Danielle Portuondo, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care for older adults (65 years and older) at Danielle Portuondo, RD in Miami, FL. She is registered with The Florida Board of Medicine and practices under the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice). Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are specialized healthcare professionals who partner with your doctor and care team to create personalized nutrition plans for managing complex health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease, ensuring optimal wellness and nutrition throughout your aging journey. She is passionate about helping people reconnect with their bodies through food, recognizing that nutrition is a deeply personal journey rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Danielle Portuondo's approach is flexible, mindful, and personalized, helping you build a sustainable relationship with food that aligns with your lifestyle and goals. She brings extensive clinical and community nutrition experience to her practice, having worked across diverse settings including acute care, outpatient services, pediatrics, geriatrics, and corporate wellness. Her expertise encompasses one-on-one counseling, group classes, cooking demonstrations, workshops, and program development. She believes nutrition is about more than just foodit's about reconnecting with your body and honoring its unique needs. Danielle is currently welcoming new patients. Please call (813) 642-4428 to schedule an appointment. Danielle Portuondo provides consultations primarily in English.
A cornerstone of effective senior care is a strong patient-provider partnership. Danielle Portuondo is a vital partner in this journey, focusing on holistic strategies to protect health and enhance quality of life.
Dr. Portuondo is a compassionate partner in your senior's health journey, providing comprehensive care that extends beyond medical treatment. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, she meticulously crafts personalized nutrition plans, addressing complex health conditions like diabetes and heart disease with specialized expertise. This personalized approach ensures optimal wellness and nutritional support throughout the aging process, working collaboratively with the senior, their family, and other healthcare providers to create a supportive and effective care plan.
By working together, you, your family, and Danielle Portuondo can create a clear, actionable plan that respects your individual needs and healthcare goals.
Specific Plans Accepted
Aetna
Cigna
Golden Rule
Also Accepts These Carriers
- Ambetter
- AvMed
- Behavioral Health
- Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Choice Care Network PPO
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Large Group POS
- Choice POS
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna PPO
- Curative
- Curative EPO
- Curative PPO
- Curative PPO Plus
- Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
- Empower - Small Employer Groups
- Empower POS
- Engage (large group) HMO
- Engage - Small Employer Groups
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HMO Premier HMO
- Humana
- Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
- Medica Choice
- National POS
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Nexus Open Access
- Open Access Plus
- Open Choice PPO
- Options PPO
- Optum
- Preferred PPO
- Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
- Select HMO
- SelectHealth
- Selecthealth
- Superior Health Plan
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
Effective management of health is key to well-being in later life. Danielle Portuondo provides expert, compassionate care for a range of conditions common in older adults, with a focus on managing symptoms and maintaining function. Common areas of focus include:
- Diabetes: Having diabetes simply means your body struggles to control blood sugar, but by working with a nutritionist on a dietary plan, you can greatly reduce your risk of complications and improve your quality of life.
- High Cholesterol: High cholesterol is often manageable through diet and lifestyle changes; working with a registered dietitian can create a plan to reduce your cholesterol and help you stay active and enjoy life for years to come.
- Hypertension: Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition where the force of blood against your artery walls is too high, and a specialized diet can help lower it, improving your overall health and well-being.
- Weight Loss: If weight loss is affecting your loved one's strength or ability to manage daily life, a registered dietitian can develop a personalized meal plan to safely promote healthy weight gain or maintenance.
- Food Additive Allergy - Erythrosine: If you or a loved one experiences symptoms like skin rashes or digestive problems after eating certain foods, an allergy to erythrosine, a red food coloring, might be the cause; working with a dietitian can help create a safe and enjoyable eating plan.
- Weight-Related Conditions: Managing your weight in later life is key to staying healthy and active; a customized eating and exercise plan can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight, boosting your energy and quality of life.
- Food Additive Allergy - Saffron: Managing a saffron allergy involves carefully reading food labels and avoiding saffron-containing products to prevent allergic reactions and maintain your best health.
This list highlights some common health concerns and is for informational purposes. An accurate diagnosis and a personalized care plan can only be developed through a direct consultation with a qualified medical professional based on your specific health history.
To provide comprehensive and person-centered care, Danielle Portuondo offers a range of services designed to diagnose, manage, and support the health of older adults:
- Wellness and Integrative Medicine: Wellness and integrative medicine work together to understand your body's needs and create a personalized nutrition plan that helps manage chronic conditions and promotes a healthier lifestyle.
- Mens Sexual Health Management: Through dietary recommendations, men's sexual health management supports better cardiovascular and hormonal health, indirectly influencing sexual function.
- Psychiatric Evaluation: This evaluation helps coordinate care between mental health professionals and other healthcare providers, including registered dietitians, to achieve the best nutritional outcomes for seniors.
- Behavior Modification: This approach helps identify and change unhealthy eating patterns that may be contributing to weight problems or nutritional deficiencies.
- Psychological Evaluation: Psychological evaluation plays a key role in coordinating a comprehensive care approach, ensuring the senior's mental and physical well-being are addressed holistically for better nutritional outcomes.
- Nutritional Counseling: Nutritional counseling helps create a personalized eating plan to manage chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease, improving your overall health.
- Acute Diabetes Management: By tailoring dietary adjustments to address immediate blood sugar imbalances, acute diabetes management assists seniors in navigating sudden diabetic episodes.
Service availability can change. To understand which services are appropriate for your specific health needs, please schedule a consultation to develop a personalized care plan.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Florida.
Danielle Portuondo is dedicated to partnering with older adults and their families to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how compassionate care can make a tangible difference in a patient's life:
- With a tailored meal plan from a registered dietitian nutritionist, a senior couple found they could enjoy delicious, healthy meals together again, without the worry of blood sugar spikes impacting their enjoyment of family dinners.
- After working with a registered dietitian nutritionist, a senior couple found they could enjoy their favorite restaurant meals more freely, without worrying about the cholesterol content. Their energy levels improved, and they felt more confident in their ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results vary and depend on many factors specific to each person. She will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.
- Primary Location:
Practice
3801 E Highway 98 Ste 100100, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456
Phone: (850) 229-5752
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- HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital Port St. Lucie (Residency Hospital)
Here are answers to some common questions about Registered Dietitian Nutritionist care with Danielle Portuondo:
- What is a Registered Dietitian?
- A Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is a food and nutrition expert who has completed extensive education and training. They translate nutrition science into practical advice to help seniors manage health conditions, prevent disease, and live healthier lives.
- How is a Registered Dietitian different from a 'nutritionist'?
- A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, like Danielle Portuondo, is a qualified and credentialed expert. The title "Registered Dietitian" is a legally protected title, meaning the professional has met specific education, training, and examination requirements. In contrast, "nutritionist" is not a regulated title, so anyone can use it. Choosing to work with an RD, such as Danielle Portuondo, ensures you're receiving care from a professional with comprehensive training and credentials.
- Do I have to give up all my favorite foods?
- Not at all! My philosophy is about balance, moderation, and finding healthy ways to enjoy the foods you love. We'll work together to create a sustainable eating plan that includes your favorite foods in appropriate portions and with healthier alternatives.
- What is Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)?
- Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a personalized nutrition plan developed by a Registered Dietitian to treat medical conditions. It's an evidence-based approach, part of a comprehensive healthcare plan, and can include creating heart-healthy eating plans to lower cholesterol or kidney-friendly meal plans for those with chronic kidney disease.
- I have high blood pressure. What kind of dietary changes can help?
- Reducing sodium, particularly from processed foods, is a powerful way to help manage high blood pressure. The DASH diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, is another key strategy. These dietary changes can significantly improve blood pressure without medication.
- I have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Why is diet so important?
- When your kidneys aren't working optimally, they struggle to filter waste from your blood. A renal diet, tailored by Danielle Portuondo, helps reduce these waste products. This plan often limits sodium, potassium, and phosphorus to lessen the burden on your kidneys and help them function better.
- As I've gotten older, my appetite has decreased. Is this a concern?
- A decreased appetite is common in older adults, but it's important to address. Poor appetite can lead to unintentional weight loss and malnutrition, impacting strength and immunity. Danielle Portuondo can help you develop strategies to make meals more appealing and nutrient-dense, ensuring you get the nutrition your body needs.
- Can a dietitian help with digestive issues like gas and bloating?
- Yes, many digestive issues, like gas and bloating, are directly related to food choices. Ms. Portuondo can help identify trigger foods, develop a personalized eating plan, such as a low-FODMAP diet, and reduce uncomfortable symptoms.
Danielle Portuondo, RD
2121 Biscayne Blvd
Miami FL 33137
Phone: (813) 642-4428
Danielle Portuondo, RDN is regulated by the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice) in Florida and is licensed by The Florida Board of Medicine.
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1619334307
Registration can typically be verified through The Florida Board of Medicine website or by direct inquiry.
The information on this profile, provided by infoaging.org, is for general informational purposes and to help you connect with healthcare partners for yourself or a loved one. It does not constitute direct medical advice from the provider named. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists like Danielle Portuondo are skilled in helping seniors and their families navigate their health journey. For urgent or life-threatening emergencies, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department. Always consult with a qualified medical professional for any health concerns or before making any decisions related to your care plan.