350 Sandlake Commons Blvd., Suite 3329, Orlando, FL 32819 Website: FloridaFootDocs.com Phone: 407-339-7759 or 352-589-9550

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Edward J. Gross, M.D. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Gross graduated with honors from the University of Miami and received his Doctor of Medicine degree before continuing his surgical residency in Boston at Tufts University and Boston University. He is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. AWARDS/HONORS: Recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as “A Physician Who Cares.” PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Member of the Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery’s (AAFPRS) Face to Face program, an outreach to victims of domestic violence who have suffered facial scars and other injuries. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Transitioning Primera Plastic Surgery & Day Spa to include a full range of service offerings in a single beautiful location. Primera Salon + Spa and unveiling in 2012, Primera Slim Spa. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: “There are intrinsic rewards working with and helping the victims of domestic violence in the Face to Face program and performing reconstructive surgery on children and adults. I enjoy being a part of the transformation in people’s lives and seeing the good that comes from facial plastic surgery. I love what I do and want to pass that gift on to others.’’ INNOVATIONS: Primera Plastic Surgery combines a state-of-the-art facility with a licensed surgery center, greater convenience, confidentiality, cleanliness, attention to detail and a dedicated staff. Primera offers “White Glove” concierge services to all patients. WHAT SETS US APART: Dr. Gross is one of

only 750 surgeons worldwide certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Recognized as a leading expert in facial plastic surgery, Dr. Gross’ specialty remains rhinopplasty and the nose. Many of Orlando’s most respected plastic surgeons refer their rhinoplasty patients to Dr. Gross for his advice and opinions, and for his expertise with revisions or difficult cases. DURING OFF HOURS: Dr. Gross enjoys spending time with his teenage boys, attending University of Miami football games, playing golf, skiing and canoeing. CHARITABLE WORK: Dr. Gross is very passionate about helping victims of domestic violence and has been recognized for his contributions to local charities (Seminole Safe House and Face to Face program). FREE ADVICE: When it comes to selecting a facial plastic surgeon, be sure to confirm that he or she is a qualified board-certified facial plastic surgeon specializing in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. CONTACT INFORMATION: Primera Plastic Surgery 1035 Primera Blvd. Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-333-3040 Fax: 407-333-3496 Website: wedofaces.com E-mail: info@wedofaces.com DECEMBER 2012 2011 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 161

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John (Lucky) Meisenheimer, M.D. ABOUT THE DOCTOR: Juggling comes natural to Doc “Lucky” Meisenheimer as he balances a busy Dermatology practice with an eclectic group of interests. SPECIALTY: Dr. Meisenheimer is a board-certified dermatologist, Mohs Surgeon, Chief of the Dermatology Division of Orlando HealthCare System, and owner and director of The Meisenheimer Clinic, where all patients are seen by the Doctor and the phones are answered by a human not a computer. He also offers a full line of cosmetic services including Laser Facial Rejuvenation, Botox®, Juvederm, chemical peels and a Day Spa with a menu of customized services. PUBLISHING: Doc Lucky is an award-winning author; his novel The Immune won the 2012 International Book Awards for Science Fiction as well as several other national literary awards. His first book, Lucky’s Collectors Guide to 20th Century Yo-Yos, is preserved in the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History Collection. His most recent book The Zom-

bie Cause Dictionary is rapidly becoming entrenched in pop culture. COMMUNITY: An ASCA-certified, Level 5 coach, Doc Lucky has served as a Special Olympics Coach since 1993. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors for the YMCA Aquatic Center. His daily lake swims at his home on Lake Cane have seized a cult-like following. Thousands of open-water swimmers have joined him for his morning swims since 1989. FILM: An actor, director and screenwriter, he has been involved in multiple film projects. Currently he is working on adapting the Zombie Cause webisodes into a television pilot. CONTACT INFORMATION: 7300 Sandlake Commons Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407-352-2444 Websites: OrlandoSkinDoc.com; DocLucky.com

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Newman Plastic Surgery Charles E. Newman, Jr., M.D.

SPECIALTY: Dr. Newman is trained in all facets of plastic surgery but specializes in cosmetic surgery for the body, breast and face. He also finds gratification in performing reconstructive surgery for skin and breast cancer patients. “The restoration of form and function is critical to patients, and it is very rewarding to be a part of this transformation.” EDUCATION: Graduated from Davidson College and received his medical degree from the University of South Florida. Completed his residency and plastic surgery training at Wake Forest University and is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons, Florida Medical Association. PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY: We combine established plastic surgery principles with modern advances to restore, rejuvenate, enhance and refine. A balanced and proportionate result is achieved on the foundation of compassionate care, patient comfort, open communication and patient safety. When all of these elements are present, excellence will flourish. SERVICES: In addition to surgical services and cosmetic anti-aging injectable treatments, Newman Plastic Surgery features spa services including waxing, chemical peels, facials and skin care lines to accommodate all skin types and needs. WHAT SETS HIM APART:

Dr. Newman works alongside his wife, board-certified physician assistant Dzi Newman. The dynamic of the two is an asset to each patient’s experience. “Having her with me ensures every last detail is attended to. Many patients find additional comfort in her presence, both during the consultation and during surgery. In the operating room, we are able to perform multiple procedures safely and effectively.” The Newmans want every patient to feel respected and comfortable, and that attitude is reflected in each staff member and in every facet of care. DURING OFF HOURS: Dr. Newman can be found working on his golf game or helping his wife chase after their four young children. FREE ADVICE: Plastic surgery is an investment in yourself that can yield a lifetime of dividends. Seek a surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. CONTACT INFORMATION: 444 N. Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803 Phone: 407-481-9505 Fax: 407-481-9506 Website: NewmanPlasticSurgery.com E-mail: Info@NewmanPlasticSurgery.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 163

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Orlando Eye Institute Dr. Deepak Raja, Dr. Keshini Parbhu

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Drs. Raja and Parbhu both attended Duke University for their undergraduate studies. Dr. Parbhu went on to Vanderbilt University for medical school, general surgery internship and ophthalmology residency. Dr. Raja received his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, FL, and stayed on to do his internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He also completed his ophthalmology residency at Vanderbilt working with Dr. Parbhu, and followed this with a corneal fellowship at the University of Minnesota. They both joined the University of Alabama-Birmingham for two years—Dr. Parbhu pursued subspecialty training in the field of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, and Dr. Raja served as a Clinical Instructor. They both currently are Assistant Professors at the UCF College of Medicine and are board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Parbhu is also certified by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Drs. Parbhu and Raja are both members of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Raja is also a member of the Cornea Society while Dr. Parbhu is a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: The birth of

their young son, Shiv. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Starting their own practice in Orlando in 2010. INNOVATIONS: We are an accredited Dry Eye Center. WHAT SETS US APART: At Orlando Eye Institute, we give our patients cutting-edge eye care combined with a personalized touch. We believe that vision, comfort and the appearance of the eyes play a great physical and emotional role in maintaining one’s quality of life. We strive to help our patients achieve this through a combination of skilled physicians, technological advances, friendly and compassionate staff, and ease of accessibility. OFF HOURS: They enjoy doing yoga together and spending time with their son. Dr. Parbhu enjoys exercising and is a certified SPIN instructor. Dr. Raja enjoys running, painting and filmmaking. CONTACT INFORMATION: 6068 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Suite 10 Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407-704-3937 Fax: 407-704-3920 Website: orlandoeyeinstitute.com E-mail: question@eyesandlids.com

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Orlando Orthopaedic Center Sports Medicine Bryan L. Reuss, M.D., and Randy S. Schwartzberg, M.D. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Reuss and Dr. Schwartzberg are Board Certified in both Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Reuss graduated with honors from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency in Orlando and a sports medicine fellowship in Cincinnati. During his fellowship, he served as Associate Team Physician to the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals, the University of Cincinnati, and the ATP Professional Tennis Tour. Dr. Schwartzberg graduated from the University of Michigan and then the University of Florida College of Medicine. He performed his orthopaedic surgery residency in Orlando and his sports medicine fellowship in Birmingham, Alabama. During his fellowship, he helped provide sports medicine care for Auburn University, NFL Europe and numerous other sports teams. ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS: Both serve as clinical faculty for UCF’s College of Medicine, and as Sports Medicine clinical faculty for Orlando Health’s orthopaedic surgery residency program, where Dr. Schwartzberg serves as Director of Sports Medicine Education. Both conduct research, publish literature and teach advanced surgical skills to orthopaedic surgeons. WHAT SETS US APART: Taking care of the professional athlete, the youth sports star or the recreational athlete has been the driving force behind their success-

ful sports medicine practices. “No matter what kind of patient we are seeing, the goal remains the same: treat all patients like professional athletes and get them back to their previous level of activity,” says Dr. Reuss. CHARITABLE WORK: The most impressive aspect of their practice is their involvement in the community. Drs. Reuss and Schwartzberg are the Team Physicians for Cirque du Soleil, Seminole State College, the East-West Shrine Game, thirteen local high schools, the PGA’s Arnold Palmer Invitational and they started the Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation: servicing the community through research, education and injury prevention. Dr. Schwartzberg notes that “although we work with elite level athletes, providing cuttingedge care to Central Florida’s aspiring youth athletes is equally rewarding. Our grassroots sports medicine program is designed to enhance the athletic lives of these youngsters with the best sports medicine care available.” CONTACT INFORMATION: 25 W. Crystal Lake St., Suite 200 Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: 407-254-2500 Website: orlandoortho.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 165

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Orlando Urology Associates, P.A. Dr. James L. Welch, Dr. Stan Sujka, Dr. Marshall Melcer, Dr. Stephen Baker, Dr. Albert Ong HISTORY: The physicians and staff of OUA are justifiably proud of our continuous 60-year tradition of patient-centered urologic care provided to individuals and families here in Orlando and the surrounding communities. We are an independent private practice not affiliated with any regional healthcare system. This allows us the flexibility to provide customized and cost effective care. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: All five physicians are board certified and members of the American Urologic Association and the Florida Urological Society, and are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons. INNOVATIONS: Since performing the first minimally invasive laparoscopic kidney removal for cancer done in Central Florida over 10 years ago, OUA has continued to lead in the implementation of innovative surgical procedures. Our physicians provide the latest available techniques in robotic and other minimally invasive treatments, as well as a full range of office-based diagnostic testing and outpatient surgery. We continue to provide the complete range of urologic services including treatment of all urologic cancers, benign prostate disease, kidney stones, incontinence, female pelvic floor prolapse, infertility and urinary tract infections. WHAT SETS US APART: When

you come to our office, your appointment will be conducted by a board-certified physician. Our doctors will take the time to listen and discuss your problems fully before making recommendations for your further evaluation and treatment. WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US: Individualized care is provided by dedicated doctors who will do their best to find a solution for you based on the latest information and treatments available. We are especially proud of our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rapid Stone Careâ&#x20AC;? service where patients who need immediate treatment for acutely painful kidney stones can receive the necessary procedures on the same day. CONTACT INFORMATION: 41 W. Kaley St. Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: 407-843-6645 9430 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 106 Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407-352-8151 Website: ouamd.com

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Perry Eye Care Associates

Mark E. Perry, O.D., Karen F. Perry, O.D., F.A.A.O., Ryan Schott, O.D. EDUCATION/AFFILIATIONS: As a community partner for over two decades, the doctors at Perry Eye Care serve patients with the highest capacity in education and technology. Dr. Mark Perry is an honors graduate from the Southern College of Optometry, Vision Source Administrator and Principal Investigator in FDA clinical contact lens investigations. Dr. Karen Perry graduated with honors from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and serves as a Professional Relations Director in healthcare IT. Both doctors Perry received Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degrees from the University of South Florida. Dr. Ryan Schott received a Doctorate of Optometry from Nova Southeastern University. He proudly served as a Structural Apprentice in the Florida Air National Guard and received a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from Florida State University. Dr. Schott completed his residency at the Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center. All doctors lecture, publish articles in clinical eye care journals and serve as leaders in the profession, with memberships in the American Optometric Association, American Academy of Optometry and American Optometric Society. Their primary focus is on educating, monitoring and treating ocular disease, including glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. WHAT SETS US APART: Our primary

goal is to optimize vision and provide a personalized experience. In a rapidly advancing profession, we are continuously evolving with progressive digital technology and dynamic fashion trends. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), the most advanced retinal imaging system, enables the early diagnoses and treatment of eye disease. INNOVATIONS: As an FDA Clinical Investigation site, we represent cutting-edge healthcare. Involvement at this level continuously advances our knowledge and understanding of future technology. OUR COMMITMENT: For 22 years, our community, friends and relationships have defined the core values of Perry Eye Care. We foster relationships with our patients by building confidence one patient at a time. Supporting charity organizations, such as Optometry Giving Sight and Lighthouse Central Florida, is a rewarding expression of our gratitude for success. CONTACT INFORMATION: 2752 E. Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32803 Phone: 407-893-6222 Website: perryeye.com E-mail: perryeyecare@gmail.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 167

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Physiatric Pain & Medical Rehabilitation Clinic, P.A. Nnamdi C. Nwaogwugwu, M.D.

EDUCATION: Dr. Nwaogwugwu (wo-gu-gu) is a board-certified Physical Medicine Rehabilitation physician (Physiatrist) who received his medical degree from FUHS/The Chicago Medical School in 1995; Dean’s award recipient; medical internship at Evanston Hospital/Northwestern affiliate; Physical Medicine Rehabilitation residency training at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Board certified by American Board of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation; Fellow of American Academy of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation. WHAT IS PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION? Physical Medicine Rehabilitation is a medical specialty whose expertise is diagnosing and treating pain. It focuses on treating the whole person with compassionate, comprehensive and individualized treatment plans for injuries that can arise from industrial, sports, and various acute painful syndromes including cervical lumbar disc herniations. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Dr. Nwaogwugwu founded the Physiatric Pain and Medical Rehabilitation Clinic, P.A., in 2002, and built a stateof-the-art facility that was awarded the best interior design of a medical office by the Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. in 2010. The practice has evolved into a comprehensive pain clinic that features and provides on-site physical therapy, pain management services and fluoroscopic epidural injections. GREATEST

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Attending Quincy University on a full athletic basketball scholarship while a Biology/Chemistry major. Happily married for 17 years with two sets of fraternal twins ages 12 and 4 who continue to bring an ever-present joy and blessing to our daily lives in every way imaginable. Dr. Nwaogwugwu volunteers his time to coach the Forest Lake Education Center (FLEC) fifth and sixth grade boys’ varsity basketball team, teaching life lessons through the game of basketball. WHAT SETS US APART: Our medical practice prides itself on providing quality, compassionate care focused on improving the patient’s quality of life. We treat patients as though they were members of our family in a warm and comfortable state-of-the-art environment. Dr. Nwaogwugwu has staff privileges with the Florida Hospital and Orlando Health health-care systems. CONTACT INFORMATION: 882 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 305 Orlando, FL 32811 Phone: 407-291-3077 Fax: 407-291-3122 Website: PPMRC.com E-mail: rehabdoc@ppmrc.com

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Rehabilitation Medical Group/ Pain Relief Centers

Avi Bhandary, M.D., Charito Alley, P.A., Jorge Fernandez-Silva, M.D., Michael Creamer, D.O., Linda Gemsch, A.R.N.P., Teddrick Dunson, M.D. OUR PRACTICE: Welcome to the Rehabilitation Medical Group/ Pain Relief Centers, a diverse group of compassionate professionals at the forefront of pain medicine, specializing in comprehensive treatment for the management of acute and chronic pain syndromes in the Greater Orlando area. Our providers utilize years of experience, sound medical knowledge, and cutting edge procedures to find the most effective solutions for acute and chronic pain. We believe a multi-disciplinary approach is the best way to care for each individual. All forms of pain care including the latest state-of-the-art implantable technologies are tailored conscientiously for each patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best possible recovery. Our goal is to provide a full range of treatments and services for patients suffering from headaches, neck pain, back pain, nerve related pain, failed surgeries, cancer pain, spasticity and sports related injuries. Based on our experience, we know the right treatment can dramatically improve quality of life. WHAT SETS US APART: All of our physicians are board certified in Pain Medicine. We pride ourselves in establishing the standard for pain management modalities such as musculoskeletal ultrasound, regenerative therapy, electrodiagnostic evaluation, image guided pain blocks, implantable medication pumps, spinal cord stimulation, amongst many other therapies. Through these methods we may help patients avoid undergoing more invasive surgery. Our accredited physicians are focused on relieving patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pain efficiently through a unique combination of advanced interventional procedures and medication manage-

ment. Our personalized approach to comprehensive pain management is carefully developed to assist patients in taking that critical first step toward living a more functional, pain-free life. CONTACT INFORMATION: Rehabilitation Medical Group 100 W. Gore Street, Suite 500 Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: 407-649-8707 Fax: 407-649-8373 Website: rehabmedicalgroup.com Orlando Pain Relief Center 683 Douglas Ave, Suite 101 Altamonte Springs, FL 32746 Phone: 407-478-1510 Fax: 407-478-1512 Website: orlandoprc.com Lake Mary Pain Relief Center 325 Waymont Court, Suite 111 Lake Mary, FL 32714 Phone: 407-302-4770 Fax: 407-936-3352 Website: lakemaryprc.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 169

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Reproductive Medicine Institute Fernando L. Gomez, M.D.

OUR PRACTICE: The Reproductive Medicine Institute (RMI) is a state-of-the art facility featuring In-house Endocrinology and Embryology Laboratories and surgical facilities. Our techniques and expertise in this ever-changing field will meet the needs of each individual patient. Our staff provides the most comprehensive individualized care to optimize our patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; chances of building a family. We offer attractive financing options through our IVF Advantage Program. OUR DOCTOR: Fernando L. Gomez, M.D., is a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility expert. He has over 16 years of experience in the field. He is double board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is fluent in both English and Spanish. He provides personalized, specialized care in assisted reproductive techniques to couples throughout Central Florida and abroad. He is an extremely compassionate physician. He designs each treatment based on the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique circumstances, taking their emotional and financial needs into consideration. WHAT SETS US APART: Our specialized medical practice offers each patient carte blanche care individualized to their specific needs. Our fullservice office offers leading-edge infertility care under one roof,

from inception through conception. We are conveniently located on the campus of Florida Hospital East. RMI provides the highest, most cost-effective level of care for both the male and female Infertility patients. WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE RMI: Our ongoing pregnancy rates for 2011-2012 are among the highest in the Southeastern United States. We specialize in ovulation induction, Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI), in-vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), intracytoplastic sperm injection (ICSI), assisted hatching (AH) as well as TESE & MESA sperm identification, and cryopreservation. We offer egg/sperm/embryo donation, third party reproduction and minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Please contact our office to start your journey on the pathway to parenthood. CONTACT INFORMATION: 258 S. Chickasaw Trail, Suite 310 Orlando, FL 32825 Phone: 407-281-9229 Fax: 407-207-7180 Website: rmimybaby.com

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Southwest Cancer Center

Thomas J. Katta, M.D., Sarah F. Katta, D.O., Kalpesh B. Barot, M.D. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Sarah Katta completed her residency at the University of Florida and her fellowship at the University of Texas. She is certified in Internal Medicine and Oncology, and after her residency and fellowship she joined the practice of her father, Dr. Thomas J. Katta. Dr. Kalpesh Barot completed his residency and fellowship at Stony Brook University Hospital. He is certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology. Dr. Thomas Katta has been in practice in Orlando for the last 29 years. His is one of the few private practices that is not hospital employed. He completed his internship at Mount Vernon Hospital in New York, his residency at the University of Ohio, and his fellowship at the University of South Florida. He is certified in Hematology and Oncology. AWARDS/HONORS: Dr. Sarah Katta was intern of the year in 2005 at the University of Florida. Dr. Thomas Katta has been awarded the community teaching award from the American College of Physicians. Dr. Barot was awarded an Above and Beyond Performance Award at Stony Brook University Cancer Center. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: ACP, ASCO. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS: Having wonderful families and

children. Our group of physicians are in private practice and are not hospital employed. We continue to enjoy our private practice and our independence. OFF HOURS: Dr. Sarah Katta enjoys her children, Karina and Marcus, reading and playing the piano. Dr. Thomas Katta enjoys spending time at home as well as gardening and traveling. Dr. Barot enjoys his family, is an excellent cricket player and spends his free time in the community where he helps with cancer awareness. YOU SHOULD KNOW: The Southwest Cancer Center recently joined FROG, a group of radiation Oncologists. We provide total care including CT scans, PET scans, as well as radiation therapy. We serve Dr. Phillips, Orlando Health, Lucerne Hospital, Florida Hospital Health Center and Health Central. CONTACT INFORMATION: 922 Lucerne Terrace, Orlando FL 32806 7436 Docâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grove Circle, Orlando FL 32819 1144 Kelton Ave., Ocoee FL 34761 Phone: 407-426-8660 Fax: 407-426-6884 DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 171

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Surgical Associates of Central Florida, P.A. Roberto G. Posada, M.D., F.A.C.S, Timothy C. Childers, M.D., F.A.C.S., Thomas K. Mahan, M.D., F.A.C.S., A. Zaman Khan, M.D., F.A.C.S. OUR PRACTICE: We are a private practice of Surgeons board certified in General Surgery through the American Board of Surgeons and are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons. We are dedicated to providing quality, personalized and compassionate care to the people of Central Florida since 1972. Our group performed the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy in Central Florida, and was the first to perform da Vinci robotic single-incision cholecystectomy at Florida Hospital, Orlando Campus. OUR EXPERTISE: We are experts in many types of abdominal and oncologic surgery. We have extensive experience in advanced laparoscopic procedures, including procedures for gallbladder, colon, spleen, appendix, stomach, liver, small intestine, adrenal gland, abdominal wall hernias, and lymphoma. We have experience in da Vinci state-of-the-art robotic surgery. We have extensive experience with endocrine surgery, including surgery for pathology involving thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. Oncologic expertise includes surgery for sarcoma, lymphoma, melanoma, cancer of stomach, small intestine, colon, pancreas, liver, thyroid and breast. We offer comprehensive breast cancer care including in-office ultrasound-guided core biopsy

and nuclear seed-localized lumpectomy and sentinel-lymph node resection. We also place brachytherapy catheters in appropriate patients to facilitate accelerated partial-breast radiation therapy to significantly shorten the duration of a breast cancer patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s radiation treatments. EXTENSIVE SERVICES: We offer surgical services for a wide range of pathology: from small office-based procedures such as skin and subcutaneous lesion removal, to extensive abdominal surgeries such as Whipple resection for pancreatic cancer. In addition to our extensive outpatient practice, we also have a busy inpatient practice at Florida Hospital, Orlando Campus. Our goal is to offer state-of-the art surgical care and achieve the best possible outcome for our patients. CONTACT INFORMATION: 1181 Orange Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: 407-647-1331 Fax: 407-647-2710 Website: surgicalassoc.com

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Dr. Nayana Vyas Family Physicians Group

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Doctorate Degrees at Lady Harding Medical College in India and The Royal College of Surgeons of England. AWARDS/HONORS: Business Woman Owner of the Year, Orlando Business Journal, 2010. Leader in Medicine, Florida Medical Association, 2009. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS: American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Practice, Leadership and Medical Executive Council and Chief of Family Practice for Orlando Health. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: My daughter, Anjali. While she has been immersed in the family business for years, she has recently taken a leadership role as the CEO of our new Accountable Care Organization. It’s been a thrill to watch her grow into a wonderful, professional doctor. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: The growth of my company. What started as a single practice has grown into 26 locations and has become a new standard for health care delivery— the Patient-Centered Medical Home. We combined the best medical practices from around the world to develop a new system of health care. We were the first health care provider in Central Florida to be recognized by NCQA as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, and were among the first in Florida to be named an Accountable Care Orga-

nization by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. WHAT SETS US APART: We are different from any other health care organization because we have nearly every type of health care needed by our patients in one centralized company. From cardiology to primary care and hospitals to home-health care, FPG has everything the patient needs for a complete medical “home.” FREE ADVICE: The future of health care is dependent on creating a system where a primary care doctor is more than just a place to go when you are sick. It must evolve into being proactive in all aspects of a patient’s health and serve as a coordinator of care throughout all specialties and treatments. Family Physicians Group has operated this way for decades and has proven through its results that fragmented health care must be replaced with coordination of care. CONTACT INFORMATION: 6416 Old Winter Garden Road Orlando, FL 32835 Phone: 407-447-4264 Fax: 407-447-4268 Website: fpg-florida.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 173

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Women’s Center for Radiology, P.A.

Anne Claiborne, M.D., Kim Gros, M.D., Julie Miller, M.D., Susan Curry, M.D. CERTIFICATIONS: All of our physicians are Board Certified and Diplomates in Diagnostic Radiology. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Dr. Curry and Dr. Gros are former faculty members of the UF College of Medicine. Dr. Claiborne is currently on the faculty of the UCF College of Medicine. Dr. Miller is the former Director of Kentucky Breast Imaging. LEADERSHIP: Leading the way in innovative imaging services, we were the first to offer digital mammography and mobile digital mammography in Central Florida. Now the first and only imaging center in Central Florida to offer Advanced Mammography-3D Digital Breast Tomosynthesis. The first in Central Florida to achieve the ACR designation as Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. SERVICES: Digital Mammography2D & 3D; Sonography-thyroid, breast and OB-GYN (with 4D); MRIbreast, abdomen, pelvic and spine; comprehensive (DEXA) bone density; Breast Biopsies and Consultations. Our physicians are available to speak to you regarding your exam and offer same day results. INNOVATIONS: We provide the Central Florida community with advanced technology for Women’s Imaging. WHAT SETS US APART: Women’s Center for Radiology has been dedicated to women’s health and imaging needs in the Central Florida area for over 30 years. We have seen generations of women—moth-

ers, daughters, sisters, neighbors, best friends and co-workers— because of our expertise and commitment to making women’s health a priority in our community. CHARITABLE WORK: Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation, Grace Medical Home, Susan G. Komen, Breast & Cervical Cancer Program and the American Cancer Society. We provide more than 1,000 mammograms each year to the underserved and underinsured in Central Florida. ACCREDITATIONS: American College of Radiology Certified and Accredited in Mammography, Breast Sonography, Breast Biopsies, MRI in Breast, Pelvis, Abdomen, Head, Spine and Vascular. CONTACT INFORMATION: 1621 N. Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803 1718 S. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: 407-841-0822 or (800) 367-1870 Fax: 407-841-0411 Website: wcrorlando.com

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Wynne Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Kevin G. Wynne, D.C.

BACKGROUND: Dr. Wynne graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1992. He then pursued his passion for the healing arts by completing his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Life University in 1996. Dr. Wynne has been practicing for over 15 years, serving Central Floridians for over 12 years. Board-certified as a chiropractic physician practicing in Lake Mary, he continues his passion for academic pursuits with multiple continuing education certifications. MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS: A distinguished professional, Dr. Wynne is a twoterm past president of the Central Florida Chiropractic Society, a member of the Florida Chiropractic Association, and member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Associates (ICPA). WHAT SETS US APART: Dr. Wynne takes a disciplined and systematic approach to healing. He focuses on effective, non-surgical treatment for neck, back, disk herniations, headaches, pinched nerves, scoliosis and many other ailments, including those resulting from auto accidents. Dr. Wynne’s holistic approach to care is innovative and relevant to today’s rapidly changing health care environment. He provides a customized program of care designed to alleviate pain and improve physical function by integrating the expertise of a team of specialized medical professionals. Dr. Wynne is focused upon meeting his patients’ needs. “People come into our office seriously concerned about their health,” he says. “It is important to create a relaxed atmosphere so that all the patients’ concerns are addressed and needs met.” Dr. Wynne

has been privileged to be the team chiropractor for the Orlando Predators and for the Atlanta Braves during spring training. An avid golfer, he has also provided care to numerous PGA Tour professionals. OUR OFFICES: Wynne Chiropractic provides a state-of-the-art facility to ensure the highest-quality chiropractic care available. Dr. Wynne specializes in relieving acute and chronic back pain as a result from disc herniations. Dr. Wynne utilizes spinal decompression therapy, ensuring that his patients receive the most comprehensive and advanced treatment. DURING OFF HOURS: Dr. Wynne places a high priority on his family by engaging in a variety of sports, travel and extracurricular activities. Dr. Wynne is well known throughout the area for giving back to the community. Most recently he hosted the 2nd Annual Wynne Chiropractic Family Fun Day charity event, raising thousands of dollars for Pathways To Home. Dr. Wynne also hosted the office’s 3rd Annual Soldier Supply Drive for the USO with record breaking supplies donated by the public and patients! Dr. Wynne was honored to be the first chiropractor to donate his expertise at the Harvest Time free Medical Clinic. CONTACT INFORMATION: 365 Waymont Court Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-321-9191 Website: wynnechiropractic.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 175

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Advanced Urogynecology

Kristin M. Jackson, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., Lane Mercer, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., Christopher Walker, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.I.C.S. OUR PRACTICE: Advanced Urogynecology is a total women’s health center. Our urogynecologists provide full gynecologic care. In addition we specialize in pelvic floor disorders, such as urine loss, frequent urinary infection, sagging pelvic organs and sexual disorders. OUR SERVICES: We offer natural and non-drug solutions for a variety of common conditions. We are able to quickly and comfortably treat symptoms such as heavy bleeding, urine loss, and a need for sterilization right in our office suite with minimal recovery time! We offer pelvic muscle rehabilitation on-site, a non-invasive method of vaginal rejuvenation which will also improve urine loss, prevent drooping pelvic organs, and improve sexual satisfaction. Should surgery become necessary, our surgeons are skilled in vaginal and cosmetic reconstructive techniques as well as robotic-assisted surgery. INNOVATIONS: We are excited about our new Wellness Program, in which we offer physiciansupervised weight loss. Patients are having amazing success in attaining their ideal weight and looking fabulous with our program. AWARDS/ HONORS: Our doctors are educational leaders, involved in medical education and sought as featured speakers both locally and nationally. Dr. Walker is this year’s recipient of the Patient Choice Award. We are also proud to have Dr. Jackson honored on this year’s Best Doctors list! CONTACT INFORMATION: 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 210 Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: 407-898-9804 Website: advancedurogynecology.com

Fisher, Rushmer, Werrenrath, Dickson, Block, Nation, Chase, & Smolen Family Talley & Dunlap. Medicine and Compass Research East John E. Fisher, Rushmer, M. Talley, Bradley Block, Gary M.D., H. Amy Nation,James D.O., Craig Chase, Philip T. King, Joseph L. Amos, Jr. M.D. & Susan Smolen, M.D.

ABOUT US: Fisher Rushmer has served the greater Central Florida OUR OFFICE: We have a modern medical practice that is warm and welcommunity for over 25 years, going the extra mile for its clients, and coming. We believe that patients should be treated kindly, respectfully, accepting any trial or appellate court challenge. PRACTICE AREAS: and with empathy. Our desire is to create long-term relationships with Commercial litigation, construction, transportation, engineering, our patients. We schedule longer office visits than the average primary health care, catastrophic personal injury and property damage, prodcare physician because we place a priority on quality of care. OUR SERucts liability, employment, real estate and family/domestic relations VICES: We are all Board Certified in Family Medicine and are committed law. HONORS: Named among the Best Lawyers in America 2012: to giving you and your family the highest quality health care. We care John E. Fisher, Gary H. Rushmer, James M. Talley, Philip T. King and for the whole family, from newborns through retirees, and provide a full Joseph L. Amos, Jr. These shareholders have each earned the highspectrum of Preventative Health Services as well as routine medical care. est rating — AV — from Martindale Hubbell. Each are certified civil We also have providers who perform Osteopathic Manipulation Therapy Florida mediators. John E. Fisher: “Trial Lawyer of the Year” 2004 for musculoskeletal conditions. A MODERN PRACTICE: Our office by FLABOTA. James M. Talley: “Bet the Company Litigation Lawyer” started using Electronic Medical Records in 2004, and this allows us to 2011/American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel. Philip T. King: Past manage and track your health care more comprehensively than paper President Central Florida Chapter FLABOTA. Joseph L. Amos, Jr.: charts. Our Patient Portal enables you to view your test reports and comPast President, Legal Aid Society. CARING COMMUNITY PARTNER, municate with us online. RESEARCH: We participate in a wide array of COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE: Fisher Rushmer attorneys give back pharmaceutical research trials, which allows us to stay current with the to Central Florida by contributing time and services to several local latest medical advances, comparative data, knowledge and news. philanthropies and causes, including the Mustard Seed, Meals on Wheels, Adult Literacy League and the Legal Aid Society. CONTACT INFORMATION: 2441 W. SR 426, Suite 2011 CONTACT INFORMATION: Oviedo, FL 32765 390 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 2200 Phone: 407-678-6888 Orlando, FL 32801 Fax: 407-678-0252 Phone: 407-843-2111 Website: BlockAndNation.com Website: fisherlawfirm.com 176 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2012

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Florida Child Neurology, P.L.L.C.

Carl R. Barr D.O., Karen M. Baker M.D., Murtuza K. Kothawala, M.D. ABOUT US: With 20 years of combined dedication and experience, our physicians specialize in many areas, including seizures, cerebral palsy, headaches, autism, ADHD, muscle and movement disorders, and sleep disorders. We have a culturally diverse practice, which enables us to better understand and communicate with our patients and their families. Our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing excellent care with the highest level of professionalism. En nuestra oficina los empleados hablan Español. Our practice offers services such as In-House EEGs with video and Ambulatory EEGs, as well as VNS adjustment and management. EDUCATION: All of our physicians are Board Certified in Child Neurology. In addition, Dr. Karen Baker is Board Certified in Sleep Medicine. WHAT SETS US APART: We listen and respect the opinion of our patients and their families. We are accessible and provide a warm, friendly environment. Our approach is to encourage families to be involved in the decision-making process of their child’s care. Communication and providing the utmost quality care in neurology and sleep medicine to our patients is our top priority. CONTACT INFORMATION: 615 E. Princeton St., Suite 225 Orlando, FL 32803 Phone: 407–897–3544 Toll Free: 866–356–3075 Website: floridachildneurology.com

S. Cornelia Franz, M.D. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: AAP board certified in Pediatrics. Board certified in homeopathy. AWARDS/HONORS: One of the Best Doctors in Orlando magazine within the past six years. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Having a successful career as a pediatrician and writing Common Sense Pediatrics: Combining Alternative and Traditional Medicine in Everyday Practice. INNOVATIONS: This practice has consistently been a leader in using alternative or complementary therapies in treating patients and achieving good results. It is also wonderful to work with four like-minded practitioners! WHAT SETS US APART: Learning to LISTEN to what patients are telling us and going beyond treating symptoms to help us discern what is really going on and how to get to the root cause of a problem. OFF HOURS: Developing a series of classes on Homeopathy, Chinese Medicine, Environmental Toxins, and Immunizations that teaches parents how to treat illnesses and problems with both alternative and traditional therapies while learning to make informed healthcare decisions. HOBBIES: Gardening, orchids, reading, walking, Tai Chi and pets. FREE ADVICE: Listen to your body and trust your instincts. Find a physician who will listen to your concerns as well as offering advice that helps you and your family heal. CONTACT INFORMATION: 3160 Southgate Commerce Blvd., Suite 64 Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: 407-857-8860 Fax: 407-857-7099 Website: franzcenter.com; drcorrneliafranz.com E-mail: franzcenter@aol.com

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Sanjiv Kapil, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.R Florida Arthritis Center

OUR PRACTICE: Dr. Sanjiv Kapil provides compassionate and effective care to patients who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, myositis, vasculitis and fibromyalgia. He is joined by Kelly Lane, an ARNP who has over 12 years of experience in internal medicine, and a team of personable staff members at the Florida Arthritis Center. EDUCATION: Dr Kapil completed his fellowship at the University of Washington, a prestigious rheumatology training program that emphasizes research as well as clinical care. He received his training in internal medicine at the University of Nevada and Cook County Hospital. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Dr Kapil has provided community leadership as the Seminole County delegate to the Florida Medical Association. He is past president of Central Florida Association of Physicians From the Indian Subcontinent. ACHIEVEMENTS: Throughout his career, Dr. Kapil has trained and mentored rheumatology residents and medical students. He has participated in clinical trials allowing patients who were not responding to traditional medications an opportunity to try new FDA-monitored treatments. He has served as a medical director for clinical research of a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company. CHARITABLE WORK: Dr. Kapil, Ms. Lane and the staff participate in health fairs and community service events such as the Shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hope clinic for the uninsured. CONTACT INFORMATION: Florida Arthritis Center 147 Parliament Loop, Suite 1005 Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-688-9446 Website: flrheum.com

L.R. Mallaiah, M.D., F.A.C.P., A.G.A.F. Mid-Florida Gastroenterology Group, P.A. SPECIALTY: Dr. Mallaiah is a board-certified gastroenterologist in the Seminole/Volusia County area and has specialized in the field of gastroenterology for 30 years. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS: As a doctor associated with IC Research in Sanford, Dr. Mallaiah is involved in a wide range of research studies related to digestive diseases. He is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, Florida Gastroenterologic Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and Florida Medical Association. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology: Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Gastroenterological Association. OFF HOURS: Tennis, reading, yoga meditation, and spending time with his grandkids. WHAT SETS US APART: Our focus is to provide comprehensive digestive care with dignity and respect for our patients. Mid-Florida Gastro is known for our personalized service and care for patients and their families. Our office is welcoming and our staff is friendly, compassionate, and eager to help. FREE ADVICE: Colon cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S. but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be. Colorectal cancer is preventable and treatable when detected early. If you are 50 years or older, get screened. CONTACT INFORMATION: Main Office: 311 N. Mangoustine Ave. Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: 407-321-4570 Website: midflgastro.com

Satellite Office: 1565 Saxon Blvd., Suite 102 Deltona, FL 32725 Phone: 386-789-5400

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Orlando Hand Surgery Associates Jason Pirozzolo, D.O., C.A.Q., C.S.C.S., George M. White, M.D. OUR PRACTICE: Dr. White and Dr. Pirozzolo specialize in problems of the upper extremity, including all aspects of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. They have extensive experience with sports injuries, arthritis, carpal tunnel and overuse syndromes, rotator cuff and other shoulder injuries. Dr. Pirozzolo concentrates his practice on non-surgical orthopedics, sports injuries, and trauma. He completed his Sports Medicine Fellowship at Ohio State University and his residency at Duke University, providing care for student-athletes at both schools. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Florida State University College of Medicine. When not in the clinic, Dr. Pirozzolo enjoys flying airplanes, specifically Citation Jets. He is a Board Member for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and is on the PAC Board of Directors for the Florida Medical Association. OUR COMMITMENT: Drs. White and Pirozzolo take great pride in thorough examination and evaluation of each patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concerns and development of individualized treatment plans to provide the quickest and most complete recovery. INNOVATIONS: Our practice uses stateof-the-art diagnostic and surgical techniques and is complemented by a new surgical suite and the addition of multiple hand therapy units. throughout Central Florida. CONTACT INFORMATION: 801 N. Orange Ave., Suite 600 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 407-841-2100 Fax: 407-841-5705 Website: www.orlandohandsurgery.com

Robin Rahm, M.D., F.A.C.S. Breast Surgical Specialist

SPECIALTY: Dr. Rahm has focused her practice exclusively on breast surgical care for the past 15 years. As one of the first surgeons in the country to become certified in breast ultrasound by the American Society of Breast Surgeons in 2004, she also offers diagnostic and interventional breast ultrasound procedures to her patients. A biopsy is often performed at the initial consultation, saving time in obtaining a diagnosis. EDUCATION/MEMBERSHIPS: Wake Forest University School of Medicine with honors in Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Surgical residency at Albany Medical Center in Albany, N.Y. Dr. Rahm is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. After 13 years of experience in general surgery in Albany, she relocated to Central Florida in 1997 to a breast center practice. To stay current in all aspects of breast cancer treatment, she maintains membership in the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the American Society of Breast Disease and regularly participates in educational programs. WHAT SETS US APART: Independent practice with personalized service from caring, competent and efficient staff who care about our patients as they would family. With privileges at both Orlando Health and Florida Hospital, Dr. Rahm gives patients a choice for their surgical and additional multispecialty care. CONTACT INFORMATION: 4106 W. Lake Mary Blvd, Suite 213 Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-829-2020 Website: RobinRahmMD.com DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 179

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Surgical Group of Orlando

Danelle Chambers, M.D., F.A.C.S., Bert Padron, M.D., F.A.C.S., Michael Freeland, M.D., A.F.A.C.S. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Both Dr. Chambers and Dr. Padron received their medical degrees from the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Freeland received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. All three physicians completed their general surgery residencies at Orlando Health and are board certified by the American Board of Surgery. AWARDS/HONORS: Dr. Chambers was rated “Most Compassionate Physician,” “Most On-Time Physician,” and a “5-Star Physician” by patients. Dr. Freeland was the 2009 Orlando Health Resident of the Year. INNOVATIONS: Through continuing education, we stay up to date on the best practices for minimally invasive surgery techniques for treatment of breast, abdominal, thyroid and parathyroid diseases. At the initial consultation with breast patients, we are able to perform biopsies and have test results within 24 hours. We are one of the few surgical practices offering patients the option of partial-breast radiation or nipple-sparing mastectomies. WHAT SETS US APART: We are able to provide high-quality, cost-conscious care in outpatient centers, potentially reducing out-of-pocket expenses to patients. We work closely with referring physicians and consultants in coordinating care. CONTACT INFORMATION: 801 N. Orange Ave., Suite 640 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 407-730-DOCS (3627) Fax: 407-423-3817

ABOUT US: Fisher Rushmer has served the greater Central Florida community for over 25 years, going the extra mile for its clients, and accepting any trial or appellate court challenge. PRACTICE AREAS: Commercial litigation, construction, transportation, engineering, health care, catastrophic personal injury and property damage, products liability, employment, real estate and family/domestic relations law. HONORS: Named among the Best Lawyers in America 2012: John E. Fisher, Gary H. Rushmer, James M. Talley, Philip T. King and Joseph L. Amos, Jr. These shareholders have each earned the highest rating — AV — from Martindale Hubbell. Each are certified civil Florida mediators. John E. Fisher: “Trial Lawyer of the Year” 2004 by FLABOTA. James M. Talley: “Bet the Company Litigation Lawyer” 2011/American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel. Philip T. King: Past President Central Florida Chapter FLABOTA. Joseph L. Amos, Jr.: Past President, Legal Aid Society. CARING COMMUNITY PARTNER, COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE: Fisher Rushmer attorneys give back to Central Florida by contributing time and services to several local philanthropies and causes, including the Mustard Seed, Meals on Wheels, Adult Literacy League and the Legal Aid Society. CONTACT INFORMATION: 390 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 2200 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 407-843-2111 Website: fisherlawfirm.com 180 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2012

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IN A BOUNCY BLUE DRESS, RED leather headband, cat-eye glasses and diamond starburst earrings, Emily Ellyn might seem at first glance to be just another local hipster. But her retro, flirty looks and spirited attitude is part genuine character and part carefully crafted image, one that propelled the 30-year-old onto the Food Network Star reality TV show earlier this year and gave her national exposure. 186 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2012

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The days since her run on the eighth season of the popular program have been busy: She regularly consults with restaurants and has appeared at the Taste of Atlanta Festival, Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival and local foodie events. “I get recognized a lot,” she says, a wicker basket at her feet (yes, she travels with a picnic) that is full of jams from the Winter Park Farmers Market. “I enjoy it, but I haven’t changed as a person. I was planning my own TV show two years before Food Network ever called.” Ellyn made it to round seven before being eliminated, joking with chefs Alton

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Brown and Guy Fieri and putting a new spin on classic American dishes such as chicken stew and burgers. Home cooking is her territory; she takes old recipes, tools and techniques like canning and pickling, and makes them new. When Food Network asked viewers which eliminated contestant they’d like to see back, Ellyn was the overwhelming choice, garnering fans for her fashion sense as much as her food: Her country ham, pineapple and cherry salad creation called “Hats Off to Ham” came with a matching edible ham headpiece.

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On ‘Food Network Star,’ Ellyn jokes with restaurateur Guy Fieri and assembles tools of the trade.

Ellyn was brought up in small-town Mantua, Ohio, population 1,000 (“It’s pronounced MANaway,” she says. “Don’t ask me why.”). She says her mother—photographer, painter and sculptor Carol Hummel—was the heart of the town. “My mom adopted everyone,” Ellyn says. “All the neighborhood kids were in our kitchen.” September is Potato Festival time in Mantua, with highlights including spud wrestling and the world’s largest serving of mashed potatoes and gravy. Ellyn’s first starchy taste of fame was her reign as 1996-97 Potato Festival Queen. She happened to run across the name of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (“It sounded like something I’d like to do.”), which took her to upstate New York, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in restaurant management and a teaching assistant position. From there, a master’s from Academie Internationale de Management in Paris, and a second master’s and Ph.D from UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management seemed the natural course. You could safely call her a smart cookie without fear of insulting her. Ellen crafts every part of her look with how it affects her potential audience. She’s well schooled: Her doctoral dissertation was on emotions in the dining experience. An entire page of her website (emilyellyn.com) is devoted to the outfits she wore on the Food Network show (Week 4: AG Jeans, Nikibiki tank, Anthropologie sweater, AnotherLine blue belt), and her fans notice. One of her online followers went so far as to comment, “I find her attractive and smart with a simmering sensuality.”

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“My goal was never to win that show,” she says of her Food Network experience. “It was to win a show. This is my dream; there is no just in case.” She’s planning further web excursions under her RetroRad TV label, everything from cooking instruction to dating tips. She has her own production company, calendars, cookbooks and YouTube channel, and designs aprons and accessories. And she’s convinced a television show is just around the corner. “My goal was never to win that show,” she says of her Food Network experience. “It was

to win a show. This is my dream; there is no just in case.” While having coffee and a panini at Palmano’s in Winter Park, the bubbly platinum blonde is approached by two fans of the show and a well-known local author, all of whom are embraced with genuine glee. “You should have won,” a woman says, and Ellyn enthusiastically thanks her and agrees. “I’m very grateful, but this doesn’t feel like fame,” she says. “My list of friends has just gotten bigger to include people I don’t know, and they’re invited to my table.” In other words, she’s adopting people, just like her mom.

Want to try some of Emily Ellyn’s recipes? Go to emilyellyn.com and click on “Remix.’’ Or go to foodnetwork.com and search Emily Ellyn’s name. The Orlando contestant prepares a reality show dish.

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DINE REVIEW

Taking Flight

Whether your choice is from the sushi bar or a hot-as-blazes grill, everything at Dragonfly Robata Grill is magnificent. BY JOSEPH HAYES

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Dragonfly Robata Grill, in the Dellagio Town Center, is a spinoff of two Gainesville restaurants, the original downtown Dragonfly and Yume Umē near the University of Florida. Executive chef Ray Hideaki Leung and his brother, co-owner Hirofumi Leung, established Dragonfly in 2000 as a place for innovative takes on traditional Japanese cuisine. They ventured into Orlando in June of 2010. Chef Ray travels between both locations, fine-tuning his modern izakaya, the Japanese equivalent of a gastropub. The Orlando version is a charming and relaxing room, a big-city downtown take on ancient Japanese restaurants, with dark woods replacing bamboo dividers, and leather seats and banquettes instead of tatami mats. It feels relaxing and almost zen, in an upscale Sand Lake Road kind of way. Service is superb and unrushed, and I liked the designer spin on Japanese obi sashes worn by the female servers. If it’s too hot or crowded to get a table on the pleasant patio, sit by (or at) the sushi bar and observe the kitchen. The multiple layers of activity—the slow and measured sushi-ya at the front, the speedy but mindful cooks at the super hot grill, the staff sautéing and broiling at the back—is a bit of theater worth watching. Leung has been working in sushi kitchens since 1995 and interned at the hand of Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto in Philadelphia after graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in New York. “I like to cook Japanese food, slow and simple,” he says, as if that’s an easy task. Intensely aware of the slightest details, Leung delights in how a slice of lemon can completely change the balance of a dish, or how adding the fat of tiny clams and salt of shaved bonito to miso soup ($8) can transform a normally unremarkable bowl. The specialty that Dragonfly brought to Orlando is robata, a grill using imported oak bincho-tan charcoal that burns hotter and longer than standard American coals. Robatayaki is

BRITTANY FOURNIER

ALONG WITH FOOD TRUCKS AND CUPCAKE shops, a food trend that has fascinated me this year has been the rise of multiple restaurants run by independent chefs, an idea that’s been prevalent in New York and Los Angeles for years. The Ravenous Pig, for example, spawned Cask & Larder; the owners of Teak Restaurant opened RusTeak a few months ago; and Luma begat Prato. I can’t wait for some of our other star chefs to spread their wings.

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Dragonfly’s diners enjoy upscale TK surroundings accentuated by dark wood.

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to hibachi as a firefighter’s hose is to a garden in a house-made fish stock with scallions, sprinkler. The 1,000-degree grill imparts a quick salmon roe, earthy nameko mushrooms, seaouter crisp and sublime taste to robata unagi weed and grated daikon. It echoes of the sea, (barbecue eel, $12) and elegantly simple sea scal- the forest and the earth, rich tastes that have lops ($9). A variety of vegetables, chicken and lingered with me. seafood come off the grill, with Wagyu beef rib Bold yet respectful, Chef Leung seems to eye ($19), braised short ribs with pickbe constantly looking for ways to led carrots ($14) and yellowtail improve and adapt his menu— Sunomono salad collar ($13) being some of “evolve” is a word that comes the delectable standouts. up often in conversation. Yes, sushiphiles, there While even experienced are fascinating maki sushi fans may spot the rolls. The signature clever twists in DragDragonfly ($14) wraps onfly’s menu, Leung tuna and white albahas already moved core in a slice of grouon in his mind. “This per, sauced then baked, is so circa 2010 now,” for a combination of he says, the sound of sweet, spicy and savory. distraction in his voice. Cobra Kai ($14) is a unique “I’m looking for new direcconstruction of crab, onion, tions, local sourcing. I just met tomato and lemon, topped with a woman who grows heirloom daiLoch Duart salmon from Scotland and dressed kon radish; I didn’t even know that existed. My with garlic pesto and aged balsamic vinegar. mind is rolling.” Don’t miss any of the flavors—eat it slowly. “I have so much to learn,” Chef Leung says, Sashimi, served either plain or as part of a and the results of his continuing quest will salad (with baby spinach and soy-onion vinai- surely delight us all. grette; $13), is sliced very thin. The pieces of big eye tuna, Scottish salmon, butterfish and yellowtail are unlike the chunks of fish we’ve DRAGONFLY ROBATA GRILL 7972 VIA DELLAGIO WAY, ORLANDO come to expect, but they are exactly perfect for 407-370-3359 taste and texture, a wisp of fish that warms genDRAGONFLYSUSHI.COM/ORLANDO tly on the tongue and is unforgettable. ENTREES: $7-$38 Lightly fried agedashi tofu ($8) is placed

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Make it fried rice and threads of crab ($12) with garlic, bits of seaweed and shiso, an herb that tastes a bit like basil and mint. Sounds rather dull, but the risotto-like texture and intensely rich flavors are a satisfying delight—a bowl and a glass of wine could be a meal.

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Fine print Two books to savor

Celebrity chef Susan Feniger has always taken inspiration for her restaurants, Border Grill and STREET, from the world of food carts, dishes from the markets of Turkey and hawkers of India. She generously shares those influences in Susan Feniger’s Street Food (Potter, $27.50), a beautifully illustrated gathering of recipes and techniques that will have you making Indonesian tek-tek noodles, Romanian sweet and sour eggplant and Tunisian chicken kebabs as if you’d grown up eating them. Closer to home, local food writers Pam Brandon, Katie Farmand and Heather McPherson have combed the Sunshine State for ingredients and recipes for Field to Feast (University Press of Florida, $28). From the Dade County avocado farms in Redland to the Panhandle pea peanut fields of Mil Milton, the Sunshine State’s bounty is celebrated in reci recipes from farms and local chefs. The melon and shrimp dish from Scott Hunnel of Victoria & Albert’s and the mushroom potato cakes courtesy of Zell Zellwood’s Monterey Mushrooms are just two of the many must-make meals. —J.H. DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | 189

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AFRICAN Boma-Flavors of Africa Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, 2901 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista 407939-3463. disney.go.com B, D daily. At buffet-style Boma, African-influenced foods span the continent from the Mediterranean to South Africa. To their credit, chefs at Boma prepare every item fresh every day. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All h Jiko-The Cooking Place Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, 2901 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista 407939-3463. disney.go.com D nightly. Wood-burning ovens and traditional cooking styles infuse Jiko with the diverse flavors of Africa. Everything on the exotic menu, from East African curries to Moroccan savory pastries, will please. Jiko was the first restaurant in Central Florida to exclusively feature South African wines. $$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Sanaa Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Kidani Village, 2901 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista 407-9393463. disneyworld.disney.go.com. L-D daily. Sanaa’s focus on the foods of East Africa makes for a mouthwatering trip. Flavors of India, Portugal and Europe infuse the menu, with many dishes served as multi-item samplers. Pair the short ribs or the smoky, mildly spicy perfection of tandoori chicken with little-known wines from Indian vineyards. $$$ Credit cards: All hẂ AMERICAN Bananas 924 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-480-2200 bananasdiner.com B-L-D daily (open 24 hours Fri.-Sat.). A diner the likes of which you’ve never seen before, offering a Drag Gospel Brunch on Sundays. Bananas is open practically all the time, and the culinary selections seem endless—Angus burgers, biscuits & gravy, lobster rolls, ancho chipotle wings and fried Asian green beans, to name a few. $-$$ Credit cards: AE MC V 903 Mills Market 903 S. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-8984392. Search “903 Mills Market’’ on Facebook. B-L-D daily. This simple little neighborhood eatery is a great place to stop for a Market Wrap (stuffed with chicken, mango, papaya, pineapple and blue cheese) or a Lake Luna Thai peanut salad. There’s also a selection of 100 craft beers, along with weeknight dinner specials like Meatloaf Monday $. Credit cards: AE MC V ★Bull & Bear Steakhouse Waldorf Astoria Orlando, 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando 407-5975500. waldorfastoriaorlando.com/dining/bullanbear D nightly. Handsome furnishings, including chandeliers and a coffered ceiling, give the room a club-like ambience. Offerings include tournedos of beef, oak plank salmon and double-rib Colorado lamb chops. $$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V hẂ %California Grill Disney’s Contemporary Resort,

4600 N. World Drive, 15th Floor, Lake Buena Vista 407939-3463. disney.go.com D nightly. The inspired menu runs from expensive sushi to Mediterranean-accented dishes such as Florida stone bass with gnocchi, and spring pea and mascarpone ravioli. Some visit for the bird’s-eye view of Cinderella Castle, others for the phenomenal wine list. $$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ %★Chef’s Table at the Edgewater 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-230-4837. chefstableatthe edgewater.com D Tue.-Sat. Chef-owner Kevin Tarter is on view whenever he steps into his kitchen in this nine-table, prix-fixe restaurant, the winner of our 2012 Best Restaurant Award. While it’s impossible to nail down one go-to dish on his changeable menu, Tarter has a fine hand with the grill. The ribeye or lamb won’t let you down. $$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ %★Citrus 821 N. Orange Ave., Downtown Orlando 407-373-0622. citrusorlando.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.Sat. Citrus is an urban-chic neighborhood restaurant featuring regionally inspired new-American dishes such as flat-iron chicken and spicy tuna tartare served in a stylish yet comfortable setting. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DC MC V hẂ Copper Canyon Grill Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando 407-363-3933. ccgrill.com L-D daily. This restaurant offers up full-flavored American cuisine made from scratch daily with an emphasis on fresh and bold tastes. The menu features classics like meatloaf and hickory grilled steaks but also puts its spin on other staples like skillet-baked cornbread. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Crave 4158 Conroy Road, Orlando 407-345-8788. craveamerica.com L-D daily. American fare with an innovative twist is the mantra for this restaurant. The menu features an array of dishes from sushi and sashimi to baked truffle macaroni. The beverage menu goes on for miles and features unique martini concoctions, crafted cocktails, fine wine, beer and sake. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Dexter’s 808 E. Washington St., Thornton Park 407648-2777; 558 W. New England Ave., Winter Park 407-629-1150; 950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary 407-805-3090. dexwine.com BR Sat.-Sun.; L-D daily. These combination art gallery, chill-out hangout and neighborhood fixture cafés offer signature sandwiches and immense pasta bowls and entrées. $$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Ember 42 W. Central Blvd., Orlando 407-849-5200. emberorlando.com L-D daily. Enjoy appetizers and cocktails downtown at this upscale indoor-outdoor bar. Flatbreads, sliders and salads fill the menu as well as daily specials. Exposed brick and a rich color scheme add to the cozy atmosphere. Choose to dine inside

near the main bar or outside in the courtyard. $-$$ Credit cards: All hẂ ★Everglades Restaurant Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive, Orlando 407-996-9840 ext. 3610. evergladesrestaurant.com D nightly. Nestled in a sprawling hotel complex and aimed at celebrating regional Florida food, Everglades specializes in prime steaks and seafood as well as more unusual items such as gator chowder and marinated buffalo. $$$ Credit cards: All hẂ ★The Fifth 112 S. Orange Ave. Orlando, 407-826-1932. thefifthorlando.com L-D daily, late night. Grab a bite or sip a signature cocktail, craft beer or glass of wine at this new heart-of-downtown restaurant and lounge. Chef Dean Holland offers a variety of eye-opening plates, from chipotle-glazed meatloaf to Southern fried chicken and waffles to crab mac ’n cheese. There’s also a boutique wine and package store. $-$$$ Credit cards: All %★First Watch Six area locations. firstwatch.com B-L daily. Pancakes, crepes and eggs dominate the First Watch menu, catering to the breakfast-throughlunch crowd seven days a week. $ Credit cards: All %Five Guys Burgers and Fries Nine area locations. fiveguys.com The fastest-growing burger joint in the country has taken Orlando by storm, winning over fans with its mixture of never-frozen beef, infinite ways to order (more than 250,000 combinations of ingredients, to be precise) and those addictive Cajun fries. $ Credit cards: All Graffiti Junktion 900 E. Washington St., Thornton Park 407-426-9503; 2401 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 407-377-1961. graffitijunktion.com L-D daily; BR Sun. Graffiti Junktion specializes in burgers. Items like the Iron City burger (which is topped with a fried egg and ham, among more traditional toppings like American cheese and onions) are complemented by daily happy hour specials and themed nights throughout the week. $-$$ Credit cards: All %Greens & Grille 4104 Millenia Blvd., Suite 114, Orlando 407-770-1407; 11325 University Blvd., Orlando 407-373-0123. greensandgrille.com L-D daily Vegetarian friendly and fresh, this Orlando chain lets you create your own salad or sandwich, made with cookedto-order chicken, flank steak, salmon or tiger shrimp. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Hillstone 215 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-7404005. hillstone.com L-D daily. If you relish the char and earthiness of a smoky entrée, Hillstone is your kind of place. Grilling is king here, whether the choice is steak, fish, chops or chicken. The hardwood-grilled trout, pork ribs and cheeseburger are among the standouts, and the wood-grilled artichoke starter is simply out of

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this world —as is the marvelous lakeside setting. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DC MC V Imperium Food and Wine 606 Market St., Celebration 407-566-9054. imperiumfoodandwine.com L-D daily; BR Sun. Imperium offers an eclectic assortment of food, from flatbreads and paninis to salads and wraps, with wine tastings available for parties of six or more. Dinner specials are offered Thursday through Saturday that feature a different meat, fish and appetizer each week. $-$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V hẂ Marlow’s Tavern 9101 International Drive, Suite 1040, Orlando 407-351-3627. marlowstavern.com L-D daily. This cozy new tavern puts a gourmet spin on classic American cuisine and offers a wide selection of beers. Try one of their popular cheeseburgers, the blackened fish tacos, or white cheddar shrimp and grits. $$ Credit Cards: All Pine Twenty2 22 E. Pine St., Orlando 407-574-2160. pine22.com L-D daily. Call it burgers without rules: This spot in the heart of downtown combines gourmet cuisine with a choose-your-own adventure, all wrapped in a multigrain bun. There are practically limitless combos of meats, breads, cheeses, sauces and toppings. Predecided combos include the Burginator, a half-pound of beef with a fried egg, bacon, charred onions, Guyere cheese and herb aioli. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V %The Ravenous Pig 1234 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-628-2333. theravenouspig.com L-D Tue.Sat. Chefs Julie and James Petrakis, both Orlandoarea natives who trained at the Culinary Institute of America, bring the “gastropub” phenomenon to Orlando. An ever-changing menu includes sophisticated pub fare like lobster tacos, artisan charcuterie such as hand-crafted sopressata, and one of the most acclaimed burgers in town. $$$ Credit cards: All hẂ

%★Seasons 52 Plaza Venezia, 7700 Sand Lake Road, Dr. Phillips 407-354-5212; 463 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-767-1252. seasons 52.com L-D daily. Like the food it serves, the Darden upscale chain remains as fresh as the day it opened. Every entrée is under 475 calories, and what flavorful calories they are: from the caramelized sea scallops with pearl pasta and asparagus, to the wood-roasted pork tenderloin with broccoli, cremini mushrooms and herb polenta. The wine list is just as impressive. $$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Sonoma Draught House 110 S. Eola Drive, Orlando 407-730-3400. L-D daily; BR Sun. This Eola Square newcomer specializes in casual fare with a Northern California touch. Enjoy one of their 49 beers on tap with a pressed Tuscan chicken sandwich with sundried tomato pesto, artichoke hearts and fresh mozzarella. Or try a white pizza featuring roasted garlic, along with fontina, whole milk mozzarella and ricotta cheeses straight from Sonoma’s 800-degree brick oven. $ Credit cards: All %★The Tap Room at Dubsdread 549 W. Par Street, Orlando 407-650-0100. taproomatdubs dread.com L-D daily. BR Sun. Nestled within the picturesque Dubsdread Golf Course, The Tap Room offers casual, yet sophisticated, American fare. Fresh fish, handcut steaks, pastas and the award-winning Tap Room Burger are some of the College Park restaurant’s best menu items. You can dine inside or out on the veranda, which offers views of the golf course. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Terrace 390 390 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-4252445. terrace390.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. T390 is awhirl with technology, with servers carrying iPads that show photos of every dish. Try the grilled grouper with New Orleans sauce and the wild mush-

room soup. The sliders—your choice of turkey, sirloin or grilled chicken—also go down easy. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Urban Flats 183 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 321-332-6889; Winter Garden Village at Fowler Grove, 3310-102 Daniels Road, Winter Garden 407-656-3152. urbanflats.net L-D daily. Creative flatbreads baked in a stone hearth oven, and wines by the glass, are served in chic settings at this homegrown chain. $-$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ ASIAN Chi Pan Asian 4856 New Broad St., Baldwin Park 407898-0600. chiasian.com L-D daily. A curious trans-Asian mix of well-executed Indonesian, Chinese and Thai dishes, along with items from an unimaginative Turkish menu. Stick to the food from the Far East and you won’t be disappointed; the simple salt and pepper shrimp, scallops and calamari entrée in particular is a meal approaching perfection. $-$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ ★Eleven at Reunion Resort Reunion Resort, 7593 Gathering Drive, Reunion. 407-662-1000. reunionresort. com D nightly. Take in the sights and stars from this 11thfloor indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge while enjoying music, cocktails and Asian-inspired small plates. The menu features Ahi tuna flatbread, jumbo lump crab cakes and yuzu beurre blanc. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ %Hawkers Street Fare 1103 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-237-0606. facebook.com/hawkersstreet fare L-D daily. Four chefs specializing in cuisines from Vietnam, China, Malaysia and Hong Kong put a modern twist on family recipes to create tasty fare like roast duck tacos, shrimp and chicken fried rice and curry Laksa. $ Credit cards: All Tako Cheena by Pom Pom 932 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 321-236-7457. Facebook: Search Tako Cheena L-D daily.

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Pom Moongauklang’s adventurous cuisine boasts numerous influences, from Thai to Indian to Mexican. Treat yourself to the Indian butter chicken burrito, Thai Peanut Chicken tacos, or Asian hot dogs—Chinese sweet sausage topped with kimchi or pickled daikon radish. $ Credit cards: AE MC V ★Twist Asian Fusion 45 W. Crystal Lake St., Orlando. 407-648-9898. twistasianfusion.com L-D daily. In a casual setting, you can order off the menu or sit at a hibachi table and watch your meal being created from scratch. Twist features New York-inspired sushi and offers a selection of Chinese, Japanese and Thai entrées, with a full bar of sake and wine. $-$$$$ Credit cards: All

BARBECUE %4 Rivers Smokehouse 1600 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park; 1047 S. Dillard, St., Winter Garden; 1869 W. S.R. 434, Longwood 407-474-8377. 4rsmokehouse.com L-D Mon.-Sat. The line may be long, but the succulent barbecue sandwiches and home-style sides are worth the wait. Start off your feast with the baked cheese grits and then if you dare move on to the Messy Pig—a generously sized sandwich filled with pulled pork, slaw, pickles and jalapeños, and smothered in sauce. $-$$ Credit cards: All Bubbalou’s Bodacious Bar-B-Que Five area locations. bubbalous.com L-D daily. This local chain is a good bet for a quick barbecue fix. Tender smoked pork is sliced Virginia-style onto soft sweet buns. Try the awardwinning ribs (available with mild, hot or killer sauce) and the fried okra. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V

Cecil’s Texas Style Bar-B-Q 2800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-423-9871. cecilsbbq.com L-D daily. Slow hickory-smoked meats a la Central Texas are brought to you by three generations of the Reaves family. They offer outrageously good pulled pork, beef brisket that makes folks hover over the plate, and unique sides such as jalapeño mashed potatoes, spicy baked beans and sweet potato soufflé. And free ice cream! $$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V WildSide BBQ Bar & Grille 700 E. Washington St., Thornton Park 407-872-8665; 2305 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 407-730-7963; 7725 W. Highway 192, Kissimmee 407-396-1166. wildsidebbq.com L-D daily. For barbecue and beer, this casual indoor/outdoor tableservice mainstay is a real crowd-pleaser, especially when live music is playing. $$ Credit cards: All CAJUN/CREOLE Emeril’s Restaurant Orlando CityWalk, 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-224-2424. emerils.com L-D daily. Chef Emeril Lagasse’s New Orleans Creole restaurant serves his Cajun creations in the dining room and at the bar. Everything is made from scratch, including andouille sausage, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. $$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Mojo Cajun Bar & Grill 129 W. Church St., Orlando 407-422-6656. mojocajunbarandgrill.com L-D daily. A menu full of Cajun specialties: crawfish étouffée, superb shrimp remoulade (ask for more sauce!) and gumbo, and a crawfish boil every Tuesday night. $$ Credit cards: All %Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen 2203 Aloma Ave., Winter Park 407-672-5753. tibbysneworleans kitchen.com L-D daily. Using family recipes, owner Brian Wheeler delivers satisfying N’Awlins cooking, with the jambalaya-crawfish-filé gumbo as the standout. Andouille sausage is king here—it’s in almost every dish. $-$$ Credit cards: AE MC V CARIBBEAN %Bahama Breeze Five area locations. bahama breeze.com L-D daily. A themed delight from the Darden folks, Bahama Breeze showcases its interpretations of Caribbean cuisine, including jerk chicken, West Indian patties, fried plantains, mango galore and seafood, seafood, seafood. A terrific family dinner destination. Save room for dessert. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All Kafe Kalik 4969 International Drive, Orlando 407248-0889; 9029-A Airport Blvd., Orlando International Airport 407-825-3274. kafekalik.com L-D daily. Indian curries, jerk seasoning, seafood and slowcooked meats highlight the menu. Anything Bahamian from “Mama’s Kitchen” should be considered first. The Arawak Cay sushi bar is an interesting twist, featuring seafood from the islands such as conch salad, tuna ceviche and lobster. Desserts are a delight. $$ Credit cards: All ★Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant & Bar 9101 International Drive, Orlando 321-281-5888. tommy bahama.com L-D daily. The tropical-themed restaurant in Pointe Orlando offers fare ranging from sandwiches and salads to entrées like Macadamia nut-encrusted snapper, lump crab-stuffed shrimp, and maple-brined grilled pork with dried cherry merlot chutney. $$$$$$$ Credit cards: All h CHINESE Ming’s Bistro 1212 Woodward St., Orlando 407-8989672. L-D daily. Full-time dim sum worthy of San Francisco is served at this crisp little ViMi spot. Feast on sesame balls, roast pork buns, shrimp dumplings and items you may not recognize (like chicken feet or

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jellyfish). In addition, a full menu of Hong Kong-style entrées offers enticements—order the duck. $ Credit cards: AE MC V P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Winter Park Village, 436 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-622-0188; The Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando 407-345-2888. pfchangs.com L-D daily. Chinese-inspired foods from the creators of Fleming’s steak house, so you know the beef dishes will be really good. Upscale and happening, Orlando’s twin outlets of this national chain serve a 50-item “Options Without Attitude” wine list. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ CONTINENTAL %Chatham’s Place 7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407-345-2992. chathamsplace.com D Mon.-Sat. Wooden wine racks line the walls enclosing only 15 tables, creating a cozy atmosphere to enjoy high-quality dishes and equally attentive service. The few select items on the menu, such as the Portobello mushroom soup and duck breast entrée, intrigue the palate. Highly rated by Zagat. $$$$ hẂ ★Jack’s Place Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando 407-996-1787. jacksplace restaurant.com D nightly. Sample steaks and seafood while surrounded by the world’s largest collection of autographed caricatures of stars and dignitaries. $$$ Credit cards: All hẂ ★Nine18 The Villas of Grand Cypress, 1 N. Jacaranda, Lake Buena Vista 407-239-1999. grand cypress.com D Tue.-Sat. Contemporary Continental cuisine is served in a refined casual atmosphere with polished service and beautiful views. More than 500 bottles are in the restaurant’s wine collection. $$$ Credit cards: All hẂ

Technique 8511 Commodity Circle, Orlando 407-3138792. chefs.edu/orlando/restaurant.asp L Tue.- Fri.; D Wed.- Fri. The idea of a student-run restaurant (formerly called Machon) may conjure nightmares of barber school haircuts and dental school drilling, but the classically trained apprentices at the in-house restaurant at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando turn out some A-material dishes. Lunch is casual, dinner is a starched napkin affair and meals here are a hidden treasure. Meet your favorite chef of the future. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All h %★The Venetian Room Caribe Royale Resort, 8101 World Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista 407-238-8060. thevenetianroom.com D Tue.-Sat. A top-end, fine-dining experience within a convention hotel, The Venetian Room is full of deep tones, cut crystal and a replica of Tempietto de San Pietro in the corner (granted, the real miniature temple is in Rome, not Venice, but then again, the menu isn’t Italian). Inventive and marvelous dishes include lobster bisque under a dome of pastry that echoes the Tempietto, and fascinating pairings like filet of beef with a fennel strudel. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ CREATIVE/CONTEMPORARY ★The Boheme The Grand Bohemian Hotel, 325 S. Orange Ave., Downtown Orlando 407-313-9000. grandbohemianhotel.com B-D daily. The newly renovated restaurant now offers more tables, additional space, an updated décor and an added “wine room” which seats some 16 guests. New to the lineup is the jazzfilled “Bohemian After Dark” on Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., in addition to the familiar jazz brunch, still offered every Sunday. $$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Café 118° 153 E. Morse Blvd., Winter Park 407-389-

2233. cafe118.com L-D Mon.-Sat. Celebrate health and balance with a menu full of organic ingredients and rich flavors. End your experience with the mango cheesecake or banana berry bliss smoothie. All menu items are free of dairy, soy and artificial sweeteners. $ Credit cards: All Café Tu Tu Tango 8625 International Drive, Orlando 407-248-2222. cafetututango.com L-D daily. Go with a group and share, as Café Tu Tu Tango’s menu is full of inventive items—all in appetizer-sized portions. Cajun chicken egg rolls and Dutch salad made with caramelized onion flatbread, dried cranberries, pine nuts and goat cheese are typical selections. $$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Citricos Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, 4401 Grand Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3436. disney.go.com D daily. Citricos offers a unique blend of Southern European cuisine with a local Florida touch. France, Spain and Italy make an appearance on the menu, highlighted by an impressive wine list. For a special treat, reserve the in-kitchen Chef’s Domain table well in advance. $$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ The Dining Room Downtown Disney West Side, 1482 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista 407-938-9653. wolfgangpuckorlando.com D Tue.-Sun. The shining star of Wolfgang Puck’s four-section eatery is The Dining Room, an unmarked fine-dining establishment sitting quietly at the top of a steep stairway. Visit for butternut squash risotto with lobster, and “chinois” rack of Colorado lamb. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Funky Monkey Wine Company 912 N. Mills, Orlando 407-427-1447; Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Suite 120, Orlando 407-248-2838. funkymonkeywine. com D nightly. The people involved with FM come from local hotspots Dux and Primo, along with Per Se in New York and Down Under in Boca Raton. Half-price sushi

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hours and an ever-changing kitchen are good signs that Monk will stay enjoyable. You gotta love any place that combines grilled shrimp with rich blue-cheese polenta, and that’s just an appetizer. Occasional burlesque dinner shows add to the spice. $$$ Credit cards: AllhẂ ★Galopin 358 N. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-9515790. galopinwinterpark.com L Tue..-Sun., D Tue.-Sat. This new entry on the Park Avenue restaurant scene emphasizes healthy, natural ingredients. The organic tapas range from citrus-scented prawns to pork canapes, while the dinner menu includes pan-seared duck, curry-crusted tuna and lamb chops with cherry marmalade. $-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DC MC V hẂ Hemisphere Restaurant Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, 9300 Airport Blvd., 9th Floor, Orlando 407-825-1234. orlandoairport.hyatt.com D Mon.-Sat. Consider the Hemisphere a Hyatt restaurant instead of an airport restaurant (it’s both), and you’ll begin to accept it as the fine-dining refuge it is. The ninth-floor location offers runway views. $$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ ★HUE 629 E. Central Blvd., Thornton Park 407-8491800. huerestaurant.com L Mon.-Sat.; D nightly; BR Sun. Sleek, hip HUE brings creative food to Thornton Park. Enjoy the shrimp & scallop pappardelle or pork tenderloin with churrasco vinaigrette while eyeing a young professional crowd. $$$ Credit cards: AE DC MC V hẂ K Restaurant Wine Bar 1701 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 407-872-2332. kwinebar.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. Chef Kevin Fonzo cooks up fine American cuisine that will be sure to please both the eye and the palate. The menu changes each day, ensuring that every dining experience will be unique, and the inti-

mate and cozy dining room is the perfect setting for a romantic night out. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Le Rouge Wine Bar & Tapas 7730 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407-370-0909. lerougewinebar.com L Sun-Fri.; D daily. One small plate leads to another at this spot on Restaurant Row. The menu boasts near three dozen tapas, including spicy Ahi tuna sliders, blackened fish tacos and beet salad. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Ẃ %Luma on Park 290 S. Park Ave., Winter Park 407599-4111. lumaonpark.com D nightly. Executive chef Brandon McGlamery offers fine dining with a sustainable twist, creating a constantly changing menu that focuses on using locally sourced ingredients. Standouts include the Idaho rainbow trout with black beluga lentils and julienned zucchini, and the roasted Ashley Farms chicken with butternut squash puree, ciderglazed Brussels sprouts and red onion marmalade. $-$$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V hẂ ★Napa at The Peabody Orlando 9801 International Drive, Orlando 407-352-4000. peabody orlando.com/dining B-D daily. A California wine country-themed restaurant is added to the dining offerings at the lushly expanded Peabody hotel (never fear, the ducks still march through the lobby every afternoon). Featuring organic and farm-sourced ingredients, Napa’s kitchen masterfully presents a seasonal menu of prime steaks, impeccable seafood and some creative twists. $$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Norman’s Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando 407-393-4333. normans.com D nightly. New World Cuisine pioneer Norman Van Aken is the mastermind behind the Orlando Norman’s, a dramatically designed dining room featuring a menu that melds the flavors of Latin

America, the Caribbean, the U.S. and the Far East. $$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Park Plaza Gardens 319 S. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-645-2475. parkplazagardens.com BR Sun.; L-D daily. Park Plaza Gardens’ menu is as appealing as its garden-style dining room. The offerings include crabstuffed grouper and five-spice roasted pork tenderloin. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Prickly Pear 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando 407-7812539. pricklypearorlando.com D daily; BR Sun. Another brainchild of the owners of Funky Monkey, Prickly Pear offers a blend of flavors from New Mexico and Arizona. Inventive entrees range from elk chops to hickory-smoked duck; a standout is the sunfish burger, which blends a tilapia patty with cactus lime chile tartar, cilantro and avocado ancho chile dipping sauce. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Primo JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando 407-393-4444. primorestaurant.com D nightly. After winning the coveted James Beard Award, Chef Melissa Kelly and her pastry-chef husband, Price Kushner, opened the Grande Lakes Marriott branch of Primo, her restaurant in Maine. The warm, woodsy restaurant provides creative items such as grilled duck breast with roasted beets, wilted greens, quinoa pilaf and wild Maine huckleberry jus, along with organic produce grown in the on-site garden. Desserts are exceptional, including honey-lavender crème brûlée. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ The Rusty Spoon 55 W. Church St., Orlando 407-4018811. therustyspoon.com L Mon.-Sat.; D nightly. Chef Kathleen Blake’s new gastropub in the 55 West building offers creative riffs on classic European and American dishes, while sourcing local ingredients whenever

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possible. Try the lamb sandwich or the Dirty South stew, the latter a tasty combination of rock shrimp, yellowtail snapper and clams. $$-$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V hẂ Saffran 1700 Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407-8568881. saffran.us.com L Mon.-Sat., D Thu.-Sat.; This fast-casual spot has its roots in Iceland but the menu is a fusion of Indian, African and Mexican. Try the “safflats,’’ flatbreads topped with ingredients ranging from garlic-marinated scampi to smoky grilled lamb. The Saffran chicken , cooked in a tandoor oven, also is a winner. $-$$ Credit cards: AE MC V The Table 8060 Via Dellagio Way, Suite 106, Orlando 407-900-3463. thetableorlando.com D Fri.-Sat. With room for only 22 diners two nights a week, this gem sets the mood for an exclusive dinner party. It’s a $100 prix fixe affair (including tax and tip), and the menu is never the same at the convivial table because chefs Tyler Brassil and Loren Falcone go with whatever’s fresh—whether it be a seafood and mushroom gratin made from just-off-the-boat fish, or a baby-spinach salad featuring poached pears, blue cheese and beets. $$$$ Credit cards: All. hẂ %The Tasting Room 99 W Plant St., Winter Garden 407-230-4837. chefstableattheedgewater.com D Tues.Sat. Take your taste buds on a trip to the Bayou—Chef Kevin Tarter infuses his Louisiana upbringing into every dish at this sidekick to the adjoining Chef’s Table. The tapas-style dining features Cajun staples like Boudin balls with Cajun mayo and mini Muffaletta sandwiches, as well as a giant poblano pepper stuffed with chicken lentils, cheese and chorizo. $$$ Credit cards: All. hẂ Tchoup Chop Royal Pacific Hotel & Resort, 6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando 407-503-CHOP. emerils.com L Mon.-Sat.; D nightly. Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse goes Polynesian at Tchoup Chop. The lively dining room turns out creative dishes like spicy Kiawe-smoked ribs and marinated grilled chicken. The cocktail list is as long as the food menu. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ %Victoria & Albert’s Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Lake Buena Vista 407-824-1089. victoriaalberts.com D nightly. Reserve far in advance for Orlando’s only AAA Five Diamond restaurant. Awardwinning Chef Scott Hunnel prepares outstanding seven-course prix-fixe meals in the main, very intimate dining room, the 10-course splendor of dinner in Queen Victoria’s Room, and a 10-course extravaganza right in the kitchen at Chef’s Table. $$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V hẂ

recipes as well as bold adaptations. The modern offerings are brilliant: El Chinito Cubano wraps a classic Cuban sandwich in a spring roll. Camarones con caña offers juicy pan-seared shrimp in a spicy-sweet mango barbecue glaze and is served with a deep fried pepper stuffed with sweet potato, quinoa and Mascarpone cheese. $$$ Credit cards: hẂ Padrino’s Cuban Bistro 13586 Village Park Drive, Orlando 407-251-5107. padrinosbistro.com L-D daily. From the markets of 1930s Cuba to present-day Orlando, generations of the Padrino family have been nourishing people with authentic Cuban cuisine. Try the white bean “caldo gallego” soup and citrus-marinated lechon asado pork. Finish with house-made Tres Leches cake. $$ Credit cards: All h

DESSERT %The Dessert Lady 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Dr. Phillips407-999-5696. dessertlady.com Open daily. Patti Schmidt, the dessert lady, serves generous slices of layer cakes, cupcakes and other sweets. $ Credit cards: AE MC V ★Sweet Traditions Bakery and Café 126 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-656-6338. sweettraditions bakery.com B-L daily. Owner Stephane Crocher is an accomplished pastry chef and baker from France. The menu features casual options such as gourmet salads, sandwich melts and pizza, as well as French specialties such as quiche and crepes. Indulge in a multitude of dessert options from pastry to pie. $ Credit cards: All

CUBAN %Black Bean Deli 325 S Orlando Ave. Suite 1-1, Winter Park 407-628-0294, blackbeandeli.yola site.com L Mon.-Sat., D Mon.-Fri. Authentic Cuban comfort food to-go (the tiny building has just a few seats). The Cuban sandwich, media noche, picadillo— and of course the black beans—are first rate. The creamy flan custard is a must-try to top off the meal. $ Credit cards: AE MC V Columbia 649 Front St., Celebration 407-566-1505. columbiarestaurant.com L-D daily. The oldest restaurant chain in Florida, serving authentic, upscale Cuban fare from sangria to paella in a decidely Spanish, Old World-style dining room. The merluza “Russian style” is especially interesting. Live music plays in the tapas lounge. $$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Cuba Libre Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando 407-226-1600. cubalibrerestaurant.com D nightly. In this massive setting reminiscent of a Cuban hacienda courtyard, chef/partner Guillermo Pernot offers a magnificent menu that includes classic Cuban DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | 195

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EUROPEAN Bauern-Stube 8015 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407857-8404. bauern-stube.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. From the stacks of stollen greeting you at the entryway to the accordion player creating a festive dining room, Bauern-Stube re-creates a German after-a-dayin-the-fields retreat. Begin with a black beer, then try the authentic sauerbraten or hunter schnitzel with mushroom and onion gravy. $$-$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V h Chef Henry’s 1831 W. State Road 434, Longwood 407-331-4836. chef-henrys.com L-D Tue.-Fri.; D Sat.; BR Sun. After several years away, Henry Brestowski returns to the area with his European recipes intact. Beef svickova, deep marinated chicken Paprikash and

a goulash that will warm the cockles of your Bohemian heart can only be matched by a mind-altering homemade apple strudel. $$ Credit cards: All Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café 205 E. First St., Sanford 407-321-2204. willowtreecafe.com L-D Tue.-Sun. daily; L Tues. Hollerbach’s offers a vast array of beers and such hefty food choices as the Schlachthaus Platte with its veal sausage, pork meatloaf and smoked pork loin. Stop by on weekends and you’ll find a sing-along, with people locking arms and swaying back and forth to German tunes. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: All h FRENCH Café de France 526 Park Ave. S., Winter Park 407647-1869. lecafedefrance.com L-D Tue.-Sat. Right

on Winter Park’s classy Park Avenue, this welcoming bistro serves simple French fare the way you’d find it across the Atlantic. $$$ Credit cards: AllhẂ Chez Vincent 533 W. New England Ave., Winter Park 407-599-2929. chezvincent.com L-D daily. This charming French spot in the trendy redeveloped Hannibal Square section of Winter Park offers fine food and formal service in an elegant dining room. $$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V hẂ %Le Coq Au Vin 4800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407851-6980. lecoqauvinrestaurant.com D Tue.-Sun. An Orlando mainstay since 1976, this French restaurant combines classic cuisine such as the signature coq au vin (chicken in Burgundy sauce) with Southern specialties—New Orleans-style gumbo and boudin sausage do have French roots, after all. $$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Paris Bistro 216 N. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-6714424. parisbistroparkavenue.com L Tue.-Fri.; D Mon.Sat. Mom-and-pop owners prepare the French foods of their homeland in this stylish, comfortable space. Escargot topped with garlicky herbs, beef Burgundy and exquisitely roasted crispy-skinned duck will draw you to this restaurant repeatedly. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All h GREEK Athena Café 1140 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-830-0707. B-D Mon.-Sat. This Greek café is the ideal lunch spot. The specialty is rotisserie chicken, but you can’t go wrong with the gyro pita, either. American sandwiches like BLT round out the menu. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DC MC V Cypriana Restaurant 505 Semoran Blvd., Casselberry 407-834-8088; 12309 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-286-4051. cyprianausa.com L-D Mon.-Sun. Cypriana is a Greek wonder, putting out plate after plate of authentic food. Pan-fried calamari is tender; snapper is flavored with lemon juice, garlic and oregano; moussaka is flavorful; and the gyro is outstanding. $$ Credit cards: AE DC MC V %Greek Flame 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407-370-4624. greekflametaverna.com L Mon.-Sat., D daily. This warm neighborhood staple pays ode to traditional Mediterranean dishes, but with flair. Start with the flaming cheese, covered in fresh lemons, then move on to the parchment-bag-baked leg of lamb or the skillet-baked grouper, shrimp and calamari. $$$$$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V hẂ Kouzzina by Cat Cora 2101 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneyworld. disney.go.com/dining/kouzzina B, D daily. Iron Chef Cat Cora partnered with Disney for this Greek restaurant. Traditional Mediterranean is well represented by hummus, spanakopita and yoghurt. Cora’s own tweaks on tradition find their way to items such as chicken stewed with cinnamon and the very popular (and pleasantly spicy) lamb burgers. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All ★Taverna Opa Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando 407-351-8660. tavernaopa restaurant.com L-D daily. Upbeat music has patrons dancing on the tables (almost) at this I-Drive restaurant, which serves satisfying takes on classic Hellenic dishes. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ INDIAN Aashirwad 5748 International Drive, Orlando 407370-9830. aashirwadrestaurant.com L-D daily. Whole spices are roasted and ground on the premises at Aashirwad, where South Asian specialties such as samosas (stuffed fried dumplings), biryani (a rice-based entrée) and kashmiri naan (bread stuffed with raisins, coconut and cashew) bring authentic flavors to the menu. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V

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Kohinoor Indian Restaurant Ethan Allen Plaza, 249 State Road 436, Suite 1093, Altamonte Springs 407-788-6004. kohinoorindianrestaurant.com L-D Tue.-Sun. Bombay native Reis Fernandez transforms simple foods such as chicken and lentils into tender, aromatic, almost mystical meals. The chicken xacuti is a must-try specialty from Goa, and the bharta is a creamy eggplant dish. $$ Credit cards: AE MC V Ẃ %Memories of India 77625 Turkey Lake Road, Dr. Phillips 407-370-3277; Shoppes at Lake Emma, 3895 Lake Emma Road, Lake Mary 407-804-0920. memoriesofindiacuisine.com L-D daily. From crisp samosa starters and spicy vegetable dishes to classic tikka masala and fragrant clay oven tandoori, Memories has been the definition of Indian cuisine In Orlando since 1999. $$ Credit cards: All ★Tamarind 501 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 149, Winter Park 321-207-0760. tamarindfl.com L-D daily. Owner/ chef Amit Kumar uses slow-roasted spices to create some out-of-this-world flavors. The Goan shrimp curry, Kashmiri aloo (potatoes in yogurt curry) and palak paneer (spinach and curd cheese) are standouts, as is the tandoori chicken. Save room for kulfi, a heavenly dessert. $$-$$$. Credit Cards: All

★Buca di Beppo 1351 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407622-7663; Florida Mall, 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando 407-859-7844. bucadibeppo.com L-D daily. The Planet Hollywood-owned restaurant serves all of its dishes family-style. It even provides a curb service option for families-on-the-go who want a taste of Italy. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Cala Bella Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-996-3663. calabellarestaurant.com D nightly. Stimulating Italian fare, including great risotto and lamb chops, is served in a beautiful dining room at this sprawling hotel. The desserts are fabulous, too. $$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ %Cariera’s Cucina Italiana 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., #12, Orlando 407-351-1187; 10663 Narcoossee Road 321-235-1931. carierasorlando.com D daily, L Wed.-Sat.

Voted Best Italian and Best Pizza in our dining awards the last two years, Cariera’s offers a huge selection of pizza, pasta, appetizers and sandwiches. Among the specialties: Italian rigatoni, lobster & shrimp tortellachi, Veal Oscar, and chicken and pesto pizza. $$-$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Christini’s Ristorante Italiano Dr. Phillips Marketplace, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Dr. Phillips 407-3458770. christinis.com D nightly. Owner Chris Christini has wowed diners with his meticulously prepared oldschool menu since 1984. The Linguine alla Genovese Is a perfectly balanced pasta dish with pesto sauce and distinct flavors of garlic and pine nuts, while Chicken scaloppine al Marsala combines a rich wine sauce with sauteed mushrooms and a thin-pounded chicken cutlet. The restaurant serves olives that are grown on

IRISH Fiddler’s Green 544 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-645-2050. fiddlersgreenorlando.com B Sun.; L-D daily. Simple, hearty Irish food and 24 beers on tap draw a young, fun-loving crowd to this comfortable tavern, replete with a massive wooden bar from Ireland. $$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant Downtown Disney, 1640 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista 407-938-0300. raglanroadirishpub.com L-D daily. Grab a Guinness, try a contemporary take on shepherd’s pie and have a rollicking good time at this Irishthemed megapub and restaurant with a menu by Irish celebrity chef Kevin Dundon. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ ITALIAN Antonio’s 611 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-645-1035; 691 Front St., Celebration 407-566-2233. antoniosonline.com L-D daily. Antonio’s restaurants—fine-dining establishments and casual trattorias—offer high-quality Italian meals including hot and cold antipasti, and soups and salads, as well as a wide variety of pasta, meat, poultry and fish dishes. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Bice Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Orlando, 5601 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-503-1415. biceorlando. com D nightly. Tucked into an upstairs corner at the Portofino, Bice brings Orlando the seductive pastas, risottos and entrées that have made the chain an Italian favorite in 50 other locations around the world. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DC MC V hẂ ★Bravo! Cucina Italiana 7924 Via Dellagio Way, Dr. Phillips 407-351-5880. bravoitalian.com L-D daily. A Restaurant Row fixture, Bravo! is a sister chain of Brio Tuscan Grille, with a menu offering dishes like Chicken Parmesan Milanese and lemon chicken & rosemary shrimp, as well as traditional pastas, pizzas and flatbreads. Seafood offerings include Lobster Ravioli Alla Vodka (with sautéed shrimp in a tomato cream sauce topped with pesto bread crumbs). $$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DC MC V Ẃ Brio Tuscan Grille Winter Park Village, 480 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-622-5611; The Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando 407-351-8909. brioitalian.com L-D daily; BR Sat.-Sun. With a sophisticated design and an up-to-date Tuscan menu of dishes prepared on the grill or in the wood-burning oven, Brio buzzes with the sounds of happy, well-dressed diners. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Ẃ DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | 197

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Christini’s farm In Greece. $$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Enzo’s Restaurant on the Lake 1130 S. 17-92, Longwood 407-834-9872. enzos.com L Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. Antipasti of roasted vegetables, marinated seafood and imported salamis begin the feasting at Enzo’s, a longtime family-owned Italian restaurant in a sprawling lakeside house. The Dover sole, rarely seen on today’s menus, is a specialty. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ ★Fiorella’s Cucina Toscana Westin Imagine, 9501 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-233-2950. fiorellas orlando.com B-D daily. Executive chef Robert Mason creates edible fantasies. A traditional cavatelli pasta is intensified with vodka sauce and basil, and untraditional ingredients like fresh-from-the-stalk baby corn are used to update pasta and beef dishes. It’s a destination for tourists and a treasure for locals. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V hẂ Gargi’s Lakeside Italian Ristorante 1414 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-894-7907. gargislake side.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. The Panora family offers old-time Italian dishes with impressively gracious service at this waterfront restaurant. Especially good are the lobster fra diablo and the chicken cacciatore. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Il Mulino Walt Disney World Swan Resort, 1200 Epcot Resort Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-934-1199. swandolphin.com/ilmulino D nightly. New York’s Il Mulino has cloned itself, and the Orlando version is on Disney property. The restaurant brings the flavors of chefs/ founders Fernando and Gino Masci to the subtropics. $$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC VhẂ ★La Luce 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando 407-597-3600. laluceorlando.com D daily. West Coast Italian stylings come to Orlando in this signature restaurant run by celebrity chef Donna Scala. Quirky regional dishes are the best choices, with house-made pastas and high-end ingredients a specialty. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ ★Luigino’s 120 International Parkway, Heathrow. 407-333-2847. luiginosatheathrow.com L Mon.-Fri.; D nightly. All of the classic Italian dishes—picatta, parmesan and pastas—with modern touches. Finish the meal off with tiramisu or a lemoncello martini. $$$ Credit cards: All Maxine’s on Shine 337 N. Shine Ave., Orlando 407674-6841. maxinesonshine.com L Tue.-Fri.; D Tue.Sat.; BR Sun. Formerly Shine Neighborhood Kitchen, Maxine’s turns out good Italianesque cooking in a relaxed residential setting. The chicken marsala, and the chicken and lobster cannelloni are winners. The inventive Sunday brunch includes Tuscan poached eggs with prosciutto, asparagus and polenta. $$-$$$. Credit cards: All hẂ Mellow Mushroom 11680 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-384-4455; 2015 Aloma Ave., Winter Park 407-6577755. mellowmushroom.com L-D daily. This pizza place is known for its easygoing atmosphere and quirky décor. The menu includes a variety of specialty pizzas, calzones, hoagies and salads. Choose from more than 40 different beers on tap to pair with your pizza slice. $-$$ Credit cards: All Nick’s Italian Kitchen 110 S. Eola Drive, Suite 104, Orlando 407-781-0724. nicksitaliankitchen.com L Mon.Fri.; D daily. Nick’s offers authentic Italian dishes using Funky Monkey co-owner Nicholas Olivieri’s family recipes and local ingredients. Enjoy classic spaghetti and meatballs with handcrafted pasta, Olivieri’s grandmother’s secret meatball recipe and pomodoro sauce. The pesce arosto, roasted fish with olives and lemon artichoke sauce, is superb. $$$ Credit cards: All Ristoranté Tuscany Orlando World Center Marriott Resort, 8701 World Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista

407-238-8577. marriottworldcenter.com D nightly. The cooks at this impressive Italian restaurant use hormone-free meats, sustainable fish and organic produce wherever possible and import several ingredients from Italy. The delightful menu is assembled by Tuscan-trained chefs and features grilled Niman Ranch lamb and pork. $$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ ★Vito’s Chop House 8633 International Drive, Orlando 407-354-2467. vitoschophouse.com D nightly. The fine chops, aged steaks, more than 1,000 wine selections and Italian flair make this I-Drive restaurant a sophisticated choice. The menu also includes large lobster tails, fresh fish and classic Italian cuisine. $$$$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V hẂ JAPANESE %Amura 55 W. Church St., Downtown Orlando 407316-8500; Plaza Venezia, 7786 W. Sand Lake Road, Dr. Phillips 407-370-0007; Colonial Town Plaza, 950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary 407-936-6001. amura.com L Mon.-Sat.; D nightly. Three of Orlando’s hippest sushi houses, the downtown location casual, the others modern and suave. $$$ Credit cards: All Banshoo Sushi Bar Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando 407-996-9840. rosecentre .com D nightly. Chef Yoshi Kohazame combines the simplicity of a Japanese sushi roll with ingredient combinations that suggest an American flair. The masterpiece of Kohazame’s kitchen is the rice. And he will offer you recommendations based on your previously ordered dish. Top the night off with a Banshoo Sunset Punch cocktail. $$ Credit cards: All Hanamizuki Japanese Restaurant 8255 International Drive, #136, Orlando 407-363-7200. hana mizuki.us L Tue.-Sat.; D Tue.-Sun. This tranquil I-Drive sleeper specializes in the authentic foods of Kyoto such as stone-cooked ishiyaki and house-made tofu. Learn some Japanese and thank the chefs. Arigato! $$-$$$ Credit cards: All h %★Kobe Japanese Steakhouse Seven area locations. kobesteakhouse.com D daily. Teppanyaki chefs grill a variety of meat and seafood dishes as well as vegetables and fried rice right at your table. After dinner, indulge in green tea ice cream or fried cheesecake. $$$ Credit cards: All h Nagoya Sushi 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407248-8558; 5661 Red Bug Lake Road, Winter Springs 407-478-3388. nagoyasushi.com D nightly. Sushi is in the name on the door, and fine sushi it is. The art of the itami-san (sushi chef) is alive and well with a steady hand on sea-kissed fish. But it’s the kitchen food (cooked dishes) that shines in these friendly cafes, with the miso scallops a particular favorite. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All RanGetsu 901 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-3450044. rangetsu.com L Mon.-Sat.; D daily. In its new location near Lake Lily, RanGetsu dazzles with showy Japanese cuisine and a cool late-night club. For starters, try the conch ceviche, then move on to the shrimp tempura or the Kobe steak, which is brought to the table atop a sizzling lava rock. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC Vh Ẃ Shari Sushi Lounge 621 E. Central Blvd., Thornton Park 407-420-9420. sharisushilounge.com L Mon.Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. The food, the atmosphere and the diners are all stylish at Shari Sushi, which presents a variety of cutting-edge rolls, sashimi, salads and tempura. $$-$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V Shin Sushi and Sake Bar 803 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-648-8000. shinsushi.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. The closest thing we have to a neighbor-

hood sushi bar. Four Japanese chefs own and operate this sushi emporium on the north side of downtown, serving some of Orlando’s most authentic sushi. Extensive selection of sakes. $$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V hẂ Sushi Pop 310 W. Mitchell Hammock Road, Oviedo 407-542-5975. sushipoprestaurant.com. D Tue.-Sun. This hip, casual spot is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Giant screens play Japanese cartoons while waiters dressed in anime or glam-rock styles deliver eye-popping dishes like the Anaconda roll, boasting avocado, eel and tempura shrimp, or the Harvest Duck, served atop a green bean and stuffing casserole. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V hẂ Wazzabi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar 1408 Gay Road, Winter Park 407-647-8744. wazzabisushi.com L-D daily. Wazzabi feels like an event, with a jazzy décor and thumping music. This Winter Park hot spot offers sushi, traditional entrées like pork medallions seared with three types of mushrooms, and teppanyaki dining. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V hẂ KOREAN Seoul Garden 511 E. Horatio Ave., Maitland 407-5995199. orlandokoreanrestaurant.com L-D daily except Wednesday. Standard grilled meat bulgogi barbecue, served with all those little side dishes, is here, but there’s also a world of other traditional dishes waiting to be explored. Order the seafood pancake for an invigorating combination of simple seafood and fiery kimchi. $$ Credit cards: All Shin Jung 1638 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-8957345. L Mon.-Fri.; D nightly. From the grills in the center of the tables to the five types of kimchi that accompany meals, Shin Jung is authentic Korean all the way. Daeji bulgogi is tender pork in a sweet-spicy sauce. $$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V LATIN Cevíche Tapas Bar and Restaurant 125 W. Church St., Orlando 321-281-8140. ceviche.com D Tue.-Sat. A multitude of hot and cold tapas, plus paellas and cazuelas, are served in the styles of Northern Spain and Catalan in this upscale Church Street dining spot. $-$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ ★Fogo de Chão 8282 International Drive, Orlando 407-370-0711. fogodechao.com L daily except Saturday, D daily. At this Brazilian steakhouse chain, you start with the salad and sides bar, then turn your dinner card green side up, signaling the gaucho chefs to hustle over and begin serving tableside from your choice of 15 fire-roasted meats, including pork ribs, filet mignon and sausage. Sides include cheese bread, polenta and caramelized bananas. $$$-$$$$. Credit cards: All hẂ %Mi Tomatina Paella Bar 433 W. New England Ave., Winter Park 321-972-4881. mitomatina.com L-D daily. Art on the walls, on the mosaic tables and in the kitchen. Classic, well-executed tapas dishes and variations on traditional paella turn the relaxed living room atmosphere into a classy and casual dining spot. $$$$$ Credit cards: All h Paradiso 37 1590 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista 407-934-3700. disneyworld.disney.go.com L-D daily. Bold flavors come from Paradiso’s menu of street foods from the Americas. Caribbean fish shares the table with Colombian chicken and Salvadoran pupusas. Two vibrant bars are highlighted by dozens of tequila choices downstairs and international wines upstairs. $$$ Credit cards: All hẂ ★Texas de Brazil 5259 International Drive, Orlando 407-355-0355. texasdebrazil.com L Mon.-Fri.; D

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nightly. Texas de Brazil is a splendidly executed Brazilian churrascaria. Waiters stop at tables to offer chunks of seared, salty, tender meats, and the salad bar is bursting with additions such as roasted red peppers and imported cheeses. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ MEDITERRANEAN Ali Baba House of Kabob 1155 W. State Road 434, Longwood 407-637-2890. alibabahouseofkabob.com L-D daily. Ali Baba’s menu is stocked with Middle Eastern staples, including kabobs of tenderloin, chicken and shrimp. A lunch buffet is offered Tuesday-Sunday, and belly dancers entertain on some evenings. $$-$$$ Credit cards: DC MC ★Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine 108 S. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-644-8609; 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd, Suite 108, Dr. Phillips 407-352-6766. bosphorous restaurant.com L-D daily. Turkish specialties from frothy tarma (whipped caviar) to pideler, savory stuffed pastries, and a memorable lamb ravioli in garlic-yogurt sauce are highlights at this family owned restaurant. Bosphorous recently opened a second location in the Dr. Phillips Marketplace, taking over the space formerly occupied by Anatolia. $$-$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V %Cedar’s Plaza Venezia, 7732 W. Sand Lake Road, Dr. Phillips 407-351-6000. orlandocedars.com L-D daily. Cedar’s gives Middle Eastern cuisine the respect it deserves, graciously serving high-quality standards, from a smoky baba ghannouj to lamb kebabs, in an upscale atmosphere. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Pasha Taverna & Lounge 4104 Millenia Blvd., Orlando 407-730-3222. pashaorlando.com. L-D daily. This restaurant across from The Mall at Millenia features a pan-Mediterranean menu with some stunning cuisine. Start with the “shrimp cigars,’’ fried dough sheets rolled around bits of tiger shrimp and curried rice noodles. For a main course, the chicken tagine is a winner, cooked in a signature clay pot and bursting with flavors of olives, cumin, cilantro and lemons. $$$$$ Credit cards: All Villa de Flora Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee 407-586-1114. gaylord palms.com B-D daily; BR Sun. Make your way around the Mediterranean market-like buffet and enjoy such dishes as Valencian seafood paella, osso buco with gremolata, and chicken cacciatore. Villa de Flora also offers one of the more popular Sunday brunches in the area. $$$ Credit cards: All hẂ MEXICAN/TEX-MEX ★Cantina Laredo 8000 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando 407-345-0186. cantinalaredo.com L-D daily; BR Sun. “Gourmet Mexican Food” is the calling card of this Restaurant Row establishment, which serves fish dishes of Oaxaca, grilled steaks and robust enchiladas. Accompanying are familiar and interesting sauces like chipotle-wine and orange-casabel, using recipes developed by the Dallas-based chain during the past two decades. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All %★Cocina 214 151 E. Welbourne Ave., Winter Park 407-790-7997. cocina214.com L-D daily. Cocina offers a menu stuffed with Tex-Mex, including a housemade coconut habanero salsa, beef brisket tacos and a mushroom quesadilla drizzled with truffle oil. Also sure to please: an ample selection of margaritas, wines and beer. $$$ Credit Cards: AE DS MC V Ẃ Mucho Tequila & Tacos 101 S. Eola Drive, Orlando 407-843-9676. muchoorlando.com D nightly; BR Sat.Sun Rough wood décor, a menu of 130 tequilas and a “shot chair’’ give you an idea of the raucous atmosphere at this downtown spot. The food is good too, ranging from pork-stuffed tacos to enchiladas loaded DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | 199

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with cheese and house-made salsa. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V ★Paxia Alta Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Lounge 2611 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. 407-420-1155. paxia restaurant.com L-D daily. Located in the heart of College Park, Paxia serves up traditional and modern Mexican cuisine. Sample more than 100 different kinds of tequila in the lounge and enjoy live jazz on the weekends. Feeling indulgent? Go for the shrimp and scallop enchiladas served with chipotle cream sauce and finish with the Kahlua chocolate pudding. $-$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Taquitos Jalisco 1041 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden 407-654-0363. L-D Tue.-Sun. Enjoy sizzling fajitas, flavorful chicken mole and bountiful burritos, with musicians entertaining on weekends. $$ Credit cards: AE MC V Tijuana Flats Eight area locations. tijuanaflats.com L-D daily. From humble beginnings in Winter Park, Tijuana Flats has spread across Florida and into states north and west. Using fresh ingredients—and making an amazing array of hot sauces available—quesadillas, crispy tacos and of course flour tortillas keep diners coming back. $ Credit cards: AE MC V SANDWICHES Beefy King 424 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando 407-8942241. beefyking.com B-L Mon.-Sat. Nobody would enter the circa-1960s Beefy King on a whim, but they’d be missing moist and tender roast beef, pastrami, turkey and ham cooked on premises and served from a steam table just like in the delis of old. $ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Brianto’s Original Hoagies 12001 Avalon Lake Drive, Orlando 407-382-2667. briantos.com L-D Mon.Sat. Three UCF grads with an obsession for all things Pennsylvanian created this haven for hoagie lovers. Its crusty rolls are shipped straight from Philadelphia and are essential for holding heaping portions of steak and chicken. Add Cheez Whiz topping to any sandwich. $$ Credit cards: All Green Day Café 1515 Lee Road, Orlando 407-7047877. greendaycafe.com L-D daily. Fast food—there’s even a drive-through—but not junk food. While there’s no red meat to be found on Green Day’s menu, you will find tuna, whole-roasted turkey and chicken. $ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Jax Fifth Avenue Deli and Ale 951 Greenwood Blvd., Lake Mary 407-323-3354. L-D daily. Stop in at Jax for one of its famous multi-layer sandwiches. Every table gets a jar of gourmet pickles to munch on before the main course. Choose from a selection of nearly 40 beers on tap and more than 250 by the bottle. $ Credit cards: All Press 101 Sandwich and Wine Bar Dr. Phillips Marketplace, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Dr. Phillips 407-3512101. press101.com L-D Mon.–Sat. Press 101’s specialty is the press-grilled sandwich. The delights include a classic pork-filled Cuban, New Orleans-style muffuletta, corned-beef Reuben (pressed, of course), and even a very adult three-cheese grilled cheese. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria 67 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando 407-894-0865. pompoms teahouse.com L-D daily (open 24 hours Fri.-Sat.). This local favorite in the Milk District offers two dozen inventive sandwiches and an array of salads. Try the Fu Man Chu sandwich, a wild combination of Asianspiced pulled pork, goat cheese and ginger-cranberry chutney. $ Credit cards: AE MC V %★That Deli 3801 W. Lake Mary Blvd. Lake Mary 321-363-1394. thatdelifl.com L-D Mon.-Fri. L Sat. Serv-

ing freshly made soups, sandwiches and salads, this deli offers daily specials and vegetarian dishes with a sense of humor. Entrées range from the Olive to Eat Another Day sandwich to the Grateful Ched sandwich to handmade truffles. For kids, there’s the “Simon Says” sandwich, for which they pick the fixins themselves. $ Credit cards: All %★TooJay’s Gourmet Deli Six area locations. toojays.com L-D daily. The closest we get to New York deli tradition, TooJay’s serves up thick corned beef, pastrami and turkey sandwiches, along with an array of house-made salads (try the whitefish or famous Dijon chicken). The chocolate Killer Cake is legendary. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC SEAFOOD Bonefish Grill Six area locations. bonefishgrill.com D nightly. From the folks who brought us Outback, this is a casual seafood chain with a sleek edge. Fish selections are seared over oak and topped with sauces such as mango salsa or garlic-gorgonzola butter. $$$$$ Credit cards: All Celebration Town Tavern 721 Front St., Celebration 407-566-2526. thecelebrationtowntavern.com L-D daily. A quality-conscious family serves traditional New-England-style seafood here. The New England clam chowder is a one-dish calling card. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ ★Cityfish 617 E. Central Blvd., Thornton Park 407849-9779. cityfishorlando.com L Mon.-Sat.; D daily; BR Sun. A neighborhood seafood restaurant featuring casual items like seafood nachos and oyster po’ boys, and entrées such as grilled, Cajun or fried fish fillets served with salt potatoes and hush puppies. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ %★deep blu seafood grille Wyndham Grand Orlando, Bonnet Creek, 14651 Chelonia Parkway, Orlando 407-390-2420. deepbluorlando.com D nightly. Chef Cory York’s inventive menu includes a magnificent spätzle, featuring tiger shrimp, squash and mushrooms in garlic and butter. Fish is served according to your choice.. Don’t miss the “blu’’ crab mac n’ cheese, fusilli pasta thick with melted white cheddar and Munster cheese and big flakes of crab. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ %★FishBones 6707 Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407352-0135; 7005 County Road 46A, Lake Mary 407581-2399. fishbonesorlando.com D nightly. FishBones serves just-caught seafood along with aged steaks and prime rib in a relaxed yet refined Key West-themed dining room. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V hẂ Flying Fish Café Disney’s BoardWalk, 2101 N. Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disney. go.com D nightly. Creatively flavored grilled seafood is served in the BoardWalk’s jazziest restaurant. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Hemingway’s One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando 407239-1234. grandcypress.hyatt.com D daily. If the décor doesn’t make you feel like you’re vacationing in the Florida Keys, the cuisine will. Mementos and fishing trophies from Key West’s most famous resident add to the relaxed atmosphere. Start with the butterfly shrimp cocktail served with Bloody Mary sauce and move on to the lobster-crusted sea bass. Don’t forget the Key lime pie for dessert. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ ★Johnnie’s Hideaway 12551 State Road 535, Orlando 407-827-1111. johnnieshideaway.com D nightly. This modern Caribbean-styled dining room serves simply prepared quality steaks and fresh fish to emphasize old Florida and Floribbean cuisine. Johnnie’s is complete with a lakeside Hideaway Tiki Deck & Raw Bar. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V hẂ

Lee & Rick’s Oyster Bar 5621 Old Winter Garden Road, Orlando 407-293-3587. L-D daily. The definition of “oyster bar,” Lee & Rick’s is in its 61st year and is still thriving. Hot or cold wild-caught Gulf shrimp, fried flounder dinners and more can be had at the long tables. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Mitchell’s Fish Market 460 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 122, Winter Park 407-339-3474. mitchellsfish market.com L-D daily. This chain seafood restaurant, located in Winter Park Village, features an extensive, ever-changing menu of more than 80 items, from Chilean sea bass to cedar plank salmon. Menus are printed twice daily to ensure the freshest seafood. $$$ Credit cards: All %★MoonFish The Fountains, 7525 W. Sand Lake Road, Dr. Phillips 407-363-7262. moonfishorlando.com D nightly. Fish caught that day and prepared creatively defines this large seafood house, which serves a wideranging menu in an elaborate, cheerful space. $$-$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V ★Ocean Prime Rialto, 7339 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407-781-4880. ocean-prime.com D nightly. Expertly prepared seafood and steaks are presented by white-jacketed servers in this “Modern American Supper Club,” which boasts a sleek Art Deco setting and a bold, jazzy soundtrack. Enjoy live piano music Tuesday-Saturday in the Blu Lounge. $$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ The Oceanaire Seafood Room Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando 407-363-4801. theoceanaire.com D nightly. More than 25 species of fish and shellfish are flown in daily. The wine list is tailored for pairings with seafood, and the vintage ocean liner décor complements the nautical menu. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Todd English’s bluezoo Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, 407-934-1111. swananddolphin.com D nightly. Chef/ TV personality Todd English runs this contemporary seafood restaurant. The over-the-top design sets the stage for the menu’s “coastal cuisine,” essentially a fusion of flavors from the U.S., Europe and Asia. $$$$$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V hẂ Winter Park Fish Company 761 Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-622-6112 thewinterparkfishco.com L-D Mon.-Sat. With signature seasonings and house-made sauces, this quick-service restaurant is a must for any seafood lover. The wine list features a selection of California wines to enhance any meal. Be sure to try the lobster roll and the savory hushpuppies. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ SOUTHERN Black Hammock Restaurant 2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Rd., Oviedo 407-365-2201. the blackhammock.com L-D daily. An Old South establishment, Black Hammock offers the Florida Samsampler, filled with fried catfish, clam strips and gator. Lightweights can opt mahi-mahi sautéed with onion and mushroom slivers and bathed in a white-wine cream sauce. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V House of Blues Downtown Disney, 1490 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista 407-934-2623. hob.com BR Sun.; L-D daily. If you need a casual bite to eat while at Downtown Disney, this Southern-Soul restaurant does the trick. Opt for the fried shrimp po’ boy or the jambalaya, and reserve time for the famous buffet Gospel Brunch on Sundays. $$ Credit cards: AE MC V hẂ STEAK HOUSES ★The Capital Grille Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando 407-370-4392. thecapital grille.com L Mon.-Fri.; D nightly. Dry-aged steak,

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doting service and a 300-plus-label wine list are the calling cards of this upscale I-Drive steakhouse. Try creative alternatives such as Kona-crusted sirloin with caramelized shallot butter. The classic décor with is D.C.-centric—you’ll expect to see a senator dining nearby. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Capriccio Grill The Peabody Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando 407-352-4000. peabody orlando.com D nightly. This Italian-themed steakhouse features Ruprecht’s of Chicago beef, seafood and dessert shooters, all prepared in an exhibition kitchen and served against a backdrop of black-and-white tiled floors. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ ★Charley’s Steak House 6107 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando 407-851-7130; 2901 Parkway Blvd. Suite A1, Kissimmee 407-396-6055; 8255 International Drive, Orlando 407-363-0228. charleyssteakhouse.com D nightly. Charley’s custom-built pit gives steak, chicken, chops and fish a distinctive flavor, and a list of more than 800 wine selections makes for the ultimate steakhouse experience. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V hẂ %★Christner’s Del Frisco’s Prime Steak & Lobster 729 Lee Road, Orlando 407-645-4443. christnersprimesteakandlobster.com D Mon.-Sat. Year in and year out, readers pick Del Frisco’s as one of the city’s best steakhouses. Owner Carole Christner serves USDA Prime, corn-fed Midwestern beef and Australian cold-water lobster tails in a masculine, woodsy atmosphere. There’s also a 6,500-bottle wine cellar and an extensive collection of single-malt scotch. $$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 933 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-699-9463; Dellagio Plaza, 8030 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando 407-352-5706. flemingssteakhouse.com D nightly. With a contemporary dining room and 100 wines by the glass, Fleming’s is a lively take on the steakhouse concept. All steaks are aged USDA prime corn-fed beef. $$$ Credit cards: All hẂ Kres Chophouse 17 W. Church St., Downtown Orlando 407-447-7950. kresrestaurant.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. Kres’ urban panache attracts downtown’s see-and-be-seen crowd, who fill its dramatic booths to try out sizzling steaks and chops. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ ★A Land Remembered Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 866-996-9939. land rememberedrestaurant.com L-D daily. Themed around Patrick Smith’s novel of the same name, which chronicles a Central Florida family’s experiences around the time of the Civil War, A Land Remembered serves a menu centered on steaks from the Harris Ranch. $$$$$$ Credit cards: AllhẂ %Linda’s La Cantina 4721 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-894-4491. lindaslacantinasteakhouse.com D Tue.Sun. Linda’s has been serving steaks to for more than 60 years. It specializes in steak and seafood, with all of its USDA choice steaks cut on site. Enjoy a cocktail at the fire fountain lounge before your meal. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All h ★Morton’s The Steakhouse Dr. Phillips Marketplace, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407-248-3485. mortons.com D nightly. This local outlet of a national chain has made its reputation on 24-ounce Porterhouse steaks, 20-ounce New York sirloin, and 14-ounce double-cut filets. Bar 12-21 features petite filet mignon sandwiches. Don’t forget to try the hot chocolate cake. $$$$ Credit cards: AE DC MC V hẂ Old Hickory Steakhouse Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee 407-586-1600 gaylordpalms.com D nightly. Designed to look like a rustic Everglades retreat, Old Hickory emphasizes DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | 201

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naturally aged, grain-fed Angus beef with your choice of toppings, plus seafood and handcrafed artisanal cheeses. The award-winning wine list is extensive, offering more than 40 different Cabernet Sauvignon selections alone. $$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ The Palm Hard Rock Hotel, 5800 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-503-7256. thepalm.com D nightly. With the exception of caricatures of Orlando stars on the wall, our outpost of this high-end New York steak house is a duplicate of the 75-year-old original, down to the aged steaks and oversized lobsters. $$$ Credit cards: All h ★Ruth’s Chris Steak House Winter Park Village, 610 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-622-2444; The Fountains, 7501 Sand Lake Road, Dr. Phillips 407-226-3900; 80 Colonial Center Parkway, Heathrow 407-804-8220. ruthschris.com D nightly. A top-quality restaurant with a reputation for excellent service, Ruth’s Chris serves each steak sizzling hot on a 500-degree plate to preserve the beef’s temperature and flavor. $$$$ Credit cards: AE DC MC V hẂ Shula’s 347 Grill Westin Lake Mary Orlando North, 2974 International Pkwy., Lake Mary 407-531-3567. donshula.com B-D daily. Named after Hall of Fame football coach Don Shula, this is a place for a “raving fan” of steak. The upscale sports bar serves premium black Angus beef burgers and steaks, from the 8-ounce filet mignon to the 16-ounce Cowboy Steak. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ ★Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops The Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando 407-3138625. spencersforsteaksandchops.com D Tue.-Sat. You’ll find modern twists on classic American cuisine at this steakhouse. Steaks are aged 21 to 28 days inhouse and beautifully seared to order. $$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V

Spice Modern Steakhouse 407 E. Central Blvd., Downtown Orlando 407-481-9533. spicesteakhouse. com L-D daily. Spice is a dynamic steakhouse attracting the martini crowd with steaks plus options like blackened grouper, tuna sashimi, lobster ravioli and olive-stuffed chicken breast. $-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V hẂ %Timpano Chophouse & Martini Bar Plaza Venezia, 7488 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407-248-0429. timpanochophouse.net L-D daily. A steakhouse with Italian influences—and loads of martinis. This Restaurant Row classic includes a Sinatra-style lounge area and a Roman-influenced menu of dry-aged beef, seafood and chicken. The immaculate service alone is worth the visit. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hẂ THAI Thai Blossom 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407905-9917. mythaiblossom.com L-D daily. Located on the first floor of the historic Edgewater Hotel, Thai Blossom offers affordable Thai food. The wide-ranging menu incorporates Thai favorites as well as a hearty selection of salad and seafood dishes. $$ Credit cards: All %Sea Thai 3812 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-8950985. seaorlando.com L-D daily. Don’t let the strip mall fool you—the inner ambience and extensive menu of Sea Thai (the “Sea’’ stands for South East Asia) shine through. A haven for spicy-food lovers, there’s something delicious for all, from the spicy beef salad to the garlic chili fish to the popular crispy Panang duck. $$ Credit Cards: AE DS MC V Thai Thani 11025 S. International Drive, Orlando 407239-9733; 600 Market Street, Celebration 407-5669444. thaithani.net L-D daily. This mini-chain with lo-

cations in Tampa and Tennessee serves authentic cuisine in a Thai-wonderland setting. Be sure to sample the tom ka gai, a soup flavored with lime, coconut and lemongrass. $$$ Credit cards: All hẂ VEGETARIAN Dandelion Communitea Café 618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando 407-362-1864. dandelioncommunitea .com. L-D Mon.-Sat, L Sun. Taking residence in a 1920s house, Dandelion is a local leader in using sustainable, organic and environmentally friendly ingredients. The atmosphere is definitely homespun; having a vegan chili bowl or veggie wrap for lunch here is more like visiting a friendly, local music-minded aunt than sitting in a restaurant. Beer, wine and local art are available. $ Credit cards: AE MC V %Ethos Vegan Kitchen 601-B New York Ave., Winter Park 407-228-3898. ethosvegankitchen.com L-D Mon.Sat.; BR Sun. Ethos takes its name seriously, serving pizzas, sandwiches and entrées from an exclusively vegan kitchen. You will feast on such specialties as pumpkin seed and pesto pasta or a gluten-free coconut curry wrap sandwich. Community events occur on a regular basis; vegan beer and wine are served, and a jazz/funk brunch is presented every Sunday. $ Credit cards: AE MC V Infusion Tea 1600 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 407999-5255. infusionorlando.com B-L-D Mon.-Sat, L-D Sun. It wasn’t the first tea shop in College Park, but Infusion certainly started the alternative vibe in this neighborly neighborhood. A center of the local art, crafting and writers’ scene, the kitchen serves freshmade soups, salads and sandwiches with an organic and local slant, along with dozens of flavored and exotic teas. $ Credit cards: AE MC V

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VIETNAMESE Ánh Hong Restaurant 1124 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-999-2656. L-D daily. A standout in Orlando’s Vietnamese district, Ánh Hong features an extensive menu of steaming soups, roll-your-own summer rolls and stir-fry dishes. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V %Little Saigon 1106 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407423-8539. littlesaigonrestaurant.com L-D daily. Little Saigon is one of Orlando’s oldest mainstays and an area favorite for freshly made summer rolls and substantial bowls of pho noodle soup. $-$$ Credit cards: All Viet Garden 1237-1239 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407896-4154. vietgardenorlando.com L-D daily. Fusing the cuisines of Vietnam and Thailand freely, Viet Garden garners reader votes regularly for its reasonably priced chicken satay, pad Thai and spicy stir-fried beef with vermicelli. $-$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V WINE BARS AND LOUNGES %Blue Martini The Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando 407-447-2583. bluemartinilounge.com Open daily. Live music, cocktails accented with glow sticks, trendy bar foods and a lively dance floor lure upscale singles. $$-$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V Ẃ ★Bösendorfer Lounge The Grand Bohemian Hotel, 325 S. Orange Ave., Downtown Orlando 407-313-9000. grandbohemianhotel.com Open daily. Black marble, red stone and mirrors, plus an Imperial Grand Bösendorfer piano, create an edgy and upscale environment for martinis, indulgent nibbles, casual power meetings and entertainment. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Eden Bar 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-6291088. enzian.org L-D daily. Taking a cue from Hapsburg beer gardens, Eden offers a bucolic outdoor setting right outside the Enzian Theater. Local and international beers and a good selection of wines snuggle up with salads, nachos, sandwiches, along with Austrian goulash and unusual pizzas (potato and bacon, anyone?). $$ Credit cards: All Ẃ %Eola Wine Company 136 Park Ave., Winter Park 407-647-9103; 430 E. Central Blvd., Orlando 407-4819100. eolawinecompany.com Open daily. Part retail shop, part lounge, the twin Eola Wine Company shops offer an impressive variety of labels, more than 100 wines by the glass and a commendable selection of beers. Nibble on flatbreads, cheese platters and bruschetta “flights.” $-$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V Ẃ One80 Grey Goose Lounge 400 W. Church St., Orlando 407-440-7180; 180downtown.com Open on event nights; non-event nights: Monday, 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m., Friday, 4:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m., Saturday, 10 p.m.2:30 a.m. Located on the top terrace of the Amway Center, One80 is downtown’s hottest ultralounge. Its patio bar with a 180-degree view of the city skyline is as impressive as the beautiful people who flock to it. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC ★The Vineyard Wine Company 1140 Town Park Ave., Suite 1260, Lake Mary 407-833-WINE. thevine yardwinecompany.com Open daily. With a variety of tapas, lunch and dinner entrées, desserts, and platters to accompany your wine, The Vineyard Wine Company is more than just a lounge. Sit back with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc while enjoying the live music Tuesday through Saturday. $-$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ The Wine Room 270 Park Ave. S., Winter Park 407696-WINE. thewineroomonline.com Open daily. Warm and inviting, The Wine Room offers hundreds of wines. Dozens are available as 1- to 3-oz. samples, too, paid for through a debit system. Selections can be enjoyed along with hand-crafted meats and cheeses. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Ẃ DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | 203

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SPECIAL EVENTS LEGOLAND’S CHRISTMAS BRICKTACULAR Weekends through December A 270,000 brick Christmas tree, festive decorations and daily visits from Santa Claus. Countdown to Kid’s New Year’s Eve takes place Dec. 26-31. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays the first two weeks in December. Open until 8 p.m. Dec. 26-31. 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven. legoland.com SCOTT’S CORN MAZE ADVENTURES Through Dec. 16 Explore the maze of corn that winds its way across 7 acres of a family farm. There’s a smaller maze for kids, plus food vendors, hay rides and group tours. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.

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Long & Scott Farms, 26216 County Road 448A (off U.S Highway 441), Mount Dora. 352-3836900, ext. 330. longandscottfarms.com

at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. “Celebration of Voices” concert is on Dec. 1 and a Radio Disney holiday concert is on Dec. 8. Free. celebrationtowncenter.com

MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY Through Dec. 21 on select evenings This Magic Kingdom holiday event includes a Christmas parade featuring Santa Claus, fireworks, meet-and-greets with Disney characters, a snowfall, complimentary refreshments and many attractions with shorter lines. 7 p.m.-midnight. Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World. 407-9347639. disneyworld.com/christmasparty

HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL Through Dec. 30 Features the nightly retelling of the story of Christmas with celebrity narrators Geena Davis, Neil Patrick Harris and others accompanied by an orchestra and choir. Events included with theme park admission. America Gardens Theatre, Epcot, Lake Buena Vista. 407-W-DISNEY. disneyworld.disney.go.com

CELEBRATION HOLIDAY EVENTS Through Dec. 24 Features an ice rink, carolers, Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, and a nightly snowfall

SEA WORLD’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION AND NEW YEAR’S EVE Through Dec. 31 Enjoy the Sea of Trees and The Polar Express Experience. On the last

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The Rotary Club Of Orange County EastWinter Park Tip-Off Classic Invitational, benefits Central Florida charities and provides a 4-year college scholarship to a local high school student. 407-678-3282, 407- 222-7556. mabexley@gmail.com Festivals of Speed, automotive event benefits the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. festivalsofspeed.com

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36th Annual OUC Orlando Half Marathon, benefits the Track Shack and Florida Citrus Foundation. Derek and the Slammers perform at the post-race party at Lake Eola. orlandohalfmarathon.com

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Moulin Rouge Gala, benefits the Disability Wellness Center and features entertainment, dinner and drinks. Presented by Le Salon Zizou and the West Orlando Rotary Club. Winter Park Community Center. 407-629-9222. lesalonzizou.com

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Reindeer Run, benefits the Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children. The 3-mile route runs through SeaWorld Orlando. trackshack.com

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Joyful & Triumphant, benefits “Give Kids the Arts!” which provides more than 3,000 underserved children access to free dance education. Trinity Preparatory School, 5700 Trinity Prep Lane, Winter Park. 407-695-8366. thecenterfordance.org

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Bikes, Blues & BBQ Festival, benefits Kids in Support of Soldiers. Presented by the Sanford Orlando Kennel Club and the Orange Blossom Blues Society. Sanford Orlando Kennel Club, Longwood. 321-279-6092. kidsinsupportofsoldiers.org

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CHRISTMAS AT GAYLORD PALMS RESORT Through Jan. 1, 2013 Twinkling lights, a 54-foot-tall Christmas tree, visits with Santa (through Dec. 24), musical events and ICE! featuring DreamWorks’ Merry Madagascar. Most events are free. Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee. 407-5862000. gaylordhotels.com BOK TOWER GARDENS HOLIDAY HOME TOUR AT PINEWOOD ESTATE Through Jan. 6, 2013 Tour the 20-room, Mediterranean-style home built in the 1930s, which is decked out for the holidays. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday noon-5 p.m. 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. 863-676-1408. boktowergardens.org

OSBORNE FAMILY SPECTACLE OF DANCING LIGHTS Through Jan. 6, 2013 Millions of multicolored lights—synchronized to holiday music—cover the backlot of Disney’s Hollywood Studios in this dazzling animated display. Begins at sunset. Included in theme park admission. Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World. 407-934-7639. disneyworld.com WINTER IN THE PARK Through Jan. 6, 2013 The city’s annual holiday ice skating rink in Central Park West Meadow. Monday-Thursday 3 p.m.-9 p.m., Friday until 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday noon-8 p.m. 150 N. New York Ave., Winter Park. 407-599-3203. 24TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES Dec. 1 Tour a variety of charming homes, historic buildings and private and public 208 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2012

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gardens in the Sanford area. Refreshments will be served. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. UCF Public History Center, 301 W. 7th St., Sanford. 407-435-9525. sanfordhistorictrust.org 36TH ANNUAL OUC ORLANDO HALF MARATHON Dec. 1 Run or walk the 13.1 miles or the 5K. Derek and the Slammers will perform at the post-race party at Lake Eola. Benefits Track Shack and the Florida Citrus Foundation. 7 a.m. The race takes place on the streets of downtown Orlando. orlandohalfmarathon.com ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS Dec. 1 The lighting of Cranes Roost Park features entertainment, fireworks, and appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Eddie Rose Amphitheater, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Free. Santa photo opportunities Dec. 4-18 on Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. Cranes Roost Park and Plaza, Altamonte Springs. 407571-8863. uptownaltamonte.com

CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ARTS HOLIDAY EVENTS cfcommunityarts.com, cfcommunitychoir.com Avalon Aglow Dec. 1 Festivities include a parade, sled rides on a “snow” covered hill, live music and fireworks. 3-9 p.m. The Central Florida Community Choir performs at 7 p.m. Downtown Avalon Park. eventsatavalonpark.com Christmas At The Movies Dec. 6-7 Featuring the Central Florida Community Choir with 220 singers presenting songs from holiday-themed movies and television shows including White Christmas, The Polar Express, and A Charlie Brown Christmas. Backed by a live orchestra and the Central Florida Community Dance team. Northland Church, 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood. 7:30 p.m. Spirit Of The Season Dec. 14-15 A heartwarming tale of a young

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girl who, through the help of some “magical” friends, helps her family find the true spirit of the season. Features a choir, dance team and soloists. 7 p.m. First Alliance Church, 3800 Lake Underhill Road. DOWNTOWN SOUTH ORLANDO JINGLE JAM Dec. 1 This event features Santa, live entertainment, bounce houses, food vendors, arts and crafts, and a gingerbread house competition. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Market at Southside (next to Publix), South Orange Avenue at Michigan Street. downtownsouthorlando.org

LETTERS TO SANTA Dec. 2 Enjoy holiday treats, activities and a kid-friendly matinee. Children under 12 can purchase a Santa letter-writing kit. Noon. Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland. 407-629-1088. enzian.org HISTORY HOLIDAY IN HERITAGE SQUARE Dec. 5 Bring friends and family to the museum for this free and festive holiday celebration. Enjoy holiday music, visit

with Santa Claus and create holiday crafts. 6-8 p.m. Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd. 407-836-8500. thehistorycenter.org 34TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK Dec. 6 A free festive evening of art and music with nine illuminated leadedglass windows on view from the Morse Museum of American Art’s collection and a performance by the 150-voice Bach Festival

HOLIDAYS AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT Dec. 1-Jan. 1, 2013 Experience the Macy’s Holiday Parade with giant balloons from the New York City event, appearances by Santa and live music from Mannheim Steamroller, as well as Grinchmas and a Blues Brothers holiday show. Universal Orlando Resort, 6000 Universal Blvd. 407363-8000. universalorlando.com IMAGES TOUR OF HOMES Dec. 1 Featuring seven New Smyrna Beach residences decorated for the holidays by area florists, and a boutique with handmade gift items, located at Yurick Studios. Benefits the 37th annual IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts held in January. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 386-423-4733. imagesartfestival.org MOUNT DORA HOLIDAY EVENTS Sponsored by the Mount Dora Lions Club. 53rd Annual Christmas Parade Dec. 1 Takes place on the quaint downtown streets of Mount Dora, beginning at 1 p.m. 352-449-8443. Lighted Boat Parade Dec. 1 On the Lake Dora waterfront, beginning at 7 p.m. 352-735-9629. WINTER GARDEN CHRISTMAS PARADE Dec. 1 Bring a lawn chair or blanket for this annual event, which features the big man dressed in red. 10 a.m. Downtown Winter Garden along Plant Street. 407-656-4155. wintergarden-fl.gov YE OLDE HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE Dec. 1 This annual tradition takes place from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Free. Along Park Avenue in downtown Winter Park. 407-644-8281. DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | 209

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KISSIMMEE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE Dec. 8 Themed “Let it Snow,” the parade route will follow Lakeview Drive, heading toward the performance area in front of the Kissimmee Civic Center, along Broadway Avenue into downtown Kissimmee. 7 p.m. 407-846-4643. kissimmeemainstreet.com, kissimmee.org

GUIDED WALKING TOURS OF DOWNTOWN ORLANDO’S HISTORIC DISTRICT Dec. 7 Learn about downtown Orlando’s history. The tours, which start at the Downtown Information Center, are lead by Richard Forbes, the historic preservation officer for the City of Orlando. 9:30 a.m. 201 S. Orange Ave. Free, but RSVP required. 407-254-3789. CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO BREAKFAST (OR BRUNCH) WITH SANTA Dec. 8 Enjoy breakfast or brunch with Santa at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and watch the animals up close. Reservations required. Breakfast 9-10:30 a.m., brunch 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 407-3234450, ext. 123. centralfloridazoo.us CITY OF OVIEDO SNOW MOUNTAIN Dec. 8 Enjoy tons of the powdery white stuff, fresh from the “North Pole.” 5-9 p.m.

WINTER PARK BOAT PARADE AND FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Dec. 8 This parade and ski show takes place on lakes Virginia and Osceola and features a stream of lighted, holiday-themed boats along the shoreline. 6 p.m. 407-647-6294. cityofwinterpark.org THE VAMPIRE DIARIES OFFICIAL CONVENTION Dec. 8-9 With appearances by actors Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. Check website for schedule. Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort, 1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Lake Buena Vista. 818-409-0960. creationent.com

WINE & CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Dec. 8-9 Wine and chocolate is the theme of this event that features art and craft vendors, live music and winery tours. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards, 19239 U.S. 27 North, Clermont. 1-800-768WINE. lakeridgewinery.com ART & MUSIC IN THE PARK Dec. 14 There will be a tree-lighting ceremony, art, music and a food truck bazaar. 6-9 p.m. Free. Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry. 407262-7700 ext. 1507. casselberry.org HARMONY WINTER CARNIVAL Dec. 15 This celebration of winter features 10 tons of snow—with adult and kid play areas—craft and food vendors and visits with Santa. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 3500 Harmony Square Drive West, Harmony. 407-891-2606. harmonyfestivals.com NINTH ANNUAL SNOW FEST Dec. 15 Enjoy ice skating and a snow slide for children, bounce houses, live DJs, face painting and refreshments. 2-6 p.m. RDV

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Sportsplex, 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd. 407-916-2550. rdvsportsplex.com CELEBRATE DOGS! Dec. 15-16 The nation’s largest dog event features canine athletes racing against the clock over challenging obstacles and putting their best paws forward in the hopes of being named Best in Show. Presented by the American Kennel Club and Eukanuba. 8 a.m.5 p.m. Military free with I.D. Orange County Convention Center, West Building. akc.org WINTER SKY FESTIVAL Dec. 20 View Jupiter, the moon, galaxies, star clusters and nebulas through a telescope. The planetarium’s flagship show, “Central Florida Nights,” is at 7:30 p.m. At 9 p.m., the planetarium will present “Fire of Creation: The Maya” on a giant screen. 6 p.m.-midnight. Free. In the parking lot of Seminole State College of Florida Planetarium, Sanford/Lake Mary campus. 407-708-2409. seminolestate.edu/planet RUSSELL ATHLETIC BOWL PARADE OF BANDS Dec. 28 The 6th annual event features

school bands and mascots marching through downtown Winter Park culminating with a performance in Central Park. The parade begins at Park and Lyman avenues. 11 a.m. Free. 407-599-3203. fcsports.com ORLANDO CITRUS PARADE Dec. 29 In addition to signature floats made of citrus fruit, the parade features high school and college marching bands from throughout the nation. Begins at 10 a.m. on Orange Avenue at Robinson Street and travels 1.4 miles throughout downtown. 407-423-2476. orlandocitrusparade.com, reserve seating will be available at ticketmaster.com

CONCERTS HOUSE OF BLUES Downtown Disney, Lake Buena Vista. 407-934-2583. houseofblues.com Dec. 1: Fuel with Filter and LIT, 8 p.m. Dec. 4: Blizzard of Rock Series featuring Metalocalypse: Dethklok, 7 p.m. Dec. 8: Sum 41, 8 p.m. Dec. 14: Orlando Rocks! benefits ROCK PINK

with Traverser, Social Ghost, Megaphone, Nerver and A Brilliant Lie, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22: The Starting Line, 8 p.m. Dec. 29: Michael Ray, 8 p.m. Dec. 30: Corey Smith, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 31: SOJA, 9 p.m. THE PLAZA LIVE ORLANDO The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave. 407-2281220. plazaliveorlando.com Dec. 2: Richard Marx, 8 p.m. Dec. 5: Christmas with the Celts, 8 p.m. Dec. 6: Tyler Ward, 7 p.m. Dec. 7: John Brown’s Body, 9 p.m. Dec. 8: Iris Dement, 8 p.m. Dec. 15-16: Orlando Gay Chorus, 7:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. Dec. 20: Sage Francis, 8 p.m. Dec. 22: R5, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5: Donna the Buffalo, 9 p.m. STETSON UNIVERSITY MUSIC Christmas Candlelight Concert Dec. 2 Featuring Timothy Peter and Andrew Larson, conductors. 4 p.m. Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. 386-822-8950, 386-822-8947. stetson.edu/music

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HARD ROCK LIVE Universal Studios CityWalk. 407-351-5483. hardrocklive.com

VALENCIA COLLEGE Fall Symphonic/Jazz Band Concert Dec. 4 Students in the college’s Symphonic Band will perform, followed by the college Jazz Band. 7:30 p.m. Free. East campus, Performing Arts Center, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail. 407-582-2900. valenciacollege.edu/arts

Dec. 3: Silversun Pickups, 8 p.m. Dec. 15: Halestorm, 8 p.m. Dec. 28: Classic Albums Live featuring Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side Of The Moon,” 8 p.m. Dec. 29: Classic Albums Live featuring The Beatles’ “Abbey Road,” 8 p.m. Jan. 1: B.B. King, 8 p.m. CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS Dec. 4 Irish-born and Irish-American musicians perform a combination of traditional Scottish/Irish instrumentals and songs, as well as their own pop-influenced original music. 8 p.m. King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321-242-2219. kingcenter.com SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE MUSIC Encore! Holiday Gala Concert Dec. 4 7:30 p.m. Free. Fine Arts Concert

EVERMORE BATTLE OF THE BANDS FINALS Dec. 7 Central Florida’s top artists compete for a range of prizes tallying more than $25,000. 8 p.m.-midnight. Club 57, 57 W. Pine St. 877-440-7211. evermorebattle. com, orlandobands.com ORLANDO CIRCLE OF FRIENDS CHORUS Carols by Candlelight Dec. 7-8 An a capella journey through the holidays. Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. Orlando Museum of Art, Loch Haven Park, 2416 N. Mills Ave. 321-345-6263. ocofchorus.com

WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 201-203 S. Magnolia Ave, Sanford. 407-3218111. wdpac.com Sights and Sounds of the Season Dec. 7 Every year several Seminole County schools perform together for the holidays. Donations will be accepted for this festive performance. 7 p.m. The Orlando Gay Chorus Dec. 8 A preview of the OGC holiday concert that will be presented at The Plaza Live on Dec. 15 and 16, which will feature Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s and Winter Solstice music. 8 p.m. orlandogaychorus.org

Babes in Toyland Dec. 13-16 A weaving of various characters from Mother Goose nursery rhymes transforms a Christmas-themed musical extravaganza. Thursday-Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Toxic Audio Dec. 29 A capella talent hits a high note with this group that explores the boundaries of the human voice through variety and creativity. 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE UNPLUGGED Dec. 7-21 The Fam Band and Robert Harris perform, with the Cornucopia Holiday Show rounding out the month. Fridays from 7-9 p.m. Free. Eddie Rose Amphitheater, Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs. 407-571-8863. uptownaltamonte.com CENTRAL FLORIDA FOLK CONCERT Dec. 9 Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart perform, along with Asli Goncer. 2:30 p.m., jam session 5 p.m. (bring an instrument). Villa ConRoy, 1521 W. Ivanhoe Blvd. 407679-6426. cffolk.org MEAD GARDEN AMPHITHEATER INAUGURAL CONCERT Dec. 9 This soft opening and inaugural performance features the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra in an outdoor performance. 4 p.m. Mead Botanical Garden, 1500 S. Denning Drive, east of 1792, Winter Park. fsyo.org, meadgarden.org JOE BONAMASSA The blues-rock guitarist promotes his new DVD, Beacon Theatre: Live From New York, and his upcoming album.

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ON THE TOWN Dec. 10 8 p.m. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. ticketmaster. com, orlandovenues.net Dec. 11 Picnic on the Patio (weather permitting) 6 p.m., 8 p.m. show time. King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321-242-2219. kingcenter.com

JOY, AN IRISH CHRISTMAS WITH KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY Dec. 15 Join modern hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty for a joyful Irish holiday celebration. 7 p.m. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. ticketmaster.com, orlandovenues.net TUBACHRISTMAS Dec. 15 This annual event expresses respect and gratitude to all composers who embrace

the tuba and euphonium. The concert is open to all: Registration opens at 9 a.m.; the concert begins at 1 p.m. Free. Winter Park Band Stage on Park Avenue, Winter Park. 407-970-2211. tubachristmas.com WINTERSONG BY TAMMERLIN Dec. 15 Arvid Smith and Lee Hunter, otherwise known as Tammerlin, perform carols, poems and readings themed for the holiday. 7:30 p.m. Bok Tower Gardens Visitor Center, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. 863-676-1408. boktowergardens.org TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Dec. 16 The group debuts its rock opera, “The Lost Christmas Eve”—a heartwarming story that takes place on a magical Christmas Eve in New York City. 2:30 and 7 p.m. Amway Center, 400 W. Church St. 800-745-3000. amwaycenter.com, ticketmaster.com CARRIE UNDERWOOD Dec. 21 This leg of her North American “The Blown Away Tour” features special guest Hunter Hayes. 7:30 p.m. Amway Center, 400 W. Church St. 800-745-3000. amwaycenter.com, ticketmaster.com EIRINN ABU Dec. 29 The saxophonist performs holiday music classics from noon-3 p.m. Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. 863-676-1408. boktowergardens.org AMBER LIVE SHOW Dec. 31 The singer performs her hits after the stroke of midnight. Parliament House, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail. 407-425-7571. parliamenthouse.com, dance-music-space.com

CLASSICAL MUSIC ST. LUKE’S CONCERT SERIES Holiday Concert Dec. 1 The Brass Band of Central Florida’s holiday concert. Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. Free. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2021 W. SR 426, Oviedo. 407-365-3408. stlukes-oviedo.org/concert-series CASA FELIZ HISTORIC HOME MUSEUM Historic home tours, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.- noon. Free; donations accepted. 656 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407-6288200. casafeliz.us Music at the Casa Sundays noon-3 p.m. Free. Includes a tour of the house and the James Gamble Rogers II studio museum room. 214 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2012

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Dec. 2 Shannon Caine presents Beautiful Music. Dec. 9 Matt Festa, saxophone/vocalist. Dec. 16 Stowell & McCaskill, noon-2 p.m. and Alborea Dances, 2-3 p.m. Christmas at the Casa Dec. 6 Guests can have photos taken with Santa, enjoy hot cocoa and the sounds of the Beautiful Music Dickensian Carolers. 7-9 p.m. THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. LUKE Free. 130 N. Magnolia Ave. 407-849-0680. stlukescathedral.org Advent Lessons and Carols Dec. 2 The Cathedral Choir and the St. Gregory Choir from All Saints Episcopal Church in Winter Park perform. Reception to follow. 6 p.m. Christmas Lessons and Carols Dec. 16 Annual festival based on the famous service from King’s College, Cambridge. Sung by the Orlando Deanery Boychoir, Girl’s Choir, and Men’s Choir. Reception to follow. 6 p.m. Unto Us a Child is Born Dec. 24 Bach’s Cantata 142 will be sung by the Cathedral Choir, plus Arcangelo

Corelli’s Christmas Concerto. 10:30 p.m. followed by Midnight Mass at 11 p.m. THE FLORIDA SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA 3rd Annual Holiday Benefit Concert Dec. 8 In support of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Network and featuring all four FSYO orchestras in a presentation of sounds of the season. 4 p.m. Free, but donations accepted. Walt Disney Amphitheatre at Lake Eola, downtown Orlando. fsyo.org ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Bach’s Coffee House Dec. 10 Christopher Wilkins conducts a program of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos No. 1 and 5, and an excerpt from the composer’s “Coffee Cantata.” 7 p.m. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. 407-770-0071. orlandophil.org

and sing-a-long. An open house with refreshments begins at 5:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Free. 8300 Vineland Ave. 407-239-6600, ext. 317. Email: music@ maryqueenoftheuniverse.org BACH FESTIVAL SOCIETY A Classic Christmas Dec. 15-16 Featuring the Bach Festival Choir, Orchestra, and Youth Choir in choral masterworks. Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Knowles Memorial Chapel, Rollins College campus, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park. 407-646-2182. bachfestivalflorida.org ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL FRIENDS OF THE MUSIC MINISTRY Christmas Concert Dec. 17 The cathedral choirs and orchestra present the annual Christmas concert. 7 p.m. St. James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave. 407-422-2005, ext. 106. stjamesorlando.com

BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF MARY, QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE Christmas Concert Dec. 14 The celebration of Advent and Christmas music featuring a choir, orchestra

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COMEDY STEVE SOLOMON IN MY MOTHER’S ITALIAN, MY FATHER’S JEWISH AND I’M HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Dec. 13-16 Solomon fills his live show with familial, and familiar, stories of the holidays. 7:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321-242-2219. kingcenter.com STEPHEN LYNCH Dec. 14 The comedian claims he’s really a musician trapped in a comedian’s body. 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live, Universal Studios CityWalk. 407-351-5483. hardrocklive.com JERRY SEINFELD Jan. 11 One of the most relatable comics of all time. 7 p.m. King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321-242-2219. kingcenter.com [Seinfeld will also perform Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. ticketmaster.com]

DANCE DRIP Through December Part rock concert, part performance art, DRIP combines live music and dancers who use different media— sand, salt, water and a few surprises—in an upclose, gritty setting. ThursdaySaturday 8 p.m. 8747 International Drive (in the same building as Señor Frog’s and Denny’s). ilovedrip.com SPACE COAST BALLET The Nutcracker Dec. 1 This classic is produced by Kirov Ballet-trained directors and features acclaimed dancers and elegant costumes. 2 and 7 p.m. King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321-242-2219. kingcenter.com RUSSIAN BALLET OF ORLANDO With artistic directors Irina Depler, Vadim Fedotov and Katerina Fedotova. 407-896-0309. russianballetoforlando.org

The Nutcracker Dec. 9 6 p.m. at the Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave. Dec. 22 This free performance takes place at the Walt Disney Amphitheater. 7:30 p.m. 101 N. Rosalind Ave.

ORLANDO BALLET The Nutcracker Dec. 20-23 Visions of sugarplum fairies, the Cavalier and Snow King in this annual presentation. Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., 407426-1739. orlandoballet.org THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY DANCE Joyful & Triumphant Dec. 22 Featuring students and the organization’s pre-professional dancers in this contemporary ballet. Proceeds from the performance benefit Give Kids the Arts!, which annually provides more than 3,000 children access to free dance education. 7 p.m. Trinity Preparatory School, 5700 Trinity Prep Lane, Winter Park. 407-6958366. thecenterfordance.org CENTRAL FLORIDA BALLET The Nutcracker Dec. 22-23 This unique show features special effect fiber optics and pyrotechnics, as well as a Sunday brunch at 11:30 a.m. and a silent auction on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. Show times: Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Linda Chapin Theater, Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive. centralfloridaballet.com SHEN YUN Jan. 15-17, 2013 Dancers and musicians

bring to life 5,000 years of Chinese culture and civilization in this colorful, mesmerizing show. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. 888-884-6707 or 800-4753000. shenyunperformingarts.org, ticketmaster.com

FILM ALTAMONTE SPRINGS HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHTS Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Thursdays 7-9 p.m. Free. On the lawn, Cranes Roost Plaza, Altamonte Springs. 407-571-8863. uptownaltamonte.com Dec. 6 Arthur Christmas Dec. 13 Fred Claus Dec. 20 Cartoon classics CENTRAL FLORIDA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Dec. 2-3 A cinematic celebration of Jewish life, culture and history. Check website for

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It’s a Wonderful Life Dec. 8 The holiday classic, directed by Frank Capra, will make you laugh and cry. Noon. Xanadu Dec. 11 The musical fantasy with Gene Kelly and Olivia Newton-John. 9:30 p.m. Jackie Brown Dec. 25 Spectacular performances from Pam Grier, Robert Forster and Samuel L. Jackson make this Quentin Tarantino film a must-see. 9:30 p.m. ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER CINEDOME Movies are included in the general admission ticket. Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St. 407-514-2000. osc.org

Space Junk 3D Ongoing This movie explores the expanding ring of debris that potentially threatens space exploration for future generations. spacejunk3D.com Rescue Through February 2013 When an earthquake strikes Haiti, it launches a massive effort that brings military and civilian responders and hardware from around the world. In 3D. Tornado Alley Through February 2013 This giant-screen adventure takes viewers on an epic chase through America’s Plains states, where 75 percent of tornadoes occur.

THEATER ATHENS THEATRE Scrooge The Musical Dec. 7-16 Sands Theater Company and Sands Youth Theater Company present this merry Broadway musical version of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. ThursdaySaturday 7:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 2:30 p.m. 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. 386-7361500. athensdeland.com

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ON THE TOWN BAY STREET PLAYERS 109 N. Bay St., Eustis. 352-357-7777. baystreetplayers.org Plaid Tidings Through Dec. 9 The quartet sings hits from the 1950s and ’60s. Main Stage. Dec. 1 and 5-7 at 8 p.m.; Dec. 2, 8, 9 at 2 p.m.

Jacob Marley’s A Christmas Carol Dec. 2nd and 9th The classic tale of holiday redemption. Second Stage. 7:30 p.m. BOB CARR PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE Clare and The Chocolate Nutcracker Dec. 1 An urban adaptation of the holiday classic with the title character learning a lifetime of lessons from an evening of gifts and dreams. 7 p.m. 401 W. Livingston St. ticketmaster.com, orlandovenues.net BREAKTHROUGH THEATRE OF WINTER PARK The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Dec. 7-22 A couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting a group of unruly kids. Monday and Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sundays 3 p.m. 419-A W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park. 407920-4034. breakthroughtheatre.com

FAIRWINDS BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA Sister Act Dec. 4-9 A disco diva witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in a convent. TuesdaySaturday 8 p.m., Sunday 1 and 6:30 p.m., and Saturday 2 p.m. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. 1-800448-6322. orlandobroadway.com FLORIDA OPERA THEATRE Gianni Schicchi Dec. 8-9 Giacomo Puccini’s comedic opera will be performed in English. Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 and 7 p.m. Reception following each performance. The Venue, 511 Virginia Drive. 407-718-4365. floridaoperatheatre.org GARDEN THEATRE A Christmas Survival Guide Through Dec. 16 Written by New York City-based producer Ray Roderick, this heartwarming comedy follows city folks searching for the true essence of Christmas. Friday-Saturday 8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 2 p.m. 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. 407877-4736. gardentheatre.org KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321242-2219. kingcenter.com

CORNERSTONE THEATRE COMPANY Company Through Dec. 9 The pulse of New York City underscores this landmark show, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Thursday 7 p.m., Friday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Mandell Theater, John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. 407-722-7037. cornerstonetheatrecompany.com

Nunset Boulevard Dec. 6 The Little Sisters of Hoboken are headed to the Hollywood “Bowl” to perform. Cindy Williams of Laverne & Shirley fame stars. 8 p.m.

DR. PHILLIPS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Dickens By Candlelight: A Christmas Carol Dec. 14-23 RS & C Productions presents this classic holiday stage production. Wednesday-Monday 4 and 7:30 p.m. (matinees on Dec. 16, 22 and 23). 1111 N. Orange Ave. 407-426-1733 or 407-2227669. ocfl.net/arts

Stomp Jan 4-5 Unique percussion experience— think Zippo lighters and hubcaps. 8 p.m.

A Christmas Carol Dec. 22 The fully staged musical version of Charles Dickens’ story, interwoven with timeless carols. 7:30 p.m.

THE LITTLE THEATRE The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Through Dec. 9 A musical chronicling the experiences of six outsiders vying for a spelling championship. ThursdaySaturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. 726 E. Third Ave., New Smyrna Beach. 386-4231246. nsbplayers.org

MAD COW THEATRE 54 W. Church St. 407-297-8788. madcowtheatre.com August: Osage County Through Dec. 23 A poet lives a dysfunctional month of her life in Oklahoma. Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy by Tracy Letts. The Harriett Theatre. Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m. Mass Appeal Dec. 7-30 This play explores the conflict between an older priest and a young seminarian who challenges him. WednesdaySaturday 8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.

THE MOONLIGHT PLAYERS Amahl and The Night Visitors Through Dec. 16 A poor shepherd boy and his mother experience a miracle in this charming Christmas opera by Gian Carlo Menotti. Friday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. 732-B W. Montrose St., Clermont. 352319-1116. moonlightplayers.com ORLANDO REPERTORY THEATRE Junior Claus Dec. 1-23 A musical featuring Santa’s son who must save the most important day of the year. Saturday-Sunday 2 and 5:30 p.m. 1001 E. Princeton St. 407-896-7365. orlandorep.com ORLANDO SHAKESPEARE THEATER The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of “A Christmas Carol” Through Dec. 30 When the ladies of the Farndale Dramatic Society get their hands on A Christmas Carol, anything can happen. Show times vary. Margeson Theater, John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. 407-447-1700. orlandoshakes.org OSCEOLA CENTER FOR THE ARTS A Christmas Carol Through Dec. 16 The timeless holiday classic. Thursday Dec. 13 and FridaySaturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. 2411 E. Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee. 407846-6257. ocfta.com PINOCCHIO’S MARIONETTE THEATER Altamonte Mall, 451 E. Altamonte Drive (SR 436), first level next to Sears, Altamonte Springs. 407-834-8757. pinocchios.net

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ON THE TOWN Beauty and the Beast Through Dec. 2 The fairy tale musical told with string puppets. Wednesdays-Fridays 10:30 a.m., 1:30 and 4:30 p.m., SaturdaySunday 12:30, 2:45 and 5 p.m. Joyeux Noel, Polichinelle! Dec. 3-7 Punch and Judy hand puppet show for the Christmas season. Monday-Friday 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The Little Drummer Boy Dec. 8-Jan. 6, 2013 The classic holiday story told in a string puppet play. MondayFriday 10:30 a.m., 1:30 and 4:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 12:30, 2:45 and 5 p.m.

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE FINE ARTS THEATRE Cabaret Through Dec. 9 This musical tells the story of a young jazz singer performing in Germany during WWII and her tangled relationship with an American writer. Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Fine Arts Building, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford. 407-708-2040. seminolestate.edu/arts SONNENTAG ICE HOUSE THEATRE The Winter Wonderettes Through Dec. 16 Cindy Lou, Missy, Suzy and Betty Jean harmonize for the holidays to “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock” and “Winter Wonderland.” Thursday-Sunday, show times vary. 1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora. 352-383-4616. icehousetheatre.com SOUTHERN WINDS THEATRE A Christmas Carol Dec. 22-23 A one-man show written and performed by David A. McElroy, bringing all of the characters of the Charles Dickens classic to life on stage. 7:30 p.m. The Venue, 511 Virginia Drive. 407-341-3495. southernwindstheatre.com 220 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2012

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Madonna and Child, c. 1890, from Tiffany Glass Company, is one of many leaded-glass windows on display at the Morse Museum in Winter Park.

THEATRE DOWNTOWN A Christmas Carol Through Dec. 23 Traditional stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ novel. Sunday matinees are Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23., Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m. 2113 N. Orange Ave. 407-841-0083. theatredowntown.net THEATRE UCF Zombie Town Through Dec. 2 This mockumentary will have you screaming “BRAAAINS! The zombies are coming!” Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m., Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. 4000 Central Florida Blvd. 407-823-1500. theatre.ucf.edu

campus, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail. 407582-2900. valenciacollege.edu/arts WINTER PARK PLAYHOUSE Steppin’ Out With Irving Berlin Through Dec. 15 Celebrate the life and career of the iconic American composer with such favorites as “Blue Skies” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” Wednesday-Saturday 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m. 711 Orange Ave., Suite C, Winter Park. 407-645-0145. winterparkplayhouse.org

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TITUSVILLE PLAYHOUSE Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Through Dec. 16 The biblical saga of Joseph and his coat with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. FridaySaturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. with a matinee on Dec. 15. 301 Julia St., Titusville. 321-268-1125. titusvilleplayhouse.com

ALBIN POLASEK MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDENS Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park. 407-647-6294. polasek.org

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Sculpture Garden Ongoing Contains examples of Albin Polasek’s work, along with three acres of plantings along Lake Osceola. Camellias,

Fall Opera Workshop

Dec. 7-8 In the Black Box Theater, students perform selections from famous operas and Broadway shows. 7:30 p.m. Free. East

Life in the Fast Lane Ongoing David DeLong’s artwork displays his love of motorcycles and bike culture.

COURTESY OF THE CHARLES HOSMER MORSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

THE POINTE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER North Pole Musical Dec. 6-16 Is bigger really better? The anniversary production may cause more stress than holiday cheer. Friday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 7 p.m. 9101 International Drive, No. 720. 407-374-3587. pointearts.org

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begonias, bougainvillea and hibiscus dot the sweeping lawns, along with a butterfly garden, two water gardens and a cycad collection. ART AND HISTORY MUSEUMS—MAITLAND Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., ThursdaySunday noon-4 p.m. 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland. 407-539-2181. artandhistory.org Culture & Cocktails Dec. 14 Featuring artist Nathalie Chikhi. Telephone Collection Spotlight Dec. 20-Aug. 4, 2013 The Telephone Museum exhibits show telephone technology through the years and illustrate the rise of Winter Park Telephone Company. Holidays at the Waterhouse Residence Through Jan. 13, 2013 Each room in the house features Victorianera holiday decorations and historical facts about the yuletide. Waterhouse Residence Museum, 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland. Thursday-Sunday noon-4 p.m. The Power of Two Through Dec. 30 This exhibition highlights some of Central Florida’s visual artist couples: Martha Lent and Larry Moore, Theresa and Joe Segal, Anna McCambridgeThomas and Marabou Thomas. Maitland Art Center Galleries. Spatial Relationships–Selected Works from the Permanent Collection Through Dec. 30 In juxtaposition to The Power of Two exhibit, the works shown in this exhibit have a relationship to each other based on formal composition only. Maitland Art Center Galleries. CORNELL FINE ARTS MUSEUM Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., SaturdaySunday noon-5 p.m. Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park. 407-646-2526. rollins.edu/cfam The Mysterious Content of Softness Through Dec. 30 This exhibit explores the transformative power of fibers and their connection to the human body with techniques such as knitting, crochet and embroidery. Featured artists include Angela Ellsworth, James Gobel, Angela Hennessy, Lisa Kellner, Jeremy Sanders and Nathan Vincent. DECEMBER 2012 | ORLANDO MAGAZINE | 221

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ON THE TOWN The Prints of Gustave Baumann Through Dec. 30 The German native and Chicago art icon became an integral part of the Santa Fe arts community, the region that defines him as an artist. This exhibition includes prints and opaque watercolor studies that illustrate

Baumann’s mastery of the woodcut printmaking method. FLORIDA MUSEUM FOR WOMEN ARTISTS Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., FridaySaturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. 100 N. Woodland Blvd., Suite 1, DeLand. 386-8732976. floridamuseumforwomenartists.org

3rd Annual Juried Show Through Jan. 12, 2013 Featuring the works of Maria Balingit, Beryl Bayer, Marta Crawford, Deborah Scott, Patricia H.K. Zalisko and others. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL RESOURCE AND EDUCATION CENTER OF FLORIDA Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. Free; donations accepted. 851 N. Maitland Ave. 407-628-0555. holocaustedu.org The Civil Rights Struggle, AfricanAmerican GIs and Germany Ongoing This exhibit shows the connection between the U.S. military presence abroad in WWII and the advancement of civil rights in the U.S. MENNELLO MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday noon-4:30 p.m. Family Free Day, Dec. 9, noon-4:30 p.m. Holiday Open House, Dec. 26, free admission all day. 900 E. Princeton St. 407-246-4278. mennellomuseum.com With a Little Help From Our Friends Through Jan. 13, 2013 An exhibition showcasing acquisitions made possible through the generosity of The Friends of the Mennello Museum. An opening reception takes place Dec. 6 from 5:30-7 p.m. The Big Dog Show Through Mar. 17, 2013 Sculptor Dale Rogers has created giant, 8-by-10-foot corten steel sculptures of dogs—20 of them. Four-legged friends are invited for happy hour on Dec. 1 from 4-6 p.m. Please bring a donation of food and supplies for local animal shelters. Eye Spy: Faces Ongoing Browse this exhibit of works by self-taught artists selected from the museum’s permanent collection. Different in concept and execution, the pieces share at least one thing in common: They all have faces. MORSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. Free admission Friday evenings. 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407-6455311. morsemuseum.org

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Vignette: New Acquisitions Through Jan. 6, 2013 This installation of recent acquisitions includes Blue Magnolia pottery from Roseville, a late 19th-century oil painting attributed to James Henry Beard (1812-93), a 1908 gold wristwatch from Tiffany & Co., and blown-glass vases from Arthur J. Nash (1849-1934). Otto Heinigke Watercolors Through September 2013 More than 30 watercolors by the glass artist (1850–1915) including scenes ranging from MiddleAtlantic farms and forests to ocean and river shorelines. MUSEUM OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. The museum includes a nature preserve, planetarium, astronomy programs, laser shows and a children’s museum. 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach. 386-255-0285. moas.org Victorian International Through Jan. 6, 2013 Focuses on art and decorative arts produced on both sides of the Atlantic during the Victorian age (1840s-early 20th century). Old Master Drawings from the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Through Feb. 10, 2013 Benjamin West, Fragonard, Vermeyen, Leoni, van de Velde, Angelica Kauffmann and their contemporaries. ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. 65 E. Central Blvd. 407-8368500. thehistorycenter.org

Peanuts…Naturally Through Dec. 31 Explore the “web of life” through more than 65 Peanuts comic strips that illustrate Charles Schulz’s interpretation of the natural world. From the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, Calif. Included with admission. ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., SaturdaySunday noon-4 p.m. 2416 N. Mills Ave. 407896-4231. omart.org

First Thursdays Art Under $200 - ’Tis the Season Dec. 6 Artists create original works of art—all priced under $200. An event for collectors and gift-givers. With live music, a cash bar and food. Tricks of the Trade: Trends and Techniques in Contemporary Art Through June 2013 The exhibition includes sculptures by John Chamberlain and Ursula Von Rydingsvard, paintings by Robert Rauschenberg and Pat Steir and prints by Chuck Close and Jennifer Bartlett. Darkroom to Digital: Photography from the OMA Collection Through June 2013 This exhibition presents works by masters of 20thcentury photography such as Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, Yousuf Karsh and Alfred Stieglitz. A new generation of artists, including James Casebere, Sarah Charlesworth and Gregory Crewdson use digital technology to create images that were not possible by previous generations. Contemporary Glass Sculpture: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Studio Glass Dec. 22-Mar. 31, 2013 Features works by internationally renowned artists such as Dale Chihuly, Laura de Santillana, Harvey K. Littleton and others. The exhibition will explore the concepts and techniques of these artists. Going Places: Adventures in Art from the OMA Collection Through February 2013 The exhibition will take visitors on a journey through four thematic sections: In the Garden, In the Snow, At the Beach and At Home. In each section, a variety of paintings, sculptures and photographs will be discussed. ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER Sunday-Tuesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., ThursdaySaturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Children ages 2 and under, free; ages 3-11, $12; adults $17. 777 E. Princeton St. 407-514-2000. osc.org Happy Holidays Month Through December Holiday-themed activities take place in Dr. Dare’s Laboratory and in KidsTown.

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Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination Through Apr. 7, 2013 The 10,000 square-foot exhibit explores the fantasy technologies depicted in the Star Wars films, as well as the science behind them. Stargazing Through Feb. 16, 2013 The Crosby Observatory will be accessible on the first and third Saturday from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Peer through the powerful, 10-inch lens of the refractor telescope to witness the wonders of the night sky. Included with admission. SOUTHEAST MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY December hours: Tuesday-Sunday noon-4 p.m. Closed Dec. 16-Jan. 10, 2013. Then, 2013 hours will be Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 1-5 p.m. Free. Daytona State College, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. 386-506-4475. smponline.org Edge To Edge: Vintage Panoramic Photography in Florida Through Dec. 14 This exhibit features original vintage postcards and panoramic photographs from Florida’s “golden years” during the early 20th century. A Girl And Her Room: Rania Matar Through Dec. 14 Matar has produced an exhibition and a book focusing on contemporary young women from vastly different cultures in the U. S. and in Lebanon. Her project reveals the complex lives of her subjects in the unique setting of the girls’ own rooms. Anthology 2012: Contemporary Photography Through Feb. 17, 2013 Exhibiting photographers include Lauren Henkin, Jennifer Schlesinger-Hanson, Shen Wei, Philipp Scholz Rittermann, Nicola Dill, Mary Ellen Bartley, Alex Leme, David Pace, Anderson and Low and others. Apprehending Nature/Nature Apprehending Eric Breitenbach Through Mar. 17, 2013 Features two bodies of work by the Florida photographer, both dealing with aspects of the natural environment. Lyonia Gallery, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. 386-789-7207.

WINTER PARK HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park. 407-647-2330. wphistory.org The Way We Were: Park Avenue in the 1960s and 1970s Through Jan. 12, 2013 Includes displays of photographs, collectibles and memorabilia related to the traditions and history of Winter Park. ZORA NEALE HURSTON NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FINE ART Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations accepted. 227 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville. 407-647-3307. zoranealehurstonmuseum.com Eatonville Embodied Through Jan. 26, 2013 Features works by John Pinderhughes and Wendell White.

GALLERIES ANITA S. WOOTEN GALLERY Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Valencia College, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, room 3-112. 407582-2298. valenciacollege.edu/gallery Selected Fine Art from Faculty Through Dec. 14 Works by Rima Jabbur, Allan Maxwell, Michael Galletta, Jackie Otto Miller and Camilo Velasquez. ARTS ON DOUGLAS Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and by appointment. Receptions are free and take place on the first Saturday of the month from 4-7 p.m. 123 Douglas St., New Smyrna Beach. 386428-1133. artsondouglas.net Small Things Considered Dec. 1-29 An opening reception takes place Dec. 1 from 4-7 p.m. ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 1414 Art Center Ave., New Smyrna Beach. 386-427-6975. atlanticcenterforthearts.org Jack Mitchell Portrait Gallery On permanent display View an excerpt on dance photography from the

documentary Jack Mitchell: My Life is Black and White. Free. BELLE ISLE YACHT PUB Daily 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. 7521 S. Orange Ave. 407-850-3491. 2nd Annual Yacht Pub Art Fair Through Dec. 10 Featuring works by artists Chris Redmon, Benjamin Sawinski and others. BOK TOWER GARDENS 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. 863-6761408. boktowergardens.org From Edibles to Incredibles by Susannah Herndon Peddie Through Jan. 31, 2013 This Lake Walesborn photographer is inspired by nature. Meet the artist during a reception on Dec. 7 from 7-9 p.m. DAYTONA BEACH OCEAN CENTER 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Daytona Beach Ocean Center, ECHO Gallery, 101 N. Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach. 386-2544500. oceancenter.com/echo.htm Doris Leeper, Art - Culture - Nature Through Mar. 31, 2013 Celebrating the founder of the Atlantic Center for the Arts. Free. CITYARTS FACTORY A collection of eight galleries showing a variety of artworks. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 29 S. Orange Ave. 407648-7060. orlandoslice.com Diversity Through Dec. 14 This exhibit features the works of street artists, local talent, established professionals and emerging artists. Third Thursday Gallery Hop Dec. 20 An evening of art, food and music at various galleries, restaurants and boutiques. 6-9 p.m. Also takes place in Thornton Park. Go to orlandoslice.com for a schedule of events. CREALDÉ SCHOOL OF ART Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., FridaySaturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park. 407-671-1886. crealde.org

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ON THE TOWN Storytellers XV: Parramore—Our Home Through Dec. 29 Teens learned the process of documentary photography from perception to documentation to exhibition. This exhibit features the documentary photographs of teenage students from the local Haitian community. Showalter Hughes Community Gallery. Keeping Haiti in Our Hearts: Interpreting Heritage in the Diaspora Through Dec. 29 The two-location exhibition will be held in three galleries: the Jenkins and Community galleries at Crealdé’s main campus and the Hannibal Square Heritage Center Visiting Exhibition Gallery in Winter Park. It explores how art can be used as a vehicle for interpreting identity and heritage within the Haitian Florida Diaspora. THE FALCON BAR & GALLERY

Monday-Thursday 6 p.m.-midnight, FridaySaturday 6 p.m.-2 a.m., Sunday noonmidnight. Receptions take place on opening night starting at 8 p.m. 819 E. Washington St. 407-423-2788. thefalconbar.com Porn the Art Show Dec. 1 An opening reception kicks off at 8 p.m. GRAND BOHEMIAN GALLERY Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. FridaySaturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 325 S. Orange Ave. 407-581-4801. grandbohemiangallery.com Support Your Local Artists Through December Featuring the art of Donna Dowless, Elizabeth Nelson, Phillip Anthony and Steven Mikel. HARRY P. LEU GARDENS Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Features films, art and other events. 1920 N. Forest Ave. 407-2462620. leugardens.org Leu’s Holiday House Through Jan. 2, 2013 The 11-room estate features Christmas trees, decorations and holiday dioramas. House tours are given from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Dec. 25.

The Art of Batik Through Jan. 31, 2013 Local artist Shalini Tandon uses batik, melted paraffin and beeswax as resist for fabric dyes on silks, fine cottons and hand-crafted papers in an impressionistic style. HERITAGE CENTER GALLERY Tuesday-Thursday noon-4 p.m., Friday noon-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park. 407-539-2680. hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org Keeping Haiti in Our Hearts Through Dec. 29 An exploration of Haitian art, culture and history. HYDER GALLERY CENTER FOR FINE ART Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday noon-6 p.m. Open until 8 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday and the fourth Friday of the month. 104 E. First St. Sanford. 407-8787646. hydergallery.com Author Byron Marshall Dec. 15 Meet the local children’s book illustrator and painter at this book signing from 11 a.m.-noon and 2-3 p.m. JEANINE TAYLOR FOLK ART Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday from noon-5 p.m. 211 E. First St., Sanford. 407-323-2774. jtfolkart.com

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE FINE ARTS GALLERY Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (also during music and theater performances). Fine Arts Gallery (building G), Sanford/ Lake Mary campus. 407-708-2040. seminolestate.edu/arts Faculty Exhibit Through Dec. 13 The exhibit is an overview of works by faculty members of Seminole State’s Fine Arts Department. STETSON UNIVERSITY HAND ART CENTER 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday during the academic year. Palm Court/Quad, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand. 386-822-7270. www2.stetson.edu/handartcenter The 23rd Juried Student Art Exhibition Through Dec. 5 Featuring a variety of media from students. Free. TERRACE GALLERY Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-9 p.m., weekends noon-5 p.m. Orlando City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave. 407-246-2121. cityoforlando. net/arts Florida Artists Group Through Jan. 4, 2013 FLAG, The Florida Artists Group, Area 5, features artists from Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Indian River, Lake and Polk counties. floridaartistgroup.org

Be Good for Goodness Sake! Through Dec. 30 The gallery’s annual holiday show.

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Surfacing Through Dec. 30 Georgia artist Eric Legge exhibits images of angelic faces, florals and pastorals.

ART ON THE GREEN Through Mar. 1, 2013 This is a juried exhibition of eight sculptures in downtown Winter Park. Olga Viso, Rollins College graduate and executive director of the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, serves as guest curator. cityofwinterpark.org

POP GALLERY Sunday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday until midnight. Downtown Disney West Side, Walt Disney World Resort, 1504 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista. 407-827-8200. popgalleryorlando.com Fairy tale Fabulous Dec. 15-16 Meet artist Jasmine BecketGriffith and view original paintings with a fairy tale theme. Saturday 7-10 p.m., Sunday 5-8 p.m.

ORLANDO SIDEWALK ART STROLL Dec. 7 Features live music, artists and shopping in Ivanhoe Village on the first Friday of the month. 6-9 p.m. 1200-1400 blocks of North Orange Avenue. 407-3938765. ivanhoevillage.org THORNTON 2ND THURSDAY WINE & ART WALK Dec. 13 The second Thursday of every month means access to tons of fun,

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food and art vendors in Thornton Park. Proceeds go to Thornton Park District Non-Profit. 6-9 p.m. East Washington Street, North Summerlin Avenue and Central Boulevard, Orlando. facebook. com/thorntonparkdistrict SANFORD ART WALK Dec. 28 Features almost a dozen art spaces and galleries in the neighborhood in and around First Street between Magnolia and Sanford avenues. On the Fourth Friday of the month. 6-9 p.m. sanfordartwalk.com

SPORTS ORLANDO MAGIC BASKETBALL Amway Center, 400 W. Church St. 800-745-3000. amwaycenter.com, ticketmaster.com Dec. 12 vs. Atlanta at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 vs. Golden State at 8 p.m. Dec. 17 vs. Minnesota at 7 p.m. Dec. 19 vs. Washington at 7 p.m. Dec. 23 vs. Utah at 6 p.m.

Dec. 26 vs. New Orleans at 7 p.m. Dec. 29 vs. Toronto at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 vs. Miami at 5 p.m. Jan. 2 vs. Chicago at 7 p.m. Jan. 5 vs. New York at 7 p.m. SOLAR BEARS HOCKEY Orlando’s pro hockey team is back after 11 years off the ice. Amway Center, 400 W. Church St. 407-951-8200. amwaycenter. com, orlandosolarbearshockey.com Dec. 7-8 vs. Fort Wayne at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 vs. Fort Wayne at 3 p.m. Dec. 27-28 vs. Florida Everblades at 7 p.m. UCF KNIGHTS BASKETBALL Call for times and ticket prices. UCF Arena, Building 50, North Gemini Boulevard. 407823-1000. ucfathletics.com Men’s Dec. 1 vs. Florida Tech at 4 p.m. Dec. 12 vs. Bethune-Cookman at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 vs. Miami at 8 p.m. Dec. 21 vs. Stetson at 7 p.m. Dec. 28 vs. Howard at 7 p.m.

Dec. 29 vs. BU/Belmont Jan. 2 vs. USF at 8 p.m. Jan. 5 vs. Florida A&M at 4 p.m. Women’s Dec. 2 vs. Bethune-Cookman at 2 p.m. Dec. 17 vs. Presbyterian at 7 p.m. Dec. 19 vs. South Alabama at 7 p.m.

LITERATURE FRESH BOOK FESTIVAL Jan. 4-5, 2013 Poet and author Milton McCulloch, Judge Hubert L. Grimes and Pastor Riva Tims will be in attendance as well as authors from all over the region. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A meet-and-greet takes place Friday at 7 p.m. Midtown Cultural and Educational Center, 925 George Engram Blvd., Daytona Beach. 386-627-4353. Email: freshbookfestivals@gmail.com

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United Way Kickoff Heart of Florida United Way launched its 2012-2013 campaign with an event at Orlando Science Center.

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Florida International Piano Competition Reception The local group, which showcases pianists from around the world, welcomed its new artistic director, Santiago Rodriguez, during a reception at Sky Lake Studios in Winter Park. Janice Gruber, Leonard and Seline Dreifus

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Tales & Tails Gala The 16th annual fundraiser at Rosen Shingle Creek raised more than $300,000 for Canine Companions for Independence, which provides trained assistance dogs for people with disabilities.

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Belly Dancer SUSPIRA TIOUAT, 39, teaches women to embrace their inner goddess with every hip hit and shimmy. BY JESSICA INMAN “I started getting into ethnic dance in my teens. I went on to be a classical dance major in college, and I started formally training in Middle Eastern dance. Once I graduated, I knew that it was my ideal art form. I said, ‘This is me.’ I loved it.” Tiouat has been belly dancing for 25 years and teaching it for 22. She performed for several years at Epcot’s Morocco Pavilion, where she met her husband. “He was working in the restaurant I was performing at [Restaurant Marrakesh], and it was interesting for him because I was the only American dancer. It was kind of a novelty.” At her dance studio, Orlando Bellydance, Tiouat instructs nervous beginners and passionate experts alike. She also choreographs and produces three large shows each year in addition to performing solo regularly. “Belly dancers come in every size, shape, age, walk of life. People get it confused a lot of times with exotic dancing, and it’s not that at all. It’s a deeply emotional, expressive, beautiful cultural dance that I think is an unsung art form.” Tiouat’s fascination with belly dance soared after a visit to the Middle East. “Some of the stars in Egypt and Turkey are larger women, which is considered very sensual and beautiful. They just don’t have the same confinements that we have here.” “There are two different types of major movements. There are the sensual movements of pretty much every body part, circular and undulating movements that are for the slower music. The percussive movements go along to the hits of the drum and are isolating and sharply moving, mainly [involving] the hips. It’s called belly dance but the hips are the biggest part of the dance.”

“My favorite part of this job is seeing the transformation of my students gaining confidence and just feeling beautiful, a lot of them for the first time. If they’re not 18 and a size two, a lot of them are scared to even come to class. And just seeing them own their goddessness, it’s awesome. Belly dance has made me truly realize how beautiful all women are.”

NORMA LOPEZ MOLINA

“A great belly dancer is connected with the music and illustrates the emotion of the music effectively with her body, so she kind of illustrates the song for the audience.’’

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