Gaetjens Joseph, DNP

With more than four decades as a primary care physician, Richard Reines, MD, brings the highest level of experience and skill to his work at AssociatesMD in Dania Beach, Florida. Dr. Reines is board-certified in family practice by the American Board of Family Medicine, and he welcomes patients from all age groups. Dr. Reines earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He went on to complete his internship and residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the main teaching hospital for the University of Miami in Miami, Florida. In addition to treating patients in the Dania Beach office of AssociatesMD, Dr. Reines is affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida.

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.

Sylvia Fernandez, PA-C was born and raised in South Florida. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences at Florida International University. Sylvia worked as a clinical laboratory scientist at Cedars Medical Center as well as Integrated Regional Laboratories prior to obtaining Masters of Health Sciences degree at Barry University in 2004. She is an adjunct clinical preceptor for Barry University Physician Assistant program where she has provided insight and growth to the program. Ms. Fernandez is certified through NCCPA and has practiced Family Medicine in the Plantation area for over 10 years.