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Residents of Epperson and Watergrass will be pleased to know that Florida Medical Clinic is opening a state-of-the-art Watergrass facility in the summer of 2022.
We recently caught up with Dr. Ayazo, a respected family physician at Florida Medical Clinic to learn more.
H&W: The new Florida Medical Clinic (FMC) Watergrass facility is expected to open in June, can you give our readers a preview of what to expect.
Dr. Ayazo: It’s a multi-specialty facility with a lab and radiology on site that is sort of a one stop shop for patients.
H&W: Have they started taking appointments?
Dr. Ayazo: Yes, some patients have already scheduled appointments, but we will be fully operational with a comprehensive team very soon.
H&W: Your practice is family medicine with a focus on nutrition and exercise. Tell our readers why you decided to take that route?
Dr. Ayazo: During my undergrad, I minored in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, and it became clear that this was the direction I wanted to go. I wanted to help patients get the results that they were looking for. It’s my passion. The obesity epidemic is a major contributor to many problems like Covid, and preventable diseases like Type 2 Diabetes. It’s very satisfying to see a patient make improvements in their health.
H&W: You have the reputation as a wonderful and caring doctor from your peers. How does that make you feel?
Dr. Ayazo: It makes me feel very humbled. We as a group all stuck together through this difficult time battling Covid, and finally coming out the other side, it is very satisfying to know that we are able to offer ongoing comprehensive care.
H&W: What’s important for our readers to know about you and your practice?
Dr. Ayazo: It’s important that patients understand that we listen to them, and we will get to the root of the problem with care and consideration. Every patient is treated with respect and dignity, and our goal as health care providers is to make them understand that we proactively make a plan tailored to their specific needs.
H&W: What motivates you as a doctor?
Dr. Ayazo: Seeing a patient’s face light up when we get the desired results is genuinely motivating. Sometimes conventional medicine may not be working for a patient, and an integrated holistic approach may yield better results. Every case is individual.
H&W: Tell me about FMC.
Dr. Ayazo: I love it here. They allow us to treat patients with the standard of care coupled with innovative approaches and tailored treatment plans and protocols that suit our patient’s needs.
Florida Medical Clinic
At Florida Medical Clinic, we are dedicated to one very important thing: Keeping you healthy. And that’s because we look at healthcare through a simple but very different lens. We offer a comprehensive range of preventative care services and chronic disease management programs to get – or keep – you healthy. All supported by a team of compassionate and experienced medical providers who routinely monitor your health. By proactively identifying gaps in care, we can get ahead of medical concerns before they become medical conditions. This is the kind of healthcare that keeps you focused on what’s most important: Enjoying your life.
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Beginning mid-2022, Dr. Ayazo will move to our new multi-specialty facility located on Curley Road near the Watergrass and Epperson neighborhoods. Her office is temporarily located in our Dade City office.
Michelle Ayazo, MD
Dr. Ayazo is a board-certified family physician who attended medical school at Florida State University and completed her residency training at the University of South Florida. Born in Bogotá, Colombia, and raised in Florida, she is passionate about helping patients manage their chronic illnesses with an emphasis on nutrition and exercise. She strives to provide compassionate and high-quality care to all her patients. During her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities, Latin American and Mediterranean cuisine, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
Dr. Ayazo has a special interest in:
. Women’s Health
. Whole-Body Health
. Skin Health
. Lifestyle Medication
. Obesity Treatment & Weight Loss Services
. Cortisone Joint Injections
. Functional Medicine
Florida Medical Clinic
(813) 751-3700
www.floridamedicalclinic.com