Meet your obesity-certified doctor

Dr. Manuel Carrazana, MD, FACP, DABOM

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Dr. Manuel Carrazana is a dual board-certified physician in both internal medicine and obesity medicine. His passion lies in tackling obesity and its far-reaching effects, believing in the power of preventive and proactive medicine. Obesity is the root cause of numerous health conditions — addressing it is the key to living a long, fulfilling life.

Dr. Carrazana completed his residency in Central Florida and has worked in various roles, including as an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and as a teaching physician training internal medicine residents. He volunteers his free time at a clinic for underserved communities.

Dr. Carrazana was born in Cuba, grew up in Miami and lives in Orlando with his wife, two kids and their corgi. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

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American Board of Internal Medicine logo with abbreviation ABIM

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Happy June! If you’re cooking something up this weekend I’ve got a good option for you 👀👀👀
Happy June! If you’re cooking something up this weekend I’ve got a good option for you 👀👀👀
When thinking about calories and nutrition, I always tell my patients to start with the amount first and then graduate up to what those calories are made of and finally when you eat 👍🏼 #obesitymedicine #obesitydoctor #nutrition #calorietracking #glp1 #weightloss
Really excited to see my Op-Ed published in the Orlando Sentinel this morning! As an obesity physician, it’s difficult to see a treatment that has worked for such a wide swath of patients be reduced again to only those who can afford it &mdash
Really excited to see my Op-Ed published in the Orlando Sentinel this morning! As an obesity physician, it’s difficult to see a treatment that has worked for such a wide swath of patients be reduced again to only those who can afford it — especially when the communities that most need it (including my own Hispanic community) are among those that will feel this loss the most. If you want to read my thoughts on it, I’ve linked the article in my bio 🔗 Special thanks to @jennifermarcial for helping to get this published!
Hope everyone had a nice long weekend! Coming back with some nutrition tips we might all need 😅 Here are some naturally occurring foods and compounds that perform many of the same functions as injectable weight-loss medications by stimulating the
Hope everyone had a nice long weekend! Coming back with some nutrition tips we might all need 😅 Here are some naturally occurring foods and compounds that perform many of the same functions as injectable weight-loss medications by stimulating the production of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) in the body. These foods make you feel less hungry, making them a great option for patients looking to lose weight 👍🏼 Have a great week everyone!
The cutoff for compounded semaglutide is here, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to get it at all beyond today. Here’s what you need to know to get through the next few months 👍🏼 As always, I’m available for any questi
The cutoff for compounded semaglutide is here, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to get it at all beyond today. Here’s what you need to know to get through the next few months 👍🏼 As always, I’m available for any questions! #semaglutide #glp1 #ozempic #wegovy #obesitymedicine #obesitydoctor
This is the last week pharmacies can make compounded semaglutide — here’s what you need to know before the May 22 cutoff! #obesitymedicine #semaglutide #obesitydoctor #weightloss #glp1 #compoundedsemaglutide
It’s a really exciting time in obesity medicine with potential new treatments coming our way! #obesitymedicine #glp1s #ozempic #wegovy #zepbound #mounjaro #obesitydoctor
It’s a really exciting time in obesity medicine with potential new treatments coming our way! #obesitymedicine #glp1s #ozempic #wegovy #zepbound #mounjaro #obesitydoctor
These are some of the most common side effects I hear about with my patients on GLP-1s. All them of completely treatable and we can work on a plan to make sure you avoid them entirely 👍🏼 #obesitymedicine #glp1s #glp1sideeffects #weightloss #obesitydoctor
Hoping to see coverage continue to rise! I’m now accepting Aetna, Cigna, United, Optum, Florida Medicaid and Florida Medicare ✅ I’m out-of-network for Florida Blue and Ambetter (which could still mean your insurance covers a portion of
Hoping to see coverage continue to rise! I’m now accepting Aetna, Cigna, United, Optum, Florida Medicaid and Florida Medicare ✅ I’m out-of-network for Florida Blue and Ambetter (which could still mean your insurance covers a portion of your care!) #obesitymedicine #glp1 #insurance #obesitydoctor
Love this recipe for lunch! Another good one with high protein :) #recipe #weightloss #weightlossfood #glp1 #proteinfood #proteinrecipes
Love this recipe for lunch! Another good one with high protein :) #recipe #weightloss #weightlossfood #glp1 #proteinfood #proteinrecipes
Happy June! If you’re cooking something up this weekend I’ve got a good option for you 👀👀👀
When thinking about calories and nutrition, I always tell my patients to start with the amount first and then graduate up to what those calories are made of and finally when you eat 👍🏼 #obesitymedicine #obesitydoctor #nutrition #calorietracking #gl
Really excited to see my Op-Ed published in the Orlando Sentinel this morning! As an obesity physician, it’s difficult to see a treatment that has worked for such a wide swath of patients be reduced again to only those who can afford it &mdash Hope everyone had a nice long weekend! Coming back with some nutrition tips we might all need 😅 Here are some naturally occurring foods and compounds that perform many of the same functions as injectable weight-loss medications by stimulating the The cutoff for compounded semaglutide is here, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to get it at all beyond today. Here’s what you need to know to get through the next few months 👍🏼 As always, I’m available for any questi
This is the last week pharmacies can make compounded semaglutide — here’s what you need to know before the May 22 cutoff! #obesitymedicine #semaglutide #obesitydoctor #weightloss #glp1 #compoundedsemaglutide
It’s a really exciting time in obesity medicine with potential new treatments coming our way! #obesitymedicine #glp1s #ozempic #wegovy #zepbound #mounjaro #obesitydoctor
These are some of the most common side effects I hear about with my patients on GLP-1s. All them of completely treatable and we can work on a plan to make sure you avoid them entirely 👍🏼 #obesitymedicine #glp1s #glp1sideeffects #weightloss #obesit
Hoping to see coverage continue to rise! I’m now accepting Aetna, Cigna, United, Optum, Florida Medicaid and Florida Medicare ✅ I’m out-of-network for Florida Blue and Ambetter (which could still mean your insurance covers a portion of Love this recipe for lunch! Another good one with high protein :) #recipe #weightloss #weightlossfood #glp1 #proteinfood #proteinrecipes

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