Endocrinologist Bios

Meet our Physicians

Orlando
2415 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 501
Orlando, FL 32804

Richard Pratley, MD

Dr. Richard Pratley, MD serves as the Medical Director of the Florida Hospital Diabetes Institute (FHDI). Dr. Pratley is also a Senior Scientist at the Florida Hospital /Sanford-Burnham Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes (TRI) and a Professor at the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute at Lake Nona. He is board-certified in internal medicine, received his medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit and completed fellowships in geriatric medicine and gerontology at the University of Michigan, John Hopkins University and the National Institute on Aging. Dr. Pratley is an internationally recognized expert in diabetes. He frequently lectures on diabetes to international audiences, has conducted numerous important studies on the pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of diabetes and has published over 150 peer reviewed articles on diabetes. 

Madhu Banda, MD

Dr. Madhu Banda received his Medical Degree from Karnataka University in India and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New Jersey. He completed his Endocrinology Fellowship at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Banda is board certified in Internal Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism. Before joining the staff at The Florida Diabetes and Endocrine Center, Dr. Banda was in private practice for four years in Marrero, Louisiana. Special interests include thyroid disorders and diabetes care. Dr. Banda is a fellow of the American College of Clinical Endocrinologists and the Endocrine Society.

Andrew S. Martin, MD

Dr. Andrew Martin received his Medical Degree from the University of the West Indies, and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Howard University. He completed his Endocrinology Fellowship at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Martin is board certified in Internal Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism. He is a fellow of the American College of Clinical Endocrinologists, a member of the American Diabetes Association and the Endocrine Society, and a Certified Diabetes Educator. Special interests outside of diabetes and thyroid care include weight and lipid management. Dr. Martin has been practicing clinical endocrinology for the past 14 years and has been at the Florida Hospital Diabetes Institute for 9 yrs. He is currently the Clinical Coordinator of the center.

Angela D. Mazza, DO

Dr. Angela Mazza received her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University's College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in Darby, Pennsylvania and her endocrinology fellowship at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mazza is board certified in Internal Medicine and in Endocrinology. She is a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American Diabetes Association. Her special interest include diabetes care, thyroid disorders, lipid management and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.


Ramon A. Urdaneta, MD

Dr. Ramon Urdaneta was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and is fluent in both English and Spanish. He received his medical training at the Tulane University School of Medicine and his Internal Medicine Residency at the Naval Hospital in Oakland, California. Dr. Urdaneta completed his post-graduate training and endocrinology fellowship at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism. He is also a fellow of the American College of Clinical Endocrinologists and the Endocrine Society. Special interests include thyroid cancer and other thyroid disorders, diabetes care and management.

Michael J. Cronyn

Michael J. Cronyn, MPAS, PA-C, CDE is board-certified and licensed as a physician assistant, registered nurse and certified diabetes educator. He has over two decades of experience in family medicine, internal medicine and endocrinology practice settings. Michael now specializes in diabetes management and medical education. He is an experienced coordinator of diabetes education training and medically related educational programs for medical providers, students and patients. He is involved in transitional diabetes care from pediatric to adult endocrinology practices and diabetic athletes. Michael continuously gains experience and leadership through professional memberships and serving on numerous volunteer medical and service oriented committees.

Kissimmee
2400 N. Orange Blossom Trail,Suite 306
Kissimmee,Florida 34744
(407)932-6190


Juan Carlos Varon, MD

Dr. Juan Carlos Varon is a bilingual endocrinologist, fluent in English and Spanish, and provides advanced medical evaluation and treatment of diabetes, metabolism, and endocrine disorders at Florida Hospital Kissimmee. He completed his post-graduate training and endocrinology fellowship at the University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism. Dr. Varon is a member of the American Medical Association, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the Endocrine Society.