Dr. Maria Eugenia González Berlari, MD FAAFP

Expert Publications

• Resistance to a bacterial toxin is mediated by removal of a conserved glycosylation pathway required for toxin-host interactions.
• A purified Bacillus thuringiensis crystal protein with therapeutic activity against the hookworm parasite Ancylostoma ceylanicum.
• Caenorhabditis elegans carbohydrates in bacterial toxin resistance.
• Resistance is non-futile: resistance to Cry5B in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans.
• Evidence of ambiguous differentiation and mTOR pathway dysregulation in subependymal giant cell astrocytoma.
• Use of the ADAMTS13 activity assay improved the accuracy and efficiency of the diagnosis and treatment of suspected acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
• Utility of ADAMTS13 assays in diagnosing thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. In reply.

Media Releases

Get to know Family Physician Dr. Maria E. Gonzalez Berlari, who serves patients in Phoenix, Arizona.

A caring and compassionate family physician, Dr. Berlari is the Medical Director of GB Family Care, seeing patients at both locations in Phoenix, Arizona. From infants to senior citizens, she is committed to promoting the health and well-being of the community with complete healthcare solutions.

The mission of GB Family Care is to promote the health and well-being of the local population by providing accessible, high-quality medical care for people of all ages. GB Family Care is committed to providing services that will exceed the expectations of patients, resulting in a successful practice.

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Berlari attended medical school at the National University of Rosario in Argentina, and in 2002, she graduated top 10 of her class. After moving to the United States and finishing a year of research in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa, she completed her internship at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.

She then relocated to Florida, finishing her residency in family medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital. From there, she pursued a fellowship in geriatric medicine at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, Arizona.

An active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Dr. Berlari holds triple board certification in family medicine, geriatric medicine, and anti-aging and functional medicine.

A local speaker for multiple radio programs and TV shows, she is most grateful for the opportunity to treat patients, making a difference in their lives and helping them achieve wellness.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

Outside of the office, Dr. Berlari enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and outdoor activities in her time off. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

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