Davita Mabourakh, MD

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Get to know Internist and Geriatrician Dr. Davita Mabourakh, who serves patients in Plantation, Florida.

Dr. Mabourakh is an integral part of the healthcare team at West Broward Internal Medicine, serving the community from their well-established office in the charming city of Plantation, Florida.

With expertise in the domains of internal medicine and geriatrics, Dr. Mabourakh provides comprehensive and compassionate medical care to adult patients. Her commitment to improving the health and well-being of individuals is evident in her meticulous approach to diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.

Since 2000, West Broward Internal Medicine has provided quality, compassionate, and personalized primary health care to the community in South Florida. The team pride themselves on advanced, one-on-one care that is individualized. They focus on healthcare that puts the patient first, with quality of life at the core of their mission and heart.

Back in the early days of her academic career, Dr. Mabourakh earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Florida in 2010. Following that, she attended St. George’s University School of Medicine and graduated Cum Laude with the Class of 2018. Subsequently, from 2018 to 2021, she completed her residency in internal medicine at Rutgers Health. 

Finally, in 2022, Dr. Mabourakh embarked on a fellowship in Geriatric medicine at Duke University Medical Center, which she concluded in 2023. She then joined the team at West Broward Internal Medicine, based in Plantation and Tamarac, FL. 

Her commitment to professional advancement is evident through her active memberships in the American College of Physicians, the American Geriatrics Society, and the American College of Critical Care Medicine.

As a testament to her expertise and dedication, Dr. Mabourakh holds board certification in internal medicine and carries the distinguished title of Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Dr. Mabourakh also plans to become Board Certified by the American Board of Geriatric Medicine in October 2023 when she will sit for the final part of the Geriatric Boards. Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of the elderly. Geriatricians are primary care doctors who have additional training in treating older adults, especially those 65 and up.

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