Jose A. Villaplana, M.D., is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine, ABIM, with a subspecialty in managed care through the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, ABQAURP. At Conviva Care Center Brandon, he leads a team of compassionate, patient-focused primary care professionals with a commitment to medical excellence. Dr. Villaplana completed a residency in internal medicine at Western Care Reserve Systems in Youngstown, Ohio. He earned his medical degree from the Ponce School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico, in 1989. As an undergraduate, he received a Bachelor of Science, pre-med, from the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus. Dr. Villaplana’s hospital affiliations have included HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital, a part of HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, and Brandon Regional Hospital. He is a member of the Hillsboro County Medical Association, HCMA, and the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians ABQAURP. He has been distinguished with the AMA - Physician Recognition Award. He is an avid bicyclist and enjoys walking.