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Kristin has worked in healthcare for over 15 years, and presently is Nurse Manager and co-owner of Desired Image. She began her health care career immediately after high school, becoming a CNA through the American Red Cross, then became a registered medical assistant and worked in many areas related to women's health. She graduated from the University of Florida with a major in Plant Pathology in 2000. Next, she received her associate's degree in nursing from HCC, became a Registered Nurse, and worked with infectious disease at Tampa General Hospital. Agriculture, gardening, and ethnobotany are some of her hobbies and areas of interest. At Desired Image, she prides her self in staying abreast of current weight loss theories, nutritional testing, and behavioral and genetic issues related to wellness. In her spare time, she also enjoys travelling, hiking, and being outdoors, as long as it is not too hot! She is married with two children, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 2 aquariums! Not to mention the "sick plant" ward as well as the "medicine garden." Stop by Desired Image today for a free 15 minute consultation, meet the staff, and tour our facility. Dr. Santiago was born, raised and educated in New York City. After serving in the U.S. Army for 3 years he attended Bronx Community College in New York City, then went on to complete his undergraduate education at Columbia University in Manhattan, New York. He earned his Medical Doctor Degree at the State University of New York College of Medicine at Downstate in 1978. In 1981 he completed his 3 year Family Practice Residency at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York and relocated to Tampa. Prior to entering private practice he was a Chief of Staff, Chairman of the Dept of Family Practice and eventually the Associate Medical Director of CIGNA Healthplan of Tampa before becoming an Assistant Professor at USF College of Medicine. He has been practicing in the Tampa and Temple Terrace area since 1981. He is married and has 5 daughters and currently has 5 grandchildren (with more on the way!) His wife is a Yoga Teacher who operates a Yoga studio in Tampa. He and his wife are passionate world travelers and adventurers who have traveled all over the world to places such as China, Central America, the glaciers of Alaska, the Mid East, Europe and even the jungles of Africa. In his spare time he works out regularly at a gym thereby practicing the same advice he gives his patients. He is also a Certified Scuba Diver, has a First Degree Black Belt in the Martial Arts and is a motorcycle enthusiast. If you are observant you may even notice him roaring pass you on his Harley Davidson motorcycle! Desired Image LLC 04/23/07 13280 N. 56th Street Tampa, FL 33617 988-3015 Weight Loss Tampa, FL Obagi, Botox, Juvederm

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