Specialists in Functional Medicine
George Moricz, MD
Dr. George Moricz is a trailblazer in Functional Medicine. Specializing in hormonal management and women’s health, Dr. Moricz brings two decades of experience and innovation to our center. Dr. Moricz holds an undergraduate degree in Biology from Boston College and earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. His multidisciplinary background is particularly strong in hormone optimization, medical bariatrics, and anti-aging therapies, cornerstones of Functional Medicine.
After serving as a physician in the United States Air Force, Dr. Moricz devoted himself to private practice. There, he gained acclaim for his work in specialized hormone therapy treatments.
Internationally renowned, Dr. Moricz has designed custom sleep systems, beauty products, and Nano-energetic formulas for his concierge patients, pioneering revolutionary therapies that he’s continued to refine over the past six years.
Lina Sakr, MD
Lina Sakr, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over 38 years of experience. She specializes in metabolic and nutritional medicine, anti-aging medicine, and women’s health. Prior to joining the Naples Center for Functional Medicine staff, Dr. Sakr spent 20 years in private practice in Troy, Michigan where she was an attending physician and staff privileges at William Beaumont Hospital. Dr. Sakr maintains her teaching privileges as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont Hospital School of Medicine.
Education & Experience:
- Fellowship in Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, A4M
- Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine Residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University
- Damascus University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Carol L. Roberts, MD, ABIHM
Carol L. Roberts, M.D. has practiced functional/integrative/holistic medicine for 25 years. She provides patients with testing to uncover the underlying causes of chronic illness, guidance in resolving health issues in the safest and most lasting ways and education in how the patient can best assist in her own healing. Additionally, she is the author of “Good Medicine: A Return to Common Sense,” a doctor-proven guide to attaining a healthier you, naturally. Dr. Roberts is a nationally recognized speaker, has a dual faculty appointment at the College of Public Health and the College of Medicine at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. She is proud to be a mentor, educator, and role model to her patients.
Education & Experience:
- Founding Diplomate, American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Otolaryngology and Emergency Medicine
- University of Texas Medical School
- Harvard University, Bachelor’s degree
Eduardo Maristany, MD
Dr. Maristany is a board-certified internal medicine physician who is also trained by the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM). Licensed to practice in both Florida and Georgia, Dr. Maristany’s post-residency training includes functional and integrative medicine, advanced personalized genomic interpretation, inflammatory diseases and other topics. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and American Medical Association. As an active researcher and practitioner in the study of genomics, the field of biology focusing on the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes, Dr. Maristany incorporates genomic intelligence into clinical decision-making through use of the cutting-edge IntellxxDNA™ programming. IntellxxDNA™ is an advanced testing tool for genomic analysis to provide comprehensive, clinical-focused knowledge of the health risks and benefits within your genetic make-up. The results from the IntellxxDNA™ test are used to develop a personalized plan to help you achieve optimal health and wellness.
Education & Experience:
- Internal Medicine Hospitalist, Academic Hospitalist/Clinical Assistant Professor
- Residency in Internal Medicine at Memorial Health University Medical Center
- Ross University School of Medicine, Graduated with Honors
- University of Miami, Bachelor’s Degree
D. Lindsey Berkson, MA, DC, CNS, DACBN, ACN
The author of 21 books, including “Safe Hormones, Smart Women,” Dr. Lindsey Berkson has worked as a continuing education professor for doctors and pharmacists. She is a functional medicine specialist focusing on hormones, anti-aging and medical nutrition, especially for breast cancer survivors. Dr. Berkson has been a nutrient formulator, drug inventor, and chiropractor. She has served as a hormone scholar at an environmental estrogen think tank at Tulane University and has published original peer-review research with Houston’s University of Texas Medical School.
Education & Experience:
- Institute of Bioidentical Medicine (IOBIM) Medial Board Member
- Dual bachelor’s degrees in neurobiology and communication/film from the University of Michigan
- Master’s degree in nutrition from Goddard College
- Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the University of Western States
- Attended co-programs in naturopathic care at National College in Oregon
- Nutritionist, consultant, lecturer, researcher, scholar, author, blogger, podcaster, chiropractor and functional medicine specialist for nearly five decades
Rona Tagalog, ARNP
Rona Tagalog is a licensed, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Rona has over 15 years of experience in the medical field.
Rona has personally experienced medical challenges of her own and found improved health with the help of a Functional Medicine provider. Her personal journey of healing through functional medicine inspired her to complete and obtain certification in the practice of Functional Medicine with Functional Medicine University (FMU). Rona continues to expand her functional wellness training through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM).
Rona is passionate about health and well being and enjoys helping people reach their optimal wellness. When she is not working, Rona loves to be in nature and spend time with her husband. She practices self-care with meditation, massages, essential oils, and infrared sauna. She also enjoys yoga, Pilates, rebounding, and making music with her friends.
Education & Experience:
- Family Practice, Trinity Family Medical Center
- University of South Florida, MSN
- Mother-Baby Nurse, Orlando Health
- Northland Pioneer College, ASN
- Mountain View College, Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education