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WHAT are we trying to say? That we are a team of “healthcare heroes”… We combine our superpowers to protect your health!
WHAT are we trying to say? That we are a team of “everyday folks doing extraordinary things”? Maybe a bit of both.
WELCOME TO YOUR MEDICAL HOME
ALL YOUR FAMILY’S MEDICAL NEEDS IN ONE PLACE
PREMIER is a comprehensive family medicine practice dedicated to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals, by combining skill and expertise that spans your entire health care needs. The health professionals at PREMIER are highly trained to provide you the full spectrum of health services, including physicals, chronic disease management, pediatrics, gynecology, minor in-office surgery, and same-day urgent care needs as well as hormone replacement therapy, weight loss, and cosmetic procedures.
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Family Medicine
I think our brand has much to do with intimacy, getting to know people so that we can please them physically and emotionally.
WELCOME TO YOUR MEDICAL HOME
PREMIER is a comprehensive family medicine practice dedicated to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals, by combining skill and expertise that spans your entire health care needs. The health professionals at PREMIER are highly trained to provide you the full spectrum of health services, including physicals, chronic disease management, pediatrics, gynecology, minor in-office surgery, and same-day urgent care needs as well as hormone replacement therapy, weight loss, and cosmetic procedures.
A TEAM APPROACH
Should your provider-of-choice not be available to see you, please request to see his or her care-team partner. This may be a nurse practitioner or physician assistant working closely with your provider.
ALLWAYS ON CALL 24/7
Should your provider-of-choice not be available to see you, please request to see his or her care-team partner. This may be a nurse practitioner or physician assistant working closely with your provider.
ACCESS YOUR INFO
Access your personal health information through a secured Patient Portal. Through the Patient Portal, you will be able to request appointments, referrals and medication refills.
What I like about organizing the website with this toggle tool, is that each entry is like a drawer in a cabinet, so clean…
Contact Us
Directory
Dentistry- sui
te 211
Info:
Located on the 2nd floor. Enter through the double door on the south side of the building.
Phone: 561-798-3030
Fax: 561-798-8242
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Diagnostics- suite 112
Info:
Located on the 2nd floor. Enter through the double door on the south side of the building.
Phone: 561-798-3030
Fax: 561-798-8242
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Info:
Located on the 1st floor. South side of the building. Right around the corner from the Urgent Care.
Phone: 561-839-1870
Fax: 561-839-1871
Hours:
Family Medicine- suite 211
Phone: 561-798-3030
Fax: 561-798-8242
Hours:
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-5:00PM
Info:
Located on the 2nd floor. Enter through the double door on the south side of the building.
Pharmacy
info to come…
Physical Therapy
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Supplement Store – suite 115
Located on the 1st floor. South side of the building. Right around the corner from the Urgent Care.
Phone: 561-839-1870
Fax: 561-839-1871
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Info:
Located on the 1st floor, inside the Wellness Center. Facing 441, adjacent Urgent Care.
Urgent Care- suite 113
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-5:00PM
Info:
Located on the 2nd floor. Enter through the double door on the south side of the building.
Phone: 561-798-3030
Fax: 561-798-8242
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Info:
Located on the 1st floor.
Phone: 561-839-1870
Fax: 561-839-1871
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Info:
Located on the 1st floor. Facing 441, adjacent Urgent Care.
Phone: 561-839-1802
Fax: 561-839-1803
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Info:
Located on the 2nd floor. Enter through the double door on the south side of the building.
Phone: 561-798-3030
Fax: 561-798-8242
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Info:
Located on the 1st floor. South side of the building. Right around the corner from the Urgent Care.
Phone: 561-839-1870
Wellness- suite 115
Phone: 561-839-1870
Fax: 561-839-1871
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Info:
Located on the 1st floor. Facing 441, adjacent Urgent Care.
Careers
This needs work, I am sure we can create some form. There probably needs to be some information about an equal employment opportunity, etc.
Be a part of an organization that is dedicated to providing the best care for Wellington and greater Palm Beach County. Our career opportunities encompass a range of positions that will appeal to job-seekers with various backgrounds and experience levels. We are looking for bright, personable and motivated individuals to positively contribute to our team. If you’re interested in being a part of the Premier family, whether it be for Premier Family Health or the new Premier Café, please send your resume and cover letter to: careers@premierfamilyhealth.com
Resources
These are posts that have been tagged as “customer resources”. If you want to add an entry all one has to do is to create a post and assign it to the CUSTOMER RESOURCES category.
Patient Portal Instructions
Patient Portal Instructions
You can now communicate directly with your provider, view your medical records, request a prescription refill, and request to schedule an appointment, all online, through our Premier Patient Portal! Once your portal is active, you will even have the ability to access everything on your mobile device through the Healow App.
Need Assistance?
If you are having difficulties accessing the patient portal, need to register, or need assistance regarding an appointment, please contact our patient services team at 561-798-3030. If you need a walkthrough, please watch the video below that shows you how to complete registration and navigate through the patient portal.
- Click here to download our “Getting Started” Quick Guide
Patient Portal Step by Step
Notice of Privacy Practices
Notice of Privacy Practices PDF
If you have any questions regarding HIPAA compliance, please reach out to our Business Administrator and HIPAA Compliance / Privacy Officer, Ryan Mackman, at 561-798-3030 ext. 124, or e-mail him at rmackman@premierfamilyhealth.com.
From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
What is the HIPAA notice I receive from my doctor and health plan?
Your health care provider and health plan must give you a notice that tells you how they may use and share your health information. It must also include your health privacy rights. In most cases, you should receive the notice on your first visit to a provider or in the mail from your health plan. You can also ask for a copy at any time.
Why do I have to sign a form?
The law requires your doctor, hospital, or other health care provider to ask you to state in writing that you received the notice.
The law does not require you to sign the “acknowledgement of receipt of the notice.”
Signing does not mean that you have agreed to any special uses or disclosures (sharing) of your health records.
Refusing to sign the acknowledgement does not prevent a provider or plan from using or disclosing health information as HIPAA permits.
If you refuse to sign the acknowledgement, the provider must keep a record of this fact.
What is in the Notice?
- The notice must describe:
- How the Privacy Rule allows provider to use and disclose protected health information. It must also explain that your permission (authorization) is necessary before your health records are shared for any other reason
- The organization’s duties to protect health information privacy
- Your privacy rights, including the right to complain to HHS and to the organization if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
- How to contact the organization for more information and to make a complaint
When and how can I receive a Notice of Privacy Practices?
- You’ll usually receive notice at your first appointment. In an emergency, you should receive notice as soon as possible after the emergency.
- The notice must also be posted in a clear and easy to find location where patients are able to see it, and a copy must be provided to anyone who asks for one.
- If an organization has a website, it must post the notice there.
- A health plan must give its notice to you at enrollment. It must also send a reminder at least once every three years that you can ask for the notice at any time.
- A health plan can give the notice to the “named insured” (subscriber for coverage). It does not also have to give separate notices to spouses and dependents.
Health Insurance
Health insurance can frequently be complicated or confusing, and Premier Family Health & Wellness strives to do our best to assist our patients with any questions they may have. We accept most major health insurance plans including, but not limited to (in alphabetical order)…
- Aetna
- Anthem (formerly Wellpoint)
- AvMed
- Cigna
- Coventry
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (both Florida Blue and out-of-state)
- GHI
- Great West
- Highmark
- Humana
- Medicare
- Neighborhood Health
- Plan
- Oxford
- Tricare
- United Medical
- Resources (UMR)
- United Healthcare
The following insurance plans are only accepted in our Premier Urgent Care Center
- Blue Cross Blue Shield’s
- “My Blue” Plan
- Personal Injury
- Protection (PIP)
- Worker’s Comp
Premier also accepts insurance plans that are connected via PHCS MultiPlan and many forms of student health plans offered to Palm Beach County schools, such as Florida Atlantic University and Lynn University.
Please remember that patients with an HMO health insurance plan must have Premier Family Health or Dr. Vincent Apicella, DO listed as their Primary Care Provider (PCP). If a patient’s insurance card has another provider’s office listed, we will not be able to bill their insurance company for the visit.
Patients who switch insurance companies should notify us as soon as their plan takes effect.
Below is a list of insurances that Premier Family Health DOES NOT currently accept:
- AARP Medicare Complete
- Aetna plans within the HealthCare.gov Marketplace
- Blue Medicare HMO
- CareLink by Coventry
- Care Plus Health Plans
- Centene
- Coventry Summit Health Plan
- Freedom First Insurance
- HCSC
- HIP / Health Plan One
- Lifetime Health Medical Group
- Medicaid and/or all related Medicaid plans
- Metropolitain
- Molina Healthcare
- Travelers Health Insurance
- WellCare Health Plans
If you have questions about whether or not we accept your insurance plan, please call us at 561-798-3030 or e-mail our Billing Manager, Grisel Darlington, at billing@premierfamilyhealth.com.
Patient Forms
Thank you for selecting Premier Family Health & Wellness in Wellington, Florida. Please call (561) 798-3030 to make an appointment at Premier Family Health & Wellness or (561) 798-8300 to make an appointment at Premier Center for Healthy Aging or request an appointment online. Appointments are not necessary at Premier Urgent Care.
Once you have made your initial appointment, you can pre-register by clicking on the links for New Patient Forms below. Simply download, print, and complete the forms prior to your arrival. Doing so will help speed up the new patient registration process at your first visit.
Downloadable Patient Registration Forms:
- New Patient Information Form (PDF)
- Existing Patient Update Information Form (PDF)
- Medical Record Release Form (PDF)
For Premier to acquire records from another doctor or hospital.
How to Prepare to Your Televisit?
To Enter the Urgent Care Waiting Room Click Here:
Premier Urgent Care Virtual Waiting Room
(To Schedule a Primary Care Televisit, Please Call 561-798-3030)
Click Here for Televisit Connection Test
Premier Family Health is proud to offer Televisits as a supplement to our regular office visits.
Telemedicine, in the form of virtual visits, is not a new concept in medical care. In fact, various forms of remote visits have been in use since the 1960’s. Today, due to rapidly advancing affordable technology, Televisits have become an important tool for healthcare providers allowing us to offer service to our patients when in person visits are not practical or possible.
What do you need to have a virtual visit with a provider?- An iPhone, Android phone, Desktop or Laptop Computer (Mac or PC)
- Camera.
- Speaker.
- Microphone.
- Secure reliable internet connection with a minimum speed of 2MBPS
- Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Or Safari 11 or newer. If you are not sure of your browser, you can download the latest version of Chrome here: Google Chrome Download
- A quiet and private location preferably close to your wireless modem to improve your signal.
Test your Device and Internet connection by clicking the link below well before your scheduled appointment time to see if you will experience any issues. If your results indicate low quality, please call the office at 561-798-3030 so we can make arrangements for another visit option.
You will need to allow the test to access your camera and microphone.
VINCENT M. APICELLA, DO AND MARIACLARA E. BAGO, DOABOUT THE PRACTICE
Established in 2004, Premier Family Health is a unique medical model that provides primary care, urgent care, dentistry, functional medicine, and diagnostic services all at one convenient location. The organization now encompasses 18 Healthcare Professionals, over 100 team members and serves nearly 30,000 patients in suburban Palm Beach County. From acute care needs and chronic disease management to their flagship Metabolic Lifestyle Program, Premier integrates all aspects of traditional and functional medicine to treat the needs of their patients. Additionally, Premier is proud to be a Level 3 Certified Patient Centered Medical Home and has served as the blueprint for quality assurance programs and ACO’s across the country by providing the highest quality scores while maintaining fiscally responsible healthcare utilization.
In addition to serving as CEO and CFO of Premier Family Health, Drs. Apicella and Bago are proud parents of 4 beautiful children. They are currently Executive Producers of a feature film documenting the journey of 5 patients battling various chronic diseases. With their guidance, they have helped transform these patients’ lives through lifestyle modification programs. Both physicians also plan to release their first book in early 2021.
OUR HISTORY
Dr. Apicella and Dr. Bago began their medical training at Nova Southeastern University in August of 1997. They shared many classes together and began dating in January, 1998. After earning their medical degrees, they both entered the Family Medicine Residency Program at Wellington Regional Medical Center where they became a well-respected duo among their peers and colleagues. Through their hard work and determination, they were chosen as Chief and Co-Chief of their residency class in the Family Medicine Program. It was during this time, that they began to formulate the concepts of practice that would become the foundation of the family practice they would later create. They married in 2001.
Premier Family Health, PA was established in 2004. In July of that year, Dr. Apicella and Dr. Bago cared for their first patients in an office on the campus of Wellington Regional Medical Center. It wasn’t long before they built out their own office space in their current location, the Wellington Reserve, with the vision of creating the unique model of health care that exists today.
From the very start, Dr. Apicella and Dr. Bago set out to establish a medical practice with a strong focus on wellness and prevention. The physicians knew that empowering patients through education and motivation was key to helping them achieve their health and wellness goals. It was their goal to develop Premier as a Medical Home for patients, offering many needed healthcare services at one location. This innovative model of healthcare delivery, they were certain, would add great value with regard to providing convenience, and continuity of care to their patients.
Today, Premier is one of the most progressive medical practices in Palm Beach County. At the core, is a team of credentialed and experienced medical professionals, a quality and compassionate staff, and comprehensive and convenient medical services. It is our goal to help each patient meet their health & wellness goals and achieve an extraordinary sense of wellbeing. It is with this belief that Premier forges ahead to meet the challenges of healthcare in the future.
Vincent M. Apicella, DO
Board Certified, Family Practice
Medical Director
Dr. Vincent Apicella is a board-certified osteopathic family medicine physician. He has been practicing medicine since 2004. He is the owner and co-founder of Premier Family Health, PA. He was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, FL and is married with 4 children.
Education & Training:
- Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
- Doctorate, Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL
- Residency, Family Practice, Wellington Regional Medical Center, Wellington, FL
- Fellowship, Anti-Aging Medicine and Regenerative Medicine, American Academy for Anti-Aging, Tampa, FL
Professional Memberships: American Osteopathic Association
- American Osteopathic Association
- American College of Osteopathic Physicians
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine
- American College for Advancement in Medicine
- Palm Beach County Medical Society
Medical Interests:
- Men’s Health
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Personal Interests:
- Photography
- Hiking & rafting
- Weight training
- Public speaking
- Life coaching
Languages Spoken:
- English
Mariaclara E. Bago, DO
Board Certified, Family Practice
Dr. Mariaclara Bago is a board-certified osteopathic family medicine physician in practice since 2004. She is a co-owner and co-founder of Premier Family Health, PA. She was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL and is married with 4 children.
Education & Training:
- Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- Masters Degree, Public Health Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- Doctorate, Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL
- Residency, Family Medicine, Wellington Regional Medical Center, Wellington, FL
- Fellowship, Regenerative & Functional Medicine, American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine, Tampa, FL
Professional Memberships:
- American Osteopathic Association
- American Association of Osteopathic Physicians
- American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine
Medical Interests:
- Wellness Programs & Disease Prevention
- Weight Loss
- Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement
- Nutritional medicine
- Detoxification
Personal Interests:
- Triathlons
- Travel
- Exercise and fitness
- Spending time with family
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Christopher Santora, MD
Board Certified, Family Practice
Dr. Christopher Santora is a board-certified Family Medicine physician practicing since 2007. Dr. Santora’s expertise includes geriatric medicine, sports medicine and urgent care. He is married with 2 children.
Education & Training:
- Masters of Science, Chemistry, Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina
- Doctorate in Medicine, St George’s School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
- Residency, Family Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Medical Interests:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Urgent Care
- Injections
Personal Interests:
- Outdoor Activities
- Sports
- Spending time with family
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Nikolaus Pankow, MD
Board Certified, Family Practice
Dr. Nikolaus Pankow is a board-certified Family Medicine physician. He was born and raised in Germany. He earned his medical degree from Humboldt University in Berlin in 2001. Dr. Pankow went on to complete a residency in Family Medicine at University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH in 2013. Dr. Pankow was in practice for more than 13 years before joining Premier. He is married with one daugther.
Education & Training:
- Doctorate in Medicine, Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany
- Residency in Family Practice, University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Medical Interests:
- Preventive Medicine
- Nutrition
- Lifestyle Medicine
Personal Interests:
- Running
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Biking
Languages Spoken:
- English
- German
- Conversational Spanish
Kunal Gandhi, MD
Board Certified, Family Medicine
The Clarkson Family Medicine Residency Program is a rural family medicine practice in Omaha, Nebraska. There, Dr. Gandhi provided the full spectrum of medical care to area patients, from young children to advanced seniors. Her multi-specialty approach to the practice of medicine makes her the perfect fit for Premier Family Health.
Of particular interest to Dr. Gandhi is: women’s health including gynecological procedures, dermatology procedures, weight management and medication management in patients with mood disorders. She is experienced treating patients of all ages with chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Education & Training:
- Medical Degree, University of Eustatius School of Medicine, the Caribbean
- Family Practice Rotation, Clarkson Family Medicine Residency Program, Omaha, Nebraska
Michael B. Appelblatt, DO
Board Certified, Family Medicine
Bio:
Dr. Appelblatt is a board certified osteopathic physician who received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL. Dr. Appelblatt completed his internship and residency in Family Medicine at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah.
Dr. Appelblatt is looking forward to developing long-term therapeutic partnerships with patients of all ages utilizing both traditional and osteopathic therapies to help patients meet their physical, mental and emotional needs. He will guide patients to develop healthier lifestyles, to include nutrition, wellness and healthy sleep patterns.
Christopher Santora, MD
Board Certified, Family Practice
Dr. Christopher Santora is a board-certified Family Medicine physician practicing since 2007. Dr. Santora’s expertise includes geriatric medicine, sports medicine and urgent care. He is married with 2 children.
Education & Training:
- Masters of Science, Chemistry, Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina
- Doctorate in Medicine, St George’s School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
- Residency, Family Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Medical Interests:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Urgent Care
- Injections
Personal Interests:
- Outdoor Activities
- Sports
- Spending time with family
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Nikolaus Pankow, MD
Board Certified, Family Practice
Dr. Nikolaus Pankow is a board-certified Family Medicine physician. He was born and raised in Germany. He earned his medical degree from Humboldt University in Berlin in 2001. Dr. Pankow went on to complete a residency in Family Medicine at University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH in 2013. Dr. Pankow was in practice for more than 13 years before joining Premier. He is married with one daugther.
Education & Training:
- Doctorate in Medicine, Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany
- Residency in Family Practice, University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Medical Interests:
- Preventive Medicine
- Nutrition
- Lifestyle Medicine
Personal Interests:
- Running
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Biking
Languages Spoken:
- English
- German
- Conversational Spanish
A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse (R.N.) with additional specialized education. Education for nurse practitioners includes advanced nursing and selected medical studies as well as intensive clinical experience.
Premier Nurse Practitioner’s have close working relationships with the physicians and develop special one-on-one relationships with patients. As skilled clinicians and patient educators, our NP’s are dedicated to providing high quality care to our patients.
Elizabeth Stevens Lofaso, ARNP
Board Certified, Adult Medicine
Elizabeth Stevens Lofaso, ARNP is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner in practice since 2005. She joined the Premier family 11 years ago, after earning her nursing degree. Ms. Lofaso was born in New York and raised in South Florida. She is married with 3 children.
Education & Training:
- Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Health,University of South Florida (1st in Class!)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing with high honors, University of Florida
- Fellowship, American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine, Tampa, FL
Certifications:
- ARNP Board Certification, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Affiliations:
- Florida Nurse Practitioner Network
Medical Interests:
- Preventive care and chronic disease management, Patient-Centered HealthCare, Quality
- Performance and governmental outcomes
Personal Interests:
- Family time with husband and 3 beautiful children
- Fitness
- Beach-going, boating, and fishing
- Arts and crafts
- Travel
Languages Spoken:
- English
Katherine M. Carlson, ARNP-BC
Board Certified, Family Practice
Katie Carlson is a board-certified family Nurse Practitioner practicing since 2008. She joined Premier after earning her nursing degree and has been here ever since. Katie was born and raised in Boynton Beach, FL. She is married with 2 children.
Education & Training:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Florida Atlantic University
- Family Nurse Practitioner: Master of Science in Nursing, Florida Atlantic University
Professional Memberships:
- Member, American Osteopathic Association
Medical Interests:
- Women’s Health
- Nutrition
- Aesthetics
Personal Interests:
- Diving
- Dancing
- Travel
Languages Spoken:
- English
Alexandra Lewis, MPAS, PA-C
Board Certified Physician Assistant
Alexandra Lewis is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She has been practicing family medicine since 1998, caring for patients in the Palm Beach County area for more than 17 years prior to joining Premier Family Health. She is married with 2 children.
Education & Training:
- Masters in Physician Assistant Studies with a Bachelor of Science in Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1998
- Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, minor in Chemistry, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1995
- Associate in Arts, Tallahassee CommunityCollege, Tallahassee, FL, 1992
Professional Memberships:
- Member, American Academy of Physicians Assistants
- Member, Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
Medical Interests:
- Chronic Disease Management
- Preventive Medicine
- Weight Management
- In office Procedures
Personal Interests:
- Family time
- Art/Drawing/Decor
- Travel
- Shoes
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Sheena Urdaz, PA-C
Board Certified Physician Assistant
Sheena Urdaz, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant in practice since 2014. She began her career in Internal Medicine in rural Georgia for a year before joining Premier in 2015. She is from the suburbs of Philadelphia PA. She is happily married with 2 daughters and one step-daughter.
Education & Training
- Masters Physician Assistant Studies, South University, Savannah, GA
- Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences with a Minor in Theatre, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
- American College of Healthcare Sciences, Syros, Kyklades, Greece
- Trained in Holistic Therapies including reflexology, iridology, and aromatherapy
Professional Memberships:
- Lifetime Member, The Penn State Alumni Association
- FMCSA Certified Medical Examiner
- Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants
Medical Interests:
- Integrative Medicine
- Diabetes Management
- Dermatology
Personal Interests:
- Organic and Sustainable Living Methods
- Traveling
- Camping
- Swimming
- Yoga/Meditation
Languages Spoken:
- English
Eric Klopman, PA-C
Board Certified Physician Assistant
Eric Klopman, PA-C is a board-certified physician assistant. He has been practicing since 2000. He worked in Internal Medicine for 15 years prior to joining Premier. Eric was born in New York and raised in West Palm Beach, FL and is married with 2 children.
Education & Training:
- Bachelor of Science, Nova Southeastern University
- Physician Assistant Program, Nova Southeastern University
Professional Memberships:
- Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Medical Interests:
- Internal Medicine
- Urgent Care
- Emergency Medicine
Personal Interests:
- Sports
- Softball
- Playing the Guitar
- Hiking
Languages Spoken:
- English
Selena Buongiorno, PA-C
Board Certified Physician Assistant
Selena Buongiorno, PA-C is a board-certified physician assistant and has been practicing since 2014. She started her career in orthopedics for a year before joining Premier in 2015. She was born in Boynton Beach and raised in Wellington, FL and is married with a newborn son.
Education & Training:
- Bachelor of Arts, Honors College at Florida Atlantic University
- Master of Medical Science, Nova Southeastern University
Professional Memberships:
- Member, Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
- Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants
Medical Interests:
- Orthopedics
- Wellness
- Weight Management
Personal Interests:
- Cycling/Spinning
- Boating
- Motorcycles
- Spending time with family
Languages Spoken:
- English
Jamie Taylor, ARNP
Family Medicine
Bianca DeLaura, ARNP
Family Medicine
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU?YOUR PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME
Premier Family Health has been recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home through it’s commitment to quality and quality improvement, encouraging communication between healthcare providers and patients. At Premier, patients and families are regarded as core members of the care team ensuring that patients are fully-informed partners in establishing care plans.
A Patient-Centered Medical Home is accountable for meeting a large majority of a patient’s healthcare needs including prevention and wellness, acute and chronic care. Providing comprehensive care requires a team of providers that may include physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
A Patient-Centered Medical Home supports a coordinated approach to patient care across all healthcare settings and places emphasis on providing medical treatment that is evidence-based and sensitive to each patient’s unique needs, culture, values and preferences.
A TEAM APPROACH
At Premier, a team of professionals is dedicated to coordinating your care. Should your provider-of-choice not be available to see you, please request to see his or her care-team partner. This may be a nurse practitioner or physician assistant working closely with your provider.
ALLWAYS ON CALL 24/7
Premier provides extended access to medical care beyond normal business hours. Medical attention is available through Premier’s Urgent Care Center open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 8:00pm, and on Saturday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Urgent care services are available both as same-day appointments or walk-in visits. A Premier healthcare professional is always on-call. A Premier healthcare provider is on-call after hours for urgent matters. Please call 561-798-3030 and follow the prompts to reach the on-call provider.
ACCESS YOUR INFO
Access your personal health information through a secured Patient Portal. Through the Patient Portal, you will be able to request appointments, referrals and medication refills. You may also access your health records, send an email to your provider and find self-help materials. Our staff members can assist with activation once you have provided an email address.
https://www.mypremiertelemed.com/flushot
What is the function of this website?
