Her inspiration comes from her patient relationships, her own parents and family members who offered a unique insight from the medical and agricultural perspectives. Having seen the hard work, dedication and love that is required to maintain a relationship with patients as well as Mother Earth, she understands that there is a unique knowledge and healing that can be acquired from these experiences. This has been a driving force in continually seeking to expand her education.
Dr Ceron-Canas began her premedical studies with a major in Biology in Hunter College, NYC. In her third year she transferred to her birthplace, Santo Domingo, to the UNPHU - Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena, a private national school of the Dominican Republic to join her retired parents. She obtained her degree in medicine in 1986 and worked one year in a family medicine clinic for the Department of Public Health in Santo Domingo to become licensed in that country. During that time she worked in a Family Medicine clinic, emergency room and cared for malnourished children. She was also involved in the UNICEF/ World Health Organizations breastfeeding campaign during the early 1980’s. After marrying, she moved to Long Island, NY where she completed her pediatric training in 1992 at Nassau University Medical Center, an affiliate of Stony Brook University. She went on to complete a chief residency year as a junior staff member involved in resident education and clinical research which was presented to the Nassau Pediatric Society in 1993. She became board certified that same year. She moved on to private practice where she remained as a partner for 11 years at University Plaza Pediatrics. She continued as a clinical instructor for pediatric residents in her practice.
A transfer for her husband brought her family to Jacksonville in 2004. In her constant quest for knowledge, Dr. Ceron-Canas sought and obtained board certification as an International Lactation Consultant in 2004 and in Integrative and Holistic Medicine in 2010 She went on to acquire a second Integrative Medicine Board Certification through the American Board of Subspecialties in 2016. She currently enjoys a comprehensive wellness approach to patient centered, individualized medicine. She also shares her passion through her presentations in both the medical and public sectors where she advocates for healthy lifestyle and nutritional excellence. She has presented at Medical, Nutritional and Breastfeeding conferences. She has been a member of the Northeast Florida Lactation Coalition since 2004.
Currently Dr. Ceron-Canas is working towards obtaining an Advanced Herbalism Certification within the next two years, something she has been passionate about since her family roots. She looks forward to meeting you and your family.