Florida Top Docs Reviews & Approves Andrew Rudin, D.O. for 2026 FL Top Docs has reviewed and approved Andrew Rudin, D.O., a board-certified emergency medicine physician practicing in Southwest Florida, for 2026 based on merit. Dr. Rudin brings a unique perspective to concierge medicine, combining his extensive emergency medicine training with a personalized, proactive approach to health and wellness. Through Mindful Living Solutions in Bonita Springs, he works closely with patients to better understand their individual health goals and develop care plans designed around their long-term well-being. His practice focuses on preventive and whole-person care, with areas of interest including Functional Medicine, Men’s Health, and Hormone Replacement Therapy. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Dr. Rudin emphasizes individualized care and meaningful conversations that allow patients to become more informed and involved in their health. Dr. Rudin earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem, Read the full article →
Dr. Stan Castor Named FL Top Doc For 2026 Stan Castor, M.D., has been recognized as a 2026 FL Top Doctor for his more than 20 years of experience and commitment to personalized, patient-focused care. As a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Artisan Aesthetics in Tampa, Dr. Castor has built his practice around giving patients the time, attention, and continuity of care they deserve. A native Floridian, Dr. Castor’s path to medicine began through hands-on experience as an orderly and patient care assistant. That early exposure to patient care helped shape his compassionate approach and continues to influence the way he connects with patients today. Dr. Castor graduated cum laude from Florida Southern College before earning his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed a five-year general surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, followed by two years of advanced training in Plastic and Read the full article →
FL Top Docs Approves Dr. Andrew Simonsen of ENT for Kids ENT for 2026 FL Top Docs has reviewed and approved Dr. Andrew Simonsen based on merit for 2026. A fellowship-trained otolaryngologist, Dr. Simonsen is board-certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery, with a special focus on caring for children and their families throughout Northeast Florida. Dr. Simonsen’s path to pediatric ENT began with a strong foundation in health and science. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa before receiving his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. He completed residency training in General Surgery and Otolaryngology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, with additional training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Simonsen went on to complete a Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship at Baylor College Read the full article →
Dr. Liliana Perez of Pelican Dental Care Honored as a 2026 FL Top Dentist FL Top Docs has reviewed and approved Dr. Liliana Perez based on merit for 2026. A dentist whose career has been shaped by education, perseverance, and a genuine desire to help people feel confident in their smiles, Dr. Perez brings decades of experience and an extensive background in restorative, implant, general, and cosmetic dentistry to patients in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Perez’s journey in dentistry began in Bogotá, Colombia, where she earned her dental degree from the Colombian Dental College. She later returned to the same institution to pursue advanced training in Prosthodontics, developing a strong foundation in restorative and reconstructive dental care. After immigrating to the United States with her family, Dr. Perez continued her professional journey by completing the International Dental Program at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Dental Medicine, earning her DMD in Read the full article →
Florida Joint & Spine Institute’s Dr. Katiuska Dos Santos Recognized as a 2026 FL Top Doc Dr. Katiuska Dos Santos of the Florida Joint & Spine Institute has been reviewed and approved by FL Top Docs based on merit for 2026. For Dr. Dos Santos, treating pain starts with understanding the person behind it. Rather than simply managing symptoms, she takes the time to identify where pain is coming from and why it is happening, allowing her to create a treatment plan tailored to each patient’s goals, lifestyle, and needs. Board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with advanced fellowship training in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine, Dr. Dos Santos specializes in minimally invasive, evidence-based treatments for complex pain conditions. Her approach combines precision with compassion, with the goal of helping patients move better, feel better, and get back to the activities they enjoy. Dr. Dos Santos offers a broad range Read the full article →
