Orlando's Doctors of the Year 2026

All medical graduates earn the title “Doctor,” but choosing the right physician requires careful research. While every licensed doctor performs remarkable work—whether saving lives or transforming appearances—some rise to the very top of their field. These elite physicians dedicate years to mastering a specialty, continually advancing their skills, and staying current with new technology and medical advancements. In this issue’s “Orlando’s Doctors of the Year” section, we highlight Board-Certified physicians recognized by their peers for excellence and leadership. Our goal is to help readers connect with some of the finest doctors available and foster an ongoing conversation about personalized, exceptional care.

Lourdes Benes, MD, FAAN

Lourdes Benes, MD, FAAN

Preserving memory. Protecting independence. Advancing the future of brain health.Dr. Lourdes Benes is a nationally respected neurologist and the Medical Director of Neurology One, one of the country’s most comprehensive and rapidly expanding neurological care...

David Janarious

David Janarious

BetterLifeDr. David Janarious is a board-certified Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician who founded BetterLife in 2023. BetterLife is a concierge medical practice with an emphasis on longevity and wellness. Dr. Janarious emphasizes the importance of the...

Ashley D. Anderson, MD

Ashley D. Anderson, MD

Breast Surgical OncologistAshley D. Anderson, M.D., is a board-certified breast surgical oncologist at AdventHealth in Central Florida, where she delivers compassionate, leading-edge care for patients facing benign and malignant breast diseases. Her practice...

Kamran Azad, MD

Kamran Azad, MD

Azad Plastic SurgeryBoard certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Kamran Azad is one of the few plastic surgeons in Central Florida with additional aesthetic fellowship training. Dr. Azad specializes in aesthetic surgery of the breast and body in...

Florida Retina Institute

Florida Retina Institute

Visionary Retina Care, Local Roots: Florida Retina Institute in Lake Mary by Elias C. Mavrofrides, MD, Medical Director, Florida Retina InstituteFor more than four decades, Florida Retina Institute has been a trusted leader in the diagnosis, treatment, and management...

Dr. Douglas Gearity

Dr. Douglas Gearity

OBGYN The Women’s Center of OrlandoTrusted Leader in Women’s Health Dr. Douglas Gearity is the founder and medical director of The Women’s Center of Orlando, one of Central Florida’s most established and respected private OB/GYN practices. With multiple locations...

Dr. F. Jorge Gonzalez

Dr. F. Jorge Gonzalez

Le Contour Aesthetic SurgeryDr. F. Jorge Gonzalez, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Orlando known for refined, natural-looking results—and for correcting complex cases other practices often refer. With 27 years of experience and advanced training in both...

Ly T. Nguyen, MD

Ly T. Nguyen, MD

Board-Certified Ophthalmologist, Surgeon, Founder & CEO Eye FloridaDr. Ly T. Nguyen is redefining excellence in ophthalmology throughout Central Florida, combining masterful surgical expertise, forward-thinking entrepreneurship, and deeply compassionate,...

Jae Oh, DC

Jae Oh, DC

Windermere ChiropracticDr. Jae Oh is an Orlando/Windermere chiropractic physician with special interests in sports medicine and musculoskeletal pain. He graduated cum laude with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic – Florida and a...

Dr. Fanor Saavedra Pozo

Dr. Fanor Saavedra Pozo

Neurosurgeon - Spine Surgeon13564 Village Park Dr., Suite 150, Orlando, FL 32837 1001 Osceola Pkwy., Suite 2500, Kissimmee, FL 34744 Phone: 321-841-7550Dr. Fanor M. Saavedra-Pozo, MD, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and leading spine surgery expert at the...

Dr. Carlos Eduardo Romano

Dr. Carlos Eduardo Romano

Internal Medicine Primary CareCarlos Eduardo Romano, MD, is an internal medicine primary care physician in Central Florida whose dedication to medicine reflects both passion and purpose. He is distinguished by a rare combination of empathy, clinical excellence, and...

Anupama Saigal, MD, MPH

Anupama Saigal, MD, MPH

Board-Certified General Surgeon; Breast Surgical OncologistWhere Surgical Excellence Meets Compassionate Care For patients facing breast disease, expertise matters—but empathy matters just as much. Dr. Anupama Saigal, a respected breast surgical oncologist at...

Sierra Vista Medical PA

Sierra Vista Medical PA

Modern Preventive Medicine with a Personal TouchSierra Vista Medical, P.A. is a physician-led primary care practice committed to delivering high-quality, personalized, and preventive healthcare to the Central Florida community. The practice is led by an internal...

Dr. Ajeet Sodhi

Dr. Ajeet Sodhi

Tailored Neurologic Care Focused on Restoring Function and Quality of LifeDr. Ajeet Sodhi, MD, is a highly trained neurologist recognized for delivering advanced, personalized care to patients with complex and debilitating neurologic conditions. With more than a...

Dr. Roxanne Sylora

Dr. Roxanne Sylora

Institute of Aesthetic SurgeryKnown for her comprehensive expertise in plastic surgery, including breasts, body, face, and post-massive weight loss contouring, board-certified plastic surgeon Roxanne Sylora, M.D., has been empowering patients to step into their most...

George White, MD

George White, MD

Orlando Hand Surgery AssociatesDr. George White founded Orlando Hand Surgery Associates in 1991 and was one of the first orthopedic hand surgeons in Central Florida. Dr. White created many new techniques in hand surgery, including thumb reconstruction, distal wrist...

Akilah De Aza, MD

Akilah De Aza, MD

De Aza Direct Primary Care, PLLCDr. Akilah De Aza, MD, is a dedicated healthcare professional whose career reflects a deep commitment to service, leadership, and community impact. With more than 14 years of experience in primary care, Dr. De Aza has built a reputation...

Joseph B. Davis, DO

Joseph B. Davis, DO

Reproductive Endocrinology and Restorative GynecologyPalm Integrative Fertility 180 Ave A SE, Suite BWinter Haven, FL 33880 1865 Nightingale Lane, Suite ATavares, FL 32778Dr. Joseph B. Davis, D.O., a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, brings over a decade...

Anthony M. Fernandez, DO

Anthony M. Fernandez, DO

Wellness Reboot, LLCDr. Anthony M. Fernandez is a board certified anesthesiologist whose distinguished career represents a vital bridge between high-acuity clinical intervention and the evolving frontier of functional medicine.  With over 25 years of extensive...

Victoria Figueroa

Victoria Figueroa

A Commitment to Life Long Oral HealthVictoria Figueroa is a general dentist based in Orlando, Florida, recognized for her patient-centered philosophy and commitment to comprehensive, long-term care. Born in Miami, Florida, Dr. Figueroa has built her career around...

Dr. Manuel Fortes

Dr. Manuel Fortes

Interventional Neuroradiologist at Orlando NeurosurgeryDr. Manuel Fortes is a highly skilled interventional neuroradiologist specializing in endovascular treatment of brain aneurysms, acute stroke, and spinal fractures. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dr....

Daniel Jacobs, MD

Daniel Jacobs, MD

Neurological Services of Orlando, PADaniel Jacobs, MD, graduated from Stanford with an AB in history in 1982, from Kansas University School of Medicine in 1987, completed his neurology residency in 1992, and his University of Florida fellowship in Cognitive and...

Alana L. McGee, MD, FACOG

Alana L. McGee, MD, FACOG

OB & GYN, Women’s CareDr Alana L. McGee, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist providing comprehensive women’s healthcare in Orlando, Florida. since joining Women’s Care in 2013, she has been committed to delivering personalized, evidence-based...

Fernando Ovalle Jr, MD

Fernando Ovalle Jr, MD

Black Swan Plastic SurgeryAs a double board-certified plastic surgeon and obesity medicine specialist, Dr. Fernando Ovalle Jr. is redefining personalized and comprehensive care in the aesthetic space. At Black Swan Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ovalle specializes in breast and...

Mark Steehler, DO FACS

Mark Steehler, DO FACS

Florida Otolaryngology GroupDr. Mark Steehler is a board-certified otolaryngologist at the Florida Otolaryngology Group. He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Allegheny College, serving as team captain of the men’s swimming and diving team in 2007. He...

Craig Yunk

Craig Yunk

Celebration Family PhysiciansDrs. Craig and Johanna Yunk are board-certified family medicine physicians devoted to both medicine and family, raising four young boys while caring for their community. Their journey began at St. George’s University Medical School, where...

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