HEALTH & WELLNESS GUIDE

2022 Central Florida Lifestyle MEDICAL GUIDE

Keshini Parbhu, MD and Deepak Raja, MD

REMAGIN

For over ten years, the teams at Orlando Eye Institute and Parbhu Oculofacial Plastic Surgery have proudly treated the residents of Dr. Phillips and Windermere, serving your eye and oculofacial plastic needs with compassion, respect and professionalism. As they have grown, thanks to the support of their patients and their community, they have been able to integrate cutting-edge technologies into the practice and broaden the scope of what they can provide. This was the concept in fusing the two practices and changing the name to Remagin. While their commitment to your care remains the same, they can now provide a wider array of treatments, all under one roof, without the restrictions or barriers of conventional thinking. Instead, they want you to concentrate on the things that make you happy and let them help you get there!

Drs. Parbhu and Raja are both board-certified physicians and believe in providing direct care to their patients. They perform all procedures and surgeries and provide all perioperative care to patients. All injectable and laser treatments are also performed by Dr. Parbhu. Recent additions include light adjustable lens technology for cataract surgery, corneal cross linking for keratoconus, nonsurgical lower facial rejuvenation, facial fat transfer, and Dr. Parbhu’s own medical grade skincare line.

While the doctors have always been about improving the quality of their patients’ lives, they now have a much clearer vision of how to do so. This allows them to optimize vision, decrease spectacle and eye drop use, bring comfort and instill confidence in your appearance — all in a safe and welcoming environment that their patients have come to expect. Refine. Refocus. Remagin.

Deepak Raja, MD and Keshini Parbhu, MD

Remagin (Formerly Orlando Eye Institute and Parbhu Oculofacial Plastic Surgery) 4750 The Grove Drive, Suite 230 Windermere, FL 34786 407-704-3937 www.Remagin.com shop.remagin.com

PHAN-TASTIC SMILES

Dr. Cuong T. Phan, known in Central Florida as “The Man Behind Beautiful Smiles,” is the recipient of the prestigious Mastership Award, the highest Academy of General Dentistry honor available. It’s one of the most respected designations within the dental profession. Less than 2% of general dentists throughout the United States and Canada have earned this title (MAGD).

Dr. Phan has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years. Humbled to be distinguished by the AGD, Dr. Phan says it was his patients who inspired him to work toward his goal. “I strive to become a better dentist every day to provide the best care for my patient’s dental health,” he says.

Dr. Phan has always gone above and beyond the ADA and CDC guidelines for the safety of his patients, staff and families. Additional measures that have recently been taken include wearing N95 masks, installing UV-C air purification systems and using ultraviolet disinfecting wands in addition to disinfectant sprays, wipes and touch-free protocols throughout the Phan-tastic Smiles office. These are just a few examples of Dr. Phan’s commitment to his patients and staff.

Dr. Phan’s patients are top priority! He is constantly educating himself on the latest cutting edge of dental technology. He offers same-day porcelain crowns, veneers and laser dentistry to provide patients a gentle and more comfortable experience.

Compassion, education and skills are what make Dr. Phan the caring dentist he is. He and his team are very thankful for the loyalty their patients have shown over the years.

Currently, Dr. Phan serves as a Florida Dental Examiner for the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA).

Get to know Dr. Phan and his friendly team at your next appointment. Call the office to schedule an appointment.

New patients can take advantage of a $99 special that includes a new patient exam, x-rays and the initial cleaning.

Cuong T. Phan, DMD, FAGD, MAGD

Phan-tastic Smiles Family • Cosmetic • Implant Dentistry 407.282.7498 www.PhanTasticSmile com

DR. JASON BATTLE

Dr. Jason Battle is the owner of Premiere Orthodontics in Dr. Phillips, Waterford Lakes and Winter Springs. He has been practicing orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics since 2004 with a focus on accelerated and cosmetic orthodontics. Dr. Battle stays up to date on the latest orthodontic research, studies, treatment and technology, including expertise in accelerated orthodontics and invisible orthodontics, by attending conferences worldwide and by being a member of seven orthodontic study clubs. He treats all his patients like family, incorporating them into all aspects of treatment. Communication, openness and respect are his first priorities.

Premiere Orthodontics is a cosmetically driven practice that customizes each treatment plan based on the patient’s individual needs. The idea is to help patients straighten their teeth quickly and affordably without people noticing, and ensuring the perfect smile is achieved before their big day.

Jason Battle DDS, CAGS

Premiere Orthodontics www.BattleOrtho.com 407-381-3335

Dr. Phillips Office

7009 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 200 Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 381-3376

Waterford Lakes Office

448 S Alafaya Trail #10, Orlando, FL 32828 (407) 381-3335

Winter Springs/Oviedo Office

5733 Canton Cove, Winter Springs, FL 32708 (407) 699-1200

Building Families

One Healthy Baby at a Time

At Reproductive Medicine Associates of Florida, Dr. George Patounakis and his team help couples fulfill their dreams of being a parent.

Creating a family is a dream for many, but that dream isn’t always easily achieved. In fact, one in eight people struggle with infertility.

The RMA Network has been at the forefront of research, innovation, and patient-focused fertility treatments for over two decades. Since 1999, Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey, the network’s flagship practice, has helped thousands of hopeful patients from around the U.S. and the world become parents.

Dr. George Patounakis, who began seeing patients at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Florida in Lake Mary in December 2017, provides personalized patient care based on a proven method from RMANJ, where success rates are well-above the national average among all age groups. This success is based on a three-prong approach: science, success and support.

“We’re truly committed to helping the patient build their family one healthy baby at a time,” Dr. Patounakis says. “We also work with families of all types to help them fulfill their dreams of being a parent.”

How it Works

RMAFL thrives on its patientfocused care philosophy that incorporates the latest scientific research and breakthroughs as well as industry-leading expertise to provide patients with the most positive experiences possible. Each patient receives an individualized treatment plan geared toward providing the best possible chances of starting their own family.

Dr. Patounakis is extremely hands-on throughout the process. Every time the patient visits the office, they see him. He performs ultrasounds in the mornings and stops to chat during blood work appointments. Most importantly, he is always accessible should they need anything along the way.

“We’re not just about using standardized protocols,” Dr. Patounakis says. “We will tailor each plan to each patient, and not just the clinical aspect but also in the lab.”

Right there on the premises, technicians can fertilize eggs, culture embryos and perform biopsies to ensure they are genetically normal. Using the genetic results, they are then able to select one single embryo that has the highest chances of leading to the desired result: a live birth.

“Overall, we are both high tech and high touch,” Dr. Patounakis says.

Success is the Priority

Using the model developed by RMANJ, Dr. Patounakis dedicates himself to patient success. While RMAFL constantly pursues the desired outcome of each patient, the facility is willing to share in the risk of failure.

“We feel so strongly about helping people build their families that we have a shared risk program that takes out the financial risk of going through treatment but not getting the desired result of a live birth,” Dr. Patounakis says.

Care Share is a fertility care refund program that provides hopeful parents with reassurance and avoids the financial risk should they require alternative means of family building.

A Circle of Support

Along with his staff, Dr. Patounakis understands that there is not one single answer to every infertility case, so patients can expect an unparalleled personal degree of attention and care throughout their treatment. They can also expect a full range of emotional support.

“One of the deterrents to being successful is that people get emotionally burnt out,” Dr. Patounakis says. “A large part of my job and the job of my staff is to make sure that we provide emotional support to give them the energy to keep moving forward.”

In addition, a private Facebook group called FertiliFriends is a resource that was created by RMA patients for patients from everywhere and any center. Members include individuals who are struggling with infertility as well as former patients who have gone through fertility treatments successfully.

Helping Patients Become Parents

Dr. Patounakis and his entire staff are focused on one goal: helping infertility patients become parents in the Greater Orlando area and across Florida. “As a father of two girls, I know how much that means and I’m driven by that purpose every single day,” he says.

If you’re ready to take the next step in starting your own family, call Reproductive Medicine Associates of Florida to schedule a new patient appointment.

REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF FLORIDA 400 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite 150 Lake Mary, FL 32746 407.804.9670 RMA-FL.com

George Patounakis, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.O.G., is the lead physician of Reproductive Medicine Associates of Florida. After earning his bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and doctorate in electrical engineering, Dr. Patounakis’ passion shifted to health.

He went on to earn his M.D. from Rutgers — Robert Wood Johnson Medical School before completing his internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Patounakis pursued his fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. While there, his research focused on cholesterol transport in steroidogenic cells using live-cell microscopy, IVF outcome predictors and genetic influences on infertility.

In addition to being the medical director for RMAFL, Dr. Patounakis is an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology with the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. His research interests include statistical IVF cycle modeling, fertility preservation and diminished ovarian reserve. He also serves as an ad hoc reviewer for Fertility & Sterility and the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics.