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ProfessionalHealthCareofPinellas, LLC
1839Central Ave.,St.Petersburg,FL 727-322-1054Fax:727-322-2725
588049thSt.N,#101,St.Petersburg,FL 727-527-8788Fax:727-527-8828
6502ParkBlvd.N,PinellasPark,FL 727-541-5544Fax:727-546-8142
10875ParkBlvd.,Stes.A&B,Seminole,FL 727-851-9910Fax:727-851-9949
5500Dr. MLK Jr. St. N,St. Petersburg,FL 727-525-5500Fax:727-522-2574
813354th Ave.N,St.Petersburg,FL 727-541-4458Fax:727-546-6663
Professional HealthCareofPinellas,LLCoffers a widearray ofservicesdesignedtoservebothurgentand routine healthcare needs,includingautoaccidents, minormishaps,physicals,job injuriesand chiropracticcare Our healthcareteamwillprovide compassionatecare and servicetopatientsinouroffice,inthe hospital and inlong-term carefacilities.
HazemAl-Andary, M.D.
GilbertoAlvarez,MD
TatianaArkhipenko,M.D.
NadineAzzi,M.D.
DaniaBallich,M.D.
ArnaldoBuckley,M.D.
MichaelColeman,M.D.
LeonardConfident,M.D. ChristopherCooke,D.O.
JohnDoehring,M.D. MohammadDwary,M.D.
HeatherGermann,M.D.
KaelaHarron,D.O.
ByronKennedy, MD
RabeeKorbaj,M.D.
MarkKrivoshik,MD
NinoKurtsikidze,M.D.
DavidLim,D.O.
PatrickMella,M.D.
AndreMelo,MD
PedroMorales,M.D.
RichardMohammed,MD
RobinsonPena,M.D.
FranciscoRodriguez,M.D.
DinoRomero,MD
FadiSaba,M.D.
Muhammad Salmanullah,M.D.
AnnThreatte,D.O.
Karina Torres,MD
Swati Vanaparthy,M.D.
Supportstaffincludes: 30Physicians,42AlliedStaff,9RNs,5LPNsand othermedicalandclericalstaff
Accepting NEW patients
AcceptingMedicare, Medicaid,Auto, Workers’ Compensationand mostcommercial insuranceplans
ALLERGY / ASTHMA/ IMMUNOLOGY
Nathan Tang, MD
ALLERGY&IMMUNOLOGY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardofAllergyand Immunology,AmericanBoardofPediatrics
EDUCATION: Chulalongkorn UniversityThailand, UniversityofSouth Florida
MedicareAccepted
59577-1
AllergyAsthmaAssociates PA
333Dr.MLKingJrSt.N. St.Petersburg,FL33701
727-825-0111
www.OurAllergy.com
ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY
Priya K.Patel,MD
ALLERGY&IMMUNOLOGY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardofAllergyand Immunology,AmericanBoardofPediatrics
EDUCATION: UniversityofCentral Florida, UniversityofSouth Florida
MedicareAccepted
AllergyAsthmaAssociates PA
www.OurAllergy.com 59578-1
333Dr.MLKingJrSt.N. St.Petersburg.FL33701
727-825-0111
ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY
Shannon Sotoudeh,MD
ALLERGY&IMMUNOLOGY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardofAllergyand Immunology,AmericanBoardofPediatrics
EDUCATION:
St George’s University, UniversityofSouth Florida
MedicareAccepted
AllergyAsthmaAssociates PA
333Dr.MLKingJrSt.N. St.Petersburg.FL33701
727-825-0111
www.OurAllergy.com
DENTISTRY
RosemarieMárquez,DMD,PA GENERAL,COSMETIC&IMPLANTDENTISTRY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: FloridaBoardofDentistry
EDUCATION: UFCollege ofDentistry
AFFILIATION: AmericanDentalAssociation, Florida DentalAssociation, WestCoast DentalAssociation, PinellasCounty DentalAssociation
St.PeteOralHealthCenter 6700CrosswindsDr.N.,Suite100-C St.Petersburg,FL33710 727-345-1774 (HablamosEspanol) www.StPeteOralHealthCenter.com info@stepeteoralhealthcenter.com
DENTISTRY
David Sherberg, DMD,FAGD GENERAL,COSMETICANDIMPLANTDENTISTRY &ORALMAXILLOFACIALSURGERY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: FloridaBoardofDentistry, PinellasCountyDentalAssociation,Intl.CollegeofOral lmplantologists,DOCSSedation
EDUCATION: Tufts University, UniversityofConnecticut SchoolofDentalMedicine, VirginiaCommonwealth University
BaywayDental
500834thSt.S. St.Petersburg,FL33711 727-914-2707 www.BaywayDental.com
DENTISTRY
Robert J. Yu, DMD
IMPLANTS&PERIODONTICS/LASERTHERAPY BOARDCERTIFICATION: DiplomateoftheAmerican BoardofPeriodontology,DiplomateoftheInternational CongressofOrallmplantologists
EDUCATION: NovaSoutheastern College ofDental Medicine, UniversityofPittsburgh,SpecialtyinPeriodontics TampaBayDentalImplantsw&Periodontics 6700CrosswindsDr.N.,Suite200B St.Petersburg,FL33710 214016thSt.N.,St.Petersburg,FL33704 10601SeminoleBlvd.,Largo,FL33778 727-384-9122 www.TBPerio.com
ALTERNATIVEMEDICINE
Neena I. Van Luven,MD
ALTERNATIVEMEDICINE
BOARDCERTIFICATION: BoardCertifiedInternalMedicine
EDUCATION: University of Michigan MedicalSchool, OaklandUniversity
LifeWorks WellnessCenter
59047-1
301 TurnerSt. Clearwater, FL33756
727-466-6789
LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com
DERMATOLOGY
GenevaL.Durnbaugh, PA-C
ADULT&PEDIATRICDERMATOLOGY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: NationalCommissionon CertificationofPhysicianAssistants
EDUCATION: NovaSoutheastern University MedicareAccepted
MahoneyDermatologySpecialists, P.A. 799566thSt.N PinellasPark,FL,33781
1609Pasadena AveS.,Ste4C St.Petersburg,FL33707 727-530-0920 www.MahoneyDermatology.com
60028-1
60874-1
59487-1
59040-1
DERMATOLOGY
AnnaM.Heider, MMS,PA-C ADULT&PEDIATRICDERMATOLOGY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: NationalCommissionon CertificationofPhysicianAssistants
EDUCATION: WakeForestUniversitySchoolofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
59043-1
MahoneyDermatologySpecialists, P.A.
799566thSt.N PinellasPark,FL,33781
727-530-0920
www.MahoneyDermatology.com
FAMILY MEDICINE
Leonard Conf ident, MD FAMILYMEDICINE
EDUCATION: St Christopher’s College ofMedicine
HOSPITALAFFILIATION: Kindred Hospital
MedicareAccepted/ Telemedicine
ProfessionalHealthCare ofPinellasLLC 588049thStN101N
St.Petersburg,FL33709
727-527-8788•727-322-1054
www.PHCPinellas.com
DERMATOLOGY
MatthewH.Mahoney, MD
ADULT&PEDIATRICDERMATOLOGY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoard ofDermatology
EDUCATION: Eastern VirginiaMedicalSchool
HOSPITALAFFILIATION: All Children’s Hospital, Largo MedicalCenter, Palms ofPasadena
MedicareAccepted
MahoneyDermatologySpecialists, P.A.
59041-1
59042-1
60986-1
799566thSt.N PinellasPark,FL,33781
1609Pasadena AveS.,Ste4C St.Petersburg,FL33707
727-530-0920
www.MahoneyDermatology.com
DERMATOLOGY
Amber W. Zeier, MPAS, PA-C ADULT&PEDIATRICDERMATOLOGY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: NationalCommissionon CertificationofPhysicianAssistants
EDUCATION: UniversityofFlorida- College ofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
MahoneyDermatologySpecialists, P.A. 799566thSt.N PinellasPark,FL,33781 727-530-0920 www.MahoneyDermatology.com
FAMILY MEDICINE – PRIMARY CARE
Catherine Hays, DO FAMILYMEDICINE
BOARDCERTIFICATION: FamilyMedicine(AOBFP)and OsteopathicManipulation(AOBFP)
EDUCATION: Baylor - undergrad,OklahomaState University - CHS MedSchool, St PeteGeneralResidency, Institute ofFunctionalMedicine
HOSPITALAFFILIATION: St Petersburg General Hospital(Ambulatory)
MedicareAccepted, Telemedicinecoverageinsurance dependent
Sunery WellnessClinic 48205th AveN
St.Petersburg,FL33713
727-321-6768
SunergyWellnessClinicStPete.com
FAMILY MEDICINE
Ana B. May, M.D.
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoard ofFamilyPractice
EDUCATION: UniversityofSalamanca,Salamanca Spain,MDUniversidad Autonoma, MadridFamily Practice
RESIDENCY: UniversityofSouth Florida,MortonPlant Hospital,FamilyPracticeResidency
Speaks:English,Greek& Spanish
HOSPITALAFFILIATION: Morton Plant Mease
MedicareAccepted\MostInsuranceAccepted
PinellasCountyPrimaryCare&Hospitalists 1007JeffordsSt.,Suite101 Clearwater,FL33756 727-443-1122 ww.PCPCAH.com
PRIMARY CARE/FAMILY MEDICINE
Christina Taylor, APRN FAMILYNURSEPRACTITIONER
BOARDCERTIFICATION: ANCCFNP-FamilyNursePractitioner
EDUCATION: UniversityofSouth Florida
HOSPITALAFFILIATION: MortonPlant Hospital(Clearwater)
ACCEPTINGNEW PATIENTS
Medicare& mostInsuranceaccepted
PinellasCountyPrimary Care& Hospitalists 1007JeffordsSt.,Suite101 Clearwater,FL33756
727-443-1122
www.PCPCAH.com
INTERNALMEDICINE
Hazem Al-Andary, MD
INTERNALMEDICINE
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof InternalMedicine
EDUCATION: AmericanUniversityofBeirut HOSPITALAFFILIATION: BMC,NS, POP, STA,SPG,LMC
MedicareAccepted
ProfessionalHealthCare ofPinellasLLC 1839Central Ave.
St.Petersburg,FL33713
727-322-1054 www.PHCPinellas.com
58420-1
58419-1
59566-1
INTERNALMEDICINE
JohnFox,MD
BOARDCERTIFICATION:
AmericanBoardofInternalMedicine
EDUCATION: UniversityofSouth Florida BSNatural Sciences, UniversityofSouth Florida CollegeofMedicine, UniversityofAlabama atBirminghamHospitalInternal Medicine
HOSPITALAFFILIATION: Morton Plant Mease
MedicareAccepted\MostInsuranceAccepted
PinellasCountyPrimaryCare&Hospitalists
1007JeffordsSt.,Suite101 Clearwater,FL33756 727-443-1122 www.PCPCAH.com
INTERNALMEDICINE
FadiSaba, MD
INTERNALMEDICINE
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardofInternalMedicine
EDUCATION: AmericanUniversityofBeirut
HOSPITALAFFILIATION: BH, NS, POP, STA,SPG, KND, WindmoorPsychiatricHospital
MedicareAccepted
ProfessionalHealthCare ofPinellasLLC 1839Central Ave. St.Petersburg,FL33713
5500MLKJr.St.N. St.Petersburg,FL33703 727-322-1054 www.PHCPinellas.com
INTERNALMEDICINE
Rabee Korbaj, MD
INTERNALMEDICINE
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof InternalMedicine
EDUCATION: DamascusUniversitySchoolofMedicine
HOSPITALAFFILIATION: BMC,NS, POP, STA,SPG, KND,WindmoorPsychiatricHospital
MedicareAccepted
59572-1
ProfessionalHealthCare ofPinellasLLC
1839Central Ave. St.Petersburg,FL33713
727-322-1054 www.PHCPinellas.com
INTERNALMEDICINE
Ann Threatte, DO
INTERNALMEDICINE
BOARDCERTIFICATION: InternalMedicine
EDUCATION: LakeErie College ofOsteopathicMedicine
MedicareAccepted/ Telemedicine
ProfessionalHealthCare ofPinellasLLC 6502ParkBlvdN PinellasPark,FL33781 727-541-5544
www.PHCPinellas.com
59565-1
INTERNALMEDICINE
MichaelA.Zimmer, MD
INTERNALMEDICINE
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof InternalMedicine
EDUCATION: Jefferson Medical College, PA; Columbia UniversityMorristown MemorialHospital, NJ
HOSPITALAFFILIATION: St Anthony’s Hospital, BayfrontHealth
ZimmerMedicalGroup
509JacksonSt.N. St.Petersburg,FL33705
727-820-7800
www.ZimmerMedicalGroup.com 59583-1
60173-1
60151-1
NEUROLOGY
LuisFigueroa,MD
NEUROLOGY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: Neurology
EDUCATION: Pontifical University, Javeriana School ofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaSpineInstitute 2250DrewStreet Clearwater,FL33765
727-797-7463
www.FloridaSpineInstitute.com
ORTHOPEDICS
Thomas Schwab, MD
GENERALORTHOPEDICS
BOARDCERTIFICATION:
AmericanBoardofOrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: OhioStateMedicalSchool
Medicare Accepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 430MortonPlantSt,Suite301 Clearwater,FL33756
AdditionalLocations:Countryside 727-461-6026
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
PAINMANAGEMENT
CristinaFranceschini, MD
INTERVENTIONAL PAINMANAGEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof PreventativeMedicine
EDUCATION: UniversidadCentral del Caribe SchoolofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 100515thStN St.Petersburg,FL33702
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians 60131-1
AdditionalLocations:SouthPasadena 727-527-5272
PAINMANAGEMENT
Glenn Fuoco, DO INTERVENTIONAL PAINMANAGEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardofPhysical MedicineandRehabilitation&AmericanOsteopathic BoardofPhysicalMedicineandRehabilitation
EDUCATION: PhiladelphiaCollegeof OsteopathicMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 100515thStN St.Petersburg,FL33702
AdditionalLocations:7thStreet 727-527-5272
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
PAINMANAGEMENT
Nabil Gerges, DO PAINMANAGEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: PainManagement,Anesthesia
EDUCATION: Western UniversityofHealth, Sciences CollegeofOsteopathicMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaSpineInstitute 2250DrewStreet Clearwater, FL33765 4114 WoodlandsPkwy.,Suite303 PalmHarbor, FL34685
6101 WebbRoad Tampa,FL33615
727-797-7463
www.FloridaSpineInstitute.com
PAINMANAGEMENT
ToddBeery, DO INTERVENTIONAL PAINMANAGEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardofPhysical Medicine&Rehabilitation
EDUCATION: NovaSoutheastern University
MedicareAccepted
60121-1
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 100515thStN St.Petersburg,FL33702
727-527-5272
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
PAINMANAGEMENT
Ashraf Hanna,MD
PAINMANAGEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: PainManagement,Anesthesia
EDUCATION: Ain Shams University
HOSPITALAFFILIATION: Morton Plant Mease Hospitals
MedicareAccepted
FloridaSpineInstitute 2251DrewStreet Clearwater,FL33765
727-797-7463
www.FloridaSpineInstitute.com
60133-1
60172-1
Why you need vitamin E — and how to get your daily dose
You get your fill of vitamins C and D by eating oranges and soaking in a little sun each day, which is good for your body and mind. Small habits like these can have a big impact on your overall health and help you feel your best each day. However, vitamins C and D aren’t the only vitamins your body needs to thrive. Take vitamin E, for example. This overlooked vitamin is essential to our well-being, and yet many people don’t know anything about it. Let’s take a moment to learn about this super vitamin, and what you can do to get your daily intake.
What are the benefits of vitamin E?
Vitamin E, like vitamin C, is an antioxidant and therefore helps improve immunity levels. Here are the possible benefits of vitamin E, and how it can specifically enhance your health.
• Fights summer colds: Winter isn’t the only time you can catch a cold. In the summer, vitamin E can boost your immunity to prevent sickness during the warmer months.
• Extends cell life: What’s the secret to aging well? While there are many factors that can influence aging, vitamin E can extend cell life to keep skin in great shape for years.
• Repairs damaged cells: With vitamin E oil, you can also repair damaged cells. Specifically, vitamin E can be used to treat sunburns and scars.
• May reduce risk of heart disease and cancer: There’s still much to be discovered about vitamin E. Currently, doctors and scientists are testing whether vitamin E can reduce the risk of serious health conditions, like heart disease and cancer.
• Reduces risk of cataracts and other eye issues: Maintain eye health and prevent serious eye diseases by getting your daily intake of vitamin E.
• May slow down cognitive decline: Studies have found that a higher intake of vitamin E in older individuals can reduce cognitive decline and can even slow down the progression of diseases like Alzheimer’s.
EBLT Bowl
INGREDIENTS
1 bag spinach
How can I get more vitamin E in my diet?
The U.S. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin E in individuals 14 years and older is 15 milligrams. Instead of taking supplements to get the recommended daily dosage, however, save your money and add vitaminrich foods to your diet. “The simplest way to increase your vitamin E intake is to follow a healthy diet that focuses on eating vitamin E-rich vegetables, fruits, healthy fats and lean forms of protein,” said Lyssie Lakatos, a registered dietitian. Lakatos lists these five foods as examples of what you can include in your vitamin E-rich meal plan.
• Pistachios: A protein-packed snack, pistachios are also a rich source of vitamin E you can take on the go.
• Spinach: When preparing salads, toss some spinach into the mix. This dark, leafy green is also high in calcium.
• Eggs: Eggs contain vitamin E and are also packed with omega-3s and vitamins like B12 and D.
• Avocados: Add an avocado to your salad or make guacamole to get the benefits of this healthy, vitamin E-rich fruit.
• Olives: Whether you like to eat olives as a snack or use olive oil when cooking, you can expect to increase your vitamin E intake by including olives in your diet.
Making vitamin E-focused meals is simple and delicious. Here’s one recipe you can try at home today!
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 hard-cooked peeled eggs
1 avocado, sliced
6 pieces of turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
½ cup whole grain croutons (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
DRESSING
1/4 cup light mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt)
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION
In a large bowl, combine spinach and tomatoes. Place all of your salad dressing ingredients together in a jar and shake until completely combined. Top spinach mixture with two hardcooked eggs per bowl, sliced avocado, turkey bacon and croutons. Drizzle with dressing and enjoy!
This article was written by Brandpoint.
PAINMANAGEMENT
Nishin Tambay, MD
INTERVENTIONAL PAINMANAGEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardofPhysical Medicine&Rehabilitation
EDUCATION: B.J. MedicalSchool
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 430MortonPlantSt,Suite301 Clearwater,FL33756
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians 60159-1
AdditionalLocations:Countryside, Trinity 727-461-6026
PHYSIATRY
KennethBotwin, MD PHYSIATRY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: PhysicalMedicineandRehab, PainManagement
EDUCATION: Tel AvivUniversitySackler School ofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaSpineInstitute 4114 WoodlandsPkwy.,Suite303 PalmHarbor, FL34685 727-797-7463
www.FloridaSpineInstitute.com
PHYSIATRY
Craig Schwartz,MD
PHYSIATRY, PHYSICALMEDICINE& REHABILITATION,GENERALORTHOPEDICS
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardofPhysical Medicine&Rehabilitation
EDUCATION: Emory UniversitySchoolofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 430MortonPlantSt,Suite301 Clearwater,FL33756
AdditionalLocations:Bardmoor, Countryside 727-461-6026
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
PHYSIATRY
Francisco Torres, MD
PHYSIATRY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: PhysicalMedicineandRehab, PainManagement
EDUCATION: UniversityofPuertoRico
MedicareAccepted
FloridaSpineInstitute 2250DrewStreet Clearwater,FL33765
727-797-7463
www.FloridaSpineInstitute.com 60170-1
• General & CosmeticDentistry
• Laser Dentistry
• DentalImplants
• Dental Vibe® Pain-Free Injections
• Advanced3DImagingfor EnhancedDiagnosis
• HablamosEspañol
Rosemarie Márquez,DMD, PA
60152-1
60123-1
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof PodiatricMedicine
EDUCATION: California SchoolofPodiatric Medicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 1615Pasadena AvenueSouth,Suite150
St.Petersburg,FL33707
AdditionalLocations:7thStreet 727-527-5272
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
60134-1
PODIATRY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof PodiatricMedicine
EDUCATION: TempleUniversity
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 1011JeffordsSt,SuiteD Clearwater,FL33756
727-461-6026
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SPORTS MEDICINE
GeorgeCanizares, MD
TOTALJOINTREPLACEMENT,SHOULDER, SPORTSMEDICINESURGEON
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: UniversityofSouth Florida College ofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 100515thStN St.Petersburg,FL33702 727-527-5272 www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SPORTS MEDICINE
William Cottrell, MD
SHOULDER,GENERALORTHOPEDICS, TOTALJOINTREPLACEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: UniversityofFlorida College ofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 430MortonPlantSt,Suite301 Clearwater,FL33756
AdditionalLocations:Bardmoor 727-461-6026 www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
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SPORTS MEDICINE
Peter Howard,MD
SPORTSMEDICINESURGEON
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: WayneStateUniversitySchoolofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute| Florida OrthoSurgeons
3890 TampaRd,Suite202
PalmHarbor, FL34684
AdditionalLocations:NewPortRichey 727-787-5577
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SPORTS MEDICINE
Richard Howell, MD
TOTALSHOULDERREPLACEMENT, SPORTSMEDICINE
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: DrexelUniversityCollege ofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 1011JeffordsSt,SuiteC Clearwater, FL33756
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians 60139-1
AdditionalLocations:Bardmoor, Countryside 727-461-6026
60144-1
60145-1
SPORTS MEDICINE
Gregor y Mines, MD
GENERALORTHOPEDICS,SPORTSMEDICINE
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof FamilyMedicine
EDUCATION: UniversityofSouth Florida
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 1615Pasadena AvenueSouth,Suite150 St.Petersburg,FL33702 727-527-5272
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SPORTS MEDICINE
StevenMirabello, MD
SPORTSMEDICINESURGEON
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardofOrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: HarvardUniversitySchoolofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute| Florida Ortho Surgeons 3890 TampaRd,Suite202 PalmHarbor,FL34684
AdditionalLocations:NewPortRichey 727-787-5577
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SPORTS MEDICINE
CarsonSmith,MD
FOOT,ANKLE
BOARDCERTIFICATION: Board-eligible
EDUCATION:
UniversityofSouth FloridaMorsani CollegeofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 430MortonPlantSt,Suite301 Clearwater, FL33756
AdditionalLocations:Bardmoor,Trinity 727-461-6026
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SPORTS MEDICINE
MichaelSmith,MD
SPORTSMEDICINESURGEON
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: Universityof TennesseeCenterfor HealthSciences
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 100515thStN St.Petersburg,FL33702 727-527-5272
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
60153-1
SPORTS MEDICINE
Patrick Smith,MD
SPORTSMEDICINESURGEON
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: Universityof TennesseeHealth ScienceCenter
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 100515thStN St.Petersburg,FL33702
AdditionalLocations:SouthPasadena 727-527-5272
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
60160-1
SPORTS MEDICINE
David Thompson,MD
ORTHOPEDICSURGERY,SPORTSMEDICINE
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: UniversityofSouth Florida College ofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 430MortonPlantSt,Suite301 Clearwater,FL33756
AdditionalLocations:Countryside, Trinity 727-461-6026
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
60154-1
SPORTS MEDICINE
Hogan Yi, MD
SPORTSMEDICINESURGEON
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: Washington University
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 1615Pasadena AvenueSouth,Suite150
St.Petersburg,FL33707
AdditionalLocations:7thStreet
727-527-5272
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – BARIATRIC
Kevin L.Huguet, MD FACS
BARIATRICSURGERY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoard ofSurgery
EDUCATION: MayoClinic
HOSPITALAFFILIATION: St Anthony’s Hospital, Carillon SurgeryCenter
MedicareAccepted
MinimallyInvasiveInstituteofSurgery
ADivisionof TampaBaySurgicalGroup 21919th Ave.N.,Suite270
St.Petersburg,FL33713
727-357-MIIS(6447)
Fax:727-356-MIIS(6447)
MinimallyInvasiveSurgeryFL.com
SURGERY– BARIATRIC PetePeterson, MD
BARIATRICSURGERY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: GeneralSurgery
EDUCATION: UniversityofSouth Florida Morsani College ofMedicine
HOSPITALAFFILIATION: St Anthony’s Hospital, Carillon SurgeryCenters
MedicareAccepted
MinimallyInvasiveInstituteofSurgery
ADivisionof TampaBaySurgicalGroup 21919th Ave.N.,Suite270
St.Petersburg,FL33713
727-357-MIIS(6447)
Fax:727-356-MIIS(6447) MinimallyInvasiveSurgeryFL.com
SURGERY-GENERAL
Kevin L.Huguet,MD FACS
ADVANCEDLAPAROSCOPICSURGERY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoard ofSurgery
EDUCATION: MayoClinic
HOSPITALAFFILIATION: St Anthony’s Hospital, Carillon SurgeryCenter
MedicareAccepted
MinimallyInvasiveInstituteofSurgery
ADivisionof TampaBaySurgicalGroup 21919th Ave.N.,Suite260 St.Petersburg,FL33713 727-357-MIIS(6447) Fax:727-356-MIIS(6447) MinimallyInvasiveSurgeryFL.com
SURGERY– GENERAL
PetePeterson, MD
GENERALSURGERY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: GeneralSurgery
EDUCATION: UniversityofSouth Florida Morsani
College ofMedicine
HOSPITALAFFILIATION: St Anthony’s Hospital, Carillon SurgeryCenters
MedicareAccepted
MinimallyInvasiveInstituteofSurgery
ADivisionof TampaBaySurgicalGroup
21919th Ave.N.,Suite270
St.Petersburg,FL33713
727-357-MIIS(6447)
Fax:727-356-MIIS(6447)
MinimallyInvasiveSurgeryFL.com
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC BrettBolhofner, MD
TOTALJOINTREPLACEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardofOrthopaedic Surgery
EDUCATION: UniversityofSouth Florida College ofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 6037thStreetSouth,Suite450 St.Petersburg,FL33701 727-527-5272
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC David Cheong, MD
ORTHOPEDICSURGERY,JOINTREPLACEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: UniversityofSouth Florida Morsani CollegeofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 430MortonPlantSt,Suite301 Clearwater,FL33756
AdditionalLocations:Countryside 727-461-6026
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC SangChoi, MD
FOOT,ANKLE&LOWERLEG,HAND&WRIST
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: Indiana UniversitySchoolofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
Florida Orthopaedic Institute| FloridaOrtho Surgeons 3890 TampaRd,Suite202 PalmHarbor, FL34684
AdditionalLocations:NewPortRichey 727-787-5577
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
59556-1
59557-1
59558-1
The uplifting truth about end-of-life care
When a loved one is critically ill, hearing that it’s time for hospice care can be devastating news. On top of the emotional upheaval of coping with a terminal illness, you may be unsure what hospice care really is — and believe it’s just an indication your loved one will likely pass away.
Yet the time your loved one spends in hospice care doesn’t have to be sad — for anyone. In fact, said Toni Norman, the senior director of hospice operations for Brookdale Senior Living, hospice can be a deeply rewarding time of great comfort for patients and their families.
Hospice care providers often encounter common misconceptions about hospice care. Norman offers the truth behind some mistaken beliefs:
“Hospice care is not about waiting for someone to die, and that’s unfortunately a very common misconception,” Norman said. “The goal of hospice is to provide to a patient who has a life-limiting illness the physical comfort and medical care they need to stay in their home for as long as possible, while at the same time supporting their caregivers. The hospice team helps families by educating, supporting and identifying any needs they have, ranging from chaplain support to finding mortuaries and veteran benefits.”
The decision to begin hospice care is a communal one, with the patient, caregivers, loved ones and medical professionals contributing to the dialogue. “A terminal diagnosis from a doctor usually begins the process of seeking hospice care,” Norman said. “Also, as a family member’s health begins to decline due to illness, conversations about end-of-life care are proactive and compassionate.”
• Hospice is for the last few weeks of life: The hospice Medicare benefit is for the last six months, if the disease follows its normal course. “Most people who enter hospice have done so because they’ve received a diagnosis of a life-limiting illness,” Norman said. “But people who enter hospice often live longer, and with a better quality of life, than terminally ill people who do not go into hospice. Many are even able to come off hospice service if their condition improves.”
• Hospice means giving up: Hospice is actually a commitment to a high level of care for a loved one. “It means making them as comfortable and safe as possible so they may enjoy time with their loved ones for as long as possible,” Norman said.
• Patients are heavily medicated: Patients receive medication under strict physician guidelines, and caregivers closely monitor comfort care protocols so each patient’s pain and symptoms are uniquely managed.
• Hospice patients can no longer see their doctors: Patients can continue to see any of their previous doctors. Rather than taking anything away, hospice adds a layer of medical support.
• Hospice care ends when a patient dies: Because hospice cares for the patient’s caregivers and loved ones as well as the patient, hospice team members continue their support for up to 13 months after the patient passes away. The hospice team provides grief support for the families and will continue to work with them to address any lingering questions, and to help identify their needs.
“The hospice team is composed of the assigned physician and nurses to provide the direct medical care to the patient, while a chaplain, social worker and bereavement counselor provide additional support and education to families and caregivers,” Norman said.
Hospice ideally occurs in a patient’s home, whether that’s a personal residence or assisted living community. It is a Medicare-reimbursed benefit, and most private insurance providers do also cover some hospice costs.
“End-of-life care isn’t just about taking pain medications to relieve symptoms until death,” Norman said. “It helps people gain emotional strength and carry on with daily life while improving the quality of life. The goal is to help patients and their families make every remaining moment as comfortable and enriching as possible.”
This article was written by Brandpoint
A Four-Point Plan for Joint Health It all comes down to regular maintenance.
Whether it’s a brand-new Bentley or a classic Mustang, most people have a car they dream about. If they’re lucky enough to own it someday, you better believe they’re going to take care of it.
Regular maintenance is an essential part of keeping a vehicle in tip-top shape. The same is true of the human body, particularly the joints.
“Prevention is the only thing that actually prolongs the health of your joints, similar to the care of a machine,” said Matt Johnson, health and performance expert and president of On Target Living. “If you want something to last as long as possible, and to cost as little as possible over the long run, you have to do maintenance, perform checkups and change the oil. Taking care of your body is no different. If you do, your joints can last until you’re 80, 90 or even 100 without tendon or ligament issues.”
Johnson notes that joint issues are some of the most common concerns he sees in his practice. These issues can happen at any age, although many start to manifest between the ages of 40 and 50, after years of wear and tear cause pain and inflammation.
Johnson’s mantra: If you take care of the body, it will take care of you. To help people of any age maintain joint health, he recommends this four-point joint-maintenance plan:
1. Rest
The first part of healing the joints is to rest them. Massage, meditation, light yoga, stretching and cool baths are great ways to rest the joints. Additionally, quality sleep each night is essential. (Quick tip: Take an Epsom salts bath once a week.)
2. Healing nutrients
Studies show that omega-3 fats can help support joint health by limiting inflammation after exercise and boosting hormones that help the body heal.
3. Superfoods
Superfood herbs and spices help the body get maximum nutrients in minimal amounts. For example, curcumin and bromelain are both great for helping joint pain and repair. Remember, limited processing of the product is ideal for the best absorption.
4. Exercise and body alignment
You can’t have optimal joint function if the body is out of alignment. There are five key joint checkpoints: ankle, knee, hip, shoulder and neck. This is where you start to achieve perfect posture, after which you can focus on strengthening the large muscles.
“The best age is always now,” said Johnson. “Start as soon as possible and think about it like you take care of a car or nice jewelry. Joints are meant to last as long as you live. The key is to take care of them with quality nutrition, normal exercise and adequate rest.”
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC AndrewCooper, MD
TOTALJOINTREPLACEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: Yale UniversitySchoolofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
60127-1
60130-1
60135-1
60136-1
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 430MortonPlantSt,Suite301 Clearwater, FL33756
AdditionalLocations:Bardmoor 727-461-6026
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC GeorgeFeliciano, MD
ORTHOPEDICSURGERY,JOINTREPLACEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: Indiana UniversitySchoolofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 430MortonPlantSt,Suite301 Clearwater,FL33756
AdditionalLocations:Bardmoor, Countryside 727-461-6026
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC HoldenHeitner, MD ELBOW,HAND&WRIST,SHOULDER, TRAUMA,NEUROVASCULAR
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: SUNYUpstateMedicalUniversity
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 100515thStN St.Petersburg,FL33702
AdditionalLocations:7thStreet 727-527-5272
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC Mitchell Herrema,DO TOTALJOINTREPLACEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardofOrthopaedic Surgery&AmericanOsteopathicAssociation
EDUCATION: Michigan StateUniversityCollegeof OsteopathicMedicine
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 1011JeffordsSt,SuiteC Clearwater, FL33756
727-461-6026
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC KurtHirshorn, MD
TOTALJOINTREPLACEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: UniversityofSouth Florida College ofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 100515thStN St.Petersburg,FL33702 727-527-5272
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC David Johnson,DO
TOTALJOINTREPLACEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanOsteopathicBoard ofSurgery
EDUCATION: LakeErie College ofOsteopathicMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 100515thStN St.Petersburg,FL33702
AdditionalLocations: 7th Street, South Pasadena 727-527-5272
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC JohnKilgore, MD
TOTALJOINTREPLACEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: UniversityofSouth Florida College ofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 430MortonPlantSt,Suite301 Clearwater,FL33756
AdditionalLocations:Countryside 727-461-6026
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC AaronKoslin, DO
ORTHOPEDICSURGERY,JOINTREPLACEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanOsteopathicBoardof OrthopedicSurgery
EDUCATION: NovaSoutheastern UniversityCollege of OsteopathicMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 430MortonPlantSt,Suite301 Clearwater,FL33756
AdditionalLocations: Bardmoor, Countryside, Trinity 727-461-6026
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
60143-1
60146-1
60149-1
60150-1
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC
Anthony Marcotte, DO
ELBOW,HAND&WRIST,SHOULDER
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanOsteopathicBoardof OrthopedicSurgery
EDUCATION: Midwestern University, ChicagoCollege of OsteopathicMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 1011JeffordsSt,SuiteD Clearwater,FL33756
727-461-6026
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC Dzi-Viet Nguyen, DO
ELBOW,HAND&WRIST,SHOULDER,TRAUMA
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanOsteopathicBoardof OrthopedicSurgery
EDUCATION: LakeErie College ofOsteopathicMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 100515thStN
St.Petersburg,FL33702
AdditionalLocations:SouthPasadena 727-527-5272
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC JorgeRodriguez, Jr.,MD
ELBOW,HAND&WRIST,SHOULDER,TRAUMA
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: TulaneMedicalSchool
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 100515thStN St.Petersburg,FL33702
AdditionalLocations:7thStreet 727-527-5272
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC MichaelRothberg, MD
ELBOW,HAND&WRIST,SHOULDER
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: Universityof Texas HealthScience Center
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 430MortonPlantSt,Suite301 Clearwater,FL33756
AdditionalLocations:Countryside, Trinity 727-461-6026
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC
MatthewSwick,MD
SPORTSMEDICINESURGEON Foot, Ankle& Lower Extremity
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoard ofOrthopaedic Surgery
EDUCATION: UniversityofSouth FloridaCollegeofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 100515thStN St.Petersburg,FL33702 727-527-5272
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC
Samuel Swiggett,MD
ELBOW,SHOULDER,UPPEREXTREMITY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: Board-eligible
EDUCATION: FIUHerbert WertheimCollegeofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 1615Pasadena AvenueSouth,Suite150 St.Petersburg,FL33707
AdditionalLocations:7thStreet 727-527-5272
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC
Mark Torke, MD
GENERALORTHOPEDICS,SPORTSMEDICINE
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: UniversityofWisconsin MedicalSchool
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute| Florida OrthoSurgeons 3890 TampaRd,Suite202 PalmHarbor, FL34684 727-787-5577
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC Scott Webb, MD ORTHOPAEDICSPINESURGERY
BOARDCERTIFICATION: Francisco
EDUCATION: Chicago CollegeofOsteopathic Medicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaSpineInstitute 2250DrewStreet Clearwater,FL33765
727-797-7463
www.FloridaSpineInstitute.com
60169-1
60157-1
60158-1
60161-1
60163-1
60164-1
60165-1
60129-1
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC Zachar y Wells,DO TOTALJOINTREPLACEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: Board-eligible
EDUCATION: PhiladelphiaCollegeof OsteopathicMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute| FloridaOrthoSurgeons 3890 TampaRd,Suite202 PalmHarbor, FL34684
AdditionalLocations:NewPortRichey 727-787-5577
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC David Whiddon,MD TOTALJOINTREPLACEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: MedicalCollegeof Virginia
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 2414EnterpriseRd Clearwater,FL33763
AdditionalLocations: Trinity 727-461-6026
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – ORTHOPAEDIC ScottWisotsky, MD ELBOW,HAND&WRIST, TOTALSHOULDERREPLACEMENT
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: George Washington University
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 430MortonPlantSt,Suite301 Clearwater, FL33756
AdditionalLocations:Bardmoor 727-461-6026
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – SPINE
J. Bryon Davidson, DO
SPINESURGEON
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanOsteopathicBoard OrthopedicSurgery
EDUCATION: UniversityofNorth Texas Health Science Center
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 430MortonPlantSt,Suite301 Clearwater,FL33756
AdditionalLocations:Countryside 727-461-6026
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – SPINE
PaulPagano, MD
SPINESURGEON
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: OhioStateUniversity
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 100515thStN
St.Petersburg,FL33702
727-527-5272
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY - SPINE
Richard Pigeon, MD
SPINESURGEON
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardofOrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: YaleUniversitySchoolofMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 430MortonPlantSt,Suite301 Clearwater,FL33756
AdditionalLocations:Countryside 727-461-6026
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – SPINE
Benjamin Streufert,MD
SPINESURGEON
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: DukeUniversity
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-St.Petersburg 100515thStN
St.Petersburg,FL33702
AdditionalLocations:7th Street,South Pasadena 727-527-5272
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physicians
SURGERY – SPINE
Michael Venezia, DO
SPINESURGEON
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardof OrthopaedicSurgery
EDUCATION: LakeErie College ofOsteopathicMedicine
MedicareAccepted
FloridaOrthopaedicInstitute-Clearwater 1011JeffordsSt,SuiteD Clearwater,FL33756
AdditionalLocations: Trinity 727-461-6026
www.FloridaOrtho.com/physician
60147-1
60148-1
BOARDCERTIFICATION: AmericanBoardofUrology
EDUCATION: UniversityofSouth Florida College of Medicine
RESIDENCY: TempleUniversityHospital
HOSPITALAFFILIATION: St Anthony’s Hospital, BayfrontHealthSt Petersburg
MedicareAccepted
DonaldB.Morris,MD, PA 11117th Ave.N.,Suite101 St.Petersburg,FL33705
727-822-3977
Weight loss tips: Cut calories without cutting flavor
Approximately two-thirds of adults in this country are overweight or obese. This extra weight may pose life-threatening health risks, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain cancers. For an overweight person, losing even 5% of their weight can be meaningful. While the idea of losing weight may feel overwhelming, beginning the journey means starting with small steps.
An important place to start is with healthy eating. Often, go-to favorite foods are high in fat, sugar, starch and sodium. Eating large portions of such foods can hinder weight loss and lead to obesity and related health risks. Reducing portions can help cut calories, and there are ways of adjusting favorite recipes to add healthy ingredients without skimping on flavor.
For example, try the oven-fried fish & chips recipe at right for a lighter take on a popular dish. To cut the calories in half and reduce the fat, this recipe calls for coating the delicate fish in a crispy cornflake crust before baking it along with sliced potatoes.
Oven-Fried Fish & Chips
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
INGREDIENTS
Canola or olive oil cooking spray
11/2 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inchthick wedges
4 teaspoons canola oil
11/2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning, divided 2 cups cornflakes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites, beaten 1 pound cod or haddock, cut into 4 portions
PREPARATION
Position racks in upper and lower third of oven; preheat to 425 F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Set a wire rack on another large baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Place potatoes in a colander. Thoroughly rinse with cold water, then pat dry completely with paper towels. Toss the potatoes, oil and 3/4 teaspoon Cajun (or Creole) seasoning in a large bowl. Spread on the baking sheet without the rack. Bake on the lower oven rack, turning every 10 minutes, until tender and golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Meanwhile, coarsely grind cornflakes in a food processor or blender or crush in a sealable plastic bag. Transfer to a shallow dish. Place flour, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon Cajun (or Creole) seasoning and salt in another shallow dish and egg whites in a third shallow dish. Dredge fish in the flour mixture, dip it in egg white and then coat all sides with the ground cornflakes. Place on the prepared wire rack. Coat both sides of the breaded fish with cooking spray. Bake the fish on the upper oven rack until opaque in the center and the breading is golden brown and crisp, about 20 minutes.
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AL-ANDARY, HAZEM .............................................................7
BEERY, TODD............................................................................9
BOLHOFNER, BRETT ............................................................14
BOTWIN, KENNETH .............................................................11
BROWN, JONATHAN ...........................................................12
CANIZARES, GEORGE..........................................................12
CHEONG, DAVID ...................................................................14
CHOI, SANG ...........................................................................14
CONFIDENT, LEONARD ........................................................7
COOPER, ANDREW ..............................................................17
COTTRELL, WILLIAM............................................................12
DAVIDSON, J. BYRON ..........................................................19
DURNBAUGH, GENEVA L. ....................................................6
FELICIANO, GEORGE ...........................................................17
FIGUEROA, LUIS ......................................................................9
FOX, JOHN ................................................................................8
FRANCESCHINI, CRISTINA ...................................................9
FUOCO, GLENN .......................................................................9
GERGES, NABIL .......................................................................9
HANNA, ASHRAF ....................................................................9
HANNA, RAYMON ................................................................12
HAYS, CATHERINE ..................................................................7
HEIDER, ANNA M. ..................................................................7
HEITNER, HOLDEN ...............................................................17
HERREMA, MITCHELL .........................................................17
HIRSHORN, KURT .................................................................17
HOWARD, PETER ....................................................................13
HOWELL, RICHARD................................................................13
HUGUET, KEVIN L. ..................................................................14
JOHNSON, DAVID ..................................................................17
KILGORE, JOHN .......................................................................17
KORBAJ, RABEE .........................................................................8
KOSLIN, AARON......................................................................17
MAHONEY, MATTHEW H. ......................................................7
MARCOTTE, ANTHONY ........................................................18
MARQUEZ, ROSEMARIE .........................................................6
MAY, ANA B. ...............................................................................7
MINES, GREGORY ...................................................................13
MIRABELLO, STEVEN .............................................................13
MORRIS, DONALD B. .............................................................20
NGUYEN, DZI-VIET .................................................................18
PAGANO, PAUL ........................................................................19
PATEL, PRIYA K...........................................................................6
PETERSON, PETE ....................................................................14
PIGEON, RICHARD .................................................................19
RODRIGUEZ, JR., JORGE .......................................................18
ROTHBERG, MICHAEL ...........................................................18
SABA, FADI .................................................................................8
SCHWAB, THOMAS ..................................................................9
SCHWARTZ, CRAIG ................................................................11
SHERBERG, DAVID
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