Dr. James S. Fernandes
Dr. James S. Fernandes was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, attended Bridgewater State College and graduated with a degree in Biochemistry/Biology. He also attended Palmer College of Chiropractic and graduated cum laude with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1992. He has been at Lake Health Care Center since 1999. He was chosen to participate in a research fellowship for the American Cancer Society investigating the use and efficiency of immunotoxins and monoclonal antibodies in treating patients with colorectal and lung cancers. Dr. Fernandes is active in the community. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Eustis Chamber of Commerce and is an active member of the Golden Triangle of Lake County Rotary Club. He lives in Mount Dora with his family.
Dr. John F. Heiligenthal Jr.
Dr. John F. Heiligenthal Jr. was born in Illinois at Lake Forest Hospital, and graduated from Waukegan West High School in Waukegan, Illinois. He attended Western Illinois University and received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Anatomy and a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 1992. He graduated summa cum laude, was an honorary member of the Pi Tau Delta Fraternity and was selected to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. He has been practicing at Lake Health Care Center for greater than 20 years and has successfully nurtured thousands in the community back to optimal health. In 2003 he received a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from The University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. In 2005 he received a prestigious fellowship in acupuncture through the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Dr. Heiligenthal and his wife Cindi live in Eustis and have four children. Brent, Kelly, Kiley and Joey. ‘Dr. John’ is an avid sports fan, enjoys exercising and listening to music.