Providers

Sometime ago I was told that a person's eye could tell the health of the individual. Today I am a believer of this statement.

In June of 2015, during a routine visit to my ophthalmologist, Dr. Hetal Vaishnav, he suggested that I see my vasular physician for a check of my carotid arteries. Sure enough my right carotid artery had occlusion and required surgery.

In early September of 2018, again during a routine eye exam, Dr. Vaishnav took longer than usual examining my eyes, asking, if there was a history of cancer in my family. My answer was negative. Dr. Vaishnav suggested I have some testing done.
In October 2018, after experiencing severe abdominal pain, I was admitted to Cape Canaveral Emergency. Testing revealed a blockage in the ascending colon and the colonoscopy revealed a cancerous mass. After the colectomy was successful done, my pathology results – 2A Stage Cancer, with no further treatment needed.

I am grateful for Dr. Vaishnav's exam thoroughness, thus helping me catch and correct both illnesses in early stages.

F.K. Juranek

Dr. Vaishnav’s personal philosophy on medicine and patient care: "I love to engage and empower my patients through education and the practice of preventative medicine. Our country is facing a healthcare crisis and each of us can play a vital part in helping solve this complex problem. Many diseases that I treat can be prevented through education and early intervention. I enjoy blending my roles as a physician, an educator, a clinical scientist, and as a preventologist, by teaching my patients how to protect and preserve their vision, by treating them early and effectively, and by educating them both in the role that preventive medicine can play in their quality of life, as well as how to become informed healthcare consumers."