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Miriam Zylberglait Lisigurski, MD, Internal Medicine, Aventura, FL

MiriamZylberglait LisigurskiMDFACP

Internal Medicine Aventura, FL

Geriatric Medicine, Obesity Medicine & Nutrition

Virtual Wellbeing MD. Dr. Miriam Zylberglait (Dr. Z) is a triple Board-Certified Physician in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Obesity Medicine and Founder of “Virtual Wellbeing MD”, offering comprehensive, holistic, and personalized care to patients, using advanced technology and evidence-based medicine, to prevent and treat medical and emotional conditions.

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Summary

  • Dr. Miriam Zylberglait (Dr. Z) is a triple Board-Certified Physician in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Obesity Medicine and the Founder of “Virtual Wellbeing MD”, a clinic that offers comprehensive, holistic, and personalized care to patients, using advanced technology and evidence-based medicine, to prevent and treat medical and emotional conditions that could affect their current and/or future quality of life and well-being.

    She completed a fellowship in Leadership Education and Development, certification as Mental Health Ally, and training as Chief Wellbeing Officer with the World Happiness Foundation. Dr. Z has been recognized for multiple achievements, including Mentor of the Year (American Medical Women Association 2021) and American College of Physicians Young Achiever (2017).

    Dr. Z is the author of the #1 Best Seller Book "The 3G Cycle of Life: The Secrets for Achieving Joy, Meaning, and Well-being”, which has been awarded at the 17th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards (NIEA-2023), and received the Golden Medal Florida Authors and Publishers Association’s Annual President’s Book Awards (FAPA-2023). She just published the child’s version of the book “The 3G Cycle Quest! The Epic Adventure of the 3G Explorers” which was co-authored with her two sons.

    Originally from Peru, Dr. Z has two awesome sons, a caring husband, and a supportive family. Her dream is to help others achieve lives full of joy, meaning, and well-being.
  • Virtual Wellbeing MD

Education & Training

  • Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal
    Universidad Nacional Federico VillarrealMaster's, Public Health and Epidemiology, 2003 - 2005
  • Cayetano Heredia University
    Cayetano Heredia UniversityClass of 2002
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine)
  • University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital
    University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • ACP Young Achiever American College of Physician, 2017
  • First Place Clinical Science Presentation Miami VA Research Day Poster Session, 2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Computer-based programmed instruction did not improve the knowledge retention of medication instructions of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus  
    Ruiz, J., Andrade, A., Anam, R., Lisigurski, M., Karanam, C., Sharit, J., Diabetes Educator, 1/1/2014
  • The Roles of Health Literacy, Numeracy, and Graph Literacy on the Usability of the VA’s Personal Health Record by Veterans  
    Sharit J, Lisigurski, M, Andrade AD, Karanam C, Nazi K, Lewis JR, Ruiz JG, Journal of Usability Studies, 1/1/2014
  • Health literacy, numeracy, and graphical literacy among veterans in primary care and their effect on shared decision making and trust in physicians  
    Rodríguez, V., Andrade, A., García-Retamero, R., Anam, R., Rodríguez, R., Lisigurski, M., Sharit, J., Ruiz, J., Journal of Health Communication, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Association of Frailty Characteristics and Hemoglobin A1c in Adults
    Cartwright, C., Kaur, A., Shaharyar, S., Lee, C., Ravindranathan, S., Jamal, O., Mandale, D., Zylberglait Lisigurski, M, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 26th Annual Scientific & Clinical Congress, Austin, TX, 1/1/2017
  • Frailty and Health Care Utilization in Older Community Dwelling Veterans
    Zylberglait-Lisigurski M, Bueno Y, Karanam C, Akkineni S, Cevallos VD, and Ruiz JG, ACP Internal Medicine Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2017
  • Risk of falls in older adult patients receiving geriatric outpatient treatment
    Lisigurski, M., Morales, C., et al., 24th Congress of the Latin American Medical Association for Rehabilitation, Colombia, 1/1/2010
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Lectures

  • Prevalence of the frailty phenotype in a young and middle aged ambulatory care population 
    Barcelona, Spain - 1/1/2017
  • Frailty and Health Care Utilization in Older Community Dwelling Veterans 
    Philadelphia, PA - 1/28/2016
  • Investigating Barriers to Effective Use by Patients of the VA’s Personal Health Record 
    Maui, HI - 1/13/2014
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Other

  • The association between morbidity and overweight or obesity in older adults (Specialist in Geriatrics Thesis) 
    Lisigurski, M
    1/1/2009
  • The Assessment and Evolution of Functionality in Hospitalized Older Adult Patients (Medical Doctor degree thesis) 
    Lisigurski, M
    1/1/2001

Authored Content

  • The Longest Two WeeksOctober 2020

Committees

  • Member, National Wellness and professional fulfillment ACP

Research History

  • Research associateMiami VA GRECC

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish