Adult & Geriatric Institute | Geriatric Doctors Fort Lauderdale

Elected one of the Best Doctors in South Florida
Miami Metro Magazine, Oct 1999

Dr. Andy Mencia is a residency trained physician in both family practice and internal medicine with greater than ten years of experience in preventive medicine.

Dr. Mencia did his post-doctoral training in internal medicine at The Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, New Jersey, where he was chief medical resident. He was also an assistant instructor at prestigious institutions such asMount Sinai Hospital and SUNY StonyBrook, both in New York. Following that, Dr. Mencia entered into a two year geriatric fellowship program at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York,
Mount Sinai Hospital and SUNY StonyBrook, both in New York. Following that, Dr. Mencia entered into a two year geriatric fellowship program at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York, earning him an academic Mount Sinai Hospital and SUNY StonyBrook, both in New York.

Following that, Dr. Mencia entered into a two year geriatric fellowship program at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York, earning him an academic degree in Geriatrics and Gerontology. He practiced in New York for several years before moving to South Florida. One month after he moved, Dr. Mencia established Internal & Geriatric Medicine of South Florida, where he created a medical practice that specialized in caring for the elderly patient. It was readily apparent to Dr. Mencia that there was a great need in the community for a center where all aspects of care for elderly patients could be provided under one roof. To this end, Dr. Mencia created the Adult & Geriatric Institute of Florida, which will house a full range of care for the geriatric patient, including medical, dental, and mental health care, as well as other common medical needs of the elderly.

Dr. Mencia is certified by the American Medical Director Association as a Medical Director, where he is one of the delegates representing Florida in the national board. Dr. Mencia is currently the regional medical director for the Extendicare Facilities and co-medical director at Heartland of Lauderhill. He is an associate professor of geriatric medicine at Florida Atlantic University and lectures extensively in the community and around the country. He has acquired a reputation, not only in the South Florida area, but nationally as well as worldwide. He has an international patient base that comes to see him on a regular basis. He attends to several nursing homes in Broward and Palm Beach counties with his associate and advanced practitioners. After serving as an expert witness in a few high profile cases, Dr. Mencia was hired to oversee the care of several of these patients and manage their medical care.

Dinh Q. Pham, MD

Dr. Pham immigrated to the United States from Vietnam in 1975 at the age of 5 with his entire family. In the first year in America, they moved from places to places; California, Nevada, Minnesota, and finally Ohio, where he resided for 21 years. He is the third of six children, one brother and four sisters. His parents ran a Chinese-Vietnamese-American restaurant where he worked and learned to cook along side his family until he graduated

from college. He speaks English, Vietnamese, a little French and Spanish.

He went to Wright State University in Dayton Ohio where he did his undergraduate in Psychology. After graduation he continued at the same university where he pursued his medical training . During his medical training, he took interests in teaching community children about the toxic effects of drug and alcohol abuse. But the most important experience was
when he went to Swaziland South Africa for a medical school rotation to assist other physician in the care of an underserved population. The experienced opened his eyes to the necessity for good medical care and compassion.

After graduation from medical school, he continued in his medical care in Internal medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. There he saw the diversity and complexity of medical illness that only a big city could offer. Fortunately, he was mentored by someone who fostered great care and compassion for the older adults. This experience opened his eyes to the field of Geriatric medicine. He continued his education in Geriatric Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. There he learned about the basic concept of Geriatric care and did his research about constipation in older adults in the nursing home. After graduation from Mount Sinai Medical Center, he continues his medical career working with the medical group established by Dr. Andy Mencia.

Dr. Pham hobbies include cooking, especially Asian fusion style food. He loves to swim to keep in shape, painting. His interests also include alternative medicine such as Tai-chi, acupuncture, meditations, massage therapy, and herbal remedies for medical ailments. He wishes to continue an academic role as educator for the community.

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1608 E. Commercial Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33334
Phone: (954) 489-1345
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