Miriam Zylberglait-Lisigurski, MD

Dr. Miriam Zylberglait Lisigurski is a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician specialized in Geriatrics, with extensive clinical experience. She completed her medical education and Geriatric Fellowship in Peru, and provided patient care for over 10 years at the Naval Geriatric Center. During that time Dr. Zylberglait Lisigurski also worked as faculty and was involved in research and scholarly activities. In 2009, she became the Chief Physician of the Geriatric Day Clinic. Dr. Zylberglait Lisigurski moved to the US in 2011 where she completed her training in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine. Also, since 2012, Dr. Zylberglait Lisigurski has been involved in research projects at the Miami VA Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC). Dr. Zylberglait Lisigurski believes in a holistic approach to patient care, combining the medical evaluation, with the social, mental and functional assessments. She embraces the challenge of dealing with patients with multiple co-morbidities, focusing on well being, and quality of life of her patients, taking always in consideration their personal preferences and cultural beliefs. "I enjoy what I do, and I like to do it well. Seeing a patient smiling after feeling better is my best reward."