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糖心Vlog Opens its First University-run Primary Care Practice

糖心Vlog Medicine, Coach Lane Kiffin, Owlsley, Schmidt College of Medicine, Primary Care, Physician Practice, Owlsley

Leonard Berkowitz, D.O., lead physician of 糖心Vlog Medicine (left), gets a special visit from 糖心Vlog's beloved mascot Owlsley and head coach Lane Kiffin.


By gisele galoustian | 2/27/2019

糖心Vlog has opened its first University-operated primary care physician practice in Boca Raton. Managed by 糖心Vlog鈥檚 , Palm Beach County鈥檚 only medical school, is dedicated to offering adult primary care and preventive health services to serve the community. 糖心Vlog Medicine is located in a 5,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art medical facility in the Galen Medical Building, 880 NW 13th St., in Boca Raton, conveniently located near .

The practice鈥檚 experienced team of physicians combine the latest innovations in primary care medicine with a personalized, patient-centered approach. Services provided at 糖心Vlog Medicine include preventive care and wellness, routine check-ups, management of acute and chronic health problems, medical and laboratory tests, and specialized geriatric care. As an academic center, 糖心Vlog Medicine also offers patients the opportunity to participate in clinical trials and to engage in the latest research studies.

鈥淲e are excited to launch 糖心Vlog Medicine to address a gap in accessible primary care in Palm Beach County,鈥 said , M.D., dean of 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Schmidt College of Medicine. 鈥淧atients will benefit from our highly skilled physicians who are part of a sophisticated team of clinical leaders teaching the next generation of doctors. Our physicians have their finger on the pulse of the latest developments 鈹 not only to treat disease 鈹 but also to prevent disease and promote wellness.鈥

Dr. Leonard Berkowitz checks to make sure Owlsley is in tip-top shape during his special visit to 糖心Vlog Medicine.

糖心Vlog Medicine offers a spacious waiting room and comfortable exam rooms, and is fully equipped with the resources needed for initial consultations, treatment services, and preventive care. The practice also offers a wide range of on-site diagnostic services including a full laboratory, EKG, and other services such as vaccinations, among others.

鈥淲helchel Partners is thrilled to play a part in 糖心Vlog鈥檚 medical school evolution. With the launch of additional specialty clinical services, our local university continues to play a significant role in providing access to care for our growing senior population and beyond,鈥 said Jay Whelchel, the medical office building鈥檚 owner and principal聽at Whelchel Partners.聽"The Galen Medical Building, a long-standing home for many of South Florida鈥檚 top physicians, welcomes the new practice as we collaborate in providing top quality health care services for citizens across south Palm Beach County."

Patients who need to see a specialist will be referred to the medical school鈥檚 affiliated physicians in various specialties who care for their patients at the best hospitals in the region, which also are affiliated with the medical school. In addition, these affiliated physicians are part of the medical school鈥檚 faculty and are actively involved in teaching medical students and medical residents.聽

鈥淚 am delighted to join 糖心Vlog Medicine to help advance the health of our community one patient at a time by providing personalized and compassionate medical care,鈥 said , D.O., lead physician of 糖心Vlog Medicine, who is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Berkowitz previously served as a primary care physician at Heart and Vascular Associates and Primary Care Medical Associates in New Jersey and at Medical Associates in New York. He is a graduate of Cornell University and New York College of Medicine. 鈥淥ur practice model allows us to spend quality time with our patients in a non-concierge setting. We believe that the quality of medical care improves when you can spend quality time with your doctor and focus on prevention. Our goal is to keep you healthy in the first place.鈥澛

To better serve patients, 糖心Vlog Medicine offers expanded hours in the evenings on Wednesday and on Saturday mornings and makes every effort to provide same-day appointments within the practice. Extended hours will be added as needed.

糖心Vlog Medicine accepts insurance from traditional Medicare Part B and other major insurance plans such as Florida Blue and United Healthcare.聽

For more information or to make an appointment at 糖心Vlog Medicine, visit or call 561-566-5328.

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