Dr. Israel I. Caro, MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
11317 LAKE UNDERHILL RD STE 100 ORLANDO FL, 32825About
Dr. Israel Caro practices Geriatric Medicine in Kissimmee, FL. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Caro works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1995
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
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Professional Memberships
- Member AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS
Fellowships
- GERIATRIC MEDICINE, Trujillo Alto Health System, Trujillo Alto, PR 1998
- Geriatric Medicine - (University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine)
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Get to know Geriatrician Dr. Israel I. Caro, who serves patients in Orlando, Florida.
Dr. Caro is a geriatrician serving Orlando and the surrounding communities. He is affiliated with VIPcare Healthcare – established in 2006 to serve the medical needs of patients residing in the State of Florida, they offer quality Primary Care Services (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, General Practice) and an excellent, personalized, and caring healthcare team.
In 1995, Dr. Caro earned his medical degree at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He went on to complete a residency at the University of Puerto Rico Family Medicine program. He completed a fellowship in geriatric medicine at the same venue.
To stay up to date in his field, Dr. Caro is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The AAFP is the national association of family doctors. It is one of the largest national medical organizations, with 134,600 members in 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam, as well as internationally.
Geriatrics is a specialty that focuses on health care of elderly people. As a geriatrician, Dr. Caro works to prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. He works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
With over 20 years of experience in the field, Dr. Caro has treated thousands of patients. He has received NCQA recognition awards in the areas of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
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