Nicole Nicophene, MD

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.

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.

Dr. Maldonado-Garcia is a seasoned general practitioner with 14 years of experience in internal medicine and medical directorship where she has developed innovative solutions to the complex issues facing patient care. As a proud graduate of the prestigious Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Dr. Maldonado-Garcia earned her Doctor of Medicine degree in 2006, laying the foundation for her distinguished medical career. She further honed her skills and knowledge through residency training at Mount Sinai Medical Center, South Beach, completing her residency in 2007. Dr.