AVENTURA OBGYN ASSOCIATES
21110 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 312
Aventura, FL 33180
305-933-3030
PLAY SAFE MEDICAL CENTER
1008 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd
Hallandale, FL 33009
954-456-5680
Walk-Ins Welcomed
Sameday HIV Testing
Our Doctors
B. Mitchell Grabois, MD
Dr. Grabois is currently the Director of OBGYN at Hollywood Memorial Regional Hospital. He has been practicing Obstetrics and Gynecology for over 30 years. Dr. Grabois is also a NAMS Menopause Practictioner and a member of the clinical faculty at Barry University, Nova Southeastern University and Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Grabois enjoys conducting research in the field of OBGYN and is a national guest speaker. Dr. Grabois is also certified in aesthetics and is both a medical trainer and guest speaker.
Mark Firestone, MD
Dr. Firestone limits his practice to gynecology and women's health. He has been in private practive since 1987 and is a member of the clinical faculty of Florida Atlantic University, Nova Southeastern University and Barry Univeristy. Dr. Firestone is a NAMS Menopause Practicioner and has served as the prinicipal investigator for numerous clinical research trials and lectured nationally on a variety of women's health issues including contraception, hormone therapy and menopause.
Our Nurse Practicioners
Vivian Chona, ARNP-C
Ms. Vivian Chona received her Master’s degree from Barry University and is nationally board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
She is fluent in English and Spanish. Ms. Chona has over 5 years of experience providing Obstetrics and Gynecology services, as well as Family Medicine.
Yessy Felipe, ARNP-C
Ms. Yessy Felipe received her Master’s degree from Barry University and is nationally board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
She is fluent in English and Spanish. Ms. Felipe has over 5 years of experience providing Obstetrics and Gynecology services, as well as Family Medicine.
Our Practice
Aventura OBGYN Associates has been caring for women in the South Florida area for over 30 years. We have a great team of physicians that provide a multitude of services. Our doctors and nurse practicioners are trained in the newest procedures and are constanlty maintaining all board certifications.
Play Safe Medical Center was founded by Vivian Chona ARNP-C and Yessy Felipe ARNP-C with the goal of providing quality care to both male and female patients. Both nurse practicioners have been practicing in gynecology and family medicine for 8 years. Both Vivian and Yessy are bi-lingual and are up to date with the newest research, guidelines and procedures.
Our goal is to provide all around care and to make sure that our treatment leaves you with the upmost satisfaction.
THE PRACTICE
Clinical News
Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of death in female reproductive cancers, resulting in about 14,000 deaths annually. It is the most deadly of all gynecological cancer. Despite this, all there is to know about the devastating ailment isn't always readily available. The professionals at Play Safe Clinic in Hallandale are here to inform you about a few facts you may not have known about ovarian cancer:
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Every Woman is at Risk: Though there are steps we can take to decrease our risk, no woman is immune from developing ovarian cancer. The best way to combat this disease is education. Knowing your family history and relevant risk factors is heavily linked to proactive and potentially lifesaving care. Genetic testing and counseling are essential in the surveillance against ovarian cancer. Play Safe Clinic offers both counseling and testing to high risk patients.
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Ovulation is a Factor: Though it occurs naturally, how many times someone has ovulated in her lifetime is associated with our ovarian cancer likelihood. A Harvard-run study found the most dangerous and deadly kinds of ovarian cancer form at the ends of the Fallopian tubes, not the ovaries themselves. The study also claimed that breastfeeding, pregnancy, and birth control—things that halt ovulation—are linked to a lower ovarian cancer risk. Birth control reduces the risk of ovarian cancer up to 60%. Play Safe offers birth control counseling options.
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There Are Symptoms: Fortunately, our body shows symptoms if and when we're affected by ovarian cancer—actually worsening over time. A few examples of ovarian cancer symptoms are loss of appetite, stomach pressure and bloating, pelvic pain, weight loss and lethargy. Although in majority of the cases there are no symptoms.