AdventHealth Care Pavilion Heathbrook

Sunil Bharwani, MD is double board certified in Family Medicine. As a family medicine physician, Dr. Bharwani provides comprehensive health care for patients ages 18 and older and has a special interest in geriatrics, preventative medicine, and chronic medical issues. With two decades of experience, Dr. Bharwani is proud to bring his expertise to Ocala and the surrounding communities.

Dr. Bharwani believes in a compassionate, empathetic approach to medicine. Whether helping his patients address common health concerns or ensuring they're up to date on their annual wellness screenings, he strives to build a strong relationship as a trusted health partner.

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Diego Colom Steele, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who cares for patients ages 18 years and older and speaks fluent Spanish. Dr. Colom Steele offers treatment for various gastrointestinal conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia, inflammatory bowel disease and more.

Dr. Colom Steele earned his medical degree from the University of Medical Sciences in San Jose, Costa Rica, before completing an internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at the University of New Mexico.

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Anthony V. DeIorio, Jr., MD is a board certified general surgeon with over two decades of experience providing general surgery care. He utilizes the latest techniques and procedures with minimally invasive approaches. He specializes in breast cancer and breast surgery, biliary and pancreatic surgery, and advanced laparoscopic surgery including colon surgery. Dr. DeIorio also provides general surgical care of the gallbladder, hernia, and intestine.

Accreditation:

Surgeon of Excellence in Hernia Surgery from the Surgical Review Corporation

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Originally from Lebanon, Georges El Hayek, MD received his medical degree from St. Joseph University in Beirut. Dr. El Hayek completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Mount Sinai St. Luke Roosevelt Hospital of Icahn School of Medicine in New York and subsequently moved to Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia where he completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology.

Dr. El Hayek is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and echocardiography. His research activities focusing on stents, percutaneous strategies and angioplasty-related pharmacology.

He brings a wealth of knowledge and state-of-the-art interventional skill set to Ocala straight from Emory - the birthplace of coronary angioplasty in the United States. Outside of work, Dr. El Hayek enjoys running, traveling, music and reading and composing poetry.

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Christopher Goss, FNP-C, APRN, is an experienced advanced practice registered nurse specializing in neurosurgery. He is board-certified by The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. He will earn his Doctorate of Nursing at South University in Savannah, Georgia in 2026.

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Dr. Michele Hornstein is a board certified family medicine physician who has more than 20 years of experience in family medicine. She provides comprehensive care for families and individuals from ages 3 and older. Dr. Hornstein has an extensive medical background including preventive medicine, pediatrics and chronic disease management. She is excited to offer her expertise and passion for providing excellent patient care to the Ocala community. Dr. Hornstein is devoted to ensuring the longevity of her patients’ health and developing long-lasting relationships with them. She takes her time to understand symptoms and give correct diagnoses to ensure the continued health of all her patients.

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Rebecca King, APRN, is an advanced practice registered nurse. Rebecca holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Chamberlain University. She also earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University. Since 2017, Rebecca has been a registered nurse at AdventHealth Ocala, working in surgical services and helping patients with pre- and postoperative care. Rebecca is highly dedicated to providing the best possible care for the body, mind and spirit of every patient to improve their overall health and well-being.

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Sue-Wei Luu, MD is a board certified Internal Medicine physician who provides quality care with a special interest in preventative medicine, diabetes, and chronic disease management. Dr. Luu sees patients 18 years and older and is fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese). With over a decade of experience, Dr. Luu is excited to bring her expertise to Ocala and the surrounding communities.

Dr. Luu has a strong interest in preventative medicine and looks forward to establishing therapeutic relationships with patients to achieve optimal patient-centered outcomes that lead to healthier and fuller lives.

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Craig S. Melbourne, MD is an orthopedic surgeon, specializing in the surgical and non-surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions, including arthritis and various types of shoulder and elbow injuries. He earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee in 2016. He went on to complete his residency at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri in 2021 and was accepted into the Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship program at Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Temple Terrace, Florida.

Dr. Melbourne’s dedication to helping his patients improve their quality of life by relieving their musculoskeletal pains means he works to fully understand the goals of each patient for their procedure and recovery, encouraging their active involvement in every step.

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Andrea Miser, DO, recently completed a three-year residency at UCF/HCA GME Family Medicine in Ocala. She also has worked as a sports medicine extern for Community Health Network in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Miser believes healthcare should be approached as a team that includes the patient in the process. Her goal is to help her patients achieve their healthcare goals. When not working, Dr. Miser enjoys exercise—horseback riding, bicycling, hiking, and paddle boarding. She also likes traveling and reading.

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T. Adam Oliver, MD, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who treats patients aged 18 and older. Dr. Oliver offers advanced spine treatments, including posterior cervical fusion, ulnar nerve surgery, carpal tunnel release and thoracic laminectomy fusion.

Dr. Oliver earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University. He then completed a neurological surgery residency at the University of Tennessee-Semmes and a neuro-endovascular surgery fellowship at Capital Health Neuroscience Institute in Trenton, New Jersey. Dr. Oliver is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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Dr. Patel is dual board-certified family & geriatrics medicine physician Diplomate in American Board of Obesity Medicine & Lifestyle Medicine and a fellow of American Academy of Family Physician. His specialties include comprehensive care for younger & older adults, men’s & women's health, sub-acute & chronic care, weight management, behavioral health & o‑ce procedures. He is a passionate Geriatrician committed to a multifaceted approach to the care of older adults, promote wellness & independent function, reduce polypharmacy, manage dementia, delirium, depression, osteoporosis, sleep disorders, pain, and so much more.

Dr. Patel speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati and sees patients ages 12 years and older. Dr. Patel’s goal is to listen to his patients so he can understand what’s going on, their goals, and, most importantly, how he can help manage them. He believes a good doctor patient relationship is a key driver of clinical outcomes to promote good results and prevent adverse outcomes.

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Sam Salimi, APRN, is an expert in gastroenterology care who completed his Family Nurse Practitioner Program at Simmons University. He completed his residency in pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Tehran, Iran.

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Annie Topham, MD, is a gastroenterologist who obtained her medical degree from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, FL, where she also completed a residency in internal medicine. She completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Larkin Community Hospital, Palm Springs Campus, in Hialeah, FL, where she achieved the rank of chief fellow.

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Jennifer Toro-Galarza, MD is board certified in Internal Medicine. She is passionate about providing high quality care to all of her patients through the different stages of maturity. Dr. Toro-Galarza specializes in acute and chronic disease management, adult preventive medicine, heart conditions and hypertension, intra-articular injections, joint disorders, and women’s health. Dr. Toro-Galarza sees patients 18 years and older and she prides herself in getting to know and listening to her patients and symptoms, and making them feel at ease. Her goal is to build a trustworthy relationship with each patient, empowering her patients by encouraging a healthy lifestyle along with education about their own patient health plan. Her mission is to improve the health of the Ocala community and beyond by delivering compassionate patient healthcare. In her free time Dr. Toro-Galarza enjoys reading and singing. She is fluent in Spanish which allows her to communicate effectively with her patients.

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