
Overview
I grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. From an early age, I loved learning new things and displayed an intellectual curiosity about different issues related to health conditions. Also, my father was a pediatrician who gave me the opportunity to follow his work. Having that chance to witness how rewarding it was to help families, captured my interest as well. He was my inspiration. Children have a pure appreciation for the work we do. I believe if you have a positive impact on the health of a child, you can impact the future of that child as well. Most of the children we care for don’t bring on their conditions – it’s out of their control. I enjoy the challenge of interacting with children and helping them to understand their condition. I’m passionate about finding which hormonal abnormality is behind the child’s signs and symptoms. I also embrace the challenge of finding the best therapy to treat each condition. I’m a big believer in communicating with the patient and family. And, I try to make myself accessible to address their concerns and needs.
Dr. Carakushansky is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Precocious Puberty.
Dr. Carakushansky is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Carakushansky is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3300 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Suite 100, Lake Mary, FL 32746
6535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando, FL 32827
1717 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32806
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Carakushansky has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Orlando Health Cancer Institute - Endocrine Oncology
Dr. Victor Roberts is a board-certified endocrinologist and medical director for endocrine oncology with the Orlando Health Cancer Institute. He has cared for patients in Central Florida since 1988, and his areas of expertise include: Endocrine oncology Thyroid disorders and cancer Diabetes, including the use of technological advancements such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring Metabolic bone disease Polycystic ovary syndrome Pituitary and adrenal disorders Lipid disorders Obesity General endocrinology Dr. Roberts prioritizes clarity of purpose while engaging patients in their medical decisions to find the best-suited answers to complex questions. Dr. Roberts' Training Dr. Roberts received his medical training from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Mexico. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, and performed his fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at the University of Miami School of Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital and affiliated hospitals. Dr. Roberts also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. About Dr. Roberts He has served the medical community as past president of the Orange County and Seminole County medical societies. Dr. Roberts is a professor of internal medicine at the University of Central Florida in Orlando and a clinical professor of clinical sciences at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Dr. Roberts is a diplomate of and certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a fellow of both the American College of Physicians and American College of Endocrinology. He is certified in internal medicine and in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine and in neck ultrasonography by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Dr. Roberts is a member of the American College of Endocrinology, American College of Physicians, American Institute for Healthcare Quality, and American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Physicians. His research has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals, and he has served as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Diabetes Research and Therapy and is on the editorial board of Internal Medicine News. He was won numerous awards, including the Outstanding National Clinician Award from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists in 2023, Castle Connolly's Top Doctors, Consumers' Checkbook Guide to Top Doctors; Best Doctors in America, Marquis: Who's Who in America, Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare and Who's Who in the World. Outside of work, Dr. Roberts enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and reading books about history and biographies. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Roberts is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Silent Thyroiditis, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Roberts is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.
Nemours Children's Health, Lake Mary
I come from a family of doctors who strongly believe in giving back to the community. They taught me very early on how rewarding it is to be a physician. I always aspired to become a pediatrician. Treating children is such an exciting and challenging field. Endocrine conditions are chronic and many are lifelong. It gives me immense satisfaction to take care of children, see them get better and watch them grow up to be healthy adults. I am passionate about providing the best care to my patients. They are my priority, and so are their families. The family-centered approach at Nemours means that I can take time to really listen to parents’ concerns and explain their child’s medical condition carefully. It makes a difference to them, and is more satisfying for me as well. I try to make a difference by keeping myself current on the latest research and treatment options for endocrine conditions. In this way, I live up to my responsibility to provide the best care to my patients. Dr. Gurnurkar is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Precocious Puberty, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Gurnurkar is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Gurnurkar is currently accepting new patients.
Diabetes And Endocrine Center Of Florida, P.A.
Maha Zikra is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Zikra is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency, Glucocorticoid Resistance, and Hypoaldosteronism. Dr. Zikra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zikra is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mauri Carakushansky
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mauri Carakushansky?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mauri Carakushansky by calling their office at 407-650-7715. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mauri Carakushansky a top-rated expert for Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mauri Carakushansky is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Mauri Carakushansky specialize in?
While Dr. Mauri Carakushansky is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Mauri Carakushansky participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mauri Carakushansky has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. You can view a list of Dr. Mauri Carakushansky's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mauri Carakushansky accept my insurance?
Dr. Mauri Carakushansky accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 407-650-7715 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)Dr. Carakushansky isDistinguished. Learn about Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).
- Pediatric Growth Hormone DeficiencyDr. Carakushansky isDistinguished. Learn about Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.
- Precocious PubertyDr. Carakushansky isDistinguished. Learn about Precocious Puberty.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Carakushansky isDistinguished. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
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- Addison's DiseaseDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Cardiomyopathic LentiginosisDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathic Lentiginosis.
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)Dr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH).
- Congenital HyperinsulinismDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- Congenital HypothyroidismDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Hypothyroidism.
- Congenital Lipoid Adrenal HyperplasiaDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Lipoid Adrenal Hyperplasia.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- HypogonadismDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Hypogonadism.
- Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- HypopituitarismDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Hypopituitarism.
- HypothyroidismDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)Dr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
- InfertilityDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Infertility.
- Isolated Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- Kallmann SyndromeDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Kallmann Syndrome.
- Klinefelter SyndromeDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Klinefelter Syndrome.
- Low Blood SugarDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- Mixed Gonadal DysgenesisDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis.
- Noonan SyndromeDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Noonan Syndrome.
- PanhypopituitarismDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Panhypopituitarism.
- Perrault SyndromeDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Perrault Syndrome.
- Secondary Adrenal InsufficiencyDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.
- Sheehan SyndromeDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.
- Thyroid DysgenesisDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Dysgenesis.
- Thyroid StormDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Turner SyndromeDr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Turner Syndrome.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Carakushansky isAdvanced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
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- Acute Adrenal CrisisDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Acute Adrenal Crisis.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- AmenorrheaDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Amenorrhea.
- AnorchiaDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Anorchia.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- Diabetic KetoacidosisDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- DiGeorge SyndromeDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about DiGeorge Syndrome.
- Empty Sella SyndromeDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Empty Sella Syndrome.
- Eunuchoidism Familial HypogonadotropicDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic.
- Familial Glucocorticoid DeficiencyDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Familial HypopituitarismDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypopituitarism.
- Fibrous DysplasiaDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Fibrous Dysplasia.
- GigantismDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Gigantism.
- Glucocorticoid ResistanceDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid Resistance.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Hashimoto ThyroiditisDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Hashimoto Thyroiditis.
- Hirsutism in WomenDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Hirsutism in Women.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- HyperthyroidismDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- HypoaldosteronismDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Hypoaldosteronism.
- HypochondroplasiaDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Hypochondroplasia.
- Hypogonadism Primary Partial AlopeciaDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia.
- HypoparathyroidismDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Hypoparathyroidism.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- Isolated ACTH DeficiencyDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Isolated ACTH Deficiency.
- JaundiceDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Juvenile Primary OsteoporosisDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.
- Male Pseudohermaphroditism with GynecomastiaDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia.
- MelorheostosisDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Neurohypophyseal Diabetes InsipidusDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Osteogenesis ImperfectaDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
- OsteomalaciaDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Osteomalacia.
- OsteopeniaDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Osteopenia.
- Pituitary ApoplexyDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Apoplexy.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Polycystic Ovary SyndromeDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
- RASopathiesDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- RicketsDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Rickets.
- SomatostatinomaDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Somatostatinoma.
- Testicular FailureDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Failure.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Triple A SyndromeDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Triple A Syndrome.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
- X-Linked HypophosphatemiaDr. Carakushansky isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Hypophosphatemia.

