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Two new primary care providers have joined the Heart of Florida Physician Group and will be practicing together in Lake Wales.

Rodolfo S. Fernandez, M.D., an internal medicine physician and Amber Y. Shepard, M.D., a family medicine physician will be seeing patients at their office located at 1255 State Rd 60 E., Suite 500 in Lake Wales. To make an appointment with either Dr. Fernandez or Dr. Shepard, please call 844-634-DOCS (3627) or visit HeartOfFloridaPhysicianGroup.com.

"We are very excited to have welcome these two physicians to our group,'' said Sabrina Robinson, director for the physician group. "Dr. Fernandez had practiced in Winter Haven and is well-known in the area and Dr. Shepard, who is a Lake Wales native, is returning to the area to begin her practice. They are both wonderful additions to our group of physicians.''

Dr. Fernandez believes in taking a holistic approach to treating his patients. He also believes in making sure his patients are comfortable with their treatment plan. He sees patients 18 years and older.

"My goals are to listen to their needs and help resolve their issues and make them feel at home with me,'' Dr. Fernandez said.

Dr. Shepard is excited about being back in her hometown to start her practice.

"I am exactly where I need to be,'' Dr. Shepard said. "This is home for me and there is no place like home.''

Dr. Shepard said she listens to her patient's concerns and forms a comprehensive care plan to help them take control of their health. She sees patients ages 2 and older.

Both physicians see patients for treatment of diabetes, high blood pressure, COPD, wellness visits, immunizations and sports and school physicals as well as sick visits and injuries.