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Dr. Joseph Rosado, MD
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Dr. Joseph Rosado, MD is one of the world’s most respected medical authorities on cannabis as plant-based medicine. With over four decades of experience as a healthcare professional, he’s built a career anchored in the family tradition and driven by a desire to help his patients and community.Dr. Rosado is the medical director for Panacea Alliance, a behavioral/mental health center in St. Augustine, medical director for Complete Wellness Medical Centers, a functional and regenerative medicine center in DeLand, FL, Adjunct Professor at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, FL, a part-time provider for FL DocMJ, the president, and CEO of International Medical Consultants, the Medical Director for Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana and Journey Hemp and the scientific board of advisers for Medical Extractos in Medellin, Colombia.
As a clinician he has worked with thousands of patients, from toddlers to the elderly, recommending medical cannabis and managing treatment.
A published author, Dr. Rosado has written multiple articles for medical journals, as well as the bestselling book “Hope and Healing-A Case for Cannabis”.
In August 2019, he received the Physician of the Year Award at the Healthcare Achievement Awards sponsored by the Volusia County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 2019, in 2021 he received the Healthcare Achievement Awards Wellness Physician of the Year, in 2022 he received the Healthcare Achievement Awards Healthcare Administrator of the Year, the Best in DeLand—Medical Consulting Award and the Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Awards 2022, hosted by Global Health & Pharma: Best Family-Orientated Preventive Medicine Clinic - East Coast USA Family Physician of the Year, in January 2023 he received the Global Health & Pharma's Fourth Annual Commercial Cannabis Awards for Most Comprehensive Medical Care Provider in Florida and in May of 2023 he received four awards from Suncoast NORML for Best Cannabis Physician, Best Cannabis Educator, Best Cannabis Philanthropist and Best Cannabis Advocate.
Also in December 2019, he was named one of 65 Outstanding Black & Hispanic Men Leading in Cannabis by The WeedHead & Co and in June 2020, he was named one of 20 Outstanding Black and Latinx Men Leading Change in Cannabis by Green Entrepreneur.
Dr. Rosado holds two associates degrees, one in general studies and another in Emergency Medical Sciences, a bachelor's degree in clinical nutrition, two doctorate degrees, one in chiropractic medicine from Life College in Marietta, GA, and a medical degree from Universidad Central del Este, in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic and a masters degree in Healthcare Management.
23 years
Experience
Dr. Joseph Rosado, MD
- Deland, Florida
- Universidad Central del Este
- Accepting new patients
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Why do I have spots on my lips
You must go to either the emergency room or an urgent care IMMEDIATELY!
Grandmother can't Walk without Pain
The best way to help her is to encourage her to seek professional care from a physician, she needs to have multiple diagnostics done of her low back area to determine the cause READ MORE
The best way to help her is to encourage her to seek professional care from a physician, she needs to have multiple diagnostics done of her low back area to determine the cause of her low back pain and the inability to walk.
Chest infection
I wouldn't recommend taking an OTC medication, particularly with the "green" sputum you have described--you may need an anti-viral and/or an antibiotic ASAP. Contact your PCP or READ MORE
I wouldn't recommend taking an OTC medication, particularly with the "green" sputum you have described--you may need an anti-viral and/or an antibiotic ASAP. Contact your PCP or go to an urgent care.
Mono
Until the IgM for EBV is between 0 and 36 U/mL you are considered "contagious".
Taking two medications
Methylphenidate interacts with many common drugs, including vasopressors (medications that raise blood pressure), blood thinners, anti-seizure drugs and SSRI antidepressants. Source: https://www.drugwatch.com/drugs/methylphenidate/interactions/#:~:text=Methylphenidate%20interacts%20with%20many%20common,Avoid%20taking%20methylphenidate%20with%20MAOIs. READ MORE
Methylphenidate interacts with many common drugs, including vasopressors (medications that raise blood pressure), blood thinners, anti-seizure drugs and SSRI antidepressants.
Source:
https://www.drugwatch.com/drugs/methylphenidate/interactions/#:~:text=Methylphenidate%20interacts%20with%20many%20common,Avoid%20taking%20methylphenidate%20with%20MAOIs.
Source:
https://www.drugwatch.com/drugs/methylphenidate/interactions/#:~:text=Methylphenidate%20interacts%20with%20many%20common,Avoid%20taking%20methylphenidate%20with%20MAOIs.
Swelling In Feet
If you are on a "water retention" pill and have high blood pressure, it's time to contact either your primary care doctor or your cardiologist for an immediate evaluation.
Sore Throat
Either see your primary care doctor or go to an urgent care ASAP.
Coughing and tightness in chest
You'll need to consult with your physician or an urgent care.
thrush treatment
Oral fluconazole at 100 mg once a day is considered the drug of choice to treat oropharyngeal candidiasis. One to 2 weeks of therapy is recommended for oropharyngeal candidiasis; READ MORE
Oral fluconazole at 100 mg once a day is considered the drug of choice to treat oropharyngeal candidiasis.
One to 2 weeks of therapy is recommended for oropharyngeal candidiasis; 2 to 3 weeks of therapy is recommended for esophageal disease.
Make sure you are following a healthy lifestyle, i.e., a balanced diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and stress reduction can all contribute to overall immune system health--particularly eliminate simple sugars, which feed yeast.
One to 2 weeks of therapy is recommended for oropharyngeal candidiasis; 2 to 3 weeks of therapy is recommended for esophageal disease.
Make sure you are following a healthy lifestyle, i.e., a balanced diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and stress reduction can all contribute to overall immune system health--particularly eliminate simple sugars, which feed yeast.
Tingling In My Face
Low vitamin D rarely causes tingling, you may need to have your Vitamin B9 and B12 checked. See low vitamin B9 and B12 on-line.
Drug test question
It's a 9 panel urine drug test.
Can I take painkillers when recovering from a concussion
First of all, acetaminophen IS Tylenol. Secondly, I typically recommend to take both acetaminophen and ibuprofen simultaneously (at the same time) because they each work great READ MORE
First of all, acetaminophen IS Tylenol.
Secondly, I typically recommend to take both acetaminophen and ibuprofen simultaneously (at the same time) because they each work great by themselves on different receptors, but much better together.
Secondly, I typically recommend to take both acetaminophen and ibuprofen simultaneously (at the same time) because they each work great by themselves on different receptors, but much better together.
Testicles
It's time to call your primary care physician or a urologist.
Hard lump presumingly a lymph node
It's time to discuss this with your primary care, get lab work and either an ultrasound or a CT scan of the area, followed by a referral to a head and neck surgeon.
Osteochondroma question
I recommend that you speak with your pediatrician and get a referral to a pediatric orthopedist.
HRT Patch
That'll be OK to do.
Tetanus Injection
You should still be covered by the recent (6 months and 15 days) tetanus shot.
Covid Again
Different strain of the virus--I've had it FIVE times since 2020!!!
What would cause you to have shortness of breath while lying on your back
That's called orthopnea.
https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-orthopnea-1746140#:~:text=What%20causes%20orthopnea%3F,goiters%20(thyroid%20gland%20enlargement).
https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-orthopnea-1746140#:~:text=What%20causes%20orthopnea%3F,goiters%20(thyroid%20gland%20enlargement).
Medication interaction
No interactions. https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/baclofen-with-mylanta-gas-318-0-2065-4942.html#:~:text=Interactions%20between%20your%20drugs,between%20baclofen%20and%20Mylanta%20Gas. READ MORE
No interactions.
https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/baclofen-with-mylanta-gas-318-0-2065-4942.html#:~:text=Interactions%20between%20your%20drugs,between%20baclofen%20and%20Mylanta%20Gas.
https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/baclofen-with-mylanta-gas-318-0-2065-4942.html#:~:text=Interactions%20between%20your%20drugs,between%20baclofen%20and%20Mylanta%20Gas.
