FL Top Docs Awards Brett Almond, M.D., Ph.D. For 2025 FL Top Docs has reviewed and approved Brett Almond, M.D., Ph.D. based on merit for 2025. Dr. Almond is a vascular surgeon practicing in the Tampa Bay area at Bay Surgical Specialists, with locations in St. Petersburg and Pasadena, FL. Specializing in the surgical treatment of arterial diseases, Dr. Almond addresses conditions such as arterial occlusion (blockages), diabetic venous issues, ulcers, and aortic aneurysms. Dr. Almond earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and went on to complete his residency at the University of Michigan. He further honed his expertise with a fellowship in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He is board certified in both General Surgery and Vascular Surgery and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society, the Society of Vascular Read the full article →
Dr. Mark C. Cascione of Tampa Neurology Associates Named FL Top Doc Dr. Mark C. Cascione of Tampa Neurology Associates has been reviewed and approved by FL Top Docs based on merit for 2025. Mark Cascione, MD, is a respected neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis (MS) and neurology. Born in Jackson, New Jersey, he attended The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. During his time in college, Dr. Cascione also conducted research at Massachusetts General Hospital from 1985 to 1987, further honing his interest in medical research. Dr. Cascione went on to attend the University of Vermont College of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. Following medical school, he completed a medical internship at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. He then pursued his neurology residency and clinical neurophysiology fellowship at the prestigious Duke University Medical Center. After Read the full article →
Dr. Giselle Leal of Insight Neurocognitive and Behavioral Center Named FL Top Doc Dr. Giselle Leal of Insight Neurocognitive and Behavioral Center has been reviewed and approved by FL Top Docs based on merit for 2025. Dr. Leal is a Clinical Neuropsychologist fluent in both English and Spanish, offering services to adults from diverse cultural backgrounds and with various diagnoses. She earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Neuropsychology from Albizu University in Miami, Florida. Dr. Leal’s extensive training includes a one-year pre-doctoral internship at the Rusk Rehabilitation Institute at NYU Langone Health, where she specialized in rehabilitation psychology, neuropsychological assessments, and cognitive remediation techniques. She went on to complete a two-year APPCN post-doctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Leal’s prior clinical experience includes a neurorehabilitation externship at Jackson Memorial Hospital – Ryder Trauma Center, as well Read the full article →
Dr. Isidro A. Lopez Named FL Top Doctor For 2025 Dr. Isidro A. Lopez has been reviewed and approved by FL Top Docs based on merit for 2025. Healthy Children has been a cornerstone of pediatric and adolescent care in South Florida for over 20 years, with two locations serving the community. The practice was founded in 1997 by Dr. Lopez, a pediatrician who began his career at Miami Children’s Hospital. Inspired by a desire to provide personalized care, Dr. Lopez opened his own medical office in the Allapattah area to better serve the local community. Dr. Lopez’s passion for serving the South Florida community is evident in the way he has built his practice. His commitment to giving back to the community through compassionate and high-quality care has earned him multiple awards over the years. Dr. Lopez graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1989, Read the full article →
Dr. Lisa S. Koche Named FL Top Doctor For 2024 Dr. Lisa S. Koche has been reviewed and approved by FL Top Docs based on merit for 2024. Dr. Koche’s journey to becoming a functional and integrative medicine expert began at the age of 15 when she was diagnosed with leukemia. Her five-year battle with cancer, coupled with the extensive chemotherapy treatments, led to severe cardio-toxicity, but it also sparked a passion for healing at the root cause of disease. “My journey with cancer and heart failure ignited a passion for healing disease at the root,” Dr. Koche shares. “I’ve dedicated my life to researching natural healing modalities, nutrition, energy, and medicinal options that not only continue to help me on my health journey but also allow me to empower my patients.” Today, as the founder of Spectra Wellness, Dr. Koche offers a holistic approach to health, focusing on uncovering Read the full article →
