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Ma. Florence I. Celzo

Florence I. Celzo-Vista MD

Specialties: Endocrinology

Board Certified: Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Languages: English

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General Info

Medical School/Degree: University of the Philippines, College of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations: Garnet Health Medical Center (ORMC), Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall, St. Anthony Community Hospital, Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills (CRMC)

Prior Experience: Guthrie Clinic Ltd., Sayre, PA

Residency: Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland , OH

Fellowship: Endocrinology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

Undergraduate: University of the Philippines, College of Medicine

Clinical Interests: Thyroid & Thyroid Cancers; Osteoporosis, Bone and Mineral Metabolism; PCOS, Diagnosing Adrenal and Pituitary disorders; Thyroid Biopsy

Year Joined: 2013

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About Me

What made you want to become a health care provider or what is your earliest memory of wanting to be one?

I think it dawned on me that I wanted to be a doctor when in high school. I was always more interested in biological sciences than any other subject.

What do you love most about your specialty? / Why did you choose your specialty?

When my sister presented with symptoms of hyperthyroidism and I correctly diagnosed her with Graves' disease. I knew Endocrinology would be my calling. I was in my 3rd year of medical school then.

How do you connect with your patients?

The first thing I ask them is how I can help them to determine their expectations. I also never assume patients won't understand complicated explanations of their problem.

What are your interests outside of the office (hobbies, activities)?

I'm interested in professional sports, NBA tennis. I love going to plays and musicals. At home, I most watch films- I love British films.

What is your advice for your patients?

Understand what your problem is and how your medicines are addressing the problems.