Dr. David A. Helft of Pediatric Wizards Named a 2026 FL Top Doc FL Top Docs has reviewed and approved Dr. David A. Helft based on merit for 2026. For Dr. Helft, caring for children is deeply personal. His path to pediatrics began long before medical school, shaped by an experience during childhood that would ultimately influence the kind of physician he wanted to become. At just six years old, Dr. Helft survived a near-fatal car accident and experienced firsthand the difference compassionate medical care can make during an incredibly difficult time. Rather than allowing the experience to simply become a part of his past, it became a source of purpose. He wanted to give other children the same sense of care, reassurance, and hope that had made such an impression on him. Born and raised in New York, Dr. Helft moved to New Orleans in 1992, where his academic Read the full article →
FL Top Docs Approves Dr. Pavan K. Anand of Naples Internal Medicine Associates for 2026 FL Top Docs has reviewed and approved Dr. Pavan K. Anand of Naples Internal Medicine Associates based on merit for 2026. For Dr. Anand, good internal medicine begins with understanding the whole patient. As an internist in Naples, Florida, Dr. Anand brings years of medical training and experience to his practice, where he provides thoughtful care to adult patients with a wide range of health needs. He practices with Naples Internal Medicine Associates, where he has become part of the local medical community and continues to provide comprehensive internal medicine care. His journey in medicine began at the SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine in Buffalo, New York, where he earned his medical degree. He went on to complete his internship at Albany Medical Center in 1994, followed by his residency at Albany Medical School, which Read the full article →
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 →
