Dr. Cindy Kay Mitch-Gomez, M.D.

Michael Yurubi, D.O., is a board-certified family medicine and sports medicine physician, specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment muscular-skeletal system injuries. He is fluent in English and Spanish.Prior to joining Baptist Health in in 2022, Dr. Yurubi completed his primary care sports medicine fellowship for Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute, part of Baptist Health Orthopedic Care. During his fellowship, he researched ortho-biologics and platelet-rich plasma. Dr. Yurubi uses ultrasound guided procedures to provide the most innovative and effective care for his patients. He is a contributor to residency telemedicine curriculum development and is an active member of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society of Sports Medicine, American College of Sports Medicine and the American Association of Family Practice. Dr. Yurubi’s care philosophy is patient-centered, understanding that patients play a crucial role in treatment decisions. He provides individualized treatment plans based on patients’ goals and a strong understanding of their lifestyle. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Yurubi enjoys spending time with friends and family, exercising and traveling.

Melissa Franco, D.O., MPH, is a family medicine physician with Baptist Health Primary Care, a part of Baptist Health Medical Group, an organization of more than 180 physicians in multiple specialties closely aligned with Baptist Health South Florida. She specializes in primary care, treating a wide range of health problems, including simple to complex health concerns such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease. She performs health-risk assessments and educates patients about healthy lifestyle choices. Dr. Franco received her doctor of osteopathic medicine and master’s of public health degrees from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. She completed a family practice internship and residency at Suncoast Hospital/Largo Medicine Center, Largo, Fla., where she was also co-chief resident. She is Board-certified in family medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.

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