Dr. Catherine P. Sembrano- Navarro AAFP
Family Practitioner | Adult Medicine
756 N Suncoast Blvd Crystal River FL, 34429Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Catherine Sembrano–Navarro, is a board-certified Family Physician based in Crystal River Florida with over 15 years of experience in Primary Care. Originally from the Philippines, Dr. Navarro completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1996 and Doctor of Medicine at Cebu Doctors University in the Philippines in 2000. She finished her Family medicine residency training at Heritage Valley Health Systems in Beaver Pennsylvania in 2008. She is the founder and owner of both LRI Medical and MedUltima Regenerative and Aesthetic Clinic.
Dr. Navarro is deeply committed to empowering her patients through a collaborative approach to health, emphasizing education, compliance and proactive health maintenance. In her practice, she provides comprehensive primary care with a strong focus on preventative medicine and patient centered education, helping individuals understand and manage through conditions effectively.
Beyond traditional primary care, Dr. Navarro is passionate about regenerative and aesthetic medicine. She believes and the benefits of cellular regeneration to slow the aging process, potentially delaying age-related diseases, extending life expectancy and improving overall quality of life. By enhancing physical appearance, she encourages her patients to embrace healthy lifestyle and build confidence. Dr. Navarro's holistic approach integrates both inner wellness and outer vitality, making her trusted advocate for comprehensive health and wellbeing.
Education and Training
Cebu Doctors University BS Biology 1996
Cebu Doctors University Doctor of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Adjunct Faculty - Preceptor Lincoln Memorial University 2015 - 2023
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Chronic Pain
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Heart Disease
- Bursitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Insomnia
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- AAFP, AMA, Florida Wellcare Alliance, A4M, SSRP , Cellular Medicine Association
- American Board of Family Medicine
Internships
- Cebu Doctors University, Philippines
Professional Society Memberships
- AAFP, AMA, A4M, SSRP, Cellular Medicine Association, Florida Wellcare Alliance
Professional Affiliations
- same as above
What do you attribute your success to?
- I credit my success to my unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare for my patients, appying the advances in research to promote natural healing and reducing the impact of aging on health and longevity. I am also deeply grateful for the steadfast support of my family and ongoing trust and confidence my patients placed on me.
Teaching and speaking
- English, Tagalog
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Philippines
Hobbies / Sports
- Interior home design,
Dr. Catherine P. Sembrano- Navarro AAFP's Practice location
LRI Medical / MedUltima Aesthetics
756 N Suncoast Blvd -Crystal River, FL 34429Get Direction
LRI Medical
216 S Seminole Ave. -Inverness, FL 34452Get Direction
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