Hello, I’m Dr. Folgarait. One of my favorite things about primary care is picking up a conversation where we left off. If we changed a medication at your last visit, I want to know how you’ve felt since then. And if you told me you hoped to get back to taking your morning walks, I’d love to hear how those are going, too. That’s the kind of relationship I look forward to building with you.

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From Belize to Georgetown

I was born and raised in Belize, and for as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a physician. That dream took me to Universidad de Montemorelos in Nuevo León, Mexico, where I earned my medical degree, and then to St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, New York, where I completed my internal medicine residency.

I went on to spend more than seven years caring for adults and seniors in outpatient primary care in Florida. What I came to value most was the trust that grows over time. It means a great deal when someone feels comfortable enough to say, “I know we talked about this last time, but I still have questions.” I’m always glad when you do.

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What a Visit With Me Is Like

When we first meet, I’d like to hear what brought you in and what you most want help with. You can tell me in your own words. If something has been hard to bring up, we can take our time with it.

I help adults manage conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, make sense of their medications, and decide which preventive screenings are right for them. If you take several medicines, you’re welcome to bring the bottles to your visit. We can go through them together, talk about what each one does, and discuss how you’ve been feeling.

I especially enjoy caring for older adults. If your priority is staying independent, feeling steady on your feet, or having the energy to spend time with family, I want that to guide the choices we make together. Before you leave, I want you to understand what we’ve decided and what comes next.

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Why I Chose Wellness Bay

I chose Wellness Bay because I wanted to practice with people who make time to listen. Sometimes the question that matters most is the one you think of just as a visit is ending. I want you to feel comfortable saying, “There’s one more thing.”

When I’m your primary care physician, you’ll usually see me for follow-up visits. If you need care sooner and I’m unavailable, another Wellness Bay provider can help. You’ll still have a familiar physician to come back to and a team you can count on between visits.

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Your Visit in English or Spanish

I speak English and Spanish, and you’re welcome to choose whichever language feels most natural to you. That goes for the whole visit, from describing a symptom to reviewing your results or asking me to explain something again.

Si prefiere hablar en español, con gusto podemos hacer toda la consulta en español. Puede contarme con sus propias palabras qué le preocupa y hacerme todas las preguntas que tenga. Será un gusto conocerle.

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A Little About Me

Going home to Belize to spend time with my family is one of my greatest joys. I also love to sing and to get outside for a walk. When I ask what you enjoy doing, it’s because those details tell me something important about what feeling well means to you.

Choosing a physician is a personal decision, and I consider it a privilege when someone places their trust in me. I look forward to getting to know my Georgetown neighbors, and I’d be honored to be your doctor.

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Gianinna Teresa Folgarait, MD

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Dr. Folgarait is now accepting new patients!
To Book your appointment, call us now at:
512-588-7008

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