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Dr. Cardona is a direct primary care physician and aesthetics provider in Jacksonville who is committed to bridging the gap between the patient and physician. She believes in keeping the patient informed every step along the way so he/she can make the best choice for his/her personal journey.
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You've tried everything for your acne. Now what?
Acne can have a significant impact on a person's self-esteem and mental well-being. When typical treatments for acne have not been successful or when the acne is severe and potentially scarring, it can be frustrating and upsetting. Up until 2022, the medication Accutane, also known as isotretinoin, was typically the suggestion when all other acne treatments had failed. Now we have an FDA-approved laser device called AviClear to treat acne in a way that challenges the safet
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Navigating Open Enrollment 2024
Open enrollment is coming again soon and it's never too early to start thinking about how you and your family will approach it. With...
Aug 17, 20235 min read


Direct primary care for business owners
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a healthcare model that business owners can use to provide benefits to their employees.
Jul 24, 20232 min read


Understanding and Treating Hormonal Acne in Women with PCOS
Acne is a common skin condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. While acne can occur at any age, hormonal acne, often associated with conditions like PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), can be particularly frustrating for women. In this blog post, we will explore the connection between PCOS and hormonal acne, discuss how to identify acne, and provide insights into effective treatment options, including AviClear laser treatment. Understanding Hormonal Acne and PC
Jul 13, 20233 min read


Preventing Heat Exhaustion
Summer is upon us, bringing with it Florida sunshine, longer days, and opportunities for outdoor activities. While enjoying the great...
Jul 9, 20233 min read


Health Sharing Plans: A Compelling Alternative to Traditional Health Insurance
When it comes to securing healthcare coverage, traditional health insurance has long been the dominant choice for individuals and...
May 24, 20234 min read


Demystifying Prior Authorizations for Medications
Navigating the world of healthcare can be a complex journey, and one aspect that often presents challenges for both patients and...
May 16, 20233 min read


AviClear® ---The biggest breakthrough in acne treatment since Accutane®
Why do we care about acne? Acne is the most common skin condition affecting as many as 50 million Americans annually, and 85% of people...
May 13, 20234 min read


Protect the skin you're in. May is skin cancer awareness month.
May is skin cancer awareness month. More than 4 million people are living with skin cancer every year in the U.S. Skin cancer awareness...
May 6, 20233 min read


Your Battle with Acne-- by Alexa Geist
Your battle with acne. What are the right treatments?
May 1, 20233 min read


Direct Primary Care: Better Care at a Lower Cost
Direct Primary Care, or DPC for short, is a simple idea that solves an unnecessarily complex problem. The DPC model was developed from...
Feb 27, 20235 min read


Reducing your risk of a heart attack—how does a cardiac calcium score help?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States, and...
Jan 21, 20235 min read


Warding Off Your Wrinkles-- by Alexa Geist
Botox®, formally known as botulinum toxin, is the most common cosmetic injection currently performed in the United States. Botox® is a neurotoxin that inhibits the neuromuscular junction, meaning that the nerve becomes unable to tell the muscle to contract and move. When most people think of Botox®, their mind most likely goes to the cosmetic indications—wrinkles. However, Botox® is used for much more than cosmetic reasons, including migraines, TMJ pain, and hyperhidrosis (ex
Jan 3, 20233 min read


Acupuncture. What's the point? -- Guest post by Sharon Garland, MD
When I'm asked about acupuncture, I'll be honest, my answer mainly comes from what I've read in a few published articles and one session...
Dec 27, 20225 min read


Not all heroes wear capes. How can you save a life with Narcan?
According to National Vitals Statistics Systems data, the age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths (intentional and unintentional)...
Dec 3, 20223 min read


The Complete Guide to Laser Hair Removal
You've tried it all. Shaving, plucking, creams, waxing, threading, electrolysis. That stuff is for amateurs. It's time that you move on to the professional league. Laser hair removal. It's safe, effective, and permanent. After all, who loves shaving their legs every other day? If you have been on the fence about getting laser hair removal, maybe this guide will help. How does laser hair removal even work? A beam of light is emitted from the laser and is attracted to t
Nov 14, 20224 min read


Are you ready to travel for the holidays?
Well. It's been a long year and a lot of you have saved up your vacations days for this. The holiday season. Thanksgiving, Christmas,...
Nov 13, 20222 min read


The Truth Behind Pre-Workout and Energy Drinks-- by Alexa Geist
Energy drinks and pre-workout seem to be taking the world by storm right now. Personally, I know anytime I walk out the door I am bound...
Oct 24, 20223 min read


Would I benefit from IPL? Also... what is IPL?
IPL and laser genesis
Oct 11, 20223 min read


WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LASER GENESIS?
Laser Genesis FAQ
Oct 6, 20224 min read
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