Accepting New Patients
MEMBERSHIP BASED PRACTICE
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About Health
Serrano
M.D.
Our mission is to proactively coach and support our patients to discover a healthy life by teaching them their health is a priority. We partner with our patients to deliver the highest quality of care possible by eliminating the hassle of dealing with insurance companies. That’s why we chose the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model for our Gainesville, Florida, clinic. DPC gives physicians the freedom to re-establish the traditional healthcare principles between you and your doctor. Through that relationship, we can emphasize what's most important, you, the patient.
About Dr.
Serrano
Dr. Karymar del Valle Serrano, M.D. is the CEO and Medical Director of Health by Serrano, M.D. Direct Primary Care. She is a Primary Care Physician and Minor Surgeon who graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara. Dr. Serrano earned her medical degree in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 2006 and completed her medical training at Manatí Medical Center in Puerto Rico.
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Since relocating to Gainesville, FL in 2012, Dr. Serrano has provided comprehensive primary care to underserved communities, veterans, and forensic medicine patients.
In 2023, she founded Health by Serrano, M.D. to offer affordable, personalized, membership-based primary care focused on strong doctor-patient relationships, accessibility, and preventive care.
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Guided by the Hippocratic Oath and her Christian faith, Dr. Serrano is committed to compassionate, patient-centered healthcare.
She is married to Dr. Pedro De León Reyes, and together they are raising two children. Guided by her Christian faith, Dr. Serrano lives and leads by the words:
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9
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As a Christian physician, Dr. Serrano's purpose is to practice medicine by remembering the scripture:
In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: "It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Acts 20:35
About Dr. De León
Dr. Pedro J. De León Reyes is the Chief Financial Officer of Health by Serrano, M.D. and an Emergency Medicine physician. He earned his medical degree in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 2006 and completed his training at Manatí Medical Center in Puerto Rico.
Since relocating to the U.S. in 2012, he has served communities with dedication and empathy, including veterans and underserved populations.
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Beyond medicine, Dr. De León Reyes is a devoted husband to Dr. Karymar del Valle Serrano and a loving father of two. He enjoys soccer, literature, and cherishes his Christian faith.
Guided by 1 Peter 1:7—“so that the tested genuineness of your faith…may result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ”—he embraces perseverance and service in every aspect of life.
About Melissa DiStefano
Melissa has joined our practice with a degree in business and a passion for marketing. She comes to us with 15 years of medical management, she's discovered a true passion for connecting patients, providers and purpose. She blends organization with creativity - because good medicine deserves a little sparkle!
Melissa wants to live in a world where emails are short, love letters are brave, socks and Tupperware lids don't go missing and every “thank you” note is scribbled by hand.
When she's not in the office, she trades spreadsheets for sprinkles! She bakes cookies and is an artist, some of her art has been found in homes around the world. Life is never dull with 2 teenage boys who keep her running between band performances, church activities and soccer games. Melissa is married to the love of her life, together they lead a small group at church, and they dominate on family game night!
She truly believes healthcare can be compassionate and a little glittery when it's lead with God, heart, humor and creativity.
Melissa's favorite Bible Verse is: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. Proverbs 3:5-6