Ms. Carolina Ugarte, PA-C, is a physician assistant specializing in internal medicine and primary care. She earned her Associate of Science, Physician Assistant degree from Miami Dade College in Miami, Florida, graduating with top honors. Ms. Ugarte brought more than 20 years of clinical experience providing comprehensive, patient-centered care with a strong focus on preventive medicine, chronic disease management and health maintenance. Her career included caring for diverse patient populations in internal medicine and primary care settings, with extensive experience serving Medicare beneficiaries and older adults. She integrated nutrition, exercise and lifestyle counseling into individualized care plans while coordinating care with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Ms. Ugarte believes that taking the time to listen to patients is key to improving their quality of life and health and entered healthcare to make a difference by helping people put their health first. She is especially passionate about diabetes, heart health, nutrition, exercise, obesity, brain health and supporting caregivers. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling and enjoying the outdoors.