
Dr. Karon Locicero MD
Internist
2605 West Swann Avenue Suite 600 Tampa Florida, 33609About
I am the Chief Medical Officer of LoCicero Medical Group, a multi-specialty private practice. In addition I serve as a medical director for an accredited (AADE) Diabetes Education Center and Weight Management Center.
My areas of expertise are Internal Medicine and Bariatrics.
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Education and Training
University of South Florida
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Leading Physicians of the World, January 2015
- Summa Cum Laude, Duke University
- Phi Beta Kappa, Duke University
- Leading Physician of the World and Top Internist in Tampa, Florida 2015 Leading Physicians of the World
Professional Memberships
- Member/Weight Management Program Hillsborough County Medical Association
- Member American Society of Bariatric Physicians
- Diplomate American Board of Obesity Medicine
Treatments
- Internal Medicine and Bariatrics
Internships
- University of South Florida; VA Hospital Tampa
Professional Society Memberships
- Hillsborough County Medical Association, American Society of Bariatric Physicians
Articles and Publications
- The Role of Hormones in Weight Management, Health Benefits of Vitamin D
- Author, Weight Management
What do you attribute your success to?
My father was a physician and was an influential role model. Although he practiced in an environment devoid of managed care, observing him practice was a rewarding experience that helped shape me into the physician I am today.
Areas of research
Disease Prevention, Lifestyle Choices, Weight Management
I am a strong advocate of preventing disease that can be prevented. I encourage my patients to undergo screening tests recommended for their age and family history.
Teaching and speaking
I currently serve as a clinical preceptor for the University of Florida College of Medicine, USF (Morsani) College of Medicine, University of Tampa, University of South Florida, Indiana University and for Loyola University (New Orleans) School of Nursing.
I have interviewed with numerous news and media organizations including NUTRINEWS, NBC Daytime, Medical Economics, Health Data Management, Money Magazine, Ivanhaoe News, WTVT Fox 13- Tampa, WFTS-TV ABC News- Tampa, and WCCO-TV CBS News- Minneapolis/St. Paul. In these news segments I discuss various healthcare concerns regarding the symptoms and treatments of diseases as well as how to maintain a healthy lifestyle through weight management. I also provide updates on the projects and improvements that are being implemented at LoCicero Medical Group to ensure the highest quality of care is provided.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Florida Keys or Caribbean
Hobbies / Sports
- Family Time
Favorite professional publications
- Lancet, American Journal of Medicine
Areas of research
Disease Prevention, Lifestyle Choices, Weight Management
I am a strong advocate of preventing disease that can be prevented. I encourage my patients to undergo screening tests recommended for their age and family history.
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