Zuleika Coralee Font, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Font knew she wanted to become a physician since she was four years old, and growing up she never wavered from that dream. Today, she is a dedicated internist with a special interest in geriatrics and complex medical care, known for the compassion and skill she brings to every patient relationship.
She earned her bachelor's degree in biological sciences from the University of Puerto Rico and her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Temple University, along with a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Font is board certified in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Font began her career as a hospitalist at Hahnemann Hospital, where she spent five years caring for hospitalized patients while also teaching residents how to become skilled internists, work that earned her the Teacher of the Year award in 2003. She went on to practice primary care at NSIM for close to 23 years, where she built lasting relationships with her patients and became known for her ability to manage complex medical cases. 
Dr. Font loves helping patients and takes particular pride in guiding them through complicated medical conditions with care, patience, and expertise.  She is fluent in both Spanish and English.
In her free time, Dr. Font enjoys exercising at Orangetheory Fitness, cooking, reading, traveling as well as spending time with her husband and 23 year-old son and two lovely cats (Charlotte and Petunia).