Intestinal Diverticulitis near Okeechobee, FL

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Carlos Alejo, MD completed his medical degree at Universidad Central Del Caribe. He then went on to complete his internship at Orlando Regional Medical Center and his residency at Leonard Miller School of Medicine University in Miami and Mount Sinai Medical Center.Dr. Alejos's care philosophy includes a warm and welcoming environment where patients can feel at home. He is a strong believer in minimal incision surgery to proactively initiate a quicker and safer recovery.

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Care Philosophy: Patient satisfaction and safety is critical component of practice

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr Ricketts received her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica. She completed her residency training at Memorial Health University program in Savannah, Georgia. Dr Ricketts is Board Certified in Family Medicine. She provides primary care to patients ages 7 and older.

Biography: Yasmin Akhtar, M.D. is a licensed Primary Care Physician who is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. After completing her residency in 2009 from the prestigious New York University Langone Hospital/NYU Lutheran, she began practicing in Okeechobee. During her tenure at NYU Langone, she was awarded Best Project In Family Medicine for her research on Women's Health. Recently she received an honor from Humana Insurance for her 5 Star Performance & Patient Care.