Dedicated Senior Medical Center

Bios

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  Claribel Cruz

  MD

  Doctor Claribel Cruz remembers going to her father’s clinic as a child and seeing how his patients regarded him as family. It inspired her to pursue a career in medicine, and today she is a primary care physician. What she enjoys most about her work is healing her patients’ physical ailments as well as their social and psychological needs. “I help my patients live happy, healthy golden years,” says Dr. Cruz. “Education is key. Once patients understand their ailments they can help decrease disease progression.” Dr. Cruz and her husband have two children. She likes spending time with her family, cooking, going to the beach and traveling. She enjoyed visiting Italy and would love to go to Greece.

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  Jessica Montes

  MD

  Since childhood, Dr. Jessica M. Montes was taught to respect elders. That grew into full-on advocacy when she became a geriatric physician. “At times, the senior population tends to be overlooked, which makes it even more important to focus on their well-being and health,” Dr. Montes shares. “For me, it’s an honor and privilege to provide the best care possible and work with them to improve quality of life.” When not caring for patients or keeping up with the latest research, Dr. Montes loves to spend time with family and friends, go out to eat, watch movies, attend local events, visit the beach and travel. While Paris, France, tops her favorites, she hopes to one day visit Maldives, Italy, Greece, Egypt, Morocco, Iceland and Japan.

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  Andrew P. Villamagna

  MD, MSc, FAAFP

  Dr. Andrew P. Villamagna worked as a Chemical Engineer before attending medical school. He specializes in family medicine and says, “the relationship with the patient and whole family is what drew me to this vocation.” Dr. Villamagna strives to build strong relationships with his patients by showing he cares about all aspects of their lives. “I enjoy hearing their stories, laughing, and crying with them,” he adds. Dr. Villamagna says he wants “to give back to all seniors for the sacrifices they made.” An advocate for healthy living, Dr. Villamagna has participated in several marathons and triathlons, has a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and enjoys hiking and fishing with his children. He hopes to one day visit Sicily, his ancestral home.

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  Daniel Canby

  MD

  Dr. Daniel Canby was inspired to work in healthcare after serving as a research assistant and conducting interviews with seniors about their healthcare experiences. “I met many seniors who showed me the great value of a strong patient-doctor relationship,” he says. These relationships are his favorite part of his profession. “I love working with my patients, my care team, and other specialists with the common goal of improving someone’s daily life and overall health,” he explains. Open communication is an important part of his practice, and he strives to help patients feel “heard, understood, and empowered.” In his free time, Dr. Canby enjoys cooking, baking, and visiting museums. He also loves swimming and going to the beach.

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  Vlad Badescu

  MD

  At only four years old, Dr. Vlad Badescu knew he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his parents and become a physician. His favorite part of working in healthcare is interacting with patients. “I enjoy knowing my patients in detail,” he says. Respect and dignity are key in his practice, and he believes “mutual trust” is “the core value for good quality healthcare.” Dr. Badescu adds, “Patients need to understand their medical conditions, and they need to be included in the decision-making process.” He wants patients to feel welcomed and heard. In his free time, Dr. Badescu loves fishing, reading, and going to the beach. He also enjoys painting and recently started taking ballroom dancing classes.

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  Jennifer Casey

  MD, MHA, FAAFP

  Dr. Jennifer Casey’s love for science and people started when she was a teenager—and it has only grown during her career as a board-certified family medicine physician and healthcare leader. “My brightest days come from being with and taking care of others, especially those in need,” she says. “Having time to listen to seniors, appreciate their histories, and advocate for their health are favorite parts of my day.” In addition, Dr. Casey considers it an honor to work alongside other committed healthcare workers. During down time, she likes to keep up with medical research, entertain family and friends, cook, and volunteer in the community. Dr. Casey also enjoys spending time on Lake Erie and hiking historical sites around the world.

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  Udunma Ikoro

  MD

  Dr. Udunma Ikoro chose to become a physician to help “the most underserved members of our society.” She finds it incredibly rewarding to connect with patients. “I chose to work with the senior population because of my genuine passion for working with older adults and my dedication to improving the health and well-being of this population,” she says. She aims to help patients live more comfortably and independently by “educating them about healthy lifestyle choices and preventative measures, providing emotional support and reassurance, and offering ongoing care and management of chronic conditions.” Dr. Ikoro loves spending her free time with loved ones. She also enjoys outdoor activities and watching English football.

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  Udunma Ikoro

  MD

  Dr. Udunma Ikoro chose to become a physician to help “the most underserved members of our society.” She finds it incredibly rewarding to connect with patients. “I chose to work with the senior population because of my genuine passion for working with older adults and my dedication to improving the health and well-being of this population,” she says. She aims to help patients live more comfortably and independently by “educating them about healthy lifestyle choices and preventative measures, providing emotional support and reassurance, and offering ongoing care and management of chronic conditions.” Dr. Ikoro loves spending her free time with loved ones. She also enjoys outdoor activities and watching English football.

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