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• Todd Jeremy Sontag, DO

  Todd Sontag, DO, is a family medicine physician with Orlando Health Physician Associates. Board certified in family practice by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Sontag specializes in comprehensive care for patients of all ages, providing preventive care as well as management of complex and chronic conditions.
  
  Dr. Sontag earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale. He completed his residency at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville. 
  
  Dr. Sontag is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Family Medicine and the American Osteopathic Association. 

• Maqsood Khan, DO

  Dr. Maqsood Khan is a fellowship-trained radiologist with Orlando Health Medical Group Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging. He cares for patients who need interpretation of their diagnostic imaging, including:

• Bodyweight Training: The No-Excuse Workout Everyone Can Do

  Even if we are familiar with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation of at least 30 minutes of daily cardio/weight training, we can be tempted to spend that time making excuses instead. Maybe It's that we’re too busy or the gym is too far away. The ideal solution, we tell ourselves, would be a private fitness center that’s open all the time. The good news is that you already have what you need for a convenient, quick workout.  

• Orlando I. Ruiz-Rodriguez, MD

  Orlando Ruiz-Rodriguez, MD, FCCP, is a board-certified pulmonary/critical care/sleep medicine specialist with Orlando Health Medical Group Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine. He specializes in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. He also provides critical care to patients with critical medical illness and acute or life-threatening pulmonary conditions.

• Painful, Long and Heavy Periods Might Be Endometriosis

  Woman have symptoms of endometriosis for an average of six to ten years before getting diagnosed. Actress Julianne Hough, wants to help women become more aware of endometriosis through the SpeakEndo campaign. Hough, who first had symptoms of endometriosis when she was sixteen, but wasn’t diagnosed for four years, says in an interview that she initially didn’t want to complain about her symptoms. “I’m a tough cookie. I’m hardworking. I could deal with it on my own.” But eventually, after continued severe pain and bleeding, she sought help. 

• Do I have a Food Allergy? When to Get Tested

  Food allergies are common, with 4% to 6% of children and 4% of adults having one. A food allergy is a response from your immune system to eating a particular food or additive. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most food allergies are caused by milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, soy and wheat. Allergic reactions to these foods can vary from a tingling around the mouth to hives to difficulty breathing and even death.

• Theodore Ostermann, MD

  Dr. Theodore Ostermann is a board-certified diagnostic radiologist with Orlando Health Medical Group Radiology. He has more than 35 years of experience interpreting medical images, and his expertise includes:

• Theodore Perry, MD

  Dr. Theodore Perry is a board-certified surgeon with Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery. He has more than 30 years of experience performing general and minimally invasive surgery including:

• Behdod "Todd" Poushanchi, MD

  Dr. Behdod "Todd" Poushanchi is a fellowship-trained gastroenterologist with the Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute. He helps patients suffering from disorders of the digestive system and provides treatment including:

• What to Buy for Your Hurricane Food Kit

  The arrival of hurricane season brings with it the annual reminder to prepare in advance. Fortunately, many resources exist to help guide decisions for purchasing supplies in preparation for a potential emergency. Planning for food is an essential part of hurricane preparedness.