Meet Dr. Makover
Dr. Makover is board certified in rheumatology and has been in practice in Boca Raton since 1989. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritic and
rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, gout, and osteoporosis.
He was born in New York City and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania. He received his Doctor of Medicine from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine. His internship and residency were done at Temple University Hospital and his rheumatology fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Makover was board certified in internal medicine in 1985 and rheumatology in 1988. He has been in private practice since 1989.
He was a former clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He has won numerous awards and has published articles in leading medical journals.
He has four children and resides in Boca Raton with his wife.
Dr. Makover is on staff at Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
Meet Natalie Akerman,
Nurse Practitioner
Natalie Akerman, our Nurse Practitioner, was born and raised in New Haven, CT. Natalie has been in healthcare since 2008. She received her nursing degree from Adelphi University and her Master’s in Nursing Science from Pace University, graduating Magna cum Laude from both. She served as an assistant professor at the Leinhard School of Nursing at Pace University.
As a nurse, Natalie worked primarily in pediatric emergency medicine and public health. Since becoming a Nurse Practitioner, Natalie has worked in emergency medicine, primary care and now rheumatology.
Natalie knew at a young age that she wanted to go into a profession where she helped people. It is therefore no surprise that she is know for her exceptional care and compassion for her patients. Natalie resides in Boca Raton, FL with her husband and four children.