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Our Physicians

An Expert for Every Step of Your Journey Toward Wellness

When choosing a physician, experience and training matter. Jupiter Medical Center is home to many experienced physicians - in a number of medical specialties - who offer expert care and compassion. Many of our doctors have been educated at renowned schools of medicine, fellowship-trained at Ivy League institutions and have an unmatched depth of knowledge and skill. When selecting a physician, it's nice to know some of the best doctors are on staff at Jupiter Medical Center.

Our Global Medicine Team

Our team will provide world class customer service beginning with your initial contact and throughout your entire visit. A member of our team will meet and escort you and your companion(s) upon arrival at the hospital to assist in your admission or any required outpatient services. Upon request, we can also assist you with a variety of services including, but not limited to:

  • Interpretation services
  • Travel, lodging and ground transportation
  • Community resources including shopping, entertainment, worship services and way-finding
  • Home care services at your hotel (or other location) during your stay in Jupiter, Fla.

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Kriss Allen, RN

Case Management

Our team’s goal is to provide customized service and personal attention in order to meet the needs of all patients and their families upon their arrival and throughout their inpatient stay through proactive room visits. We can assist with any hospital matter including, but not limited to, facilitating interpretation services, patient care conferences, pastoral care, and any inpatient wellness services (i.e. salon, massage) and provide information on your rights as a patient.

Advanced Imaging Physicians

Lee Fox, MD

Interventional Radiology

Dr. Fox is the Chief of Radiology and Regional Medical Director for Sheridan Healthcare at Jupiter Medical Center. He also serves as Chief Medical Officer for Jupiter Medical Specialists, a multi-specialty physician group, and is Co-Medical Director of the Joe Namath Neurological Research Center at Jupiter Medical Center. He is board certified in Diagnostic radiology and Interventional radiology, and has been in practice for over 21 years.

Dr. Fox attended Duke University and earned dual Medicine and Masters degrees at Washington University School of Medicine. He completed a residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, and then a fellowship at the Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute.

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Andrew Hall, MD

Interventional Radiology

Dr. Hall is a board certified physician and joined Jupiter Medical Center after completing an Interventional Radiology Fellowship at Baptist Cardiac and Vascular Institute in Miami, Florida. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and completed his residency at the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois.

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Jose Fragoso, MD

Diagnostic Radiology

Dr. Fragoso is a board certified radiologist with a specialty in Body Imaging. He completed his undergraduate studies at Georgia State University and earned his medical degree from the Ponce School of Medicine. His residency was completed at Pennsylvania Hospital and additional fellowship training was completed at William Beaumont Hospital.

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Vincent Turiano, MD

Diagnostic Radiology

Dr. Turiano is a board certified radiologist with a specialty in Vascular and Interventional Radiology. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Florida and earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. His residency was completed at Mount Sinai Medical Center and he went on to complete additional fellowship training at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

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Bariatrics Physicians

Jefferson Vaughan, MD

General Surgery

Dr. Jefferson R. Vaughan is highly regarded among his peers for his technical skills, excellent outcomes and low complication rates.

On staff at Jupiter Medical Center since 1995, Dr. Vaughan started the bariatric surgery program in 2000 with an extensive background in weight loss surgery. Dr. Vaughan trained under Dr. Alan Wittgrove, pioneer of the Laparoscopic approach of Gastric Bypass Surgery and the first surgeon to perform a Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass in the world.

Since then, Dr. Vaughan has performed thousands of Laparoscopic Gastric Bypasses and has trained 36 surgical teams from around the world in his techniques.

After graduating from Birmingham Southern College, Dr. Vaughan attended the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency in General Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Vaughan is proficient in both open incision and Laparoscopic weight loss surgery. In addition to bariatric surgery, he performs an entire range of general surgery, including gallbladder removal, hernia repairs, heartburn surgery, colon and intestinal surgery, stomach surgery and skin cancer surgery.

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Dermatology

Alissa O’Brien, MD

Dermatology

Dr. Alissa K O’Brien grew up in Jupiter, Florida and graduated from the international baccalaureate program at Suncoast High School. While earning her undergraduate degree at the University of Florida, she studied reef sharks in the Bahamas as a college research project. Dr. O’Brien also received her medical degree and completed her dermatology residency at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville.

Dr. O’Brien went on to receive her medical degree and completed her dermatology residency at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, where she served as chief resident.

Dr. O’Brien treats patients of all ages, including children. She works full-time at Water's Edge Dermatology's Jupiter location. She is the co-director of Jupiter Medical Center’s Cutaneous Oncology Program and is an affiliate staff member at the hospital. She is also a courtesy clinical assistant professor at the University of Florida Department of Dermatology.

Dr. O’Brien enjoys a variety of sports, playing guitar, and traveling to various countries.

“Dermatology is a unique combination of science and art that appeals to both my inquisitive and my creative nature. I enjoy seeing patients and strive to deliver the highest quality of care in a professional yet personal way. It is a great honor to return to my hometown and serve the community where I was raised.”

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Gastroenterology

Essam Attia, MD

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General Surgery

Barry Miskin, MD

Dr. Barry Miskin is Board certified in General Surgery, Hospice and Palliative care. He has been in practice for over 25 years. His clinical expertise includes general surgery with an emphasis on robotic and laparoscopic procedures. He has an interest in wound healing and Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment through his continuing work on the study of Traumatic Brain Injury as the co-Director of Jupiter Medical Center’s Joe Namath Neurological Research Center. Dr. Miskin has written extensively on disaster preparedness and was one of the first physicians trained by the American College of Surgeons Disaster Management course. He has also been an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) instructor for over 25 years, and teaches the ATLS course at the University of Miami and the University of South Florida. He trained at a Level I Trauma Center and continues to work as a Trauma Surgeon. Dr. Miskin is the author of the book First-Response Medicine For Terrorist Attacks. Dr. Miskin graduated from University of the Northeast Medical School. He speaks English and Spanish.

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Bassam Sayegh, MD

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Oncology Physicians

K. Adam Lee, MD

Thoracic Surgery

A leading practitioner of thoracic surgery using the daVinci™ robotic technology, Dr. Lee is the Medical Director of the Thoracic Surgery and Lung Center at Jupiter Medical Center. In 2003, he pioneered the four-arm robotic lobectomy surgical technique for lung cancer. For the first time in the U.S., that advance enabled an individual thoracic surgeon to manipulate all four "arms" of the robotic surgical device, for greater control and accuracy.

He was the first physician in the state of Florida to perform robotic-assisted thoracic surgery and was among the state's earliest adopters of video-assisted thorascopic surgery for lobectomies. Dr. Lee’s areas of special interest and research include: Multimodality therapy for lung and esophageal cancer; Surgery for higher-stage lung cancer; Minimally-invasive surgery for lung and esophageal cancer; Minimally-invasive surgery for mediastinal disease; Robotic lobectomy for lung cancer; and Robotic thymectomy.

Board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Surgery and a Fellow in the American College of Surgery, Dr. Lee received his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed his general surgery residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York and his cardiothoracic residency at University of Massachusetts. Dr. Lee has spent many years traveling around the United States as an instructor of robotic thoracic surgery.

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Nathan Tennyson, MD

A Florida native raised in the West Palm Beach area, Dr. Tennyson decided to return to the Palm Beaches after finishing his education. He completed his undergraduate and medical degree from University of Florida and graduated cum lade from both; he was also awarded membership in the prestigious AOA (alpha omega alpha) society in medical school. He completed his internship and residency training in Radiation Oncology at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he served as Chief Resident during his final year of training. He spent a significant amount of his training caring for veterans at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, which houses the national office for Radiation Oncology for veteran’s affairs. Dr. Tennyson is published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at numerous national and international scientific meetings on topics including Lung Cancer, Prostate cancer, GI malignancies and radiation uses in benign diseases. Upon returning to the area Dr. Tennyson joined Jupiter Medical Specialists at the esteemed Ella Milbank Foshay Cancer Center.

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Orthopedic and Spine Physicians

Gary Ackerman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Ackerman is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He has been in active practice in orthopedic surgery in Palm Beach County since 1989. In providing leading edge treatment, Dr. Ackerman calls upon his proficiency in performing minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, cartilage restoration surgery, and total joint reconstructions.

Dr. Ackerman completed his undergraduate studies, graduating cum laude, from Harvard University. He earned his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, where he was admitted to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He served his internship at Mount Sinai Hospital, then completed a combined residency in Orthopedic Surgery Training through Harvard University at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and stayed to complete additional fellowship training in Sports Medicine. During his fellowship, Dr. Ackerman assisted in the care of Harvard University athletes, and also held a teaching appointment with Harvard Medical School.

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Robert Biscup, MD

Dr. Biscup is a Board Certified orthopedic surgeon, practicing for more than 30 years. He is recognized for extraordinary results in minimally invasive procedures and regenerative medicine for spine and orthopedic conditions. A cum laude graduate from Hiram College with a Bachelor of Arts degree and Departmental Honors in Chemistry, Dr. Biscup also earned a Master’s of Science in Health Sciences Education at Case Western Reserve University and completed his medical degree at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Biscup’s developments in major reconstructive, previously failed, and minimally invasive spine surgeries, have earned him international recognition as a pioneer in the field of spine care and spinal surgery. He has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia, lecturing and teaching the surgical techniques, instrumentation and implants he helped to develop. Dr. Biscup is also at the forefront of regenerative medicine for spine and orthopedic care.

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David Campbell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Specialist

Dr. Campbell is a Board Certified orthopedic surgeon and is acknowledged as one of the leading spine surgeons in south Florida. His practice focuses on individualized treatment for the patient based on collective information offering the best treatment option. He has been appointed and served the last three years as Director of Spine Surgery at Jupiter Medical Center.

Dr. Campbell specializes in minimally invasive cervical, thoracic, and lumbar decompression and fusion surgical procedures implementing both anterior neck and posterior approaches. Since 1991, Dr. Campbell has performed over 5,000 successful spine surgeries which have contributed immeasurably to the restoration and wellbeing of his patients with various spine conditions. Throughout his career in medicine, Dr. Campbell has earned many awards honoring his achievements for dedication and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of medical proficiency and ethics; community service by volunteering his medical expertise and donating hours to local schools and sports teams as team physician; and instruction and mentoring with other spine surgeons on disc replacement surgery and minimally invasive techniques.

Dr. Campbell graduated from the University of Miami-School of Medicine, interned at the University of Miami-Jackson Medical Center Department of Surgery, and completed his residency there in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. He received his Fellowship in spinal surgery at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles, CA.

In 2015, Dr. Campbell founded and is currently the President and CEO of Thrive, a health, science, wellness and medical report that scans the global news and reports it to Thrive readers. The news report is accessed at www.getthrive.com and serves to enhance the flow of personally valuable and highly relevant news and information to the patients that are cared for at Jupiter Medical Center. The vast majority of Dr. Campbell's spinal surgery patients are cared for at Jupiter Medical Center and its affiliate the Jupiter Outpatient Surgery Center.

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Matthew Harris, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Harris is a triple-fellowship trained, Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with years of experience in the fields of adult orthopedics, pediatric orthopedics, joint preservation, limb lengthening and limb reconstruction. He is the only Orthopedic Surgeon in the State of Florida with formal training and experience in both arthroscopic and open surgery of the hip and pelvis for treating conditions such as FAI (Femoroacetabular Impingement), Hip Dysplasia, Traumatic Dislocation Injuries, and Congenital Deformity.

Dr. Harris attended Loyola University in Maryland and went on to obtain his medical degree from the University at Buffalo, NY. From there he completed a General Surgery Internship, Orthopedic Residency and Chief Residency at New York Medical College. After residency, Dr. Harris began his quest to master the fields that interested him most, all of which he practices today. This journey led him to travel around the world in order to train with some of the best Orthopedic Surgeons of our time, studying from and learning their techniques.

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Michael Leighton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Leighton is a Board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder as well as knee, hip, and shoulder replacement. He has been in practice in Palm Beach County since 1994. He also serves as the team physician for local high schools and is the Medical Director of Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Dr. Leighton received his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where he also completed a general surgery internship and an orthopedic surgery residency. He received a sports medicine fellowship from Rush-Presbyterian -St. Luke’s Medical Center. He is Co-director of the JMC Orthopaedic Co-management group and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.

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Alexander Lenard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Alexander Lenard is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in corrective spinal surgery. He diagnoses and treats degenerative diseases, arthritic conditions, fractures, tumors, deformities such as scoliosis, lower back pain and other conditions through various surgeries and treatments of the spine and vertebrae. He is very interested in complex surgical cases such as revisions wherein he is able to salvage prior failed surgical procedures. Dr. Lenard travels several times a month to see patients in all Comprehensive Orthopaedic Global offices/clinics of St. Thomas, St. John & St. Croix.

Dr. Lenard graduated cum laude, from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital and University of California San Francisco Spine Surgery. Dr. Lenard is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the Palm Beach County Medical Society.

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Andrew Noble, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Noble is a board certified Orthopaedic surgeon that specializes in the treatment of knee and hip arthritis. He works with patients to develop a treatment program that best suits their current condition and will often provide multiple non-operative interventions when appropriated. In addition to conventional treatments, he also offers platelet rich plasma (PRP) and placental stem cell injections. When joint replacement is indicated, Dr. Noble utilizes less invasive techniques in combination with a multi-modal analgesia program to improve recovery time. Dr. Noble performs direct anterior total hip replacement with the Hana table, robotic assisted partial knee replacement (Mako Technology), and muscle sparing total knee replacement.

Dr. Noble graduated from the University of Richmond with high honors in biology as well as Summa Cum Laude. He received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University where he received high honors and graduated Magnum Cum Laude. Dr. Noble completed a surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia Hospital. He has the distinction of completing a fellowship in total joint replacement from the Harvard School of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA.

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David Rondon, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Rondon is a Board Certified orthopedic surgeon and has been in practice for 37 years. His clinical interests include arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, and ankle; reconstructive surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder; and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Born in Washington D.C., Dr. Rondon obtained his medical degree from the J.M. Vargas Medical School of the Central University of Venezuela and completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York. He speaks multiple languages, including Spanish.

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Thomas Saylor, MD

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Gaetano Scuderi, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Scuderi is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who has been treating patients with joint and spine related pain for 20 years. He has special expertise in herniated disc; hip, knee, hand and wrist osteoarthritis; spinal disorders; and spinal fusion. Dr. Scuderi has published extensively on research related to biomarkers for the accurate diagnosis of pain in an effort to improve outcomes of post traumatic musculoskeletal conditions. Additionally, he holds patents related to its use. He has recently developed a unique autologous bio-identical therapeutic to enhance the body's ability to protect itself following an injury. This protease inhibitor, which is unique to the body's protection system, both dissociates the pain as well as protects the surface of the cartilage following an injury. His team has designed a unique system to concentrate and deliver this bio-identical to an injured area of the body.

Dr. Scuderi received his medical degree from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and residency at the University of Miami. He also completed a spine surgery fellowship at the University of California, San Diego, and held a clinical appointment at Stanford University from 2008 to 2012.

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Ryan Simovitch, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Simovitch specializes in the treatment of complex shoulder disorders, with particular expertise in arthroscopic and advanced open primary and revision reconstruction of the shoulder, as well as anatomic and reverse shoulder replacement. He uses the most advanced arthroscopic and open surgical techniques to repair and reconstruct damaged bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and cartilage. Dr.Simovitch teaches domestically and has lectured internationally on shoulder replacement surgery. He performs over 150 shoulder replacements and over 300 arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs each year. Dr. Simovitch has been in practice for nine years and has developed a busy referral practice capable of dealing with all shoulder problems. He is currently a team physician for the St. Louis Cardinals MLB and minor league baseball teams.

Dr. Simovitch received his undergraduate training at Duke University, where he graduated with distinction. He then earned a medical degree from The Chicago Medical School in Illinois. He performed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Duke University Medical Center, and subsequently acquired advanced training and expertise in shoulder surgery when he was selected to be the prestigious 2005 Intercontinental Shoulder Fellow. During this fellowship, Dr. Simovitch trained as a member of the Harvard Shoulder Service at the Massachusetts General Hospital and on the shoulder service at Uniklinik Balgrist in Zurich, Switzerland.

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Matthew Stiebel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Stiebel is fellowship trained in orthopedic sports medicine and board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. His specialties include treating complex shoulder and knee injuries. He is an associate master instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America, where he teaches courses in both arthroscopic shoulder and patellofemoral knee surgeries for surgeons in the United States and other countries. He has lectured before the International Patellofemoral Research Group in London and New York City, and has worked with patellofemoral implant design companies. Dr. Stiebel is also interested in the repair of pectoralis major muscle tears.

Dr. Stiebel completed his undergraduate studies, graduating magna cum laude, at Yale University, and earned his medical degree from Yale School of Medicine. He served his internship and his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at McGill University in Montreal, before completing fellowship training at Boston University Orthopedic Sports Medicine.

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Charles Theofilos, MD

Charles S. Theofilos, MD is a leading provider of the most comfortable and effective surgical, minimally invasive, and non-surgical treatment options for a full range of cervical and spinal ailments, including stem cell therapy and artificial disc replacement.
Dr. Theofilos is the founder of the Spine Center, one of Palm Beach & St. Lucie County’s top neurosurgery practices. He is one of a handful of select neurosurgeons in the country, utilizing the latest cutting-edge technology for the treatment of back and neck pain ---and the potential re-generation of spinal discs ---using stem cells. This innovative three-step process may provide stem cells a better fighting chance to regrow cartilage in the often hostile environment of a damaged spinal disc.

Dr. Theofilos obtained his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. He was fellowship trained at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University and completed his internship and residency in Neurosurgery at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. Dr. Theofilos is a widely sought after educator and lecturer and a regularly featured guest and medical commentator for his expertise in state-of-the-art neurosurgical techniques.

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Wade C. Van Sice, MD/MPH

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Van Sice is a fellowship trained sports medicine specialist, his practice is focused on minimally invasive, arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. Dr. Van Sice’s unique background includes extensive training in complex reconstruction of the knee including multi-ligamentous reconstruction (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL, and posterolateral corner), shoulder including rotator cuff, labrum, supra-scapular nerve entrapment, instability, and elbow including UCL reconstruction “Tommy John” surgery.

Dr. Van Sice attended Clemson University and obtained a Bachelor’s of Science in Biological Sciences. He continued his studies at Tulane University School of Medicine graduating with a Medical Degree and a Master’s of Public Health in 2006.

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Otolaryngology

Salvatore Grimaldi, DO, F.A.O.C.O

Dr. Grimaldi received his medical degree from Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale, AZ in 2004, and completed his internship and residency at St. John Hospital in Madison Heights, MI. His undergraduate studies were completed at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Grimaldi is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Certification in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Grimaldi has been in practice in the West Palm Beach area since 2010. His areas of expertise include: Facelift and neck lift surgery; Nasal Surgery (Rhinoplasty); Eyelid Surgery; Facial Rejuvenation (skin restoration, BOTOX® Cosmetic, and injectable fillers); Adult and Pediatric General Ear, Nose and Throat Medical and Surgical Care; Head and Neck Surgery; Hearing Loss, Dizziness and Balance Disorders; Hearing Amplification Devices (Hearing Aids); Snoring and Sleep Disorders; Voice and Swallowing Disorders; Chronic Nasal and Sinus Disorders; Balloon Sinuplasty; and Sleep Apnea Surgery and Treatment.

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Rheumatology

Adam Barron, MD

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Urology

Daniel Caruso, MD

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