The 20 Best Progeria Doctors Near Me in Lakeland, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 97 doctor with experience in Progeria near Lakeland, FL. Of these, 83 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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97 providers found
    Distinguished in Progeria
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Progeria
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1501 N US Highway 441 Ste 1704, 
    Lady Lake, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nelson Kraucak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lady Lake, Florida. Dr. Kraucak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL), Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch Syndrome, Progeria, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    Aleksandra Kraeher MD PA

    4600 Military Trl Ste 218, 
    Jupiter, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenilia Ventura is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jupiter, Florida. Dr. Ventura is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. She is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    Endocrine Partners Pa.

    9720 Stirling Rd Bldg C, 
    Hollywood, FL 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lorena Lewy is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Lewy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome.

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    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery

    Martin Memorial Medical Center

    10000 SW Innovation Way, 
    Port Saint Lucie, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mauricio Mandel is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Dr. Mandel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Spinal Stenosis, and Pallister-Hall Syndrome. Dr. Mandel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria

    Coral Springs Family Health And Surgery Center

    5701 North University Drive, 
    Parkland, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mansour Afshani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Parkland, Florida. Dr. Afshani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Peripheral Neuropathy, Transient Global Amnesia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Afshani is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2009.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Adriana Rodriguez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. She is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vertebral Artery Dissection, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Rodriguez is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2013.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Florida

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alice Chang is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    Institute Of Endocrinology Health And Hormones

    501 N Spring St, 
    Crestview, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Uy is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Crestview, Florida. Dr. Uy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypopituitarism, Thyroid Storm, Hypothyroidism, and Hyperthyroidism. Dr. Uy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Uy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    Institute Of Endocrinology Health And Hormones

    501 N Spring St, 
    Crestview, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eshraq Al is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Crestview, Florida. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Low Blood Sugar, Thyroid Storm, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Al is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Al is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria

    Neurology Associates PA

    301 N Maitland Ave, 
    Maitland, FL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Slansky is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Maitland, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Slansky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    Institute Of Endocrinology Health And Hormones

    633 E Baldwin Rd, 
    Panama City, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Youssef Hassan is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Panama City, Florida. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Toxic Nodular Goiter, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Testicular Failure. Dr. Hassan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hassan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    Osceola Endocrine Consultants Inc

    204 W Oak St, 
    Kissimmee, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shehzad Topiwala is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Kissimmee, Florida. Dr. Topiwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Nodule, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Experienced in Progeria
    General Practice
    Experienced in Progeria
    General Practice

    Orlando Family Medical Inc

    931 W Oak St Ste 103, 
    Kissimmee, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ana Rivera is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Kissimmee, Florida. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. She is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Center For Advanced Gastroenterology LLC

    260 Lookout Pl Ste 201, 
    Maitland, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Jackson is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Maitland, Florida. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Urinary Incontinence, and Acute Cystitis.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    Diabetes Care Center

    14100 Fivay Rd Ste 250, 
    Hudson, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Antonio Pinero is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Hudson, Florida. Dr. Pinero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Adrenal Gland Adenoma, and Hyperparathyroidism. Dr. Pinero is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pinero is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    Ahmet Ergin, MD- Diabetes, Thyroid & Hormone Center Of The Treasure Coast

    1700 SE Hillmoor Dr Ste 307, 
    Port Saint Lucie, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmet Ergin is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Dr. Ergin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Progeria
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Progeria
    Family Medicine

    Abundant Life Institute LLC

    2646 Centennial Pl Ste A, 
    Tallahassee, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandy Willis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tallahassee, Florida. Dr. Willis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Werner Syndrome, Progeria, Wolfram Syndrome, and Donohue Syndrome.

    Advanced in Progeria
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Progeria
    Internal Medicine

    AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care At Palm Harbor

    34637 US Highway 19 N, 
    Palm Harbor, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Beasley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Harbor, Florida. Dr. Beasley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Hepatitis, and Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL).

    Advanced in Progeria
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Progeria
    Family Medicine

    Orlando Health Physician Associates-Spring Lake Family Medicine

    7243 Della Dr Ste K, 
    Orlando, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lee Kosstrin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Kosstrin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pyridoxine Deficiency, Pellagra, Progeria, and Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch Syndrome.

    Advanced in Progeria
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Progeria
    Family Medicine

    AFC Urgent Care

    4713 Highway 90, 
    Milton, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dayle Hawthorne is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Milton, Florida. Dr. Hawthorne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Progeria?

    Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by the dramatic, rapid appearance of aging beginning in childhood. Affected children typically look normal at birth and in early infancy, but then grow more slowly than other children and do not gain weight at the expected rate (failure to thrive). They develop a characteristic facial appearance including prominent eyes, a thin nose with a beaked tip, thin lips, a small chin, and protruding ears. Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome also causes hair loss (alopecia), aged-looking skin, joint abnormalities, and a loss of fat under the skin (subcutaneous fat). This condition does not affect intellectual development or the development of motor skills such as sitting, standing, and walking.

    When should I see a Progeria doctor near Lakeland, FL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Progeria doctor near Lakeland, FL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Progeria doctors near Lakeland, FL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Progeria doctors near Lakeland, FL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Progeria doctor near Lakeland, FL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Progeria doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Progeria doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Progeria doctor near Lakeland, FL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Progeria doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Progeria doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Progeria doctors near Lakeland, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Progeria doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Progeria doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Progeria doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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