Broward county, FL

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Broward County, Florida[edit | edit source]

Broward County is located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Florida. According to the 2019 Census Bureau estimate, the county has a population of 1,952,778, making it the second-most populous county in the state. Its county seat is Fort Lauderdale. Broward County is one of the three counties in South Florida that make up the Miami metropolitan area, which was home to an estimated 6,198,782 people in 2018.

Healthcare in Broward County, Florida[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Broward County is a vital aspect of the community, with numerous hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities providing services to the residents. The county's healthcare system is designed to cater to the diverse needs of its population, offering a wide range of services from primary care to specialized treatments.

Hospitals in Broward County[edit | edit source]

Broward Health, formerly the North Broward Hospital District, is one of the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the U.S. It operates more than 30 healthcare facilities, including Broward Health Medical Center, Broward Health North, Broward Health Imperial Point, Broward Health Coral Springs, Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital, and Broward Health Community Health Services.

Memorial Healthcare System is another major healthcare provider in Broward County. It is the third-largest public healthcare system in the nation and highly regarded for its exceptional patient- and family-centered care. Memorial's patient, physician and employee satisfaction rates are some of the most admired in the country, and the system is recognized as a national leader in quality healthcare.

Holy Cross Hospital, a part of Trinity Health, is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Since opening its doors in 1955, the 557-bed hospital has offered progressive services and programs to meet the evolving healthcare needs of Broward County.

Clinics and Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]

In addition to hospitals, Broward County is home to numerous clinics and healthcare facilities. These include the Cleveland Clinic Florida, which provides outpatient services and preventive medicine, and the Broward Community & Family Health Centers, a non-profit organization that operates three primary care clinics.

Public Health[edit | edit source]

The Florida Department of Health in Broward County is a service organization responsible for the health of over two million residents and visitors in Broward County. The Department’s responsibilities range from promoting healthy behaviors and protecting the environment to preventing epidemics and the spread of disease.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Broward County, Florida, is a comprehensive system that includes a variety of facilities and services to meet the needs of its diverse population. From large public healthcare systems to smaller clinics and public health services, Broward County is committed to providing high-quality healthcare to all its residents.

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Primary Care Broward county, FL



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Abrams West Ky 1982703385 DO M Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine 2000 Family Practice OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE 1951 Sw 172nd Ave Suite 308 Miramar FL 33029 9544311904
Alfonso Fernandez Yanis 1821476581 F Other 2005 Family Practice Coconut Creek FL 33063
Ali Sadia 1417395971 F University Of South Florida College Of Medicine 2013 Family Practice Pembroke Pines FL 33026
Ali Sadia 1912153115 F Other 2003 Family Practice Coconut Creek FL 33063
Amara Shivani 1043522253 F Other 2007 Family Practice 3501 Johnson St Hollywood FL 33021
Amara Shivani 1043522253 F Other 2007 Family Practice 6730 Miramar Pkwy Miramar FL 33023 9542766600
Aramburu Marlene 1801114509 F Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine 2007 Family Practice 12651 W Sunrise Blvd 202 Westside Primary Care at Sunrise Sunrise FL 33323 9548388801
Arango Cifuentes Jaime 1982077392 M Other 1993 Family Practice 7353 Nw 4 St Plantation FL 33317 9545817171
Armas Melissa 1457706582 F Other 2016 Family Practice Suite 225 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308
Aurelien Patricia 1366468795 F Other 2003 Family Practice 114 N Flagler Ave Pompano Beach FL 33060 9547860691

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Broward county, FL - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Joshua Larned 1023293537 M Tufts University School Of Medicine 2001 Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Internal Medicine 4725 N Federal Hwy 501 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 9543517770
Eisenfeld Michelle 1205158169 F University Of Florida College Of Medicine 2006 Allergy/immunology Suite 102 Pembroke Pines FL 33026
Gershman Neil 1851389985 M University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine 1990 Allergy/immunology Suite 102 Pembroke Pines FL 33026
Philip Mirmelli 1982667705 M University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine 1973 Allergy/immunology Pediatric Medicine 400 Arthur Godfrey Rd Miami Beach FL 33026 3055388339
Ramirez Nina 1548258510 F Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 1978 Allergy/immunology Suite 102 Pembroke Pines FL 33026
Akhnoukh Mina 1376503672 MD M Other 1986 Anesthesiology Suite 4and5 Ft Lauderdale FL 33309
Alfonso Yazmin 1740240050 F Other 1992 Anesthesiology Hollywood FL 33021
Allan Frankle 1316999311 MD M University Of Maryland School Of Medicine 1987 Anesthesiology 800 Meadows Rd Boca Raton FL 33064 5613957100
Bhargava Mukul 1265494058 M Other 1982 Anesthesiology Suite 300 Tamarac FL 33321
Breydburd Dmitriy 1780948281 M Other 2011 Anesthesiology Pembroke Pines FL 33024 9549629650

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Boz Andre 1710212527 M Other 2009 Anesthesiology Assistant Weston FL 33331
Fernandez Adam 1649588310 M Other 2010 Anesthesiology Assistant Miramar FL 33029
Jameson Frank 1265782130 M Other 2012 Anesthesiology Assistant Fort Lauderdale FL 33308
Lyew-ayee Gayle 1720401524 F Other 2013 Anesthesiology Assistant Coral Springs FL 33071
Mazza Lucia 1083082291 F Other 2015 Anesthesiology Assistant Hollywood FL 33021
Mcdonald Gregory 1578784484 M Other 1999 Anesthesiology Assistant Weston FL 33331
Pappas Jonathan 1861895971 M Other 2014 Anesthesiology Assistant Hollywood FL 33021
Rodriguez Tiffany 1306451521 F Other 2020 Anesthesiology Assistant Pembroke Pines FL 33028
Spellman Alexa 1720708472 F Other 2022 Anesthesiology Assistant Miramar FL 33029
Toca Jose 1275841058 M Other 2010 Anesthesiology Assistant Miramar FL 33029

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