Latin Times : Tell us about how you became a Doctor ? Dr . Hasan : I was born and raised in Panama , yo como tamale y Bailo Salsa . I was educated in a very Catholic country , the philosophy of helping people , bring in compassionate care for people so without many choices thirty-five years ago , I chose to study medicine .

Latin Times : Did you study Medicine in Panama or did you study in the US ? Dr . Hasan : I graduated at the school of medicine in Panama , then came to the US and completed the Internal Medicine residency at Woodrow Hall , completed my fellowship in nutrition at the University of Pennsylvania , then finally came to Tampa in 1995 .

Latin Times : Tell us about your practice in Tampa , what do you specialize in ? Dr . Hasan : I am an internal Medicine Doctor I usually see patients in

the line of Hypertension , Thyroid disease , asthma , arthritis , a very multidisciplinary type of practice . In the last few years I have been working in the some Aesthetics procedures in and introduce it to my patients .

Latin Times : I ’ m glad you brought that up please tell us about this new type of procedure ? Dr . Hasan : As discoveries arise in medical science we find non-surgical alternatives to help to improve with your bodies ’ own resources . For example one of the most revolutionary procedures is Plasma with enriched Platelets , you separate the red cells and keep the plasma with the platelets and then you activate the platelets to release a growth factor is introduced under your skin and stimulating fresher newer growth cells . Then rejuvenation begins .

Latin Times : How long does this

procedure take ? Dr . Hasan : The patient can come to my office even on their lunch break and get the procedure done .

Latin Times : Latinas love to look good even in their older age , how will this work for them ? Dr . Hasan : The Latino gene in our women ’ s genetic matrix doesn ’ t deteriorate as fast and stays youthful longer , their matrix is very nice .

Latin Times : Tell us about how much would this procedure cost ? Dr . Hasan : Depending on the area where the patient wants to focus , so we try to do between $ 300 or $ 400 per area and the more areas we provide a discount , very reasonable .

Latin Times : Tell us about your Culture and your favorite type of food ? Dr Hasan : I will say that cooking is a passion and I like to try everything

but however I never pass up a good opportunity to have a good Chicharrón , I pay extra to get the one I like .

Latin Times : Who has been your inspiration from the past to present : Dr . Hasan : On a national level it has to be Rueben Blades because of his artistic and social vein , someone who has become wise and through his music has impacted the whole world with his message through his songs . Also Evelio “ EJ ” Otero who is on a local level is very vocal and he sees the Latino as an internal part of society .