Dr. Shehzad Topiwala

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, Glucocorticoid Resistance, Hypoaldosteronism, and Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency. Dr. Zikra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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 25 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.

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 - Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.