Orlando graduated from Higer Institute of Medical Science in Havana, Cuba with an MD Degree of Internal Medicine in 1986. He completed his internship at Polyclinic San Cristobal, Pinar del Rio, Cuba.

Committed To Excellence.

Patients at Doctor Lugo MD are seen and treated daily for a variety of conditions, ranging from minor disorders like seasonal allergies to such complex conditions as diabetes and heart disease. The Staff at Doctor Lugo MD is trained to deal with whatever problem the patient brings, no matter how simple or complex.

Licensure

Medical Board of Cuba

Registered Nurse State of Florida

Board Certification

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Education

MD - Higher Institute of Medicine, Havana, Cuba

MD -Specialist (Internal Medicine) - Higher Institute of Medicine, Havana, Cuba

MS -Nursing - University of Miami, Miami, Florida

Post-Graduate Training (Internal Medicine)

Internship: Polyclinic, San Cristobal, Pinar del Rio, Cuba

Family Physician: The Liberty Health Care Center, Bata, Equatorial Guinea

Family Physician: Clinique de l' Aeroport. Doula, Cameroon

Work Experience

Physician Assistant: Luis Lugo, MD, Miami and Broward County, Florida.

Bedside Nurse: St. Catherine West Rehabilitation Hospital, Miami, Florida

Research Nurse: Elite Research Institute, Miami Gardens, Florida

Home Health Nurse: Florida Home Bound Health Agency, Miami, Florida

Awards and Recognitions

Graduated Cum Laude, University of Miami, Nursing

Dean's List, School of Nursing, University of Miami

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholarship

University of Miami Alumni Association

Membership

American Academy of Nurse Practioners

Florida Association of Nurse Practioners

Solidarity Without Borders

Languages

English - fluent
Spanish - fluent
French - fluent

Orlando's Philosophy: "I apply a multicultural approach in the communication process with our patients and their families. I try to assess the patient from head to toe in a comprehensive manner, collect health information from different sources and order diagnostic tests in order to make an informed decision. I try my best to be an advocate for the patient's wellbeing, and always try to educate them and their families according to their needs.

Orlando is a professional with vast experience in various areas of medicine including Internal Medicine, General Medicine and research; he is highly qualified and ready to provide you with competent healthcare.