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SALUTE TO PHYSICIANS

BROWARD HEALTH NORTH
Kenneth Zelnick, MD
Heberto Valdes, MD
Kenneth Zelnick, M.D., is the medical director of car-
Heberto Valdes, M.D., is an endocrinologist at Broward diopulmonary rehabilitation at Broward Health Medical
Health North specializing in the treatment of hormone Center. Zelnick has been affiliated with Broward Health
disorders, including thyroid abnormalities, diabetes mel- since 2006 and is board certified in internal medicine, car-
litus, cholesterol disorders, bone metabolic disease and diology and interventional cardiology.
cancers of the endocrine glands. Depending on the acuity As the son of a doctor, Zelnick recalls always wanting to
of the condition, recommendations may include lifestyle be a physician. In 1992, he earned his medical degree with
modifications, medications or even surgery. honors research distinction from the University of Miami
Valdes is a motivated physician with the Broward Miller School of Medicine. He completed his internal
Health Physician Group who seeks innovative ways to medicine residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in
help his community through educational workshops. He New York. Zelnick served as chief fellow and received the
is fluent in Spanish and English and interested in using new Fellow of the Year Award twice while completing his car-
technology to revolutionize the management of Diabetes diology and interventional cardiology fellowships, also at the Miller School of
Mellitus. Medicine.“Cardiology is a unique way to have an acute interaction with patients who
Born in Cuba, Valdes graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of are very sick,” said Zelnick. “Over time, as a doctor, I realized the importance of
Miami and earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. He longer involvement in patients’ lives.
completed his internal medicine residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center in New Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation is a great way to do that. I am very excited to deal
York and later attended the University of South Florida for specialized training in more with the prevention and treatment of heart disease and the.”Zelnick has partic-
endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. ipated in various research projects and presented on cardiology-related topics. Zelnick
Valdes continued his training at Moffitt Cancer Center, where he was exposed to com- is a professional member of the American College of Cardiology.
plex endocrine cases as well as unique thyroid cancer cases. He is passionate about teach- “I try to bring my personality and compassion with me,” he said. “I sort of wear it
ing and currently holds a position as Assistant Professor of Medicine at University of on my sleeve and I try to be very open to patients. I have not lost that enjoyment of
Central Florida College of Medicine. being involved in patients’ lives.”

Dennis Tishko, MD BROWARD HEALTH CORAL SPRINGS

Dennis Tishko, M.D., is a board certified thoracic surgeon Guy V. Zingaro, MD
who specializes in treating non-cardiac thoracic disease,
including lung cancer, chest masses, lung disease and pleu- Guy V. Zingaro, M.D., is chief of staff at Broward Health
ral disease. Coral Springs. In this role, Zingaro is responsible for rep-
Tishko has dedicated his entire career to the care of lung resenting the medical staff, bringing concerning matters
cancer and chest disease patients. He is committed to com- to administration and the North Broward Hospital District
munity education and outreach, making lung cancer screen- Board of Commissioners. In addition, he works with
ings an important part of his busy practice. administration on patient care issues.Zingaro takes great
“Lung cancer kills more people than colon cancer, breast pride in the community he serves. He has been a gastroen-
cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer and brain cancer terologist with Broward Health Coral Springs since the
combined,” said Tishko, a member of the Broward Health hospital opened 32 years ago and specializes in gastroin-
Physician Group. “The best chance for survival is getting an testinal esophageal diseases in addition to colon cancer
early diagnosis to increase the chance of good surgical outcomes.” screening and prevention. Zingaro received his medical
Tishko has been a physician for 20 years. He obtained his undergraduate degree in bio- degree from Southwestern University (MHAM) School of
physics at Case Western Reserve University and his medical degree at the University of Medicine in the Philippines. He did his residency in
Cincinnati. Tishko completed his surgical residency at Harvard Medical School and Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital in New York and his
received advanced fellowships in thoracic surgery at the University of Wisconsin and The fellowship at the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia. He received his
Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, OH. undergraduate degree from Colgate University in New York.

BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER Kutty K. Chandran, MD

Shannon B. Keating, DO Kutty K. Chandran, M.D., is the chief medical officer at
Broward Health Coral Springs. Prior to that role he was the
Shannon B. Keating, D.O., is a hematologist oncologist at hospital’s chief of staff. As CMO, Chandran oversees qual-
the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Broward Health ity improvement efforts and physician engagement initia-
Medical Center. Her passion for oncology started when her tives.
father died from acute lymphocytic leukemia when she was Chandran has been practicing internal medicine for 36
9 years old. years and has been an attending physician with Broward
While pursuing her degree in biochemistry at the Health Coral Springs since 1990. He specializes in addic-
University of Miami in 2005, Keating volunteered in a chil- tion medicine and is a certified Diplomate in American
dren’s oncology unit, where she interacted with patients and Board of Addiction Medicine and Internal Medicine.
their families. The experience inspired her to become a A native of India, Chandran received his medical degree
physician. from Ross University in West Indies and completed his res-
Keating received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at idency at St. Elizabeth Hospital in New Jersey.
Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale in 2011
and completed her internal medicine residency training at SURTERRA WELLNESS
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Michigan. She was chief fellow in the hematology
oncology fellowship at Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami. She is also a mem- Jaime T. Snarski, MD
ber of the American Society of Hematology and American Society of Clinical Oncology
and the American College of Osteopathic Internists.
“I think being a young female physician in this field and being a doctor of osteopathic Dr. Jaime T. Snarski has been Surterra’s medical director
medicine sets me apart,” Keating said. "Women in general communicate differently than since November 2017. She is a Duke trained board certi-
men do. Communication is a huge part in any physician role, especially in oncology fied Emergency Physician that has seen the devastating
where patients have to understand their diagnosis, their treatment plan and what they effects of the opioid crisis first hand and knows the impor-
need to do moving forward.” tance of medical marijuana and how it can positively
Keating has participated in various research projects throughout her career and enjoys effect patients. She is an educator for and board member
her role with the Broward Health Physician Group because it gives her the opportunity of the American Medical Marijuana Physician Association.
to offer clinical trials to her patients. She also works with Floating Doctors in Panama where
“You get to spend more time with patients in this field and develop such strong rela- she volunteers her time to set up and run sustainable
tionships with them and their families,” Keating said. “It can be challenging because at medical clinics in jungle and island communities with no
times patients are lost, but there are great moments when patients are cured as well.” access to healthcare.

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