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Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Vascular Surgery and General Surgery
Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine
Professional interests include: excision, abdominal hernia, mastectomy (breast removal surgery), and more.
601 7th Street South Suite 510
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD is a vascular surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL specializing in vascular surgery and general surgery. She graduated from Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine. Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD is affiliated with Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health, HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida Northside Hospital.

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Office Locations

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

1800 66th Street North Suite 220
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-6990
(727) 893-6841
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601 7th Street S Suite 510
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-6480
(727) 893-6481
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Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

601 7th Street South Suite 510
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-6840
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HCA Florida Northside Hospital

6449 38th Avenue North Suite G4
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 526-3468
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1301 2nd Avenue Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 584-7706
(727) 585-3829
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1800 66th Street N Suite 210
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
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Some issues Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.

There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:

  • Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
  • Cancer
  • Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.

Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.

A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

  • Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
  • Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
  • High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
  • Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
  • Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
  • Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

  • Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
  • Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
  • Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
  • Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
  • Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 37
hospital care 24
inpatient care 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 15
doctor visit 299
gastrointestinal procedures 15
hospital care 143
inpatient care 143
open surgery 15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD.

Gender
Male 126
Female 157
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 267
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 99
85 and over 64
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 34
Dementia 16
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 168
hospital care 58
inpatient care 58

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD.

Gender
Male 92
Female 101
Age
From 65 to 74 62
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 43
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 31
Dementia 15
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 48
doctor visit 102
excision 48
hospital care 239
inpatient care 239

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD.

Gender
Male 73
Female 89
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 133
Black 14
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 27
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 51
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 54
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 53
Diabetes 43
Dementia 39
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 55
doctor visit 139
excision 55
hospital care 244
inpatient care 244
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD.

Gender
Male 81
Female 102
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 151
Black 16
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 32
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 71
Depression 49
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 52
Diabetes 42
Dementia 33
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 92
doctor visit 166
excision 63
hospital care 181
inpatient care 181

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD.

Gender
Male 64
Female 94
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 125
Black 19
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 37
85 and over 33
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 50
Chronic Kidney Disease 71
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 53
Dementia 33
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 56
doctor visit 87
excision 56
hospital care 118
inpatient care 118

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 67
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 85
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 39
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 22
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 50
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 41
Diabetes 45
Dementia 35
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 48
doctor visit 66
excision 48
hospital care 150
inpatient care 150

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD.

Gender
Male 71
Female 75
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 126
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 24
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 51
Chronic Kidney Disease 68
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 50
Diabetes 47
Dementia 29
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 57
doctor visit 73
excision 57
hospital care 136
inpatient care 136

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD.

Gender
Male 46
Female 68
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 94
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 36
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 25
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 63
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 34
Dementia 36
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 36
doctor visit 16
excision 36
hospital care 215
inpatient care 215

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD.

Gender
Male 64
Female 85
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 123
Black 15
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 45
85 and over 23
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 33
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 40
Dementia 23
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

abdominal surgery 15
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 56
doctor visit 115
excision 51
gastrointestinal procedures 15
hospital care 150
inpatient care 150
open surgery 15
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD.

Gender
Male 66
Female 83
Ethnicity
Black / African American 6
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 110
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 45
85 and over 29
Less than 65 26
65 to 74 48

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 36
Atrial Fibrillation 20
Dementia 25
Cancer 16

Education & Training

Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD graduated from Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine. She completed residency at Mount Carmel Health System. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine

Residency: Mount Carmel Health System

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Northside Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Petersburg, FL. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Suzanne Marie Gozdanovic, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $1,914 Da Vinci Surgical System
$1,914
Smith+Nephew, Inc. $236 GRAFIX PL
$74 		STRAVIX
$57 		Santyl
$43 		PICO7
$17 		RENASYS GO v2 HOME
$17 		Other
$28
Cianna Medical Inc $229 SAVI/SAVI SCOUT
$229
ACell, Inc. $175
$175
Organogenesis Inc. $135 Apligraf
$103 		PuraPly
$32
Other $1,080 ENTEREG
$99 		Oasis
$74 		Irrisept
$70 		Stimulan
$61 		PHASIX
$56 		Other
$721
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,050
Education $1,000
Travel and Lodging $720

Biography

Dr. Suzanne Gozdanovic is a specialist in general surgery and vascular surgery in Largo, FL and Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Gozdanovic's clinical interests include knee problems, tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion), and general surgery. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health and HCA Florida Healthcare. She is a graduate of Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine. She trained at Mount Carmel Health System for residency. Dr. Gozdanovic has received the distinction of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Golden Key National Honor Society. She has an open panel in St. Petersburg, FL according to Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health.

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