Featuring Carla E. Fortune, Au.D., CCC-A, of The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates. May marks Better Hearing and Speech Month in the United States. Millions of Americans live every day with a hearing impairment; however some of the problems can be corrected with a visit to an audiologist and a custom, properly-tuned hearing device. Recently, Carla E. Fortune, Au.D., CCC-A, of The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates, sat down to answer some of her most commonly heard questions. If you have a question not answered below, don’t hesitate to contact her office today. How... Read more
Every week, approximately 200 people are diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the United States, according to the National MS Society. One in seven hundred people suffer from this disease, so chances are, at some point in your life, you’ll know someone who has it. Concerned residents walk to support MS research at the annual MS Walk: Orlando around Lake Eola. Photos courtesy of Gaby Casado of the NMSS Mid-Florida Chapter. It can be difficult to watch someone struggle with a debilitating disease no matter how close you are to the person or the cause. Sometimes one of the best things... Read more
Dr. Henry N. Ho, President of The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates, combines his years of experience treating head and neck cancer with the latest, state-of-the-art technology to give patients the highest level of care available in Central Florida. One of the focal points of his practice is head and neck tumors. Dr. Ho opened up to Insight with some of the most commonly sought answers. 1. What are the signs and symptoms of head and neck cancer? The symptoms may not always differ too much from those of a usual illness like a sore throat, visible sore or lump. However if these... Read more
From its opening in 1972, Orlando Orthopaedic Center remains committed to its mission of excellence in patient care. Celebrating its 40th Anniversary this January, Orlando Orthopaedic Center has expanded to a full-service practice with 17 physicians and many unique services. This year the practice launches its nonprofit organization, the Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation. For the staff, the past 40 years have been an incredible journey. “We are all so thrilled and excited to be a part of this wonderful anniversary,” says Kevin Joyce, executive director of Orlando Orthopaedic Center. As... Read more
Robert E. Clayton II, MD, is pleased to be able to bring the Serotonin-Plus Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program (SP Program) to the residents of Lake Nona and surrounding communities. Dr. Clayton is a Board Certified Physician who has practiced in Brevard County for more than 30 years. Since adding the SP Weight Loss Program to his practice in Cocoa Beach a year ago, Dr. Clayton says his patients have experienced “great success with amazing results.” In fact, in just nine months, the participants in the program have lost over 2,000 combined pounds. The SP Program is said to be... Read more
