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Dr. Joseph Rosado, MD, MBA
General Practitioner
1840 Eldron Blvd SE. Suite 2 Palm Bay FL, 32909About
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.
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.
Education and Training
Universidad Central del Este MD 2001
University of Phoenix MBA 2005
Life College DC 1992
Valencia Community College AA 1986
Valencia Community College AS 1988
Provider Details
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Dr. Joseph Rosado, MD, MBA's Expert Contributions
Resources For Indigenous Women Struggling With Mental Illness
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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! READ MORE
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 of her low back pain and the inability to walk. READ MORE
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 go to an urgent care. READ MORE
Mono
Until the IgM for EBV is between 0 and 36 U/mL you are considered "contagious". READ MORE
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
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. READ MORE
Sore Throat
Either see your primary care doctor or go to an urgent care ASAP. READ MORE
Coughing and tightness in chest
You'll need to consult with your physician or an urgent care. READ MORE
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; 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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
Drug test question
It's a 9 panel urine drug test. READ MORE
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 by themselves on different receptors, but much better together. READ MORE
Testicles
It's time to call your primary care physician or a urologist. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
Osteochondroma question
I recommend that you speak with your pediatrician and get a referral to a pediatric orthopedist. READ MORE
HRT Patch
That'll be OK to do. READ MORE
Tetanus Injection
You should still be covered by the recent (6 months and 15 days) tetanus shot. READ MORE
Covid Again
Different strain of the virus--I've had it FIVE times since 2020!!! READ MORE
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). READ MORE
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
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Adjunct Faculty Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022 - Present
- Adjunct Faculty Chamberlain University 2016 - Present
Awards
- Best Cannabis Physician 2023 Suncoast NORML Cannabis Action Awards
- Best Cannabis Educator 2023 Suncoast NORML Cannabis Action Awards
- Best Cannabis Philanthropist 2023 Suncoast NORML Cannabis Action Awards
- Best Cannabis Activist 2023 Suncoast NORML Cannabis Action Awards
- Most Comprehensive Medical Care Provider in Florida 2023 Global Health & Pharma's Fourth Annual Commercial Cannabis Awards
- Best Family-Orientated Preventive Medicine Clinic - East Coast USA-Family Physician of the Year 2022 Global Health & Pharma's Fourth Annual Commercial Cannabis Awards
- Best in DeLand—Medical Consulting 2022 Global Health & Pharma's Fourth Annual Commercial Cannabis Awards
- Healthcare Administrator of the Year 2022 Healthcare Achievement Awards
- Wellness Physician of the Year 2021 Healthcare Achievement Awards
- Physician of the Year 2019 Healthcare Achievement Awards
- Outstanding Public Servant 2017 FL Puerto Rican Day Parade Committee
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- United for Care
Dr. Joseph Rosado, MD, MBA's Practice location
Complete Wellness Medical Centers
844 N. Stone Street Ste 202 -Deland, Florida 32720Get Direction
Panacea Alliance
1750 Tree Blvd. Suite 5 -St. Augustine, Florida 32084Get Direction
Restore Health Urgent Care
1840 Eldron Blvd SE. Suite 2 -Palm Bay, FL 32909Get Direction
docmj.com
1221 W Colonial Drive Ste 103 -Orlando, FL 32804Get Direction
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Get to know Physician Executive & Medical Cannabis Doctor Dr. Joseph Rosado, who serves patients throughout the State of Florida.
Dr. Joseph Rosado, aka “Dr. Joe”, is a dedicated physician executive practicing medical care in Central Florida. He is also one of the world’s most well-respected medical authorities on medical cannabis as plant-based medicine, specializing in alternative and conventional medicine, opiate dependence/addiction, wellness, and physical rehabilitation.
Presently, Dr. Joe is the Owner/CEO of International Medical Consultants, Inc. based in DeLand, Florida. He provides medical cannabis consulting services to physicians and patients in the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, UK, Europe and Southeast Asia.
As a physician and physician executive, Dr. Joe is the Medical Director of Complete Wellness Medical Centers where he oversees the evaluation, management and treatment of patients with osteoarthritis and/or degenerative joint diseases and peripheral neuropathy with Regenerative Therapies, the Medical Director of Panacea Alliance, in St. Augustine, FL where he is responsible for overseeing and evaluating, managing and treating patients with mental/behavioral health issues face-to-face and/or virtually and provides Suboxone Therapy for patients wanting to be off of opiates (narcotics).
He also works part-time in Orlando, FL and The Villages, FL with docmj.com as medical cannabis physician, providing medical cannabis recommendations to people suffering with/from cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDs, post-traumatic stress disorder, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) aka Lou Gehrig’s Syndrome, Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and terminal conditions among others in both English and Spanish.
As an educator, he is an adjunct professor with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Health Services Administration (SHSA) programs, where he is a course director, part-time instructor, assists with curriculum development, review and on-line distance education delivery in a compliant fashion via LECOM’s Learning Management System (LMS).
Holding an impressive academic background with degrees in various fields, Dr. Joe earned an MBA in Healthcare Management from the University of Phoenix in 2005, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Additionally, he achieved a medical degree from Universidad Central del Este in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic in 2001, graduating Cum Laude.
Before that, Dr. Joe attended Valencia Community College, where he earned an AA in General Education and an AS in Emergency Medical Services Sciences, then Life University from 1989 to 1992, where he pursued a double major, obtaining both a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. During his time at Life University, he demonstrated leadership qualities as President of the Student American Chiropractic Association and President of the Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique. He was also a member of the Chi Rho Honor Society and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic and lab assistant.
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