Carolyn Maldonado-Garcia, MD

Dr. Rebecca Yaras is a skilled family medicine physician dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida in 2014, before completing her medical education at Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she graduated in 2020. Dr. Yaras then pursued her residency in family medicine at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, FL, completing her training in 2023. Dually trained and previously employed in both primary care and urgent care medicine, Dr. Yaras has honed her ability to manage a diverse range of medical conditions in a fast-paced environment.

Gaetjens Joseph, DNP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at AssociatesMD in Plantation, Florida. Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) since 2016, Gaetjens recently acquired her doctorate in nursing from the University of South Florida in Tampa. Gaetjens began her nursing career in 1997 and has years of experience in almost every area of patient care. Her skills boast unmatched expertise in geriatrics, medical surgery, telemetry, home health, managed care, and more. Since joining AssociatesMD, Gaetjens has built a reputation for her vast knowledge of primary care and her kind and nurturing interaction with patients.

Dr. Nicole Nicophene is a board-certified family practitioner specializing in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. She attended University of Florida where she graduated from the College of Medicine and went on to complete her residency at Tallahassee Memorial Family Medicine. Dr. Nicophene has spend the last thirteen years of her career building her reputation as a diverse and knowledgeable doctor in preventative care, diabetes, and chronic care managment. As a strong advocate for preventitive care, Dr. Nicophene emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention.