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Meet Premier Community HealthCare's providers serving Pasco and Hernando counties. Family medicine, dental, behavioral health, pediatrics and more. Accepting new patients.

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Family Medicine

Israel Akinwande

MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Location: Zephyrhills Family Health Center

Service: Family Medicine

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: South University

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Edgardo Nicolas Toro

Location: Spring Hill Family Health Center

Service: Family Medicine

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Fun Fact: Dr. Torro enjoys nature, camping and fishing.

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Thomas Kuerbitz

Location: Dade City Family Health Center

Service: Family Medicine

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Rosalind Franklink University of Medicine and Science

Fun Fact: A devoted runner and beach enthusiast, Thomas completed his first marathon in 2025 and enjoys spending sunny days with his four kids and family.

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Salam Abdo

APRN

Location: Dade City Family Health Center

Service: Family Medicine

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Robert A. Olton

Location: Zephyrhills Family Health Center

Service: Family Medicine

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Miami Dade College

Fun Fact: Robert enjoys gardening and cooking—activities he says remind him of the importance of patience, balance, and family.

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Angela Marie Kuerbitz

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Family Medicine

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Fun Fact: Angela loves exploring new coffee shops and restaurants—and shares her home with four children, three cats, and two dogs.

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Jaclyn Giardino

MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Family Medicine

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: University of South Florida

Fun Fact: Jaclyn is a relative of legendary football coach Vince Lombardi—and when she’s not cheering on her favorite teams, she enjoys cooking, baking, arts and crafts, and time with family and friends.

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Paulna Julien Thomas

MSN, FBP-BC, ARNP

Location: Dade City Family Health Center

Service: Family Medicine

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Georgetown University, University of South Florida

Fun Fact: Paulna’s favorite part of medicine is connecting personally with patients—listening deeply to ensure every visit builds trust and confidence.

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Yordenys Collazo-Eijo

DNP, FNP, ACNP

Location: Dade City Family Health Center

Service: Family Medicine

Medical/Graduate School: University of South Alabama

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Tintu Mathew

APRN

Location: Brooksville Family Health Center

Service: Family Medicine

Medical/Graduate School: South University Tampa

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Kara Anthony

APRN

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Family Medicine

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Chamberlain College of Nursing, Addison, IL

Fun Fact: A lifelong Floridian, Kara feels most at peace on the beach with her husband of over 20 years—and their three dogs, Max, Lexi, and Brodie.

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Shanita Gamble

MSN, ARNP, FNP-C

Location: Zephyrhills Family Health Center

Service: Family Medicine

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Florida Southern College

Fun Fact: Shanita encourages her patients to always ask questions—she believes curiosity is one of the most powerful tools for better health.

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Aimee Davis

MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Family Medicine

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Simmons University

Fun Fact: When she’s not caring for patients, Aimee loves building intricate dollhouses—a creative hobby she balances with time spent with her four children, three grandchildren, and three cats.

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Delisa G. Heron

Location: Zephyrhills Family Health Center

Service: Family Medicine

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Ross University School of Medicine, Residency in Family Medicine and Community Medicine - Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in affiliation with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center -Jamaica, NY

Fun Fact: Dr. Heron lives by Theodore Roosevelt’s words that everyone should give back to the community that shaped them.

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Kimberly Buff

APRN-C

Location: Zephyrhills Family Health Center

Service: Family Medicine

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Chamberlain College of Nursing, Addison, IL

Fun Fact: Kimberly is an avid reader and proud dachshund lover—she and her family share their home with five of them!

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Erin Jones

FNP-BC

Location: Spring Hill Family Health Center

Service: Family Medicine

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: : Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, Saint John’s College, Springfield, Illinois in 2001. Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Saint Frances, Joliet, Illinois in 2015.

Fun Fact: Erin is a lifelong animal lover and proud “dog mom,” finding joy and comfort in the company of her pets.

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Teresa Emerson

PA-C

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Family Medicine

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: South University – Tampa

Fun Fact: Teresa always encourages patients to bring a written list of questions so every concern gets addressed.

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Pharmacy

Valeriano Garcia-Diaz

RPh

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Pharmacy

Language(s) Spoken: English & Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: University of Puerto Rico, College of Pharmacy

Fun Fact: Valeriano enjoys giving back to the community through volunteering with Saint Vincent de Paul in Dade City.

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Danedria Perry

PharmD, RPh

Location: Zephyrhills Behavioral Health Center & Pharmacy

Service: Pharmacy

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University

Fun Fact: A self-described travel junkie, Dr. Perry loves exploring new places, spending time with family and friends, working out, and shopping for her dog, Rome

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Tayanna Richardson

PharmD, RPh

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Pharmacy

Medical/Graduate School: Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University

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Kauser Yousuf

PharmD

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Pharmacy

Medical/Graduate School: Xavier University College of Pharmacy

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Pediatrics

Neitza Mercedes Hooper

APRN

Location: Hudson Community Health & Resource Center

Service: Pediatrics

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: Florida International University Miami

Fun Fact: Neitza loves traveling, gardening, and cooking—and at home, she and her husband Martin happily spoil their two beloved dogs.

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Maria Cristina Soto

MD, FAAP

Location: Dade City Family Health Center

Service: Pediatrics

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: Universidad Libre (Cali, Colombia)

Fun Fact: Dr. Soto finds joy in traveling, cooking, and tending to her plants—her favorite way to unwind after a day of caring for kids.

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Louann Clark

APRN, PRN

Location: Dade City Family Health Center

Service: Pediatrics

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Amanda Puentes

Location: Dade City Family Health Center

Service: Pediatrics

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: University of South Florida, University of Nebraska Medical Center with Creighton University

Fun Fact: Dr. Puentes reduces stress through cycling, elliptical workouts, and kickboxing classes.

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Sherrie-Ann Nicole Webb

MD, FAAP, DABOM

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Pediatrics

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: University of Pennsylvania, University of Miami

Fun Fact: Dr. Webb is a proud “plant mom” who loves nurturing her growing jungle of greenery.

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Maria Valencia-Serafini

Location: Zephyrhills Women’s & Pediatric Health Center

Service: Pediatrics

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: Good Samaritan University Hospital and NYU Langone Hospital (Winthrop Hospital)- Pediatric Residency 2010

Fun Fact: Dr. Valencia-Serafini and her family are enthusiastic basketball fans who proudly cheer for the UConn Huskies and their World Cup teams, Peru and Italy.

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Manuel Fernando Moraflores

Location: Zephyrhills Women’s & Pediatric Health Center

Service: Pediatrics

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: Universidad the San Carlos de Guatemala

Fun Fact: Dr. Moraflores combines his passion for medicine with a love of nutrition, fitness, and theology.

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Maribelis Perez

Location: Dade City Family Health Center

Service: Pediatrics

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: New York University

Fun Fact: Dr. Perez is an avid succulent collector.

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Pediatric Dental

My Nguyen

CRDH

Location: Spring Hill Family Health Center

Service: Pediatric Dental

Language(s) Spoken: English, Vietnamese

Medical/Graduate School: Pasco-Hernando State College

Fun Fact: My Huong loves bringing out her patients’ best smiles—and she shares her own smile often with her twin sister.

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Karen Mejias

DDS

Location: Spring Hill Family Health Center

Service: Pediatric Dental

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: University of Colorado

Fun Fact: Dr. Mejias is passionate about community outreach and believes prevention and education are the most powerful tools for protecting every child’s smile.

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Carly Signorelli

DMD

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Pediatric Dental

Language(s) Spoken: English, Some Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine

Fun Fact: Dr. Signorelli loves baking, being outdoors with her husband and two kids, and sharing corny jokes that make even her youngest patients smile.

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Marielle Skairus

DMD

Location: Dade City Dental Center

Service: Pediatric Dental

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: University of Florida College of Dentistry

Fun Fact: Outside the office, Dr. Skairus loves traveling, hiking, and spending quality time with her family and friends—adventures that keep her smiling, too.

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Cristen Marie Schippan

DMD

Location: Spring Hill Family Health Center

Service: Pediatric Dental

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: University of Florida

Fun Fact: Dr. Schippan has three grown kids, plays trivia weekly, loves to read, and shares her home with her husband, three grown kids, and four cats.

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Yaili Mateo

CRDH

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Pediatric Dental

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: University of Dentist, Havana, Cuba

Fun Fact: Yaili loves traveling and spending time with her husband and two children.

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Jane Vega Borrego

CRDH

Location: Spring Hill Family Health Center

Service: Pediatric Dental

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: Universidad de la Habana, Facultad de Odontología, Havana, Cuba

Fun Fact: Jane loves swimming and traveling, and credits her family as her greatest source of inspiration.

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Beth Genho

DDS

Location: Cox Elementary School

Service: Pediatric Dental

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: University of Texas San Antonio

Fun Fact: Dr. Genho finds joy in helping children discover that going to the dentist can actually be fun.

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Behavioral Health

Laura Lovett

MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Wilkes University

Fun Fact: Laura enjoys spending quality time with family and singing along to her favorite oldies, 80s, and 90s music.

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Mindi Truelson

LCSW

Location: Zephyrhills Behavioral Health Center & Pharmacy

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Walden University

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Zoe Lorca

LCSW

Location: Spring Hill Family Health Center

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: University of Central Florida

Fun Fact: Guided by her favorite quote, “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall,” Zoe helps patients rediscover resilience and self-acceptance.

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Michelle Moore

LCSW

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Rutgers University, New Jersey and The University of New Haven, Connecticut

Fun Fact: Michelle loves the outdoors, but she especially enjoys watching the Sunrise and the Sunset. These quiet transitions are moments to pause, breathe and witness the natural rhythm of life.

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Jamie Alper

LCSW-QS

Location: Hudson Community Health & Resource Center

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: University of North Carolina Wilmington (MSW); Grinnell College (BA)

Fun Fact: Jamie grew up in a family of healthcare professionals, is a proud cat mom of three, and never misses a good baseball game.

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Isabelle Segovia

LCSW

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: University of South Florida

Fun Fact: Isabelle loves reading, art, and music—and says creativity often inspires her therapeutic approach to healing.

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Denise Lee

LCSW

Location: Zephyrhills Behavioral Health Center & Pharmacy

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: University of West Florida

Fun Fact: Denise loves thrifting, cooking, reading, and collecting pink flamingos—a cheerful reminder to find joy and play in everyday life.

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Maribelle De La Torre

Ph.D.

Location: Zephyrhills Behavioral Health Center & Pharmacy

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: Carlos Albizu University, San Juan Campus, Post-doctoral residency training at Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) in Community Mental Health

Fun Fact: Dr. De La Torre loves traveling and discovering new places with her family—experiences she says help her stay grounded and inspired.

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Thomas Stross

APRN, FNP-C, PMNHP-BC

Location: Zephyrhills Behavioral Health Center & Pharmacy

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: University of South Florida and Maryville University

Fun Fact: Thomas enjoys solving complex problems—both in healthcare and in life—approaching each challenge with patience, perspective, and optimism.

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Melissa Rudd

DNP, APRN, FNP, PMHNP-BC

Location: Zephyrhills Behavioral Health Center & Pharmacy

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Wilkes University, Waynesburg University, Clarion University

Fun Fact: Outside of work, Rudd is an avid beekeeper who finds calm and focus in tending to her bee hives.

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Karen Rodriguez

RCSWI

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: University of West Florida

Fun Fact: Karen loves watching sitcoms to relax, dancing, and spending time with her family—especially her beloved granddaughter.

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Rhonda Cameron

PHD

Location: Zephyrhills Behavioral Health Center & Pharmacy

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Bowling Green State University, University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX

Fun Fact: Dr. Cameron has a deep appreciation for art, architecture, and all animals—and she never turns down a good laugh or a great meal shared with others.

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Autumn Meriwether

LCSW

Location: Zephyrhills Behavioral Health Center & Pharmacy

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Saint Leo University

Fun Fact: Autumn enjoys crafting and painting—especially recreating seasonal artwork and home décor pieces as a relaxing creative outlet.

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Alicia D. Pelham

MSW, LCSW

Location: Zephyrhills Family Health Center

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: University of South Florida, Internship-VA Medical Medical Center-Bay Pines, Florida

Fun Fact: Alicia is proud to have completed her clinical training at one of Florida’s leading VA Medical Centers.

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Kathryne “Katie” Neiling

DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Location: Spring Hill Family Health Center

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Johns Hopkins University

Fun Fact: Dr. Neiling reminds patients that blue light affects sleep—so turning off devices early can lead to a more restful night.

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Lindsay Vaccaro

RCSWI

Location: Zephyrhills Behavioral Health Center & Pharmacy

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: University of South Florida

Fun Fact: Lindsay is an avid gardener and herbalist who loves swimming, exploring new places, and cheering on her two talented sons.

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Cynthia Chinwendu Chiaku

DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, APRN

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English, Igbo

Medical/Graduate School: University of South Florida & UMass Global

Fun Fact: Dr. Chiaku enjoys reading, cooking, listening to gospel music, and dancing to Afrobeat rhythms in her free time.

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Nancy Ann Peña

LCSW-S

Location: Brooksville Family Health Center

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Medical/Graduate School: University of Southern California

Fun Fact: Nancy practices daily gratitude journaling, a habit proven to boost mood, reduce stress, and improve sleep.

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Kjersti Schwartz

MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Location: Zephyrhills Behavioral Health Center & Pharmacy

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Georgetown University and Regis College

Fun Fact: Kjersti is an avid reader and fitness enthusiast who dreams of traveling the world.

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Lyndsey Rojas

LCSW, QS

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: University of South Florida

Fun Fact: A lifelong Pasco County resident, Lyndsey loves CrossFit, spending time outdoors, and relaxing at the beach.

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Leva Talton

LCSW

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Columbia University School of Social Work

Fun Fact: Leva practices mindfulness by sitting outdoors, closing her eyes, and listening to the sounds of nature to heighten her senses and find calm.

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Larry T. Legg II

LCSW, CCM

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Behavioral Health

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: West Virginia University

Fun Fact: Larry and his wife have called Pasco County home for more than 25 years—and counting.

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Women’s Health

Robert L. Smith

MD, OB/GYN

Location: New Port Richey Family Health Center

Service: Women’s Health

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Chiropractic Care

Shannon Cataldo

Location: Dade City Family Health Center

Service: Chiropractic Care

Language(s) Spoken: English

Medical/Graduate School: Palmer College of Chiropractic

Fun Fact: Dr. Cataldo lives by the motto “Movement is Medicine” and loves spending time in nature, journaling, and exploring new creative outlets that keep both mind and body active.

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Podiatry

Bahaa Amer

DPM, FACPM, CWSP

Location: Spring Hill Family Health Center, Zephyrhills Family Health Center

Service: Podiatry

Language(s) Spoken: English, Arabic

Medical/Graduate School: NY college of Podiatric Medicine, Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital

Fun Fact: Dr. Amer believes preventive medicine is the key to keeping patients on their feet and moving forward.

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