Dr. Diana Zuleta is a board-certified, bilingual rheumatologist who brings a patient-centered approach to diagnosing and treating autoimmune and rheumatic conditions. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she develops personalized treatment plans that consider each patient's unique needs and lifestyle, with a focus on slowing disease progression and improving quality of life.

Prior to joining Central Florida Rheumatology Consultants, Dr. Zuleta served as Rheumatology Physician and Infusion Supervisor at the Institute for Rheumatology & Integrative Medicine (IRIM) in Pembroke Pines, FL, where she oversaw on-site infusion services, corticosteroid injections, and viscosupplementation. Before that, as Rheumatology Physician and Assistant Professor at Sunshine Rheumatology in Brandon, FL, she served as an active Principal Investigator on multiple clinical and post-market research studies and taught internal medicine residents at Manatee Memorial Hospital. She began her career as an Urgent Care Physician with MDNow in Miami, FL, where she led a multidisciplinary care team across high-volume shifts.

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Zuleta specializes in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of rheumatic conditions, with hands-on experience in infusion therapy, corticosteroid injections, and viscosupplementation. Her background also includes principal investigator experience in clinical and post-market research.

Education & Training

• Rheumatology Fellowship — Larkin Hospital, Miami, FL (2018–2020)

• Internal Medicine Residency — Larkin Hospital, Miami, FL (2015–2018)

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine — Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL (2011–2015)

• BS, Biology — University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2011)

Board Certification

• Board-Certified in Rheumatology — American Board of Internal Medicine (2020)

• Board-Certified in Internal Medicine — American Board of Internal Medicine (2018)

Languages

English, Spanish (native fluency)

Leadership & Professional Affiliations

• Chief of Rheumatology — Larkin Hospital, Miami, FL (2019–2020)

• Active Member, Association of Women in Rheumatology

• Active Member, Florida Society of Rheumatology

• Active Member, American College of Rheumatology

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Zuleta is committed to serving the community through problem-solving, individualized care that slows the progression of rheumatic disease and enhances patients' overall health and quality of life.

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