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Aventura, FL 33180Phone+1 786-585-4512
Summary
- Dr. Miriam Zylberglait (Dr. Z) is a triple Board-Certified Physician in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Obesity Medicine and the Founder of “Virtual Wellbeing MD”, a clinic that offers comprehensive, holistic, and personalized care to patients, using advanced technology and evidence-based medicine, to prevent and treat medical and emotional conditions that could affect their current and/or future quality of life and well-being.
She completed a fellowship in Leadership Education and Development, certification as Mental Health Ally, and training as Chief Wellbeing Officer with the World Happiness Foundation. Dr. Z has been recognized for multiple achievements, including Mentor of the Year (American Medical Women Association 2021) and American College of Physicians Young Achiever (2017).
Dr. Z is the author of the #1 Best Seller Book "The 3G Cycle of Life: The Secrets for Achieving Joy, Meaning, and Well-being”, which has been awarded at the 17th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards (NIEA-2023), and received the Golden Medal Florida Authors and Publishers Association’s Annual President’s Book Awards (FAPA-2023). She just published the child’s version of the book “The 3G Cycle Quest! The Epic Adventure of the 3G Explorers” which was co-authored with her two sons.
Originally from Peru, Dr. Z has two awesome sons, a caring husband, and a supportive family. Her dream is to help others achieve lives full of joy, meaning, and well-being.
Education & Training
- Universidad Nacional Federico VillarrealMaster's, Public Health and Epidemiology, 2003 - 2005
- Cayetano Heredia UniversityClass of 2002
- University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine)
- University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2016 - 2026
- TX State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
- American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- ACP Young Achiever American College of Physician, 2017
- First Place Clinical Science Presentation Miami VA Research Day Poster Session, 2016
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 7 citationsComputer-Based Programmed Instruction Did Not Improve the Knowledge Retention of Medication Instructions of Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes MellitusJorge G. Ruiz, Allen D. Andrade, Ramanakumar Anam, Miriam Lisigurski, Chandana Karanam
The Diabetes Educator. 2014-01-01 - 60 citationsHealth Literacy, Numeracy, and Graphical Literacy Among Veterans in Primary Care and Their Effect on Shared Decision Making and Trust in PhysiciansVanessa Rodríguez, Allen D. Andrade, Rocio Garcia-Retamero, Ramanakumar Anam, Remberto Rodriguez
Journal of Health Communication. 2013-10-04 - ICD Discussions: Closing the Gap between What We Say and What They Understand.Miriam Zylberglait Lisigurski, Marlena Fernandez, Binna Chokshi, Nader Lamaa, Hamid Feiz
Southern Medical Journal. 2018-08-01
Journal Articles
- Computer-based programmed instruction did not improve the knowledge retention of medication instructions of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitusRuiz, J., Andrade, A., Anam, R., Lisigurski, M., Karanam, C., Sharit, J., Diabetes Educator, 1/1/2014
- The Roles of Health Literacy, Numeracy, and Graph Literacy on the Usability of the VA’s Personal Health Record by VeteransSharit J, Lisigurski, M, Andrade AD, Karanam C, Nazi K, Lewis JR, Ruiz JG, Journal of Usability Studies, 1/1/2014
- Health literacy, numeracy, and graphical literacy among veterans in primary care and their effect on shared decision making and trust in physiciansRodríguez, V., Andrade, A., García-Retamero, R., Anam, R., Rodríguez, R., Lisigurski, M., Sharit, J., Ruiz, J., Journal of Health Communication, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Association of Frailty Characteristics and Hemoglobin A1c in AdultsCartwright, C., Kaur, A., Shaharyar, S., Lee, C., Ravindranathan, S., Jamal, O., Mandale, D., Zylberglait Lisigurski, M, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 26th Annual Scientific & Clinical Congress, Austin, TX, 1/1/2017
- Frailty and Health Care Utilization in Older Community Dwelling VeteransZylberglait-Lisigurski M, Bueno Y, Karanam C, Akkineni S, Cevallos VD, and Ruiz JG, ACP Internal Medicine Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2017
- Risk of falls in older adult patients receiving geriatric outpatient treatmentLisigurski, M., Morales, C., et al., 24th Congress of the Latin American Medical Association for Rehabilitation, Colombia, 1/1/2010
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Lectures
- Prevalence of the frailty phenotype in a young and middle aged ambulatory care populationBarcelona, Spain - 1/1/2017
- Frailty and Health Care Utilization in Older Community Dwelling VeteransPhiladelphia, PA - 1/28/2016
- Investigating Barriers to Effective Use by Patients of the VA’s Personal Health RecordMaui, HI - 1/13/2014
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Authored Content
- The Longest Two WeeksOctober 2020
Committees
- Member, National Wellness and professional fulfillment ACP
Research History
- Research associateMiami VA GRECC
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Florida Geriatric SocietyMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/drzmd
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