82% of the population of Hollywood, FL has health coverage, with 38.2% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.
Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).
Primary care physicians in Broward County, FL see 1376 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.954% increase from the previous year (1363 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1297 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 536 patients per year.
Currently, only 34% of Florida adults are at a healthy weight, approximately 28% are obese, and about 36% are overweight. On our current trend, there is a high probability that by 2030, the proportion of Florida adults at a healthy weight will reach only 30%. Addressing the public health threat of weight is a priority for the Department of Health
We are an accomplished team of medical professionals in South Florida where surgical excellence, cutting-edge technology, and individualized weight loss treatments are defining qualities of our weight loss clinics. We are committed to guiding our patients in Miami and all over the state to choose the right procedure for them and giving them the tools they need to achieve a healthy weight and sustain it. We look forward to being part of your weight loss journey.
About Dr. Sergey Terushkin
Sergey Terushkin is a board certified general and bariatric surgeon practicing in New York, NY and Florida. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, interned at North Shore-LIJ Health System, and completed his residency at Maimonides Medical Center. Dr. Terushkin specializes in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery having graduated a fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. He uses cutting edge technology and individualized patient care.
A few of his most commonly performed procedures include laparoscopic gastric banding, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, laparoscopic and open hernia repair, and removal of lipomas and cysts. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Terushkin regularly attends meetings for various professional societies in order to stay current. Outside of work, Dr. Terushkin is passionate about fishing, skiing, and running. He often participates in community educational seminars and diabetes and obesity walks.
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