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Contents Departments

— I n Ev e r y I s s u e

— Insider

30 Editor’s Note

38 Personalities: Dancer Iveta Lukošiutė

54 Artist Profile: Digital Artist Robert Eder

46 Table Service: Naples’ Plant-Based Café Nutrients

62 Guest List: People & Places

32 From the CAB 34 Gulfshore Treasures 288 Parting Shot

Insider

Table Service

46 Ming Yee cooks up nutrient-dense, locally sourced dishes at his all-plant-based Café

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Nutrients.

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Contents Departments

— Home

— Taste

258 Stylish Living: A Cool Blue Oasis in Naples

274 Dining Guide: 150+ Essential Restaurants

264 Talking Shop: Naples’ EDGE Interiors Expands and Evolves

— In This Issue: Healthy Life 97-256 HL Sourcebook, featuring Top Doctors + Top Dentists 2022

268 Realty Check: A Pine Ridge Estates Compound

Home

Stylish Living

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C o m m u n i t y A d v i s o r y B o a rd

M a k i n g G u l f s h o re L i fe

On the Cover Local dancer Iveta Lukošiutė photographed at ECHO Global Farm in North Fort Myers by Omar Cruz.

Iveta wears three looks by Peter Langner.

Stylist Anna Ruiz HMUA Dani and Gabby, Duality Artistry

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Fro m T h e Ed i t o r

Radical Wellness Wellness accounts for more than

Ming Yee, owner of the plant-

testing grounds for growing tech-

the workouts we subscribe to,

based Café Nutrients in Naples

niques that can be replicated in

the sports we play, the foods we

(“Food for Thought,” p. 46), treats

tropical climates—and three impact

eat—though those are major parts.

food as medicine. The Florida Gulf

centers in Africa and Asia, ECHO

Increasingly, we understand healthy

Coast University grad, who grew

has helped millions of people across

living permeates all aspects of our

up working in his parents’ sushi

the world feed themselves.

lives. It’s the time spent with loved

restaurant in Naples, became dis-

It’s incredible that these things

ones, the help we extend to neigh-

illusioned with American dining

are happening in our backyard. And,

bors and strangers, the moments of

habits and pharmaceutical-based

their impact only seems to multiply

mindfulness we take in the middle

Western medicine. He became more

as one conscientious, health-focused

of a stressful day, the purpose we

attuned to using food as a source of

small business or organization

find in our work.

the nutrient-dense, anti-inflam-

begets another, making it all the eas-

For Reisha Perlmutter (“Lady

matory, fortifying compounds we

ier for our community to live well.

in Blue,” p. 84), daughter of the

need. Being more conscientious

beloved, local wellness expert Dr.

about how and what we eat not only

David Perlmutter, her art provides

strengthens our bodies, he says, but

an outlet for many of her ideas

it can also heal the planet as we rely

and practices around holistic

on more locally grown, organic, car-

living. She freedives to capture

bon-neutral ingredients. He makes

female subjects as they move

it easy for people to adopt a more

freely, unselfconsciously through

plant-based diet with his menu

the water. Those figures are then

loaded with flavorful bowls, pastas

painted, strengthening Perlmut-

and sandwiches.

ter’s connection with nature and the energy she draws from it.

Fort Myers’ ECHO Global Farm (“Fertile Ground,” p. 72) similarly focuses on the transformative

Stepha n ie Gra nada Editor in Chief

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Fit For Life It’s a little after sunrise and I’m sit-

to imitate a jog. As a wisp of dawn

friends always comment about how

ting in my car after an early morn-

lights up the sky and the contours

“jacked” us older ones look.

ing run on the beach on Sanibel.

of the sand shift once again, I am

Fortunately, living here allows

Despite living in this Southwest

grateful I get to live here. I stop to

us ample choices to vary our fit-

Florida paradise for 40 years, this is

chat with visitors, who hold their

ness fun factor. I especially enjoy

the first time I’ve run on the beach.

first sand dollar, starfish or whelk

working out among the natural

As a visual person, I’ve always

shell, or spot their first dolphin. I

beauty that surrounds us. For 45

been mesmerized by the ethereal

smile at the children in pajamas

years, fitness has been a daily

beauty of a beach sunrise. But

whose parents carried them out to

lifestyle—and to live, work, play

I used to hate running. I never

experience the magic of a Sanibel

and workout in paradise makes it

thought to combine the two until

beach sunrise. Each interaction

that much sweeter.

my first bout with COVID-19 two

feeds my soul and motivates me to

years ago affected my lung capacity.

jog a little farther.

I turned to running to help, and to

Though I am new to running,

the beach as the place to make the

exercise has always been a part

activity more bearable. Now, I’m

of my life. I’m often asked why I

stunned by how the sand, waves,

spend so much time on fitness.

shells and light change every

The truth is, I stay fit so I can keep

morning as I stagger along, trying

the promises and commitments I made and continue to make: to fuel the creativity my jewelry business requires; to have the energy to be there for my daughters and extended family; and to stay current and involved with my community— ready to tackle anything the people

Ma rk Loren Head Jewelry Designer/ Owner Mark Loren Designs 2016 Man of the Year

in my life need. My entire family remains active with varying fitness her pool exercises every day—one of the reasons she loves living in Florida. When we get together, our kids’

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Gulfshore Treasures The daughter of a celebrity doctor, Reisha Perlmutter grew up in a health-conscious family, where the curative powers of nature were espoused. As a Naples kid, she was especially connected to water. Her oil paintings capture her childhood women, who she photographs moving through Florida’s pools, natural springs and ocean. Read about her art on p. 84.

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One, Two Step There’s nothing routine about the steps professional ballroom dancer Iveta Lukošiutė took on her journey to open a dance studio in Naples.

Iveta Lukošiutė chasséd her way into her very first dance class at a young age—4 ½ to be exact— a move that led to her foxtrotting around the globe. “My mother said I had to be a dancer,” she says. “I had a lot of energy. I started walking at 9 months—I didn’t crawl.” Turns out Mother knew best. At 6 years old, Lithuanian-born Lukošiutė auditioned for the state-sanctioned ballroom dance ensemble. “It was still the Soviet Union and not so easy to get in government-paid programs,” she explains. “But I had the physique and the talent, and I was very lucky to get in.”

By 1997, the Iron Curtain was no more, and Lukošiutė was ready for a change of scenery. She made her way to the United States, first dancing as an amateur in Chicago before moving to New York and turning pro. Alongside partner Gherman Mustuc, the accolades and trophies began piling up soon after.

The duo won tons of dance titles, including World Professional Ten Dance Champion (two times), the U.S National & North American Professional Ten Dance Champ (five times), the U.S. National Classical Showdance Champion (four times), and World Classical Showdance Finalists (two times). Eventually, though, competition lost its luster. “I stopped in 2011,” Lukošiutė says. “After winning all those titles, we felt like we achieved all our goals.”

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I n s i d e r — Pe r s o n a l i t i e s

The professional ballroom dancer participated in the TV shows So You Think You Can Dance and Strictly Come Dancing.

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I n s i d e r — Pe r s o n a l i t i e s

“ Yo u s t a r t d a n c i n g , a n d y o u r l i f e w i l l c h a n g e . Yo u r b o d y a n d m i n d t r a n s f o r m . Yo u ’r e h a p p i e r. Yo u h a v e m o r e e n e r g y, a n d yo u ’ l l l o o k yo u n g e r.”

But, she wasn’t ready to hang up her ballroom heels and move away from the spotlight. She joined the casts of television competitions So You Think You Can Dance and Strictly Come Dancing (Britain’s version of Dancing With the Stars), performing on the latter for three years. Even after years of professional dancing, the challenges live television presented were surprising. “Everything is faster. We had two days to prepare a number, and then we’d dance in front of millions of people,” Lukošiutė says. “You get a new partner, and then it’s, ‘Go out and perform.’ The stress level was very different, as were the hours. You really do work 24/7.” While she thrived on set (“I loved it. Sometimes I still dream of it,” she says.), she started longing for a more fulfilling personal life.

Lukošiutė said so long to cha-cha’ing with celebrities in London and headed back to New York full-time to focus on the dance studio she opened on Fifth Avenue in 2010. There, she began dating artist and school teacher Jenya Raytses. A few years later, they had a son, were married and outgrew their small apartment.

Lukošiutė proposed a dramatic relocation: “I said, ‘If we have to move, let’s move very far.’ I always loved summer and hated winter, but I had only lived in cold places. I had a dream to live somewhere it’s summer all the time.”

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A life spent on the dance floor, first in her native Lithuania then in New York and London, and now in Naples, helps the mom-of-two maintain her physical and mental wellbeing.

Southwest Florida became a leading contender when Lukošiutė

pandemic. To her delight, COVID-19 didn’t deter students of

was asked to judge a competition in Sarasota. They decided to take

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a day trip to Naples to check it out. “We loved it from the start,” she

dance. It also doesn’t hurt that Lukošiutė is a walking bill-

says. “The whole city looks like a resort, and there were lots of young

board for the benefits of the artform. “I weigh the same as I did

people around with kids.” The family officially became Floridians

before I had my first child,” she says. She is quick to add that

in August of 2019. The move came with an added bonus. “The day

the plusses of a quickstep go far beyond a number of a scale.

after I got to Naples, I found out I was pregnant again,” she says.

“You start dancing, and your life will change. Your body and

Once situated in Naples, Lukošiutė needed a spot to begin

mind transform. You’re happier. You have more energy, and

teaching again. She opened her dance studio, Glow Dance and

you’ll look younger,” she says. “Every single person can dance

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Food for Thought Naples’ Café Nutrients spreads a conscious-dining philosophy centered on plant-based cuisine and using food as a force for good.

Ming Yee cultivated his culinary skills growing up in his parents’ Naples restaurant, Tokyo Sushi, one of the first to bring sushi to the city in the ’90s. Though he loved cooking and serving in a fast-paced setting, he was less inspired by American dining habits. “I would see how much people would eat—so much meat, fried food, soda,” he recalls. “I thought there must be a better way to eat.”

After high school, Yee thought he’d veer away from the restaurant industry.

He enrolled at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) with interest in dentistry and environmental science. While there, a friend’s struggle with Crohn’s disease brought up more questions about the impact of diet and conventional medi-

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I n s i d e r — Ta b l e S e r v i c e

cine. “We found ourselves at the natu-

in 2016, Yee left FGCU and returned to

offer a fully plant-based menu. In 2020,

ropath. She advised a plant-based diet,

his culinary roots, launching Café Nutri-

he moved the restaurant to a new, larger

and I was impressed to see my friend’s

ents as a plant-based stall at the Third

location. “We want to provide a culinary

health improve overnight,” he recalls.

Street South Farmer’s Market. His stock

experience that is clean, conscious and

“I realized how interconnected things

of organic superfoods, like fermented

sustainable,” the soft-spoken 26-year-

are—what you eat, how it’s grown, your

kimchi, sprouts and edible essential oils,

old says. “Food has a strong direct

health, the health of the planet.”

proved so popular that, the following

impact on health, so we incorporate a

The experience inspired him to start

year, he opened a 16-seat restaurant—

lot of superfoods and grains like black

thinking more holistically. Soon after,

one of the only in Southwest Florida to

garlic and quinoa.”

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Yee, who grew up working at his parents’ Asian restaurant in Naples, launched Café Nutrients in 2016.

“I realized how interconnected things are—what you eat, how it’s grown, your health, the health of the planet,” he says, reflecting on his motivation to open a plant-based restaurant.

The all-day menu offers light plates

sesame-lime dressing; and the seasonal

with American and international influ-

Chimichurri Shroom bowl starring

ences, like the bestselling Southwest

umami-packed shiitake, trumpet, lion’s

bowl, a cornucopia of textures with

mane and oyster mushrooms from

crunchy blue corn chips, buttery avo-

Care2Grow farm (another newcomer in

cado, jackfruit, black beans and locally

the gourmet healthy food space). Pro-

sourced vegetables; The Ming bowl, with

tein-packed breakfast burritos, avocado

chewy kelp noodles, housemade walnut

toast, platters of roasted vegetables, fresh

“meat” and a refreshing Asian-inspired

juices, smoothies and housemade plant-

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I n s i d e r — Ta b l e S e r v i c e

Dishes are made with locally grown, nutrient-dense ingredients. The cafe also stocks food and drinks from

based sweets, like an on-point chocolate

ingredient locally or seasonally, I prefer

local producers, like Naples’ Chakra

chip cookie, round out the options. Most

not to offer it on the menu,” Yee says.

components are made in-house with

“This helps ensure quality and keeps the

ingredients from local organic farms,

money in the community.”

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including 12 Seasons Farm in Fort Myers,

Growing sustainable local con-

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nections is a key component of Café

Gorda’s Worden Farm. “If I can’t get an

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Yee designed the all-day cafe to be a community center, with local makers represented and people from all walks congregating there.

“Conscious dining is about being aware of the impact of your choices on a multitude of interconnected factors: ecological health, community health and your [physical] health,” he says. The restaurant’s design espouses those virtues. Cucumbers, bell peppers, green onions and Cuban oregano grow in a container garden along the sidewalk. Inside, the casual space

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Robert and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

It’s hard not to be distracted on my drive

the most bland-dressing person you’ve

tidy, nondescript workspace with lively

to Marco Island. Verdant mangroves and

ever seen. Even my own work would

samba and bossa nova playing overhead.

shimmering waters dramatically come

be way too colorful for me,” he jokes.

Eder suggests that we collaborate

into view, their cool palette enlivened

Eder combines digital photography

on a piece—the best way to under-

by pops of orange hibiscus and birds of

and collage, primarily depicting scarves

stand his art and process. He asks me

paradise. The colors remind me of the

with kaleidoscopic patterns that, when

to select scarves from a nearby basket

prismatic artworks of Robert Eder, the

flowing and folded together, hint at

overflowing with colorful silks and

Marco artist I’m on my way to meet.

enigmatic, lyrical faces and figures. “I’m

gestures toward a thick piece of foam

A few minutes later, I pull up to Eder’s

as Gemini as a Gemini can be,” he adds,

covered in black felt, where I’m tasked

studio and am surprised to meet a man

referring to the opposing sensibilities

with arranging the fabrics. Eder, who

dressed head-to-toe in neutrals. “I am

within his persona. He leads me into a

has also been a teacher for most of

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Moses (2020), Zipporah (2021) and Punchinella (2022), courtesy Robert Eder

Marco Island-based Robert Eder draws on Eastern philosophy and the improvisational qualities of jazz to create vibrant digital art.

his adult life, watches me work with

All of Eder’s chromatic digital pieces

analog. He’s spent most of his life

patience honed by years of peering

begin like our impromptu collaboration.

making large-scale, abstract oil paint-

over students’ shoulders. The room is

After he arranges and photographs the

ings, influenced by postwar Abstract

quiet except for Astrud Gilberto’s “The

scarves, he uploads the images, selects

Expressionist painters like Jasper

Girl From Ipanema” playing. Once I’m

the best photo and manipulates it,

Johns. Early in his career, he painted

done with my composition, he lifts the

using Photoshop to add new motifs

backdrops as a muralist for Walt Dis-

felt-covered foam, places it on the floor

and colors so that the scarves become

ney World Resort at EPCOT theme

and, standing on a stool, starts photo-

a different entity.

park and then as a scenic artist in New

graphing the vignette from overhead,

While he currently focuses on

York, where he also worked as an art

my involvement long over. From here,

digital art, the South Bend, Indiana

teacher in East Harlem for 16 years

the process only becomes more layered.

transplant’s foundations are more

and set up a gallery.

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I n s i d e r — A r t i s t P ro f i l e

Eder, who teaches drawing and creative photography at Marco Island Academy, begins by arranging and photographing colorful scarves. Then, he edits the images in Photoshop before printing

He started tinkering with digital

After Hurricane Irma, he found himself

writ large. He learned that the kimonos

cameras in the late ’90s as a way to

in need of more subject matter. “All of the

were an art form of their own. Eder had

document his paintings. By 2000, he

flowers that I had been photographing

long wanted to integrate the garments

realized the camera could be more

were blown away or destroyed,” he says.

into his art. “But I could never see the

than a tool. He’d just moved to Marco

One day, while getting an oil change, he

details from kimonos that I could see

for the first time and became enamored

wandered into a local thrift shop to pass

with scarves,” he says. The thrift store’s

with fishing. For about five years, Eder

the time and was drawn to an array of

colorful silks provided a stand-in for

worked on a series of black-and-white

scarves with floral and other decorative

the lush vegetation he’d recently been

fish drawings, which he’d photograph

patterns. “As soon as I saw the scarves, I

capturing and the kimonos that long

and edit in a primitive version of Pho-

knew what to do,” he says.

captured his imagination.

toshop. Sometimes, he’d print an image

Eder had been fascinated with kimo-

The brush painting class also piqued

onto canvas and paint over it. He moved

nos since he was a teenager, drawn to

Eder’s interest in Eastern religions and

away for a few years, and when he

the Asian artwork his parents hung on

their underpinning philosophies cen-

returned, he started documenting the

the walls of their home. Later, in San

tered around dualities, as most ubiqui-

local flora and fauna, too—a formative

Francisco in the 1970s, he took a Japa-

tously exemplified by the Yin and Yang.

step toward his current digital photog-

nese and Chinese brush painting class

As he’s pointing out various related prints

raphy and collage works.

that introduced him to Asian culture

hung behind him, Eder’s beige sleeve tugs,

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Anna Nguyen (2); Merkaba (2021), courtesy Robert Eder

them as original editions.

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and he pulls it up to reveal an old tattoo on his arm of two intertwined koi fish.

“One’s orange, and one’s green,” he says.

“They represent balance, the harmony of opposing forces.” These ideas, prevalent in his artwork, still resonate with him, a man filled with dichotomies—from oil painting and jazz to digital art technology; from an unassuming, khaki-clad high school teacher to a prolific, colorful artist.

To Eder, the scarves also resembled another type of garment: “They looked like Jimi Hendrix’s and Johnny Cash’s sport coats.” Eder reveals that he’s also a jazz percussionist—a detail that should have been obvious by the way his fingers unconsciously tap rhythmically to the music filling the room. Though he stopped performing a few years ago, he’s been an avid musician since high school; he took ethnomusicology classes in college and ran a record store outside of Asheville, North Carolina, in the mid-2000s. Eder’s musical background permeates his visual he creates improvisationally. “It’s about getting into a zone,” he says. “I really don’t

“ It ’s a b o u t g et t in g into a zo n e — I re a ll y d o n’t k n ow w h at d i re c t io n I ’m s ta r t i n g i n , b u t h o u r s w i l l g o by o n ce I g e t t h e re .”

know what direction I’m starting in, but hours will go by once I get there.”

He gets into his flow state while editing his images. Leaning against his computer desk, he scrolls through some shots and lifts his DSLR’s screen to show me the photos of the scarves I’d arranged.

58 — G U L F S H O R E L I F E

Message from the Nile (2022), courtesy Robert Eder

art—like a jazz player riffing on the spot,

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Against the matte, dark background, the fabrics’ shadows get washed out, appearing one-dimensional, like wallpaper.

“They’re flat as a pancake, and yet they have volume,” he says. Working in Photoshop, he may select all the pixels for a single color and key them up by adjusting the saturation or contrast, making it more vivid; or, he’ll import different images and references into the background, collaging new patterns around the scarves’ Drawing from his experience playing jazz, Eder

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something that worked before, it doesn’t

Twelfth Night. Dark, foreboding blues

works are one-offs. Once he prints and

have the same honesty,” he says. “I don’t

contrast with neon snippets in Colossus,

signs an image, it’s done—just like a live

want my artwork to look mechanical.”

whose scarves twist to resemble a thun-

musical performance, it can’t be repeated.

The finished image is a far cry from the

derhead, reflecting on the Ancient Greek

A few weeks later, Eder drives to meet

original, with new, textural backgrounds,

The Colossus, the famous Francisco Goya

me in Naples to give me the print of our

a heightened color palette and, sometimes,

painting of a giant, and the towering cloud

collaboration. He titled it The Girl from

faux deckled edges. In it, the scarves’ silky

formations that roll over the Gulf during

Ipanema. A pattern on the right edge of

fabric seems to fold and relax into faces or

summer storms. “It’s wherever my head

the scarves catches my attention. The tiny

forms, hinting at a profile or a gesturing

is at the time,” Eder says about his myriad

motif—colored a vivid green similar to

body underneath. In some pieces, you

references. “I give them code names when

the shades that surround him on Marco

may recognize echoes of Greek mythology,

I work on them, often the songs I’m listen-

Island—resembles two curving lines joined

English literature and Mother Nature.

ing to. From there, I might keep developing

together, much like his koi fish tattoo. The

One, which predominantly features a

based on that, or just come back to it later.”

radiant artwork may have been a collabo-

lavender-hued scarf, is titled Viola, after

And, unlike most digital prints, which

ration, but like all his works, The Girl From

the female protagonist in Shakespeare’s

can be reprinted in endless editions, Eder’s

Ipanema is inherently autobiographical.

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For 40 years, ECHO has been connect-

Erickson, likes to tell a story about a

ing dots—between science and farming,

lightbulb moment for the organization

between resources and needs, between

that benefited thousands of impover-

Fort Myers and the world. They cast a

ished residents in Tanzania.

wide net that gathers information to equip

At the root of the solution: Meeting people where they are.

A couple years ago, the team recognized the opportunity to train mothers

small farmers in some of the world’s most impoverished areas with the knowledge needed to pivot from a state of barely surviving to thriving.

from rural villages who were in a medical

In modern times, despite climate

center while their children recovered

change, rising sea levels, wars, water and

from corrective surgeries. As their

supply shortages, COVID-19, wildfires and

kids healed, the moms worked in the

other environmental challenges, they stick

center’s garden, learning how to grow

to their original model of improving world

and prepare chaya, moringa, cassava

hunger through innovation and research

and other nutrient-dense perennials.

shared with gardeners and small farmers.

The Tanzanian women discovered that

“Why bother with small-scale farmers?”

the plants, many of which were new to

Erickson asks. “Because there are more

them, weren’t only easy to tend and grow

than 500 million of them, and they are

year-round, but they also delivered more

positioned most proximate to global hun-

nutrients than common crops. ECHO

ger and engaged in the most marginalized

sent the mothers home with cuttings

lands … People are willing to work, they

and seeds to plant and share with neigh-

just need the direction and ideas.”

bors. They also trained the garden staff,

At their North Fort Myers ECHO

so they could continue teaching others

Global Farm headquarters, the group

who came through the rehab center.

can experiment, test techniques, take

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Since starting 40 years ago, ECHO has served as a clearinghouse for sustainable agriculture. The 57-acre farm is split into eight zones that replicate growing conditions and challenges small farmers face in impoverished tropical communities.

ECHO’s CEO and president, David

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CEO and president David Erickson notes that the organization reached 1.3 million people in 2021. “It’s an awesome thing, that reach and impact. But when you consider 800 million went to bed hungry last night, it’s just a good start,” he says.

the risks, make the mistakes and adjust

happens in Fort Myers, where ECHO

And, so ECHO grew with Martin

the methods so that the small farmer in

germinated in the ’70s with Indiana

gathering and disseminating ideas.

Thailand, who cannot afford to be with-

businessman Dick Duggar. After a trip

“Networking is one of the biggest words

out a crop for one year, doesn’t have to.

to Haiti exposed him to dire poverty

to describe what we do at ECHO,” Bon-

Within ever-changing test gardens that

and hunger, Duggar returned motivated

nie says. Martin, who led the organiza-

recreate eight tropical microclimates

to help. Fort Myers, where he had spent

tion for 27 years before retiring in 2008

and living conditions, a small army

time, provided ideal growing conditions

(he still volunteers weekly), started

of 500 annual volunteers and 39 staff

for experimenting with farming prac-

creating a journal that he’d get out into

members—including agricultural scien-

tices that could be replicated in Haiti.

the world through partnerships with

tists, engineers and community devel-

“This area is warm enough and coastal

groups like the Peace Corps and the U.S.

opment PhDs—tinkers with resourceful

enough to grow things like lychees,

Agency for International Development.

ways to grow, process and store food. In

mangoes and passionfruit—tropical

The journal met a need—for the people

the Lowlands Garden, a mango orchard

plants that may be harder to grow even

who wanted to help the impoverished

may test which varieties dwarf best; or

in Sarasota or Tampa,” PR and commu-

farmer and the farmer who needed to

there may be a deep-litter system for

nications manager Danielle Flood says.

feed his family. “Even in the poorest

hog-rearing, where instead of keeping

In 1981, Dr. Martin Price, a biochem-

places, many people have something

pigs on concrete, farmers dig a hole and

ical researcher, left his job at Battelle

in their yard,” Bonnie says. “We were

fill it with organic bedding that turns to

Labs in Ohio and joined ECHO, driven

showing them how can they take the

compost and absorbs the stench. Else-

by a mission to use science and tech-

moringa from a tree and put it in a soup,

where on the farm, vegetable gardens

nology to help the impoverished. The

or how can they make a water pump

are built out of old tires and cinder

farm started with Martin, his wife,

using a bicycle.”

blocks in the Urban Garden. Up a small

Bonnie, and one volunteer. They admit

Since then, the farm has grown from

hill, in the Highlands Garden, you may

ignorance at first, coming in with a lofty

5 to 57 acres and expanded its focus

find terracing models using rocks as

faith-based mission but not much expe-

beyond Haiti to include Africa, Asia and

barriers and another with planted trees

rience with how to get there. Inspired

Latin America—tropical areas where

along the slope to prevent erosion while

by a book Martin picked up—Underex-

malnutrition is prevalent but could be

providing foraging fodder for livestock.

ploited Tropical Plants With Promising

prevented. “Food grows in the trop-

And, in the Community Garden, clev-

Economic Value—they started with

ics and people should be able to grow

erly themed plots grow ingredients for

plants, encouraging people to adopt

enough food to feed their families,”

specific dishes like salsa or lasagna. For

nutrient-dense, unsung fruits and veg-

Flood says.

students, it effectively drives home the

etables. “Before that, I couldn’t have

Myriad conditions get in the way,

cause and effect of gardening and eating.

named more than 10 tropical fruits,”

though. ECHO targets some of the

Connecting dots.

Martin says with a laugh. They part-

biggest obstacles, starting with the

The ideas are gathered from various

nered with local rare fruit groups to

loss of knowledge. “Population growth

nonprofits and research groups world-

get planting knowledge to share with

has pushed small-scale farmers onto

wide, but testing the methods first

farmers in the Caribbean.

land not regularly farmed, requiring

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The farm brings trainees from around the world to learn practices and techniques to share with small farmers and gardeners in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Three impact centers—in Thailand, Burkina Faso and Tanzania—staff locals, who spread the know-how into urban and rural communities.

new-to-them methods,” Erickson says.

Metropolitan migration and the loss of practices like foraging further diminish people’s ability to feed themselves. Of the eight zones the farm is split into, five focus on climate challenges: hot, humid lowlands (like in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and coastal West Africa) and rainforests (Brazil, Central African Republic) with too much rain; highlands (Ethiopia, the foothills of the Andes), where farmers work on steep hillsides; monsoon areas, like the Caribbean and Florida, with dry winters and rainy summers; and semi-arid tropics, like dryland Kenya, with too little rain.

Every garden aims to be a self-contained, sustainable system, with forage banks planted near animals, livestock manure helping to fertilize the soil, and leaves and other biomass used to create mulch. Smaller ecosystems within the gardens show farmers how they can have nutritious foods—like Lagos spinach, lime leaf and dwarf mangoes in the Thai Kitchen Garden—within reach of the home cook. At every turn, the ECHO team thinks practically: What do people have available around them? What can they feasibly do? What will make their lives easier or generate income? Cre-

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saddled with some illusion that we are

the Appropriate Technology Village,

the end-all authority.”

where volunteers MacGyver ways to

All of that information is available

make bricks, seed banks, dehydrators,

online through the robust ECHOcom-

water pumps and no-till planters out

munity. Around 40,000 people from

of lo-fi, readily available materials. The

more than 190 countries log on each

team also maintains a bank of 350-plus

month to access the resources the non-

seeds farmers can count on flourishing.

profit has amassed in its 40 years. It’s a

“It’s one of the biggest heartbreaks for

living platform where farmers exchange

a farmer to go down the road and not

ideas and ECHO staff respond to ques-

know if they’re getting the right seed, if

tions submitted through the conversa-

it’s viable,” Bonnie says. “That’s the kind

tion forum with tailored answers. “We

of thing that can ruin a whole crop.”

have meetings around everything, ‘This

To maximize their reach, over the

farmer is looking for soil amendment in

past 12 years, ECHO has created impact

Niger and wondering where he can find

centers in Chiang Mai to better reach

corn husks,’” Flood says.

farmers in Thailand, Burkina Faso

In 2021, ECHO trained 6,350 individ-

for West Africa and Tanzania for East

uals in practical, sustainable, regional

Africa. The centers are staffed by locals

farming methods. To gauge its impact,

who use demonstration gardens to

the nonprofit hired an accountability

teach hands-on about growing, har-

research firm five years earlier. “We

vesting, processing and preparing food.

wanted to determine: Are they putting

As the trainers teach, they also learn, so

to practical use and, most importantly,

ECHO’s training program is ever flexing

sharing what they learned? How and

and adapting. “The two always go hand-

to how many?” Erickson says. After

in-hand,” Erickson says. “We’re not

five years, the firm had established an

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The gardens model practices related to animal husbandry, plant propagation, efficient rice and grain harvesting, urban gardening, alternative planting and irrigation methods, closed-loop agriculture and other farm practices that reach people in 190 countries.

ative solutions are tested and taught in

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ECHO connects with the local community through garden tours, school field trips and festivals. They also work with local nonprofits and donate their first fruits to groups like the Community Cooperative in Fort Myers. At the gift shop, visitors can shop plants, seeds from the 350-plus variety seed bank and nursery supplies.

equation to quantify the impact: On

for religious conversion, faith and the

average, each trainee shares with 40

gospel lie at the foundation of the trust

other people, who in turn each share

they have built. They quietly do good

with their family of about five. In 2021,

and teach survival through word and

the multiplication factor amounted to

seeds, as they like to say, as the stew-

1.3 million individuals. “It’s an awesome

ards of God’s creation. “We see ECHO

thing—that reach and impact,” Erickson

as being the hands, feet and heart of

says. “But when you consider 800 mil-

God,” Bonnie says.

lion went to bed hungry last night, it’s just a good start.”

ECHO is quick to say there is no magic bullet for solving the issues

In connecting those dots between

around hunger. Other well-intentioned

the world and Southwest Florida, the

organizations follow the packaged-food

nonprofit upholds its commitment to

model, in which premade meals with a

its home community. “For building

long shelf-life are formulated to deliver

capacity to be effective around the

key nutrients and delivered to commu-

world, we must also serve the world

nities in need. And while Erickson says

here,” Erickson says. “There’s a rich-

that has its place (more so for disaster

ness and rightness to that.”

relief ), he feels it robs people of their

After locals began stopping by to ask

independence and dignity to do it on

to tour the gardens, the team started

their own. ECHO subscribes to the

formally offering and charging for pub-

‘teach a man to fish’ philosophy. “Lon-

lic tours in 2007. They also host food

ger-term solutions equip and enable

festivals with gardening workshops,

people to survive and thrive,” he says.

farm dinners and plant sales. They

For Erickson, ending hunger is not

work with schools for STEM field trips,

only a matter of having food but also

sell plants, and share gardening know-

learning to eat healthily, a failing in

how and resources with local organiza-

underdeveloped and impoverished

tions like St. Matthews House. “We’re

regions of the world. “Economic

not a producing farm, but a research

poverty often leads to a diet heavy in

and demonstration garden,” Erickson

starches because that satisfies hunger,

says. “But in the process, we have some

but it’s not nutritious,” he says. Having

produce. We donate our ‘first fruits’ to

enough healthy food connects the dots

local food banks.” Community Cooper-

to better education and quality of life.

ative in Fort Myers and Misión Peniel

ECHO works on the theory that the

in Immokalee are among the recipients

interchange of ideas and knowledge is

of their harvests.

the answer, the hope. “We do not own

Although the team refrains from wielding their mission as an instrument

any of this,” Erickson says. “We are charged with being the stewards.”

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By Lauren Amalia Redding Photography by Anna Gunselman

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Resonance by Reisha Perlmutter (2022)

“ How c a n we e x i s t i n a w ay that’s fulfilling to our health and mind and bodies?” artist Reisha Perlmutter asks. “That’s the question my artwork aims to answer.” She paints women in and around bodies of water that range from Florida’s crystalline pools to the state’s ancient freshwater springs. Her eyes flicker with intensity as she stands by a palette encrusted with dried oil paint; her speech a steady stream, deliberate and bright.

Perlmutter, who now splits her time between Miami Beach and Brooklyn, grew up in Naples, captivated by the lush, subtropical environment. Her family grew their own food as part of a clean-living lifestyle prioritized by her father, the well-known nutritionist, Dr. David Perlmutter. “I grew up in a family that was very centered around nature and connecting with it,” she explains. Those early experiences, running wild outdoors and not glued to a screen, fueled her creative mind. “In my earliest memories, I can recall watching shadows from leaves dancing on my hands and having clear moments of realizing that the world around me was art,” she says.

Perlmutter made good on her girlhood observations and left to study art formally. After college, she spent a few months in France, copying masterpieces at the Louvre as part of an intensive program, and then returned stateside

G U L F S H O R E L I F E — 87

Having grown up in Naples with a health-conscious family, Reisha Perlmutter has long been attune to nature’s effects on the mind and body. Her work, including self portraits, captures women as one with water.

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for her Masters of Fine Arts at the New York Academy of Art, where she graduated in 2015. Soon after, she had shoulder surgery and returned home to Naples to recover. She’d spend days floating in her family’s pool to alleviate her discomfort. Suspended in the water under the landscape that had captured her imagination as a child, she realized her sense of wonder had become buried under fears associated with adulthood.

“It was the first time as an adult that I was able to fully recognize and connect the weight of nature and specifically water as it related to my sense of wonder as a child, and tie it to myself as an adult,” she says.

That’s when she found her voice as an artist. Back in New York, she began a series of realistic, representational oil paintings depicting women suspended in water. She became a proficient photographer,

taking the reference photos of her subjects that she’d later paint; this included learning how to shoot underwater in her family’s pool on visits back to Naples. Perlmutter worked on her new series prolifically and exhibited the paintings locally at mainstays like Paul Arsenault’s former Third Street South gallery and Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum, as well as in New York City, the Hamptons, and at Miami art fairs.

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From the onset, she was aware of a potential hurdle: the historical implications of painting young, nude women. For most of Western art history, women have frequently been portrayed as decorative, sexualized status symbols instead of autonomous individuals—think of Titian’s 1534 Venus of Urbino, with her plump, ivory body reclined and her fingers manipulatively composed. “I want to paint women who are empowered by their strength and bodies, not just sexualized,” she says. Perlmutter recognizes that she lives in a time and position where she can challenge those longstanding stereotypes. “I don’t take being a female artist lightly,” she says.

Whether her subjects gracefully float or athletically twist underwater, they’re in full control of themselves and their environment. In her 2016 self-portrait Dahlia, the figure floats upside down, her

eyes gently closed as turquoise air bubbles emit from her nose. Everything about the scene is serene; the subject is almost angelically asleep, oblivious to the outside world or its judgments. Her 2018 painting, Spinel, is even more overt in its subject’s self-confidence: a darkhaired woman stands nude on a pristine beach, jaw slightly lifted, baring a bright white scar that runs down her sternum, the remnant of major cardiac surgery. She exposes her scar to the empty sands around her, her peaceful, self-possessed expression speaking to the quiet triumph of her survival.

At the beginning of the pandemic, Perlmutter left New York to find solace in the Florida Keys.

“There was a poignant sense of fragility I think we all felt as a culture, and also in terms of our own mortality,” she says. “The fragility of so many of Florida’s ecosystems stood out to me because I felt so

connected to them in a way I had not experienced before.”

In the Keys, during isolation, she felt at home, secure. She reacquainted herself with the natural world that raised her. Perlmutter started freediving, the act of diving without the use of breathing equipment. “It’s a whole-body experience,” she says. “It’s very meditative and makes you really aware of your breathing.”

She soon established a rapport with Ashleigh Baird, a professional freediver who introduced her to the deep freshwater springs in Northern and Central Florida.

Perlmutter was taken by the world of freediving and, “the women who had dedicated their lives and trained their bodies to push themselves to the limit both psychologically and physically.

Their connection to the water was profoundly inspiring to me,” she says. The rigors of the sport

Perlmutter photographs her subjects in an aquaeous element, often Florida’s freshwater springs, then paints them. Recently, she started freediving—diving without a breathing aid—to shoot deeper below the surface. It’s a “self-inflicted performance piece for me,” she says.

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Work in progress by Reisha Perlmutter (2022)

encapsulated the strength and resiliency Perlmutter recognizes in the female form. By the summer of 2021, she had swapped her poolside photoshoots for Central Florida’s natural springs, with Baird as her primary subject.

While the new environment presented exciting visual potential in the water’s technicolor hues and cypress-laced locales, it also presented Perlmutter with an uptick in risks. How much harder would it be to photograph her subjects in cavernous aquifers versus the predictable controls of a domestic pool? Despite her self-professed lack of expertise, sometimes she’d swim even deeper than Baird, capturing the diver from below as she approached the water’s surface—all while operating heavy underwater camera equipment without saltwater’s added buoyancy to relieve its weight and fighting to prevent the cameras from sinking. “It forces you to be totally present with the process of your art, because you’re at the mercy of your own body, of not having air,” she says.

The change of scenery provided a new dimension to her work, as evident in 2021 pieces like, Santa Maria Del Mar and Synthesis. In these, the inky, azure color of the springs’ water stands in stark contrast to the pastel-colored waves seen in past, pool-based works, and sometimes, when captured at greater depths mostly devoid of sunlight, faces are almost indiscernible. Without the distraction of a recognizable portrait, the paint-

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For a new series, Perlmutter travels to Mexico to capture Mayan women swimming in cenotes (sinkholes) in the Yucatan Peninsula. “Ultimately, I want to portray women who are aware of their being by connecting with water,” she says.

ings focus on the bodies as they embrace their aqueous habitat.

In other works, she removes the female body altogether. In Symbiosis, completed this year, the viewer looks out across one of the springs; in the canvas’ upper half, trees, saplings and underbrush faintly glow lime green as they encircle the spring’s perimeter; in its lower half, the water is painted from two simultaneous points of view, showing the spring’s still surface and its teal f loor. In Beneath the Cypress, the viewer is submerged in the spring, looking up toward the surface. The diptych appears abstract until you put the pieces together, noting that above the indigo water, muted, copper-toned cypress branches extend across a silver sky.

She combines her rigorous academic training w ith her natural aptitude for handling oil paint. While she’s not reluctant to load up her brush and paint thickly—if you look at her paintings obliquely, you can see striations from her vigorous brushstrokes—she hits a fine balance between more viscous paint application and thinner, runnier coats, manipulating the paint to behave more f luidly, like water. But, she insists painting is only about 10 percent

of her process. “The rest is a self-inflicted performance piece for me,” she adds, referring to the choreographed efforts that go into capturing her subjects.

Perlmutter plans to keep painting women submerged in the Floridian milieu, and she’s working with the Florida Springs Council to help raise awareness and funds through her works for their conservation. But, since last April, she’s also been scouting new locations in the cenotes, underground sinkholes, of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. She’s already connected with the Mexican female freedivers who she plans to photograph, paint and film, with the goal of producing a documentary about their Mayan ancestry and the role of the sinkholes as sacred places in their culture.

“Ultimately, I want to portray women who are aware of their being by connecting with water,” she says.

And, as she plunges deeper in pursuit of her art, her relationship with water becomes more paradoxical: The more she ups the ante of what her body endures, the more she reconnects with water’s restorative powers.

“It’s primordial,” she says, the flow of her speech clear. “Nature is such an incredible healer.”

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glow. She works with clients to

giving back into her programs. Part

ily. The challenge lies in wading

identify the root culprits behind

of the proceeds from her classes go

through it all to curate the best of

common issues and relies on

to local charities, adding purpose

what’s out there.

advanced treatments to heal the

to the list of benefits students reap from her yoga sessions.

Recently, some of the biggest

skin and maintain results. “My job

local health news has surrounded

is to get your skin the healthiest it

While the trainers’ motivations

the NCH Heart Institute (“Mat-

can be, and then you look youthful

and ethoses share similarities, their

ters of the Heart,” p. 42). Within a

because of that,” she says.

approaches vary greatly. So, get out

year of building an all-star team to

Many of the wellness pros fea-

there and find the wellness route

lead the cardiac department, the

tured in this issue devote their

that works for you. In Southwest

healthcare system has launched a

lives to optimizing what they do.

Florida, the possibilities abound.

fellowship program, opened a car-

That’s certainly the case with the

diac ICU, embarked on more than a

fitness trainers in “Sweat Equity”

dozen innovative medical trials and

(p. 48). Like Current, most of

announced plans for a new build-

them are not trying for immediate,

ing—all steps that help put the Heart

skin-deep results. They don’t push

Institute on the map.

training programs based on getting

Erica Current takes a similarly

ripped or looking 10 years younger.

proactive approach at The Skin

Instead, it’s a commitment to lon-

Room (“The Science of Beauty,”

gevity that unites people like Sean Sullivan and Ryan Vesce of Matterhorn Fitness, Angela Gagauf of Fifty Plus Personal Training and Carlos Garcia of VERSAGYM. They start by assessing clients’ baseline fitness and underlying compensations and

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Current relies on newer technologies, including fibroblasting to stimulate collagen production, Muscle Banding to tone face and neck muscles, and the no-peel PRX-T33 biorevitalizer.

Erica Current’s approach to treating everything from acne to

Florida Academy, she worked in doctors’ offices. During those

fine lines and wrinkles goes far beyond what’s on the surface.

formative years, she started thinking about how the industry

“I want to get to the root cause of what’s going on, and hon-

could provide patients with more personalized protocols.

estly, it’s almost always something internal: inflammation, gut

In 2020, Current started to conceptualize her boutique

health, what you eat, your diet, exercise, hormones, an allergy,”

skincare clinic. She traveled to California to meet with aesthe-

the founder of The Skin Room in Naples says.

ticians and experience every cutting-edge service she wanted

After getting her bachelor’s degree from Florida Southwest-

to bring back to Naples. Her goal was to create a place where

ern State College in Skin Health and Facial Aesthetics and

clients could receive a holistic approach to treatment using

finishing the Advanced Paramedical Skincare program at the

the latest technology.

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With The Skin Room, located at the intersection of Van-

This level of meticulous care and guidance keeps Current

derbilt Beach and Airport-Pulling Roads, she keeps Naples on

fully booked, with appointments available four months out.

the cusp of new skincare developments rather than waiting for

Some days, she doesn’t leave the aesthetician chair for 14 hours

cosmetic advances to trickle down from larger markets. The

straight as she performs HydraFacials, microneedling, chemical

Skin Room offers services like PRX-T33. “It’s the most insane

peels and other treatments from early morning into the evening.

treatment ever. The results are amazing,” Current says of the

And, you can’t simply call and book a treatment. Instead of

nonsurgical treatment that tightens the skin, smooths wrinkles

having an à la carte menu of services, The Skin Room works on

and removes scars without any downtime.

a chef’s-choice-like system. During an initial two-hour consul-

Having the right technology is only half of the equation. The

tation, clients talk about their medical histories, allergies and

other half is helping clients pinpoint and address underlying

skin complications. From there, Current customizes a plan.

antagonists. She recalls one client who continued to experience

“You’ll probably never get the same treatment twice. There’s

breakouts after several visits to The Skin Room. So, Current

always something I’m adding or making different,” she says.

sent her to get a food sensitivity test. “Turns out she’s allergic

Once or twice every month, her clients—who she emphasizes

to almonds, so whenever she would have almond butter or

include men and women—step foot inside her wellness suite,

almond milk, it created inflammation, and she was breaking

adorned with neon-colored glycolic acid molecule posters and

out from it,” Current says.

an LED periodic table hanging on the walls. Shelves showcase

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seven or so medical-grade skincare products from brands like ZO Skin Health and Obagi. After an appointment, Current pulls out a branded RX pad for “prescriptions” with recommended products for morning and nighttime routines.

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You could say the 1970s are alive and well

money. The value of the psychedelic-re-

for conditions that weren’t targeted in the

across America. Bell-bottoms are back in

lated market today is estimated at more

FDA approval process. Based on prelim-

fashion (again). Disco hooks have resur-

than $3 billion, with major biotech and

inary research, mental health providers

faced in pop hits. And even our collective

pharmaceutical companies expected to

use smaller doses on patients who strug-

anxieties feel reminiscent of the Viet-

double that figure by 2026 as psychedel-

gle with anxiety, depression and other

nam era: economic instability, political

ic-assisted therapies progress.

treatment-resistant mental disorders.

upheaval and pending environmental

One substance, ketamine, is at the

And some remarkable results are emerg-

collapse. Perhaps it’s natural, then, that

forefront of this culture shift. That’s

ing anecdotally and in peer-reviewed

psychedelics are making big headlines.

partly because it was first introduced

journals. “We have seen a phenomenal

In 2022, the buzz surrounding psy-

as a prescription anesthetic in the early

response,” Monica Robles, a psychiatrist

chedelic compounds, such as MDMA

1970s during the Vietnam War. Though

who runs Seaside Oaks Psychiatry in

or the psilocybin in magic mushrooms,

technically not a psychedelic, the sub-

Naples, says.

isn’t centered on the nightlife scene or

stance has hallucinogenic properties. It

The psychiatrist of 20-plus years

underground market. Health and men-

quickly started circulating as a club drug,

describes her practice as conventional

tal wellness clinicians are leading the

dubbed Special K or simply ‘K.’

and conservative as far as treatment

charge—armed with an expanding body

More recently, psychiatrists have

methodology. So she was skeptical when

of medical research and big-investor

started using ketamine off-label—that is,

talk of ketamine and psychedelics began

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Seaside Oaks Psychiatry in Naples and MY Self Wellness in Bonita Springs are

surfacing in her circles several years ago:

been in weekly, intensive psychotherapy

for everyone. It should not be the first

“I was slow to believe in it,” she says.

with Robles for nearly two years, cycling

resource for treating anxiety, depression

She talked to peers in the field,

through traditional antidepressants and

or other mood disorders. No one knows

consulted the American Psychiatric

struggling to function daily. Following

what the long-term effects are. And it

Association on the topic and attended

the standard protocol of six rounds of

doesn’t operate as an isolated tool. “It’s

multiple conferences. Eventually, one of

ketamine over several weeks, she cel-

not like a hammer that can hit every nail,”

her patients requested ketamine treat-

ebrated six months of remission this

she adds.

ment, and she felt comfortable making a

spring, keeping a steady job along the way.

But for patients and practitioners

referral to a provider in Fort Myers. The

“It almost brings tears to my eyes to see

alike, the emerging option provides a

results, combined with her research, con-

a response that dramatic,” says Robles,

flicker of hope in a field that hasn’t seen

vinced her to pursue training.

who has since expanded the treatment

much change in antidepressant drugs for

to many patients.

decades. It’s no secret that standbys like

Last summer, she hired an ICU nurse to administer low-dose ketamine infu-

In the next breath, Robles points to

Prozac and Zoloft have significant limita-

sions via IV and was up and running with

the caveats of a treatment like this in

tions and mixed long-term results, plus a

her first client in August. The patient had

its infancy. Ketamine does not work

long list of side effects.

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The breakthroughs also advance legal

how it induces “long-term plasticity that

for hours to days, to even more than a week

changes. Notably, the FDA approved a

far outlasts ketamine’s clearance from the

in some patients,” Monteggia says.

ketamine-based nasal spray, Spravato,

body,” Lisa Monteggia, a neuroscientist

While Robles’ clinic focuses on low-

in 2019 as a first-of-its-kind antide-

and professor of pharmacology at Van-

dose ketamine treatments to limit dis-

pressant. Florida pushed a bill in the

derbilt University, says.

association in patients, others promote

statehouse in 2021 to approve more

In other words, the drug expedites the

higher doses, with the goal of achieving a

studies related to ketamine- and psy-

brain’s ability to reorganize its patterns and

more psychedelic state. “We specialize in

chedelic-assisted therapy. And, the state

form new connections between neurons.

the psychedelic protocol,” Charles Patti,

of Oregon legalized psilocybin for psy-

That general process can apply to people

chief of education at MY Self Wellness

chedelic-assisted therapy in late 2020.

recovering from a head injury or stroke and

clinic in Bonita Springs, says.

Research in just the past couple years

might explain why ketamine has shown

Similar to at Seaside Oaks, patients get

is beginning to offer a peek at how ket-

promising results for patients battling addic-

a consultation with a licensed psychia-

amine—and perhaps some psychedel-

tion, posttraumatic stress disorder and sui-

trist, and once approved for ketamine,

ics—might help the brain. One of the most

cidal ideation. “(It) triggers antidepressant

they receive talk therapy and other sup-

relevant and unique effects appears to be

effects within a few hours, but the effect lasts

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American Psychiatric Association, gen-

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a disassociated state, where profound

responsible treatment. Patients should

healing experiences are happening,”

be under the care of a psychiatrist and

says Patti, who credits ketamine with

receive a psychiatric evaluation. Moni-

saving his life after 20 years of sub-

toring should take place throughout any

stance abuse.

infusion treatment. And follow-up care

The clinic also incorporates mindful-

is vital. “When the patient starts feel-

ness and spiritual components, such as

ing better, ‘what do they do with this?’”

meditation and breathwork, to support

Robles asks rhetorically. That’s where

When administered in a

the changes needed in the mind. And

the opportunity can arise for real change

controlled setting and coupled

they create a spa-like setting that Patti

in the person. And for some, ketamine

with therapy, Ketamine is reported

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little more than a year ago, Dr. Robert

they’ve also managed to reduce the so-called door-to-balloon time

Cubeddu had a prestigious position at Cleveland Clinic Florida

(the span between when a STEMI heart attack patient enters the

when a dream opportunity presented itself across the state. NCH

hospital and when they’ve received needed life-saving care) from

Healthcare System already had a well-regarded heart program.

73 to 28 minutes.

But it had higher aspirations. Cubeddu couldn’t turn down the

As president of the Heart Institute, Cubeddu is an internationally

chance to lead the ambitious effort. “I saw in this role a huge

known cardiologist who served as the chairman of cardiovascular

opportunity after learning about the growing needs of the com-

medicine and regional director for structural heart disease at the

munity and the increasing demand of patients that live in this

Cleveland Clinic Florida. He credits a team of about 30 cardiologists

region,” he says. “Our vision is to become a premier destination

and surgeons in large part for NCH’s success so far.

for cardiac care.”

And, he’s attracted some heavy-hitters. Within months of

In less than a year, the NCH Heart Institute has made strong

Cubeddu arriving, Drs. Gaston Cudemus and Viviana Navas reached

headway toward the effort. The cardiovascular intensive care

out about joining. Both had worked with Cubeddu at the Cleveland

unit (ICU) opened in November. The team introduced more

Clinic Florida and brought expertise in their own specialties to the

cutting-edge treatments; in August, Cubeddu performed Collier

table. Cudemus joined NCH as the first dedicated cardiothoracic

County’s first MitraClip, a minimally invasive procedure to repair

anesthesiologist and cardiovascular critical care physician. The

a leaky valve by inserting a clip via a catheter rather than perform-

physician, who previously worked at Massachusetts General Hos-

ing open-heart surgery. They also started a Research Institute and

pital for 10 years and taught at Harvard Medical School, focuses on

implemented 20 new clinical trials in about nine months, offering

care from when a patient undergoes sedation to resuscitation. “To

innovative services that are attracting patients from around the

be able to develop a team and establish a reputation for excellence—

country. Having NCH physicians on the line discussing findings

as a physician, that’s what we always look for in a job,” he says.

with global leaders in the medical world puts Naples on the map,

Navas oversees a new fellowship program at the Heart Insti-

Cubeddu notes. By working with first responders and nurses,

tute. The three-year training program for medical students helps

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Dr. Viviana Navas (left) leads the fellowship program and heart failure division; Dr. Robert Cubeddu (right) came from Cleveland Clinic Florida to lead the NCH Heart Institute.

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Dr. David Axline (left) joined NCH in 2010 to help found the Heart Institute; Dr. Gaston Cudemus (right) is NCH’s first cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and critical care physician.

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“It is our goal to uplift the qualit y of cardiac care and provide our communit y with the trust t h e y d e s e r v e .” — D r. C u b e d d u

elevate NCH’s stature as a top-notch medical center, she says. She

for Cardiac Care, but they had reached a limit. They needed

also serves as the section head for heart failure at NCH, specializ-

to grow in scope and scale and get aggressive in construct-

ing in the early detection of heart problems. “I didn’t know much

ing premier facilities and recruiting top-tier physicians and

about Naples before I came here, but (at Cleveland Clinic) I was

clinicians. “It’s unbelievable how much we’ve done in a short

getting a lot of referrals from Naples. I knew there was a need

time,” he says. “I get up every day excited to come to work.”

here,” she says.

The next big step: A new building for the Heart Institute.

All three were drawn to NCH’s status as an independent

The building is just as ambitious as the program’s plans. “If

nonprofit healthcare system. Without large bureaucracy to

you look across many of the top cardiovascular programs

navigate, they saw the opportunity to start clinical trials or a

in America, most are centered under one institution, one

fellowship program without getting bogged down in red tape.

building,” Cubeddu says. “There are many reasons for this,

“That’s one of the reasons why we’ll be able to get to the next

including improvement in workflow, operational efficiencies

level here so quickly,” Cudemus says.

and patient experience.”

One of the founding physicians of the Heart Institute, Dr.

About 30 percent of residents in Collier County end up travel-

David Axline has seen the evolution of cardiac care in Naples

ing outside the area for cardiovascular surgery. Cubeddu and his

over the last 28 years firsthand. He started practicing in town

team are looking to reduce that number by establishing trust in

as part of a cardiology group in 1994 and joined NCH in 2010

the community that excellent cardiac care is in our hometown.

to start the Heart Institute. He notes that since 2016, NCH has

“It is our goal to uplift the quality of cardiac care and provide

been named one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals

our community with the trust they deserve,” Cubeddu says.

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S W E AT E Q U I T Y FROM A PRO WITH A DECKED-OUT MOBILE GYM TO A MEDICAL EXERCISE SPECIALIST

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Carlos Garcia, VERSAGYM You might think you’re too busy to hit the gym, or maybe you have a few dumbbells at home, but you can’t seem to buckle down and use them. Whatever the case, Carlos Garcia, founder of VERSAGYM, has the fix. “We take every excuse out of it,” he says. VERSAGYM is a mobile studio you can order to your home for a personal training session. The original 5-by-8-foot and newer 6-by-12-foot trailers open to reveal a cable system; benches; about 700 pounds worth of weights, plates and bars; medicine balls; jump ropes; agility ladders—you name it. Clients pay one price per home, and anyone who lives there can partake in the workout. “It’s the same as grocery delivery or Uber Eats,” he says.

Garcia grew up in a home where he and other family members struggled with their weight.

He started training himself and his family at the local YMCA and saw how their health and quality of life soared. With VERSAGYM, he wanted to create a system where people could easily integrate exercise into their lives and reap the myriad benefits. While the pandemic threw a curveball at many fitness facilities, closing big-box gyms and community centers, Garcia’s mobile fitness trailers excelled. His workouts take place outdoors in a client’s driveway or in the yard.

Classes last between 30 minutes and an hour, and the team makes every session different, mixing traditional weight-training movements, like hammer curls and squats, with plyometrics. The workouts are easily tailored for mixed-age groups. “I have a father who homeschools his kids; I come over at 12 p.m., and I’m the P.E. teacher for the kid, and the dad gets his workout in,” he says.

Garcia’s model is quickly taking off. In two years, he’s turned VERSAGYM into a franchise and is growing into West Palm Beach and Plano, Texas. He also opened a headquarters in Collier County—complete with athletic turf, HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and cardio equipment—for group classes. “Exercise for me is something very personal, and I know what it can do for others, not just physically but mentally,” Garcia says. “No one said you need to be the next great Olympian, but if you can do something every day, it can make a big difference.”

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Angela Gagauf, Fifty Plus Personal Training Angela Gagauf of Fifty Plus Personal Training will never push a client to seek out one more rep. The goal isn’t to prepare for a fitness competition or achieve a certain aesthetic. Many of her clients are just trying to regain mobility after an injury or get back on the tennis court after surgery; they may have back problems or be struggling with conditions like osteoporosis.

“Many of them have never done a structured workout in their life,” she adds.

Gagauf, a New Jersey native, specializes in medical exercise, meaning she’s equipped to develop programs tailored around and pointed to improve health conditions. She has carved out a niche working with older clients who feel more comfortable alongside a coach who is aging with them. “People say, ‘I don’t want to train with a young trainer; they don’t understand my body,’” she says.

With an alphabet soup of certifications, Gagauf reviews each client’s medical history before agreeing to take them on. “I assess that way because I want them to be safe,” she says. Clients either work out from their homes or at their community fitness center with Gagauf in tow.

Depending on their condition, she might begin a session by checking the client’s blood pressure or oxygen saturation before proceeding. If their stats are lagging, they won’t train that day.

Once they’re deemed healthy enough to begin, Gagauf assesses each individual’s baseline fitness level. She’ll then design a program to help them regain mobility and strength. Rather than focusing on high-intensity shredding sessions, she aims to put her client at ease with gentle workouts that account for limitations (osteoarthritis, hypertension, balance issues) while helping to mitigate conditions over time.

Someone with balance issues might do bodyweight side lunges and practice sitting and standing from a chair until they master the movement. To combat high blood pressure, clients often start with walking on a treadmill or recumbent bicycling, working up to higher-intensity workouts as their endurance and fitness improve. Meanwhile, someone with osteoporosis may do bone-loading exercises, like stepping, push-ups and squats. “Right now, I’m working with someone who has cancer and hasn’t been able to do a lot,” she says. “I can’t believe how she’s walking better. Her energy levels are better. She feels stronger. She’s still not 100% but hearing something like that is the greatest thing.”

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Sean Sullivan, Matterhorn Fit Matterhorn Fit, which opened a second location in Naples last year, might be the only gym where seniors, pro athletes and Olympians work out alongside each other, often doing the same exercises. “Snowbirds who have been here for six months see these big, strong hockey players show up and think they must be doing some crazy, out of this world stuff,” says Sean Sullivan, Matterhorn’s co-founder and director of health and performance. “But it’s just about getting these guys healthy and delivering them back to season.”

Sullivan spent a decade training pro athletes, while co-founder Ryan Vesce spent 14 years playing pro hockey. After back and hip surgery, Vesce trained with Sullivan and, having access to the best rehab methodologies out there, was able to get another five years in the game. The two were motivated to open a gym that could draw from the pro sports world’s advanced healing modalities and training methods. When they opened the first location in Bonita Springs in 2019, they focused on pro hockey players who lived in the area and needed a place to train during the offseason when they have time to recover from injuries and get back to peak performance. Most clients still come to Matterhorn for recovery and rehabilitation training. For non-athletes, the goal might be to get back to pickleball or golf. “Something as small as reaching over and putting on a seatbelt might be a problem for them,” Sullivan says, adding that it’s not long into training before they’re able to workout alongside the pros. “It’s fun for them because they get to come into the gym, see the jerseys on the wall and feel like an athlete again.”

The training focuses on identifying and addressing compensations while increasing mobility and strength. While specific goals vary wildly, everyone goes through the same three-phase approach to get back in the game. The evaluation starts with a rehab specialist who uses direct current electrical stimulation to see which muscles are reacting and absorbing force. During the eval, the specialist assesses and advises on everything from herniated discs to tennis elbow to balance issues. Once a problem area is identified, it’s all about “turning the muscles back on,” by reinforcing the mind-muscle connection, Sullivan says. That might mean no weights for the first few weeks a client is at the gym. Instead, Sullivan uses repeated lifting, holding and lowering movements to focus on the part of the movement that hurts most or has the most tension, strengthening muscles until clients can do it easily. “It’s very basic, not stuff the average trainer would put on Instagram,” he says. Finally, they reinforce the correction with strengthening to prevent future injury and develop power, speed and agility.

Sullivan enjoys watching the clients mingle. “I’d be lying if I said I thought I’d be training a hockey player at 9 a.m., then a college basketball player, then an older lady who plays golf twice a week,” he says.

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Lauren Fox, Donation Yoga Naples Lauren Fox’s yoga space has no walls or ceilings. With permission from the city, she hosts her roving Donation Yoga Naples classes on public beaches, like Lowdermilk Park and Via Miramar Beach, with sand underfoot and the Gulf of Mexico as the backdrop. There’s no music, just the sound of the Gulf. “It’s a spiritual experience in a really beautiful place,” Fox says, adding that they’ll often see dolphins and manatees swim by during class. “You get to connect with nature.”

Fox started Donation Yoga as an alternative to studio classes, which she felt had become too expensive. Participants pay what they can (the suggested range is $10 to $20, though most choose to pay more), and half the proceeds go back to the community. “I was born and raised in Naples, and my family is middle class. Affordability has become a big challenge in our community,” she says. Those who can’t afford to pay can donate their time by helping with beach clean-ups. “I would hate for a $35 fee to be a reason someone didn’t do a class,” she adds.

Her training focuses on building strength and flexibility while helping yogis connect to their breath and learn mindfulness. At the start of each class, participants set an intention, reflecting on ideas like finding gratitude or inner peace during a difficult time. The team teaches in various styles, from Yin yoga, with heavy emphasis on meditation and deep stretching, to Vinyasa, in which students flow from one pose to the next in tandem with their breath to invigorate the mind and body. Instructors move through the group for hands-on adjustments, offering more individualized attention than you’d expect from an affordable group class.

All sessions are grounded in the principles of karma yoga. “It’s the idea of giving without wanting anything back in return,” Fox says. To foster community, she encourages participants to socialize, and part of the proceeds from every class go back to charity. Over the past eight years, Donation Yoga has raised more than $100,000 for local nonprofits, with a different group (Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Captains For Clean Water, David Lawrence Centers, to name a few) benefiting each month. Sometimes, representatives from the nonprofits drop by to take a free class and speak with the group after a session. After Jennifer Pash from Habitat for Humanity of Collier County spoke to a class last year, a Donation Yoga student donated $10,000 to the cause and two other people from that class now volunteer building houses. “We understand that each practice goes beyond holding poses,” Fox says.

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Sergei Fedetov, Pure Skill Fitness Friendly competition is the name of the game at Naples’ Pure Skill Fitness, where state-ofthe-art equipment is standard and participants leave dripping in sweat but riding high from the spirit of camaraderie.

Owner Sergei Fedotov spent years playing professional hockey in Moscow and the United States. “I was a team player all my life,” he says. “Exercising by myself, I realized, was very difficult. It’s boring.” He knew he wasn’t alone in that thought. In 2018, Fedetov combined his experience as an athlete and 10-plus years spent doing personal training and leading fitness classes for the upper echelon at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples to open Pure Skill.

The studio banks on the motivational benefits of group training. Workouts are quick and effective—most pack strength training, cardio and stretching into 45-minute sessions—and none take more than 20 students. Fedotov designed the 55 weekly classes to spread across three studio spaces, loaded with TechnoGym technology. There’s a Bootcamp and Skillbike room focusing on interval training, circuits and cycling; Pure Strength for weight training; and a Mind and Body room for yoga, pilates and stretching. “Our equipment, in correlation to the world of cars, is the Ferrari. And people here appreciate that,” Fedotov says.

PureSkill trainers know all their students by name and assume the role of team coaches.

“The drill sergeants are tough, but they will kill you with their kindness,” Fedotov says. He likes to introduce new, novel workouts and movements that blend principles of strength and balance through HIIT, TUT (Time Under Tension) and functional fitness. Walk into the gym and you may see people holding a plank while walking their hands up a slowly moving treadmill (don’t try this at home) during interval training, or sitting in boat-pose as they push away a punching bag in a boxing class.

Fedotov admits that the workouts are tough (“When teens come in here on break, they literally cannot keep up,” he says). But that’s what his clients like. Within two years of opening, he had to triple the size of the studio to 6,000 square feet to meet demand. And, this fall, inspired by his 7-year-old daughter, Sophie, and her friends, he plans to launch tailored classes for children and teens. “We’re all born with a certain set of skills and as we get older we tend to forget some of them,” he says. “Each one of those skills is given to us for a reason, and they all contribute to our health and wellness.”

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You can use this list—really this entire issue—as a resource to connect with the right doctor and the proper care. However, the path to good health is a very personal one. Your route may lead you to seek the advice of a physician who’s not on our list. Only you can decide what’s the right course for you.

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY CHARLOTTE COUNTY Elvin M. Mendez Lee Physician Group Allergy & Immunology 22655 Bayshore Road, Suite 130 Port Charlotte (941) 255-3722 Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Food Allergy, Immune Deficiency, Pulmonary Disease COLLIER COUNTY Kevin P. Rosenbach Naples Allergy Center 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 1103

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Naples (239) 596-5560 Rhinitis, Food & Drug Allergy, Asthma, Eczema Brett E. Stanaland Allergy, Sinus & Asthma Specialists of Naples 1000 Goodlette Road N., Suite 200 Naples (239) 434-6200 Asthma & Allergy, Food & Drug Allergy

(239) 549-1398 Allergy & Asthma, Pediatric Allergy & Immunology Charles V. Klucka 9671 Gladiolus Drive, Suite 104 Fort Myers (239) 939-2246 Asthma & Allergy, Food & Drug Allergy, Skin Allergies, Hay Fever CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

LEE COUNTY

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Lazaro L. Castillo Allergy and Asthma Care Centre 4017 Del Prado Blvd.

Cape Coral

Sidney Peykar Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute 2484 Caring Way, Suite B Port Charlotte (800) 771-7164

Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Catheter Ablation, Defibrillators COLLIER COUNTY Carlos Cuello 1008 Goodlette-Frank Road N. Suite 202 Naples (239) 359-6535 Arrhythmias A. Sinan Gursoy Naples Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology 6609 Willow Park Drive, Suite 100 Naples (239) 643-9977 Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Arrhythmias, Pacemakers/ Defibrillators

Kenneth W. Plunkitt Naples Heart Rhythm Specialists 6376 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 180 Naples (239) 263-0849 Arrhythmias, Pacemakers/ Defibrillators CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE COLLIER COUNTY Ronald L. Levine Levine Heart & Wellness 680 Second Ave. N., Suite 304 Naples (239) 206-2833 Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Heart Attack, Interventional Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology Sajan Rao 625 Ninth St. N., Suite 104 Naples (239) 963-9788 Heart Disease, Cholesterol/ Lipid Disorders, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology Silvio C. Travalia NCH Heart Institute 399 Ninth St. N., Suite 300 Naples (239) 624-4200 Interventional Cardiology Shona V. Velamakanni NCH Heart Institute 399 Ninth St. N., Suite 300 Naples (239) 624-4200 Echocardiography, Congestive Heart Failure, Diabetes & Heart Disease, Metabolic Syndrome

LEE COUNTY Richard M. Daum Cardiology Consultants of Southwest Florida 13411 Parker Commons Road, Suite 101 Fort Myers (239) 415-4900 Heart Attack, Preventive Cardiology, Acute Coronary Syndromes, Congestive Heart Failure Vladimir K. Ilic Lee Physician Group Cardiology 13340 Metro Parkway, Suite 200 Fort Myers (239) 343-0550 Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology Rolando D. Rodriguez LPG Cardiology-Cape Coral Hospital 708 Del Prado Blvd., Suite 7 Cape Coral (239) 424-3660 Cardiac Catheterization CHILD NEUROLOGY LEE COUNTY Natalie Gillson Lee Physician Group 15901 Bass Road, Suite 108 Fort Myers (239) 343-6050 Guillermo Philipps Lee Physician Group 15901 Bass Road, Suite 108 Fort Myers (239) 343-6050 Epilepsy, Headache

Britt Stroud Lee Physician Group 15901 Bass Road, Suite 108 Fort Myers (239) 343-6050 COLON & RECTAL SURGERY COLLIER COUNTY

Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Colonoscopy Jeffrey A. Neale The Colorectal Institute 13770 Plantation Road, Suite 2 Fort Myers (239) 275-0728 Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery

Susan Marie Cera Physicians Regional Medical Group 6101 Pine Ridge Road, Floor 4, Desk 41/42 Naples (239) 348-4221 Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Laparoscopic Surgery

Nagesh B. Ravipati The Colorectal Institute 13770 Plantation Road, Suite 2 Fort Myers (239) 275-0728 Colon & Rectal Cancer

Anthony M. Vernava III Physicians Regional Medical Group 6101 Pine Ridge Road Naples (239) 348-4221 Colon & Rectal Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer-Familial Polyposis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn’s Disease

Stephen A. Spencer Coastal Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center 1617 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte (941) 613-2400 Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery, Nail Diseases, Hair Loss

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Stephen H. Ducatman The Woodruff Institute 1333 Third Ave. S., Suite 201 Naples (239) 498-3376 Hair & Nail Disorders, Cutaneous Lymphoma

Valerie R. Dyke The Colorectal Institute 13770 Plantation Road, Suite 2 Fort Myers (239) 275-0728 Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease/ Crohn’s Disease Janette U. Gaw The Colorectal Institute 13770 Plantation Road, Suite 2 Fort Myers (239) 275-0728

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Ma Katrina Munoz Dy Riverchase Dermatology 261 Ninth St. S. Naples (239) 216-4337 Dermatology Craig J. Eichler The Woodruff Institute

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When it came time to choose a career, Dr. Elena Gatskevich was torn: On the one hand, she’d toyed with becoming a doctor since childhood; on the other, she loved fashion design. Assuming the role of referee, her mother stepped in to make a call.

She proposed that Gatskevich pursue the medical track and keep fashion as a hobby.

She followed her mother’s advice, attending Grodno State Medical University in her native Belarus before completing her internal medicine residency at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut and a fellowship at Yale New Haven Hospital, an affiliate of Yale School of Medicine—all while knitting clothes on the side.

While in school, one of her professors ignited Gatskevich’s interest in infectious disease. “He had broad expertise and knowledge in many aspects of science, literature, politics and history,” she recalls. “Every one of his lectures was like listening to a science novel with historical details that made them memorable.” The

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2235 Venetian Court, Suite 1 Naples (239) 498-3376 Skin Cancer, Dermatologic Surgery Bradley T. Kovach Florida Coastal Dermatology 801 Anchor Drive, Suite 100 Naples (239) 263-1717 Skin Cancer & Moles, Mohs Surgery, Medical Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology Rebecca W. Lambert The Woodruff Institute 2235 Venetian Court, Suite 1 Naples (239) 498-3376 Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery Kathryn J. Russell The Woodruff Institute 2235 Venetian Court, Suite 1 Naples (239) 596-9337 Mohs Surgery, Skin Cancer Surgery Cynthia R. Strohmeyer Dermatology Specialists of Naples 702 Goodlette Road N., Suite 200 Naples (239) 261-2255 Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox, Fillers & Injectables, Skin Laser Surgery-Resurfacing Anne Marie Tremaine Skin Wellness Physicians 8625 Collier Blvd.

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element of mystery also played a significant role. “Infectious disease doctors, to some degree, are the Sherlock Holmes of medicine,” she says. “We put small pieces together to decide what exactly a patient has and how to treat it.”

There’s no shortage of learning in the realm of infectious disease research.

While treating patients with pulmonary infections, skin infections, HIV, hepatitis C and other diseases at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, over the past three years, Gatskevich and her colleagues also grappled with COVID-19. “It was an interesting and challenging learning process,” she reflects. “In the initial phase of pandemic, we lacked adequate studies to support the effectiveness of existing medications and the safety of proposed pills.”

She takes her role as a healer seriously and spends time with patients, being empathetic to their needs. “Yes, you’re busy, but it’s extremely important for us to talk to patients,” she says, speaking to fellow physicians. “People in a hospital are sick; they may be angry, confused.”

She listens carefully, explains conditions, answers questions and is there to lend a comforting smile, a hand or to provide moral support to patients’ families. “We are here not just to teach but also to cure souls,” she says It’s a big task. To rest and refresh, she’ll play with her Peekapoo dog, Timi, and spend time with her two sons, who are in medical school. And yes, she regularly knits and crochets clothing to wear or give as gifts. She finds her two passions are more related than not. “Seeing the whole picture and using the imagination helps me in my hobby, as well as when I think outside of the box in diagnostic investigations,” she says. Just like Sherlock Holmes.

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Michael S. Tucker Riverchase Dermatology 9125 Corsea Del Fontana Way, Suite 100 Naples (239) 598-4004 Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox & Collagen Therapy Daniel Wasserman Skin Wellness Physicians 8625 Collier Blvd.

Naples (239) 732-0044 Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery, Dermatologic Surgery Cynthia J. Yag-Howard Yag-Howard Dermatology and Aesthetic Center 1000 Goodlette Road N., Suite 100 Naples (239) 529-3376 Cosmetic Dermatology, Skin Cancer, Acne LEE COUNTY Keith M. Benbenisty Associates in Dermatology 8381 Riverwalk Park Blvd., Suite 101 Fort Myers (239) 936-5425 Skin Cancer, Dermatologic Surgery, Blistering Diseases, Mohs Surgery Janet Flores Cheng Coralwood Dermatology 2125 S.E. 16th Place Cape Coral (239) 458-1131 Skin Cancer, Psoriasis/Eczema, Acne, Hair & Nail Disorders Debra Fett Desmond Dermatology Solutions

14071 Metropolis Ave. Fort Myers (239) 694-7546 Skin Cancer, Laser Surgery, Contact Dermatitis

Radiology 350 Seventh St. N. Naples (239) 624-4443 Mammography, Breast Cancer

Robin P. Gehris Riverchase Dermatology 19527 Highland Oaks Drive, Suite 201 Estero (239) 237-0770 Pediatric Dermatology

Christopher Govea Neuroscience and Spine Associates Royal Palm Medical Building, 1660 Medical Blvd., Suite 200 Naples (239) 566-3434

Hugh M. Gloster Jr. Associates in Dermatology 8381 Riverwalk Park Blvd., Suite 101 Fort Myers (239) 936-5425 Mohs Surgery, Skin Cancer

James S. Lim NCH Physician GroupRadiology 350 Seventh St. N. Naples (239) 624-4443 Neuroradiology

Brian A. Harris Harris Dermatology 9090 Park Royal Drive Fort Myers (239) 936-3344 Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery

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Cynthia D. Hensley 26661 Dublin Woods Circle Bonita Springs (239) 390-9933 Skin Cancer Laertes A. Manuelidis Associates in Dermatology 8381 Riverwalk Park Blvd., Suite 101 Fort Myers (239) 936-5425 Melanoma, Dermatopathology, Genetic Disorders-Skin DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY COLLIER COUNTY Harmindar Gill NCH Physician Group-

Stuart A. Bobman Radiology Regional Center 3680 Broadway Fort Myers (239) 936-2316 Neuroradiology Edward Danehy Radiology Regional Center 3680 Broadway Fort Myers (239) 936-2316 MRI, CT Scan, Body Imaging Randolph J. Knific Radiology Regional Center 3680 Broadway Fort Myers (239) 936-2316 Interventional Radiology, Pediatric Radiology Brian A. Krivisky Radiology Regional Center 3680 Broadway Fort Myers

(239) 936-2316 Interventional Radiology Lawrence D. Leigh Radiology Regional Center 3680 Broadway Fort Myers (239) 936-2316 Interventional Radiology Thomas G. Presbrey Florida Radiology Consultants 8791 Conference Drive Fort Myers (239) 331-5566 Neuroradiology Eric E. Vensel Radiology Regional Center 3660 Broadway Fort Myers (239) 936-4068 Interventional Radiology Theresa Vensel Radiology Regional Center 3680 Broadway Fort Myers (239) 936-2316 Women’s Imaging, Mammography ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES & METABOLISM CHARLOTTE COUNTY Arelis M. Madera Millennium Physician Group 3611 Tamiami Trail, Suite B Port Charlotte (941) 235-0542 Diabetes COLLIER COUNTY Vita Anksh Endocrinology Center of Naples 9010 Strada Stell Center,

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Suite 203 Naples (239) 254-1316 Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disorders Todd D. Brodie Endocrine Specialists 730 Goodlette Road N., Suite 205 Naples (239) 436-3666 Thyroid Disorders, Osteoporosis Valeriu R. Neagu NCH Physician Group 399 Ninth St. N. Naples (239) 624-8380 Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disorders LEE COUNTY Heitham Ajlouni LPG Endocrinology-The Sanctuary 8960 Colonial Center Drive, Suite 202 Fort Myers (239) 343-9646 Adrenal Disorders, Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders Renato Concepcion LPG Endocrinology-The Sanctuary 8960 Colonial Center Drive, Suite 202 Fort Myers (239) 343-9646 Adrenal Disorders, Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders

FAMILY MEDICINE CHARLOTTE COUNTY David J. Gooding Millennium Physician Group 3000 S. McCall Road Englewood (941) 841-4200 COLLIER COUNTY Douglas Boynton Millennium Physician Group 400 Eighth St. N. Naples (239) 649-3303 Jesse H. Haven NCH Physician Group 870 111th Ave. N., Suites 9 & 10 Naples (239) 624-8200 Concierge Medicine Lindita Hobdari Hobdari Family Health 1855 Veterans Park Drive, Suite 201 Naples (239) 260-1033 Preventive Medicine, Nutrition, Hypertension, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders Robert A. Poling Poling Medical Center 606 Bald Eagle Drive, Suite 302 Marco Island (239) 393-2200 Diabetes, Preventive Medicine, Sports Medicine LEE COUNTY Charles H. Curtis Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida 1255 Viscaya Parkway,

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Suite 200 Cape Coral (239) 574-1988 Manuel A. Garcia Millennium Physician Group 13691 Metro Parkway, Suite 420 Fort Myers (239) 215-4064 Chronic Illness, Preventive Medicine Gregory E. Krill Lee Physician Group 16271 Bass Road Fort Myers (239) 343-7100 Geriatric Medicine, Hypertension, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Diabetes Andrew J. Oakes-Lottridge Private Physicians of SouthWest Florida 9722 Commerce Center Court Fort Myers (239) 415-1111 Concierge Medicine Staci Van Winkle Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida 7381 College Parkway, Suite 110 Fort Myers (239) 482-1010 Michael Verwest Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida 5700 Lee Blvd.

Lehigh Acres (239) 482-1010 Scott Wiley Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida 1255 Viscaya Parkway, Suite 200

Cape Coral (239) 574-1988 GASTROENTEROLOGY CHARLOTTE COUNTY James Amontree Millennium Physician Group 2400 Harbor Blvd., Suite 9 Port Charlotte (941) 764-6664 Endoscopy & Colonoscopy, Colon & Rectal Cancer Detection, Liver Disease, Digestive Disorders COLLIER COUNTY Michael Eric Cohen Physicians Regional Medical Group 6101 Pine Ridge Road, Desk 22 Naples (239) 348-4221 Colon Cancer Screening, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac Disease Shardul A. Nanavati Advanced Gastroenterology of Naples 4760 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 27 Naples (239) 593-9599 Endoscopic Ultrasound Raymond W. Phillips Gastroenterology Group of Naples 1064 Goodlette Road N. Naples (239) 649-1186 Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Endoscopy LEE COUNTY Brian D. Feiock Gastroenterology Associates of

Southwest Florida 4790 Barkley Circle, A Building Fort Myers (239) 275-8882 Colon Cancer Screening, Celiac Disease, Hepatitis, Endoscopy David M. Gutstein Millennium Physician Group 13691 Metro Parkway, Suite 110A Fort Myers (239) 310-5303 Endoscopy & Colonoscopy, Colon Cancer H. Scott Harris Associates in Digestive Health 625 Del Prado Blvd. S. Cape Coral (239) 772-3636 Colon Cancer, Endoscopy & Colonoscopy William Richard Keith Jr. Associates in Digestive Health 625 Del Prado Blvd. S. Cape Coral (239) 772-3636 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colon Cancer Screening, Colon & Rectal Cancer

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Evelyn R. Kessel Gastro Health 7152 Coca Sabal Lane Fort Myers (239) 939-9939 Colon Cancer Screening, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Swallowing Disorders, Endoscopy Neekaytan Sharma Gastroenterology Associates of Southwest Florida 4790 Barkley Circle, A Building Fort Myers (239) 275-8882

DREW HORLBECK OTOL A RY NGOLO GIS T

Dr. Drew Horlbeck didn’t grow up with big ambitions of becoming a doctor. Without financial support from his parents or an idea of what he wanted to pursue as a career, Horlbeck put himself through two years of college at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign while balancing a job before he started looking for alternatives.

He enlisted in the army, training as a combat medic and serving in the infantry in Germany for two years.

Afterward, Horlbeck returned to Illinois and re-enrolled in school, only this time he knew he wanted to pursue medicine. He also became a straight-A student. “What the military teaches you is when you walk away from something, whether it’s a class or a test, you really want to feel like you gave it your best shot,” he says. He carries the same ethic into every operation.

Horlbeck decided to focus on neurotology, a subspecialty of the ear, nose and throat (or, otolaryngology) field that focuses on hearing imbalance disorders.

After graduating from medical school, he completed his residency at UC San Diego Health in California, followed by a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.

He then served in the U.S. Air Force for six years as a lieutenant colonel in San Antonio. During that time, the American Academy of Otolaryngology honored him with the Distinguished Award for Humanitarian Service in 2007 for work on mission trips in Paraguay, Chile, Ecuador, Honduras, El Salvador and Jamaica.

After another 11 years of providing care at Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Nemours Children’s Specialty Care in Jacksonville, Horlbeck jumped at the opportunity to join a friend’s private practice, the Ear, Nose & Throat Associates in Fort Myers. There, Horlbeck provides cochlear implants—including recent technologies like the Earlens, a more precise device that delivers a broader spectrum of sound—to address hearing loss. In one day, he may treat a 6-month-old baby and an 80-year-old adult, with the goal of helping both “stay part of the hearing world or become part of the hearing world,” he says.

Horlbeck lives in Fort Myers’ Laguna Lakes, and on less humid days, he takes advantage of the 20-minute walk to work.

The father of three also embraces life on the Gulf as a member of Freedom Boat Club, through which he enjoys renting a boat and spending weekends on the water with his family. “The weather is great, the people are great and there’s tons to do,” he says of Fort Myers. “I’m not going anywhere.” —Alyssa Morlacci

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Endoscopy & Colonoscopy, Liver Disease, Pancreatic/Biliary Endoscopy (ERCP) Christopher G. Sofianos Gastro Health 7152 Coca Sabal Lane Fort Myers (239) 939-9939 Endoscopy & Colonoscopy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Inflammatory Bowel Disease GERIATRIC MEDICINE COLLIER COUNTY Ronald T. Garry Naples Premier Concierge 1112 Goodlette Road, Suite 202 Naples (239) 692-8495 Alzheimer’s Disease, Concierge Medicine Daniel B. Kaplan South Florida Medical Group 1745 Winding Oaks Way Naples (239) 596-3300 Nutrition GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY LEE COUNTY Fadi Abu Shahin Florida Gynecologic Oncology 8931 Colonial Center Drive, Suite 400 Fort Myers (239) 334-6626 Gynecologic Cancers, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Palliative Care Samith Sandadi Florida Gynecologic Oncology

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8931 Colonial Center Drive, Suite 400 Fort Myers (239) 334-6626 Gynecologic Cancers, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery HAND SURGERY COLLIER COUNTY Thomas Parent Millennium Physician Group 400 Eighth St. N., Floor 1 Naples (239) 649-3313 Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery LEE COUNTY Sandra B. Collins Orthopedic Center of Florida 12670 Creekside Lane, Suite 202 Fort Myers (239) 482-2663 Hand & Microvascular Surgery, Upper Extremity Surgery, Trauma INFECTIOUS DISEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY Ndubuisi C. Edeoga Infectious Diseases Consultants 21205 Olean Blvd., Suite B Port Charlotte (941) 613-2800

21205 Olean Blvd., Suite B Port Charlotte (941) 613-2800 COLLIER COUNTY Sergey P. Akimov NCH Physician GroupInfectious Disease 800 Goodlette Road N., Suite 370 Naples (239) 624-0800 Endocarditis, HIV/AIDS

Infectious Disease 13340 Metro Parkway, Suite 310 Fort Myers (239) 343-1448 Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS Rajendra S. Sharma Lee Physician Group 9981 S. HealthPark Drive, Suite 454 Fort Myers (239) 343-9710 Travel Medicine

Gary Bergen NCH Physician GroupInfectious Disease 800 Goodlette Road N., Suite 370 Naples (239) 624-0800

James Toomey Lee Physician Group Infectious Disease 13340 Metro Parkway, Suite 310 Fort Myers (239) 343-1448

Vakhtang M. Bochorishvili NCH Physician GroupInfectious Disease 800 Goodlette Road N., Suite 370 Naples (239) 624-0800 Travel Medicine

Silvia Velasquez Lee Physician Group Infectious Disease 13340 Metro Parkway, Suite 310 Fort Myers (239) 343-1448

Christine Forszpaniak 848 First Ave. N., Suite 230 Naples (239) 434-7779 Wound Care LEE COUNTY

Karl Damiani Infectious Diseases Consultants 21205 Olean Blvd., Suite B Port Charlotte (941) 613-2800

Douglas G. Brust McGregor Clinic 3487 Broadway Ave. Fort Myers (239) 334-9555 HIV/AIDS, Infections in Transplant Patients

Luong Nguyen Infectious Diseases Consultants

Elena Gatskevich Lee Physician Group

INTERNAL MEDECINE CHARLOTTE COUNTY Timothy A. Janz Harborside Internal Medicine 522 E. Marion Ave., Suite 201 Punta Gorda (941) 505-6033 Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine COLLIER COUNTY Pavan K. Anand Naples Internal Medicine Associates 599 Ninth St. N., Suite 210 Naples

(239) 435-1999 Diabetes, Geriatric Medicine Diane Brzezinski Cosmetic & Wellness Associates of Naples 1250 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 101 Naples (239) 261-9990 Integrative Medicine, Preventive Medicine Alan S. Galbut Millennium Physician Group 90 Cypress Way E., Suite 10 Naples (239) 649-3326

Kimberly J. Hamilton Gulfshore Concierge Medicine North 2230 Venetian Court, Suite 2 Naples (239) 566-3100 Concierge Medicine Eric J. Hochman Gulfshore Concierge Medicine 1350 Tamiami Trail, Suite 101 Naples (239) 325-1020 Concierge Medicine, Rheumatology Obayedur R. Khan Concierge Medical of Naples

599 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 204 Naples (239) 304-8902 Concierge Medicine, Telemedicine Nena Korunda Korunda Medical Institute 4513 Executive Drive, Floor 2, Suite 201 Naples (239) 431-6464 David S. Madwar 1400 Gulfshore Blvd. N., Suite 166 Naples (239) 352-5550

Concierge Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health, Geriatric Medicine Bryan C. Murphey NCH Physician Group-Internal Medicine 11181 Health Park Blvd., Suite 1165 Naples (239) 624-0320 Patricia S. Poling Poling Medical Center 606 Bald Eagle Drive, Suite 302 Marco Island (239) 393-2200 Women’s Health, Nutrition, Weight Management

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David I. Sommerfeld Millennium Physician Group 11181 Health Park Blvd., Suite 3030 Naples (239) 249-8996 Diabetes, Hypertension, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Preventive Medicine

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The patient was 14 years old and diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Not only was she suffering from a chronic inflammatory bowel disorder, but she had also undergone an appendectomy that caused a painful fistula, an abnormal opening that forms in the wall of the intestine. Her world had been turned upside down, and she had to be homeschooled for nearly six months. Dr. Janette Gaw, a partner at The Colorectal Institute in Fort Myers, was a medical student at Yale University when the teenager went to the hospital for pediatric colorectal surgery. After the procedure, the girl was dining on macaroni and cheese, her first taste of the cheddary pasta after half a year. “Mind you, it was mac and cheese from the hospital, so it wasn’t even that appetizing,” Gaw says. “But she was so

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Paul Zuercher Gulfshore Concierge Medicine North 2230 Venetian Court, Suite 2 Naples (239) 566-3100 Concierge Medicine LEE COUNTY Ernest Gesiotto Internal Medicine of Southwest Florida 6311 S. Pointe Blvd., Suite 100 Fort Myers (239) 275-0040 Bruce Lipschutz Millennium Physician Group 13691 Metro Parkway, Suite 110B Fort Myers (239) 236-7780 Palliative Care Gary M. Price Private Physicians of SouthWest Florida 9722 Commerce Center Court Fort Myers (239) 415-1111

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DR. JANETTE GAW

happy to be eating it and could not get over how much she was enjoying it.”

The joy of food has never been lost on Gaw, who counts pizza, barbecue and chocolate as her favorites. Her reasoning for specializing in the gastrointestinal tract is simple: “I want to fix people so they can eat.”

The Philippines-born surgeon graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Florida before attending Yale University for her medical degree and general surgery residency. She also completed fellowships at Mayo Clinic and the Georgia Colon and Rectal Surgical Associates.

Much of Gaw’s efforts focus on preventing gastric illnesses like colon cancer.

Although it’s the second-deadliest form of cancer, it’s also among the most preventable, thanks to effective screening options that can catch polyps, early markers for the disease. In 2011, Gaw co-founded the Scope for Hope 5K to raise funds for colon cancer research and to help with diagnosis and treatment for people who can’t afford care. Since its inception, the event has raised $400,000 for the cause and assisted 730 local patients in obtaining screenings, including colonoscopies. “Colon cancer doesn’t discriminate against anyone,” she says. “And the best thing we can do for ourselves and our families is to get screened.”

—Nila Do Simon

Julie R. Southmayd NCH Concierge Medicine 311 Ninth St. N., Suite 306 Naples (239) 624-0340 Concierge Medicine

Shikha Shrestha Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida 5700 Lee Blvd.

Lehigh Acres (239) 482-1010 Glenn A. Tovar Dias Millennium Physician Group 14350 Metropolis Ave., Suite 1 Fort Myers (239) 275-3036 David Lee West Private Physicians of SouthWest Florida 9722 Commerce Center Court Fort Myers (239) 415-1111 Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY CHARLOTTE COUNTY Terence P. Connelly Charlotte Heart and Vascular Institute 3340 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte (941) 764-5858 Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty & Stent Placement David Hotchkiss Peace River Cardiovascular Center 4161 Tamiami Trail, Suite 701 Port Charlotte (941) 629-5356 Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Coronary Artery Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, Peripheral Vascular Disease

COLLIER COUNTY Joseph Califano Millennium Physician Group 6101 Pine Ridge Road Naples (239) 649-3312 Coronary Angioplasty/Stents, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Cardiac Catheterization Michael S. Flynn NCH Heart Institute 399 Ninth St. N., Suite 300 Naples (239) 624-4200 Interventional Cardiology, Coronary Artery Disease LEE COUNTY Robert M. Grohowski Millennium Physician Group 13813 Metro Parkway Fort Myers (239) 215-4065 Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Arrhythmias MATERNAL & FETAL MEDECINE LEE COUNTY Mark C. Williams Maternal Fetal Medicine of Southwest Florida 16261 Bass Road, Suite 100 Fort Myers (239) 481-5477 High-Risk Pregnancy, Fetal Ultrasound, Prenatal Diagnosis MEDICAL ONCOLOGY CHARLOTTE COUNTY Alexander E. Glick Florida Cancer Specialists 22395 Edgewater Drive

Port Charlotte (941) 766-7222 Vance M. Wright-Browne Florida Cancer Specialists 22395 Edgewater Drive Port Charlotte (941) 766-7222 COLLIER COUNTY Joel S. Grossman Florida Cancer Specialists 1100 Goodlette Road N. Naples (239) 434-0656 Hematology Andrew J. Lipman Florida Cancer Specialists 681 Fourth Ave. N. Naples (239) 434-2622 Hematology Steven Newman Florida Cancer Specialists 6360 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 201 Naples (239) 353-6636 Leukemia & Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer Jay Wang Florida Cancer Specialists 8350 Sierra Meadows Blvd Naples (239) 732-3140 Hematology LEE COUNTY Lowell L. Hart Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute 8931 Colonial Center Drive, Suite 300 Fort Myers

(239) 938-0800 Melanoma, Colon Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lymphoma William N. Harwin Florida Cancer Specialists 8260 Gladiolus Drive Fort Myers (239) 437-5755 Lymphoma, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer Rebecca Kosloff Florida Cancer Specialists 9776 Bonita Beach Road S.E., Suite 201A Bonita Springs (239) 947-3092 Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Hematologic Malignancies, Clinical Trials Silvia A. Romero Florida Cancer Specialists 1030 Commerce Creek Blvd.

Cape Coral (239) 997-3081 Mark S. Rubin Florida Cancer Specialists 9776 Bonita Beach Road S.E., Suite 201A Bonita Springs (239) 947-3092 Hematology Gamini S. Sooriyaarachchi Florida Cancer Specialists 1708 Cape Coral Parkway W., Suite 10 Cape Coral (239) 541-4633 Solid Tumors, Hematologic Malignancies, Bone Marrow Transplant, Stem Cell Transplant

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CHARLOTTE COUNTY

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Rohit L. Pankhaniya Coastal Nephrology Associates 3221 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte (941) 505-8720 Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Failure, Kidney Stones

Arash Farahvar Harbor Neurosurgical Associates 517 Tamiami Trail Punta Gorda (941) 655-8201 Brain & Spinal Surgery, Brain & Spinal Tumors, Scoliosis

COLLIER COUNTY Carlos M. Mendez Elite Kidney Care 1750 S.W. Health Parkway, Suite 101 Naples (239) 431-5767 Diabetic Kidney Disease, Dialysis Care, Hypertension James R. Sterrett Nephrology-Hypertension of Naples 3540 Pine Ridge Road Naples (239) 348-8804 Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Dialysis Care LEE COUNTY Mary M. Mouracade Associates in Nephrology 7981 Gladiolus Drive Fort Myers (239) 939-0999 Transplant Medicine-Kidney, Dialysis Care, Hypertension Joel T. Van Sickler Associates in Nephrology 7981 Gladiolus Drive Fort Myers (239) 939-0999 Transplant Medicine-Kidney, Dialysis Care, Hypertension

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COLLIER COUNTY Gary P. Colon Collier Neurologic Specialists 3200 Bailey Lane, Suite 200 Naples (239) 262-1721 Brain & Spinal Tumors, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Epilepsy, Pain-Chronic LEE COUNTY Gary J. Correnti Southwest Florida Neurosurgical Associates 12700 Creekside Lane, Suite 101 Fort Myers (239) 432-0774 Spinal Surgery-Cervical, Microsurgery, Trauma, Brain Tumors

Fort Myers (239) 337-2003 Spinal Surgery-Complex, Brain Tumors, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery NEUROLOGY CHARLOTTE COUNTY Robert F. Baumann Millennium Physician Group 3000 S. McCall Road Englewood (941) 841-4200 Ramon Gil Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Center of Southwest Florida 4235 Kings Highway, Suite 102 Port Charlotte (941) 743-4987 Parkinson’s Disease, Movement Disorders, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease George Li Neurology P.A. 4161 Tamiami Trail, Suite 201 Port Charlotte (941) 764-0800 Electromyography (EMG), Neuromuscular Disorders, Headache, Dementia COLLIER COUNTY

(239) 594-8002 Memory Disorders, Headache, Neurophysiology Michael A. Novak Neuroscience and Spine Associates Royal Palm Medical Building, 1660 Medical Blvd., Suite 200 Naples (239) 566-3434 Headache, Migraine, Botox Christopher Wey II Neuroscience and Spine Associates 6160 Pine Ridge Road Naples (239) 649-1662 Brian D. Wolff Neurology Center 671 Goodlette Road N., Suite 120 Naples (239) 643-4030 Neuromuscular Disorders LEE COUNTY Lane R. Carlin Florida Neurology Group 12670 Whitehall Drive Fort Myers (239) 936-3554 Epilepsy

John J. Dusseau Lee Physician Group 2780 Cleveland Ave., Suite 819 Fort Myers (239) 343-3800 Brain Tumors, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Head Injury

Matthew J. Baker Collier Neurologic Specialists 3200 Bailey Lane, Suite 200 Naples (239) 262-8971 Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy

Paul F. Driscoll Florida Neurology Group 12670 Whitehall Drive Fort Myers (239) 936-3554 Neuromuscular Disorders, Stroke

Jeffrey Henn Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida 7331 College Parkway, Suite 300

Igor Levy-Reis Neuroscience and Spine Associates 877 111th Ave. N., Suite 1 Naples

Chris J. Marino Florida Neurology Group 12670 Whitehall Drive Fort Myers (239) 936-3554

Parkinson’s Disease/Movement Disorders, Epilepsy OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY COLLIER COUNTY Betsy Brothers Southwest Florida Women’s Group 1890 S.W. Health Parkway, Suite 303 Naples (239) 593-0990 Women’s Health

Blane Milton Crandall 1660 Medical Blvd., Suite 101 Naples (239) 596-2300 Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Ultrasound, Women’s Health, Adolescent Gynecology Patricia D. Elliott Naples Women’s Center 1265 Creekside Parkway, Suite 200 Naples (239) 513-1992 Contraception, Menopause Problems, Menstrual Disorders, Pregnancy

Rafael C. Haciski Advanced Gynecology 400 Eighth St. N. Naples (239) 692-9699 Gynecology Only, Infertility-IVF Dennis A. Hidlebaugh Physicians Regional Medical Group 8340 Collier Blvd., Suite 301 Naples (239) 348-4221 Laparoscopic Surgery, Pelvic Reconstruction, Infertility, Hysterectomy Alternatives

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Menstrual Disorders, Pregnancy, Women’s Health Martin Ebenger LPG Obstetrics/Gynecology Women and Children’s Medical Plaza, 15901 Bass Road, Suite 100 Fort Myers (239) 343-6100 Menstrual Disorders, Pregnancy, Women’s Health Paul J. Joslyn Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida 1265 Viscaya Parkway Cape Coral (239) 432-5858 Breast Disease, Gynecologic Cancers, Pregnancy Blaise Kovaz Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida 1265 Viscaya Parkway Cape Coral (239) 432-5858 Breast Disease, Gynecologic Cancers, Pregnancy Sarah H. Krauss Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida 1265 Viscaya Parkway Cape Coral (239) 432-5858 Endometriosis, Gynecologic Cancers Cherrie R. Morris Lee Physician Group Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 15901 Bass Road, Suite 100 Fort Myers (239) 481-4111 Richard D. Murray Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida

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9021 Park Royal Drive Fort Myers (239) 482-5858 Gynecologic Surgery, Adolescent Gynecology, Menopause Problems, Pregnancy

Julia Carter Center For Sight 700 Neapolitan Way Naples (239) 310-2020 Glaucoma

OPTHALMOLOGY

Victoria S. Chang Bascom Palmer Eye Institute 3880 Tamiami Trail N. Naples (239) 659-3937 Cataract Surgery, Cornea & External Eye Disease, Corneal Disease & Surgery

CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charles M. Gremillion Retina and Macula Consultants 2400 S. McCall Road, Suite A Englewood (941) 460-9159 Diabetic Eye Disease/ Retinopathy, Macular Disease/ Degeneration, Retinal Disorders, Retina/Vitreous Surgery Eric A. Liss Community Eye Center 21275 Olean Blvd.

Port Charlotte (941) 625-1325 Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Macular Disease/Degeneration COLLIER COUNTY Jon R. Berlie Center For Sight 700 Neapolitan Way Naples (239) 261-8383 Cataract Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery-Eyes, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Lynn K. Byerly Naples Eye Physicians 661 Goodlette Road N., Suite 105 Naples (239) 262-6288 Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, LASIK-Refractive Surgery, Eyelid Surgery

Barrett R. Ginsberg Ginsberg Eye 77 Eighth St. S. Naples (239) 325-2015 Refractive Laser Cataract Surgery, Refractive Lens Exchange Surgery, All Laser LASIK, Corneal Disease Mimi Groom Eye Care Specialists of Southwest Florida 3455 Pine Ridge Road Naples (239) 597-5700 Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery, LASIK-Refractive Surgery George Brinnig Jastrzebski Center For Sight 700 Neapolitan Way Naples (239) 310-2020 Nadia A. Kazim Aesthetics in Plastic Surgery 6610 Willow Park Drive, Suite 104 Naples (239) 596-8000 Orbital Surgery, Eyelid Surgery

Jaclyn L. Kovach Bascom Palmer Eye Institute 3880 Tamiami Trail N. Naples (239) 659-3937 Macular Disease/Degeneration, Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease/ Retinopathy, Retinal Vascular Diseases Paul M. Rougraff Naples Eye Physicians 661 Goodlette Road N., Suite 105 Naples (239) 262-6288 Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Eyelid Surgery Stephen G. Schwartz Bascom Palmer Eye Institute 3880 Tamiami Trail N. Naples (239) 659-3937 Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Retinal Vascular Diseases, Retinal Disorders Jeffrey Zimm All Saints Eye Center 1435 Immokalee Road Naples (239) 592-5511 LASIK-Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement LEE COUNTY Michael J. Collins Jr. Collins Vision 6900 International Center Blvd.

Fort Myers (239) 936-4706 Cataract Surgery, LASIKRefractive Surgery

Alexander M. Eaton Retina Health Center 1567 Hayley Lane, Suite 101 Fort Myers (239) 337-3337 Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy E. Trevor Elmquist Elmquist Eye Group 7970 Summerlin Lakes Drive Fort Myers (239) 936-2020 Cataract Surgery Avtar Tom Ghuman Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida 6901 International Center Blvd.

Fort Myers (239) 939-4323 Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Retina/ Vitreous Surgery Mark S. Gorovoy Gorovoy MD Eye Specialists 12381 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 300 Fort Myers (239) 939-1444 Cataract Surgery, Corneal Disease & Transplant, Glaucoma, LASIKRefractive Surgery

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Emmanuel H. Kai-Lewis Quigley Eye Specialists 6091 S. Pointe Blvd.

Fort Myers (239) 466-2020 Cataract-Complex, Cornea & External Eye Disease, Cornea Transplant, PRK-Refractive Surgery Michael Mcleod Lewis Quigley Eye Specialists 6091 S. Pointe Blvd.

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When asked why he decided to pursue board certifications in not just one, but four specialties, Dr. Sadiq Al-Nakeeb gives a straightforward response: “It broadens and deepens my medical knowledge, which allows me to better care for more critically ill and ailing patients.”

Board-certified in internal medicine, sleep medicine, pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine, Al-Nakeeb’s comprehensive understanding of those disciplines has made his practice, Millennium Pulmonary and Sleep, a fast-growing medical group in Collier County.

Born in England, Al-Nakeeb grew up accompanying his father, a neurosurgeon, to the hospital—he recalls being fascinated that his dad carried a pager. At 7 years old, Al-Nakeeb and his family emigrated to his parents’ native Iraq, where he later graduated with a doctorate of medicine from the University of Baghdad College of Medicine. He then returned to England to for a post-doctorate externship at the University of Birmingham in England.

His training brought him to the United States, where he completed an internal medicine residency and fellowship in pulmonary and sleep medicine at Marshall University in West Virginia. Afterward, Al-Nakeeb completed advanced fellowship training in critical care medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Attracted to the tropical climate and abundance of water-related activities, he moved to Southwest Florida in 2011 and, eight years later, opened an advanced critical care, lung and sleep practice. There, he and his team focus on a wide range of respiratory and chronic obstruction conditions, including sleep apnea.

Often underdiagnosed and unrecognized, sleep apnea can lead to many complications, including fatigue, high blood pressure, heart problems and diabetes, Al-Nakeeb says. And, because symptoms can present as commonplace disturbances—loud snoring, irritability, daytime lethargy—some patients don’t even realize they are suffering from the condition. His practice aims to make early detection accessible by offering at-home kits for testing over the traditional overnight sleep studies at the clinic. “Our focus is prevention,” says Al-Nakeeb. “The goal is to identify the cause early and keep patients out of the hospital and any condition from accelerating.” —Nila Do Simon

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Blepharospasm, Oculoplastic Surgery Katrina Mears Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida 6901 International Center Blvd.

Fort Myers (239) 939-4323 Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Retina/ Vitreous Consultation, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Vascular Diseases Nika Priest-Allen Quigley Eye Specialists 6091 S. Pointe Blvd.

Fort Myers (239) 466-2020 Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma Thomas A. Quigley III Quigley Eye Specialists 6091 S. Pointe Blvd.

Fort Myers (239) 466-2020 Cataract Surgery Paul A. Raskauskas Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida 6901 International Center Blvd.

Fort Myers (239) 939-4323 Retinal Disorders, Macular Degeneration Ashish G. Sharma Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida 6901 International Center Blvd.

Fort Myers (239) 939-4323 Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Uveitis, Retinal Disorders Farrell C. Tyson Tyson Eye 4120 Del Prado Blvd. S.

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Cape Coral (239) 542-2020 Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma Hussein Wafapoor Retina Health Center 1567 Hayley Lane, Suite 101 Fort Myers (239) 337-3337 Retinal Disorders Joseph P. Walker Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida 6901 International Center Blvd.

Fort Myers (239) 939-4323 Retinal Disorders, Macular Degeneration Duane Wiggins Quigley Eye Specialists 3940 Via del Rey Bonita Springs (239) 466-2020 Cataract Surgery, Laser Refractive Surgery, LASIK Surgery ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY COLLIER COUNTY Richard J. De Asla NCH Physician GroupOrthopaedics 1285 Creekside Blvd. E., Suite 102 Naples (239) 624-0310 Foot & Ankle Surgery Jon S. Dounchis NCH Physician Group 311 Ninth St. N., Suite 101 Naples (239) 624-1700 Joint Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine

Steven S. Goldberg 6376 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 430 Naples (239) 348-4253 Arthroscopic Surgery, Knee Surgery, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Sports Medicine James J. Guerra Collier Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center 1706 Medical Blvd., Suite 201 Naples (239) 593-3500 Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Joint Replacement Michael T. Havig NASA Orthopedics 1250 Pine Ridge Road Naples (239) 325-1135 Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder & Knee Surgery Howard J. Kapp NCH Physician Group 130 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 220 Naples (239) 624-1700 Hip & Knee Reconstruction Leon P. Mead 730 Goodlette Road N., Suite 201 Naples (239) 262-1119 Hip & Knee Replacement, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, Ligament Reconstruction Scott A. Thompson NCH Physician GroupOrthopaedics 1285 Creekside Blvd. E.,

Suite 102 Naples (239) 624-0310 Rotator Cuff Surgery, Shoulder Problems-Complex, Knee Injuries/ACL, Knee Injuries/ Ligament Surgery Robert J. Zehr Zehr Center for Orthopaedics 2659 Professional Circle, Suite 1110 Naples (239) 596-0100 Hip Replacement & Revision, Knee Replacement & Revision, Fractures-Adult LEE COUNTY Todd S. Atkinson Advanced Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine 8710 College Parkway Fort Myers (239) 482-8788 Shoulder Surgery, Hip & Knee Surgery Aldo R. Beretta Physicians Regional Medical Group 24231 Walden Center Drive Bonita Springs (239) 348-4221 Spinal Surgery Amy J. Harlow Pediatric Orthopedics of SW FL 15821 Hollyfern Court Fort Myers (239) 432-5100 Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery David Heligman Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Riverwalk Orthopaedic Center, 8350 Riverwalk Park Blvd., Suite 1

Fort Myers (239) 482-5399 Reconstructive Surgery, Hip & Knee Reconstruction, Shoulder Replacement, Rotator Cuff Surgery Patrick B. Leach Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida 2531 Cleveland Ave., Suite 1 Fort Myers (239) 334-7000 Trauma, Fractures-Complex, Pelvic & Acetabular Fractures, Hip Surgery Fletcher A. Reynolds III Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida 2531 Cleveland Ave., Suite 1 Fort Myers (239) 334-7000 Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery, Hip & Knee Surgery, Knee Replacement Jeremy A. Schwartz Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida 2531 Cleveland Ave., Suite 1 Fort Myers (239) 334-7000 Foot & Ankle Surgery, Ankle Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, Telemedicine F. Brett Shannon Pediatric Orthopedics of SW Florida 15821 Hollyfern Court Fort Myers (239) 432-5100 Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Injuries Charles P. Springer Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida 2531 Cleveland Ave., Suite 1

Fort Myers (239) 334-7000 Sports Medicine, Joint Reconstruction, Joint Replacement OTOLARYNGOLOGY COLLIER COUNTY Steven Bello Collier Otolaryngology 1879 Veterans Park Drive, Suite 1201 Naples (239) 592-9666 Hearing Disorders/Tinnitus, Balance Disorders, Head & Neck Surgery Samuel L. Hill III Florida Gulf Coast Ear, Nose and Throat 2180 Immokalee Road, Suite 101 Naples (239) 514-2225 Ear Disorders, Neurotology Patrick M. Kane Millennium Physician Group 681 Goodlette Road, Suite 140 Naples (239) 263-8855 Hearing Disorders/Tinnitus, Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Sleep Disorders/Apnea/Snoring, Swallowing Disorders Thomas M. Magardino Collier Otolaryngology 1879 Veterans Park Drive, Suite 1201 Naples (239) 592-9666 Sinus Disorders Patrick M. Reidy Florida Gulf Coast Ear, Nose and Throat

2180 Immokalee Road, Suite 101 Naples (239) 514-2225 Allergy & Immunotherapy, Sinus Disorders LEE COUNTY James A. Hadley Mark H. Montgomery, MD and Associates 9240 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 1106 Bonita Springs (239) 495-6200 Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Ear Disorders Drew M. Horlbeck Ear, Nose and Throat Associates 9711 Commerce Center Court, Suite 101 Fort Myers (239) 939-2621 Cochlear Implants, Neurotology, Otology James Newlon Ear, Nose and Throat Associates 9711 Commerce Center Court Fort Myers (239) 939-2621 Ear Disorders, Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Throat Disorders, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery OTOLARYNGOLOGY/ FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY COLLIER COUNTY Anurag Agarwal Aesthetic Surgery Center 1175 Creekside Parkway, Suite 100

Naples (239) 594-9100 Facial Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Surgery-Face, Rhinoplasty David Greene 1112 Goodlette Road N., Suite 203 Naples (239) 263-8444 Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Sleep Disorders/Apnea/Snoring, Botox, Allergy Jonathan E. Sonne The Woodruff Institute 2235 Venetian Court, Suite 1 Naples (239) 498-3376 Facial Rejuvenation, Laser Surgery LEE COUNTY Robert D. Klausner 3501 Health Center Blvd., Suite 2240 Bonita Springs (239) 498-4968 Facial Rejuvenation, Rhinoplasty, Head & Neck Reconstruction Stephen A. Prendiville Prendiville Facial Plastic Surgery 9407 Cypress Lake Drive, Suite A Fort Myers (239) 437-3900 Botox Douglas M. Stevens Facial Plastic & Laser Center 15721 New Hampshire Court Fort Myers (239) 481-9292 Rhinoplasty, Facial Rejuvenation

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PAIN MEDICINE COLLIER COUNTY Zdenko Korunda Korunda Pain Management Center 4513 Executive Drive Naples (239) 591-2803

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY LEE COUNTY

LEE COUNTY

Cayce Jehaimi Lee Physician Group 15901 Bass Road, Suite 102 Fort Myers (239) 343-9890 Diabetes, Obesity, Growth Disorders, Pubertal Disorders

Gilberto Acosta Pain Management Consultants 7964 Summerlin Lakes Drive Fort Myers (239) 333-1177 Pain Management

Asjad Khan Lee Physician Group 15901 Bass Road, Suite 102 Fort Myers (239) 343-9890 Diabetes, Obesity

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY

COLLIER COUNTY Tankut Onal Kidz Pediatric Multispecialty Center 2600 Immokalee Road Naples (239) 213-0690 Cardiac Imaging, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Hypertension LEE COUNTY Carl M. Reed Children’s Specialists of Florida Cardiology 7970 Summerlin Lakes Drive, Suite 100 Fort Myers (239) 689-5690 Congenital Heart Disease, Echocardiography

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LEE COUNTY Jayshree Ganatra Pediatric Gastroenterology of Florida 13770 Plantation Road, Suite 4 Fort Myers (239) 561-6365

HealthPark Drive, Floor 5 Fort Myers (239) 343-5333 Leukemia & Lymphoma, Sickle Cell Disease, Pediatric Cancers, Palliative Care Emad K. Salman Golisano Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 9981 S. HealthPark Drive, Floor 5 Fort Myers (239) 343-5333 Brain Tumors, Leukemia & Lymphoma Kelly K. Sawczyn Golisano Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 9981 S. HealthPark Drive, Floor 5 Fort Myers (239) 343-5333 Pediatric Cancers, Bleeding/ Coagulation Disorders, Bone Tumors, Sickle Cell Disease PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE LEE COUNTY

Viraine S. Weerasooriya Lee Physician Group 16230 Summerlin Road, Suite 215 Fort Myers (239) 343-6050 Cystic Fibrosis, Crohn’s Disease, Celiac Disease

Stephanie H. Stovall Lee Physician Group 9981 S. HealthPark Drive, Suite 454 Fort Myers (239) 343-9710 HIV/AIDS

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY/ ONCOLOGY

PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGY

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LEE COUNTY

Craig A. MacArthur Golisano Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 9981 S.

Andreas Werle Lee Physician Group 16230 Summerlin Road, Suite 215

Fort Myers (239) 343-6050 Airway Disorders, Hearing Disorders, Sinus Disorders, Tonsil/Adenoid Disorders PEDIATRIC PULMONOLGY LEE COUNTY Oscar A. Alea Children’s Specialists of Florida Pediatric Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, 12748 University Drive Fort Myers (239) 437-5500 Cystic Fibrosis PEDIATRIC SURGERY LEE COUNTY Evans Valerie Lee Physician Group 16230 Summerlin Road, Suite 215 Fort Myers (239) 343-6050 Minimally Invasive Surgery, Trauma PEDIATRICS CHARLOTTE COUNTY Beverly Anarumo 18308 Murdock Circle, Building 14, Unit 103 Port Charlotte (941) 629-3618 D. Benjamin Helgemo Helgemo and Liou Pediatrics 2040-C Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte (941) 629-4464 Parenting Issues, ADD/ADHD, Breastfeeding, Preventive Medicine

Wen-Huai Liou Helgemo and Liou Pediatrics 2040-C Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte (941) 629-4464 Parenting Issues COLLIER COUNTY Dawn Bertram-Stewart Apple Pediatrics 7795 Davis Blvd., Suite 206 Naples (239) 455-1882 Reisha F. Brown Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida Pediatrics, 1265 Creekside

Parkway, Suite 208 Naples (239) 591-1755 Dulce V. Dudley Lighthouse Pediatrics of Naples 3227 Horseshoe Drive S. Naples (239) 449-9882 Sobia Najm Masoud Wilson Pediatrics 2940 Immokalee Road, Suite 2 Naples (239) 598-5750 Newborn Care

LEE COUNTY John A. Distasio Lee Physician Group 4751 S. Cleveland Ave. Fort Myers (239) 468-0154 ADD/ADHD, Newborn Care, Asthma, Obesity in Adolescents Denise Drago Lee Physician Group 4751 S. Cleveland Ave. Fort Myers (239) 468-0154 Pierre Loredo Lee Physician Group 4751 S. Cleveland Ave.

Fort Myers (239) 468-0154 Georgia Rocha-Rodriguez Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida Division of Pediatrics, 5700 Lee Blvd.

Lehigh Acres (239) 481-5437 Thomas M. Schiller Lee Physician Group 4751 S. Cleveland Ave. Fort Myers (239) 468-0154

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4751 S. Cleveland Ave. Fort Myers (239) 468-0154

INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST

One philosophy that influences how Dr. Kimberly Hamilton, a board-certified doctor in internal medicine, approaches her field comes from the Tibetan belief in the importance of being whole. If one part of the body—or psyche—is affected, the entire body feels the impact. That’s why she entered into concierge medicine at Gulfshore Concierge Medicine’s North Naples Office about a year and a half ago.

The concierge doctor creates individualized plans to treat patients by focusing on preventative health (annual physicals, diabetes and cancer screenings) and treatment of chronic diseases like osteoporosis, thyroid disease, obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease. “It’s the best job in the world because I get to spend time with my patients, and I’m never rushed,” she says. “Those relationships have healing potential, so I value them.”

Hamilton initially studied Chinese as an undergrad at Wellesley College in

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Stanley L. Wiggins Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida 1261 Viscaya Parkway Cape Coral (239) 573-7337 PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION COLLIER COUNTY Colin Kanar Rehabilitation Associates of Naples 11983 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 100D Naples (239) 593-0918 Pain Management, Pain-Back & Neck, Sports Medicine, Stroke Rehabilitation E. Sean Kelley Brennan Medical Building, 730 Goodlette Road, Suite 203 Naples (239) 643-1071 Pain Management David W. Krueger Collier Neurologic Specialists 3200 Bailey Lane, Suite 200 Naples (239) 262-1721 Pain-Musculoskeletal, Pain Management LEE COUNTY Kenneth J. Galang 13710 Metropolis Ave., Suite 110 Fort Myers (239) 225-0129 Pain Management, Pain-Low Back, Pain-Neck

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K I M B E R LY HAMILTON

Massachusetts and went to work as a systems engineer at IBM. But, she felt “there was no soul” to her work, and after two and a half years, she started her coursework for medical school and went on to receive a degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “I liked the human part more than the computer part.

I started studying immunology and mouse models of lupus and became a rheumatologist,” she says. “But I missed the human connection and being the point of contact for a patient.”

She switched from the research side and practiced internal medicine and rheumatology for 18 years in Pennsylvania. When she moved to Southwest Florida three years ago, some of the patients she had cared for over more than a decade cried— and so did she. But Hamilton and her late husband were looking for a new adventure and out of three cities on their list, they felt most at home in Naples.

In her free time, she builds her physical and emotional strength through ballroom dancing. Hamilton resumed lessons after her husband passed away from a stroke shortly after they moved to Naples. Dancing also helped with the isolation she felt.

“I get joy out of movement and I’m analytical, I love seeing how the body moves—it keeps me mentally engaged,” she says.

The beach also provides a form of release, and Hamilton likes to stroll at sunrise in the summer, when the city is quieter, and meditate on the world while listening to the waves. She often thinks of her patients and how they overcome personal and physical challenges. “The resilience of the human spirit is such a motivation for me,” she says. —Lane Nieset

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Robert T. O’Leary Jr. Physicians Regional Medical Group 24231 Walden Center Drive Bonita Springs (239) 348-4221 Knee & Shoulder Pain, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Joint Pain-Minimally Invasive Therapy, Arthritis Neil R. Schultz Rehab and Pain Management Services 4755 Summerlin Road, Suite 4 Fort Myers (239) 278-5700 Pain-Back & Neck, Arthritis PLASTIC SURGERY CHARLOTTE COUNTY Christopher G. Constance Laser Plastic Surgery Center 2525 Harbor Blvd., Suite 310 Port Charlotte (941) 639-5665 Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Body, Breast Augmentation, Skin Cancer, Laser Surgery-Skin Resurfacing COLLIER COUNTY Rebecca L. Crane Cosmetic Surgeons of Naples 671 Goodlette Road N., Suite 110 Naples (239) 263-6766 Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Body, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Skin Cancer Paul M. Gardner Naples Plastic Surgery 1250 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 101C Naples (239) 566-2611

Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Body, Breast Augmentation, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Rhinoplasty Kent V. Hasen Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Med Spa of Naples 3699 Airport Pulling Road N. Naples (239) 262-5662 Cosmetic Surgery-Face, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Body Contouring after Weight Loss Manuel M. Pena Pena Plastic Surgery 6370 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 101 Naples (239) 348-7362 Breast Augmentation, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Cosmetic SurgeryFace, Botox Andrew E. Turk Naples Cosmetic Surgery Center 6101 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 15 Naples (239) 348-4357 Cosmetic Surgery-Face, Breast Augmentation, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Facial Rejuvenation LEE COUNTY Audrey Farahmand Farahmand Plastic Surgery 12411 Brantley Commons Court Fort Myers (239) 332-2388 Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Body, Breast Augmentation, Facial Rejuvenation, Liposuction & Body Contouring

Ralph R. Garramone Jr. Garramone Plastic Surgery 12998 S. Cleveland Ave. Fort Myers (239) 482-1900 Breast Augmentation, Cosmetic Surgery-Breast, Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Body, Fillers & Injectables Lorraine M. Golosow Associates in Cosmetic Surgery 3700 Central Ave., Suite 1 Fort Myers (239) 939-5233 Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Augmentation, Abdominoplasty, Liposuction Michael K. Kim Associates in Cosmetic Surgery 3700 Central Ave., Suite 1 Fort Myers (239) 939-5233 Breast Augmentation, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Facial Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Surgery PSYCHIATRY CHARLOTTE COUNTY Bernardo J. Arias Elite DNA Therapy 3191 Harbor Blvd., Suite B Port Charlotte (941) 883-4518 Geriatric Psychiatry COLLIER COUNTY Richard J. Capiola 700 Second Ave. N., Suite 305 Naples (239) 649-7494 Anxiety & Depression Marlene Steinberg 780 Fifth Ave. S., Suite 200 Naples

(413) 695-6283 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Dissociative Disorders, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, Stress Management LEE COUNTY Jerry S. Kantor 3949 Evans Ave., Suite 203 Fort Myers (239) 936-3202 Anxiety Disorders, Addiction/ Substance Abuse, Panic Disorder Steven R. Machlin 6820 Porto Fino Circle, Suite 1 Fort Myers (239) 225-1364 Depression, Bipolar/Mood Disorders, ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder PULMONARY DISEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY Carlos E. Maas Pulmonary Sleep and Critical Care Specialists 4235 Kings Highway, Suite 103 Port Charlotte (941) 613-1777 Sleep Disorders/Apnea COLLIER COUNTY Sadiq Al-Nakeeb Advanced Critical Care Lung and Sleep 6101 Pine Ridge Road, Floor 3, Desk 33 Naples (239) 315-7123 Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Critical Care, Sleep Disorders/Apnea

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COLLIER COUNTY

Ashish Adi PCS of Southwest Florida 7335 Gladiolus Drive Fort Myers (239) 985-1925 Lung Disease, Critical Care, Sleep Disorders

Chaundre K. Cross GenesisCare 1885 S.W. Health Parkway Naples (239) 593-3030 Prostate Cancer, Brachytherapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Joseph C. Daley III Pulmonary Consultants of Southwest Florida 1031 S.E. Ninth Place, Unit 2 Cape Coral (239) 574-2644 Bronchoscopy, Sleep Disorders/ Apnea

Michael C. Hanus Inspire Oncology 8625 Collier Blvd., Suite 102 Naples (239) 429-0100 Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer

Houtan Sareh PCS of Southwest Florida 7335 Gladiolus Drive Fort Myers (239) 985-1925 Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Lung Cancer, Sleep Disorders/Apnea

Timothy L. Kerwin Inspire Oncology 8625 Collier Blvd., Suite 102 Naples (239) 429-0100 Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer

Kenneth A. Tolep PCS of Southwest Florida 7335 Gladiolus Drive Fort Myers (239) 985-1925 Asthma, Pulmonary Hypertension, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Sleep Disorders/Apnea

Bruce M. Nakfoor Inspire Oncology 8625 Collier Blvd., Suite 102 Naples (239) 429-0100 Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer

Connie E. Alford Bartruff South Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine 1265 Creekside Parkway, Suite 202 Naples (239) 687-5600 Infertility

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

LEE COUNTY

LEE COUNTY

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Alan L. Brown Jr. Advocate Radiation Oncology 15681 New Hampshire Court Fort Myers (239) 437-1977 Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer

Jacob L. Glock Southwest Florida Fertility Center 15730 New Hampshire Court, Suite 101 Fort Myers (239) 561-3430 Infertility-IVF, Menstrual Disorders, MiscarriageRecurrent

James H. Rubenstein Advocate Radiation Oncology 3080 Harbor Blvd.

Port Charlotte (941) 883-2199 Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer

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Graciela Garton Advocate Radiation Oncology

909 Del Prado Blvd. S. Cape Coral (239) 217-8070 Constantine A. Mantz Genesis Care 7341 Gladiolus Drive Fort Myers (239) 489-3420 Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Gynecologic Cancers Keith L. Miller GenesisCare 3680 Broadway Fort Myers (239) 489-3420 Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY/ INFERTILITY COLLIER COUNTY

Craig R. Sweet Specialists in Reproductive Medicine & Surgery 12611 World Plaza Lane, Building 53 Fort Myers (239) 275-8118 Infertility-IVF, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis RHEUMATOLOGY CHARLOTTE COUNTY Leslie Tar The Allergy and Arthritis Treatment Centers 22226 Westchester Blvd.

Port Charlotte (941) 625-3402 Allergy, Arthritis, Immunology, Fibromyalgia CHARLOTTE COUNTY Jeffrey A. Alper 6605 Hillway Circle, Unit 101 Naples (239) 262-6550 Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis Aleksandra Granath Naples Rheumatology 400 Eighth St. N. Naples (239) 430-5522 Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Scleroderma, Lupus/ SLE SLEEP MEDICINE LEE COUNTY Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg Millennium Physician Group 13813 Metro Parkway Fort Myers (239) 936-1343

Sleep Disorders, Sleep Disorders/Apnea, Narcolepsy, Insomnia SPORTS MEDICINE CHARLOTTE COUNTY Dale Greenberg Advanced Orthopedic Center 1641 Tamiami Trail, Suite 1 Port Charlotte (941) 629-6262 Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery

COLLIER COUNTY Luga Podesta Bluetail Medical Group 1875 Veterans Park Drive, Suite 2201 Naples (239) 631-1960 Sports Injuries, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Trauma, Telemedicine SURGERY COLLIER COUNTY Mark A. Liberman Liberman Advanced Surgical 6101 Pine Ridge Road,

Desk 12/13 Naples (239) 348-4123 Bariatric/Obesity Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Breast Surgery

8931 Colonial Center Drive, Suite 301 Fort Myers (239) 277-0479 Breast Cancer & Surgery

LEE COUNTY

P. Mark Bloomston South Florida Surgical Oncology 8925 Colonial Center Drive Fort Myers (239) 333-0995 Cancer Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer

Rie Aihara Regional Breast Care

Brian Kurland Vascular & General Surgical

Justin Warner The Surgical Group of Naples 2335 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 501 Naples (239) 263-0011

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Specialists of SWFL 13782 Plantation Road, Suite 103 Fort Myers (239) 936-8575 Aneurysm-Aortic, Carotid Artery Surgery, Vascular Surgery David C. Ritter Melanoma Center of Hope 9776 Bonita Beach Road S.E., Suite 102 Bonita Springs (239) 949-1777 Melanoma, Sentinel Node Surgery THORACIC & CARDIAC SURGERY CHARLOTTE COUNTY Douglas Joyce Joyce Vein and Aesthetic Institute 25092 Olympia Ave., Suite 500 Punta Gorda (941) 575-0123 Vascular Surgery COLLIER COUNTY Scot C. Schultz Physicians Regional Medical Group 6101 Pine Ridge Road Naples (239) 348-4221 Cardiothoracic Surgery, Coronary Artery Surgery, Lung Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery LEE COUNTY Randall Buss LPG Cardiothoracic Surgery HealthPark Medical Center, 9981 S. HealthPark Drive, Suite 156 Fort Myers

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(239) 343-6341 Coronary Artery Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery-Aortic, Lung Surgery, Mitral Valve Surgery Michael DeFrain LPG Cardiothoracic Surgery HealthPark Medical Center, 9981 S. HealthPark Drive, Suite 156 Fort Myers (239) 343-6341 Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery, Lung Surgery UROGYNECOLOGY/ FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY COLLIER COUNTY Joseph Gauta Florida Bladder Institute 1890 S.W. Health Parkway, Suite 205 Naples (239) 449-7979 Incontinence-Urinary, Laparoscopic Surgery, Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair UROLOGY COLLIER COUNTY Laura A. Chang Kit Encore Urology 11181 Health Park Blvd., Suite 1115 Naples (239) 597-4440 Urology-Female, IncontinenceMale & Female, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Reconstructive Surgery

William M. Figlesthaler Encore Urology 11181 Health Park Blvd., Suite 1115 Naples (239) 597-4440 Robotic Surgery, Prostate Cancer, Laparoscopic Surgery, Vasectomy & Vasectomy Reversal Jonathan K. Jay Advanced Urology Institute 1035 Piper Blvd., Suite 101 Naples (239) 465-4157 Urology-Female, Incontinence, Reconstructive Surgery, Voiding Dysfunction David K. Ornstein Naples Urology Associates 6101 Pine Ridge Road Naples (239) 434-8565 Urologic Cancer, Robotic Surgery, Prostate Cancer Rolando Rivera Advanced Urology Institute 1035 Piper Blvd., Suite 101 Naples (239) 465-4157 Robotic Surgery, Men’s Health, Urology-Female Kendall L. Wise Naples Urology Associates 1044 Goodlette Road N. Naples (239) 434-8565 Bladder Cancer, Incontinence, Prostate Benign Disease (BPH), Prostate Cancer Paulos Yohannes Encore Urology 11181 Health Park Blvd., Suite 1115 Naples

(239) 597-4440 Endourology, Kidney Stones, Reconstructive Surgery, Robotic Surgery LEE COUNTY James D. Borden Southwest Florida Urologic Associates 12651 Whitehall Drive Fort Myers (239) 424-2030 Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Kidney Stones, Incontinence Joanna K. Chon Naples Urology Associates 3291 Woods Edge Parkway, Suite 100 Bonita Springs (239) 434-8565 Urology-Female, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Voiding Dysfunction David S. Harris Advanced Urology Institute 6811 Palisades Park Court, Suite 1 Fort Myers (239) 533-5177 Prostate Benign Disease (BPH), Kidney Stones, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Kidney Cancer Alejandro Miranda-Sousa Urology Experts 12995 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 184 Fort Myers (239) 226-2727 Neuro-Urology, Urodynamics, Urologic Cancer,

VASCULAR & INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

VASCULAR SURGERY

COLLIER COUNTY

James P. Bartek 2525 Harbor Blvd., Suite 201B Port Charlotte (941) 625-4357 Peripheral Vascular Disease, Carotid Endarterectomy, Aneurysm-Abdominal Aortic

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Marc R. Hamet Physicians Regional Hospital, Radiology 8300 Collier Blvd Naples (239) 354-6000 Osteoporosis SpineVertebroplasty, Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Endovascular Surgery, Varicose Veins LEE COUNTY Philip Amatulle Radiology Regional Center 3680 Broadway Fort Myers (239) 936-2316

Laura A. Gruneiro 18316 Murdock Circle, Suite 107 Port Charlotte (941) 627-6700 Varicose Veins, Vein Disorders COLLIER COUNTY Hiranya A. Rajasinghe Vascular Group of Naples 2350 Vanderbilt Beach Road

Naples (239) 643-8794 Aneurysm-Aortic, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Carotid Endarterectomy James M. Scanlon Naples Vascular Specialists 130 Ninth St. N., Suite 120 Naples (239) 649-0550 Vein Disorders, Endovascular Surgery

Michael Novotney Vascular & Vein Center at Gulfcoast Surgeons 8010 Summerlin Lakes Drive, Suite 100 Fort Myers (239) 939-1767 Vein Disorders

LEE COUNTY Anthony J. D’Angelo Surgical Specialists of Southwest Florida 6821 Palisades Park Court, Suite 1 Fort Myers (239) 936-8555 Vein Disorders

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In this section, you will find the Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors who have been chosen to share more information with you about their practice and expertise. Read on to learn more about these extraordinary medical professionals.

CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

OPHTH A LMOLOGY

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Lynn K. Byerly, M.D............................... 118

Chaundré K. Cross, M.D........................119

Michael J. Collins, M.D.......................... 92

Michael C. Hanus, M.D........................... 94

DER M ATOLOGY

Mark Gorovoy, M.D................................119

Timothy L. Kerwin, M.D........................ 96

Keith Benbenisty, M.D.......................... 109

Nadia A. Kazim, M.D............................... 95

Constantine A. Mantz, M.D..................121

Hugh Gloster, M.D..................................112

Paul M. Rougraff, M.D. ........................ 122

Keith Miller, M.D....................................121

Nadia A. Kazim, M.D............................... 95

Farrell Tyson, M.D................................ 106

Kenneth W. Plunkitt, M.D....................121

SURGERY

Laertes Manuelidis, M.D....................... 115 Cyndi Yag-Howard, M.D....................... 117

ORTHOPA EDIC SU RGERY

FA MILY MEDICIN E

James J. Guerra, M.D.............................113

Hobdari Family Medicine..................... 114

Michael T. Havig, M.D. .......................... 114

Mark Bloomston, M.D. .......................... 118

Physicians' Primary Care of

David Heligman, M.D............................ 120

Mark A. Liberman, M.D....................... 120

Southwest Florida.................................. 103

Robert J. Zehr, M.D............................... 108

GY N ECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

PA IN MEDICIN E

MEDICINE & RECONSTRUCTIVE

Samith Sandadi, M.D............................ 122

Zdenko Korunda, M.D. ........................ 100

SURGERY

Rie Aihara, M.D. ..................................... 118

Steven S. Goldberg, M.D. ......................113 SU RGICA L ONCOLOGY

UROGYNECOLOGY/FEMALE PELVIC

Joseph Gauta, M.D. ................................112

Fadi Abu Shahin, M.D. .......................... 118 PH YSICA L MEDICIN E A N D IN TER NA L MEDICIN E

R EH A BILITATION

U ROLOGY

Diane Brzezinski, D.O. ......................... 109

Kenneth J. Galang, M.D........................ 111

Joanna K. Chon, M.D. .............................91

Obayedur Khan, M.D. .......................... 120

Luga Podesta, M.D.................................. 117

William M. Figlesthaler, M.D. ............. 93 Jonathan K. Jay, M.D............................ 120

Nena M. Korunda, M.D........................... 99 PL A STIC SU RGERY

Chang Kim, M.D....................................... 97

N EPHROLOGY

Rebecca Crane, M.D...............................119

David K. Ornstein, M.D......................... 116

Peggy Mouracade, M.D..........................121

Paul M. Gardner, M.D. .......................... 111

Rolando Rivera, M.D............................. 122

James R. Sterrett, M.D......................... 105

Michael K. Kim, M.D. ............................ 115

Kendall L. Wise, M.D. .......................... 122

Robert D. Klausner, M.D........................ 98

Paulos Yohannes, M.D...........................107

N EU ROLOGY

Manual M. Pena, M.D. ........................... 116 VA SCU L A R SU RGERY

Igor Levy-Reis, M.D. .............................. 101 PSYCHI ATRY OBSTETR ICS & GY N ECOLOGY

Hiranya A. Rajasinghe, M.D. .............. 104

Richard J. Capiola, M.D. .......................110

Blane Crandall, M.D. .............................110 Jacob L. Glock, M.D................................119

R EPRODUCTI V E EN DOCR INOLOGY Jacob L. Glock, M.D. ..............................119

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SPECIALTIES Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Incontinence Voiding Dysfunction in Men and Women Prolapse Repair General Urology Urogynecology EDUCATION University of Pennsylvania, BS in Bioengineering George Washington, Medical Degree University of Maryland Urology Residency

Joanna K. Chon, M.D., FACS N A PLE S U RO LO GY A SSO CI ATE S

Dr. Joanna K. Chon started her career in urology in academics at the Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a urological professor, she taught residents and urologists from around the country the most advanced surgical techniques in urology. She has authored research papers and book chapters on urological conditions. Graduating with an undergraduate degree in bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania, she then obtained her medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. After her residency training at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland, she pursued further urological fellowship training at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, in urodynamics, voiding dysfunction, incontinence and pelvic floor reconstruction with a world renowned specialist. She was voted by her medical peers in 2011 and 2012 as a “Top Doctor” by Philadelphia Magazine and Castle Connolly. She also received the Castle Connolly award for Top Doctor in 2013-2022 since being here in Naples.

Dr. Chon brings a wealth of experience and training to southwest Florida and offers comprehensive urological care for both men and women. A comprehensive program of nonsurgical therapy consisting of behavioral modification, pelvic floor therapy, rehabilitation and biofeedback is available to patients in addition to care using the most advanced surgical techniques. Minimally invasive surgery and robotic-assisted surgery are utilized to treat her patients with the most cutting-edge technology. She is now proud to offer MonaLisa Touch fractional CO2 laser therapy. This novel treatment has significantly improved the quality of lives of women who suffer from vaginal dryness resulting in pain with intimacy. She offers Votiva FormaV Treatment which is a nonsurgical treatment that has been quite effective for patients with stress incontinence.

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Fellowship Trained in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at Tower Urology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Assistant Professor of Urology at Thomas Jefferson University AWA RDS Top Doctor in Urology by Philadelphia Magazine 2011, 2012 Top Doctor in Urology by Castle Connolly 2011-2022 LOCATIONS 3291 Woods Edge Parkway, Suite 100 Bonita Springs, FL 34134 681 Goodlette-Frank Road, Suite 210 Naples, FL 34102 239.434.8565 urologyofnaples.com

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SPECIALTIES Refractive Cataract Surgery Custom LASIK and ASA

EDUCATION Medical School Vanderbilt University Ophthalmology Residency Emory University Fellowship Training Ophthalmology Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery Durrie Vision

AWA RDS Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

LOCATIONS 6900 International Center Blvd.

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COL L INS V ISI O N

Dr. Michael J. Collins, Jr. is the founder and medical director of Collins Vision, a premier, full-service eye care practice with locations in Fort Myers and Naples, Florida.

He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and fellowship-trained in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery, making him Southwest Florida’s trusted eye surgeon since 2004.

Dr. Collins specializes in Refractive Cataract Surgery, where the goal is to remove your cataract and reduce your dependency on glasses at the same time. Refractive Cataract Surgery is an advanced procedure that goes above and beyond traditional cataract surgery to deliver exceptional results designed to fit your unique vision, goals and lifestyle. As a refractive specialist, he also has significant experience in customized LASIK, which offers the opportunity for visual freedom without the restrictions of glasses and contacts.

At Collins Vision, they understand that their patients have higher standards, and so do they. The entire team is driven to be the very best, because being “good” is not good enough. As protectors of their patients’ most important sense—their sight—they are privileged to elevate lives by elevating vision. Collins Vision is changing the way Southwest Florida thinks about going to the doctor by providing a positive, memorable experience to every patient, every time. At Collins Vision, they want each patient they serve to see the good in all of life’s moments with the vision they deserve.

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SPECIALTIES Prostate Cancer and Nerve Sparing Robotic Prostatectomy Erectile Dysfunction and Testosterone Replacement Therapy Bladder Control Problems EDUCATION Wake Forest University BS Cum Laude Biology University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, M.D. with honors University of Kentucky, General Surgery Internship, Urology Residency, Chief Urology Resident

William Figlesthaler, M.D., FACS EN COR E U ROLO GY

It has now been 17 years since Dr. William Figlesthaler of Encore Urology performed the first daVinci® robotic prostatectomy in Southwest Florida. Since that time, the technology has continued to advance, and he now applies this minimally invasive surgery to many other urological diseases, including both kidney and bladder cancer. Having practiced urology in Southwest Florida since 1997, he has performed thousands of successful procedures, and is on staff at both Naples Community Hospital and Physicians Regional Medical Center. Fluent in Spanish and having traveled extensively as a consultant, Dr. Figlesthaler has gained an extensive regional and international referral base. Over the past 25 years and continuing, Dr. Figlesthaler has successfully treated countless men and women with a broad range of urological issues, including prostate enlargement (BPH), cancer of the prostate, bladder and kidney, bladder control problems, erectile dysfunction, male testosterone deficiency, kidney stones, vaginal prolapse, elevated PSA, hematuria, and excessive urination issues. He has been featured by both local and regional media outlets for his expertise in treating prostate cancer and other urological diseases. His practice, Encore Urology, is the only independent urology practice in Naples. Dr. Figlesthaler and his team are dedicated to the care and privacy of each patient and ensuring the best possible outcomes.

Dr. Figlesthaler is certified by the American Board of Urology and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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AWA RDS Top Doctor by Castle Connolly 2008-Present Florida Super Doctors 2009-Present Junior Achievement Hall of Fame Laureate, Collier County 2010 Face Award Medicine, Gulfshore Business, 2013 LOCATIONS 11181 Health Park Blvd., Suite 115 Naples, FL 34110 8340 Collier Blvd., Suite 207 Naples, FL 34114 1839 San Marco Rd. Marco Island FL 34145 239.597.4440 encoreurology.com

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SPECIALTIES Prostate Cancer Breast Cancer Gastrointestinal Cancer Genitourinary Cancer Skin Cancer Head & Neck Cancer EDUCATION University of New Mexico Bachelor of Science Biomedical Engineer/Electrical Engineering, Albuquerque, New Mexico University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas RESIDENCY University of Texas – MD Anderson Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Houston, Texas AWA RDS Castle Connolly Top Doc 2012-2022

Michael C. Hanus, M.D. INSPIR E O NCO LO GY

LOCATIONS 8625 Collier Blvd., #102 Naples, FL 34114 239.429.0100

Dr. Michael Hanus is a graduate of the University of New Mexico where he received his degree in electrical / biomedical engineering. He was a member of the Division I varsity soccer team. He received his medical degree from the University of Kansas and his radiation oncology residency training at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Hanus has extensive research and clinical experience in the treatment of prostate cancer, head and neck cancer, breast cancer, and skin cancer, and has also been named a multi-year top doctor by Gulfshore Life Magazine. He was named Top Doctor by the national ranking Castle Connolly Top Doctors by Dr. John Connolly himself.

15465 Tamiami Trail N. Naples, FL 34110 239.429.0400 www.inspireoncology.com

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SPECIALTIES Oculoplastic Surgery Board Certified in Ophthalmology Esteemed Member of American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) EDUCATION Ophthalmology Residency Kresge Eye Institute Wayne State University Fellowship Training in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Consultants in Ophthalmic and Facial Plastic Surgery William Beaumont Hospital AWA RDS Top Doctor by Castle Connolly 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Nadia Kazim, M.D., FACS N A PL E S A E S THE TIC INS TIT U TE

Dr. Nadia Kazim is a dedicated, fellowship trained eyelid and facial plastic surgeon who is one of three surgeons at the Naples Aesthetic Institute, which comprises an allfemale team of physicians and aestheticians. Prior to joining the practice, she established her practice in Bonita Springs in 2010 as Southwest Florida's only female board certified ophthalmologist with specialty two-year fellowship training in oculoplastic surgery. Dr. Kazim is also the only female fellow of the esteemed American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Southwest Florida, a society that boasts only 500 members nationally. She brings an enhanced level of expertise to cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the eyes. In addition to surgery, Dr. Kazim is an expert injector and has a keen interest in skin rejuvenation.

Dr. Kazim has performed more than 12,000 surgical and non-surgical procedures.

She specializes in blepharoplasty surgery, which is the removal of excess eyelid skin that may impair a person’s vision. She also performs surgical procedures to correct drooping upper and lower lids. In addition, Dr. Kazim is an expert in the field of removal of eyelid cancer and facial cosmetic procedures such as brow lifts, Botox®, fillers and skin rejuvenation. She is a published author in her field with numerous contributions to a variety of ophthalmic plastic surgery textbooks and journals. Dr. Kazim prides herself in providing her patients with compassionate personal attention.

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Bonita's Best Eyelid Surgeon by the News-Press Media Group 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 America's Top Ophthalmologists

by Consumers Research Council of America 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 LOCATION 6610 Willow Park Dr #104 Naples, FL 34109 239.596.8000 naplesaestheticinstitute.com

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SPECIALTIES Prostate Cancer Breast Cancer Lung Cancer Colon & Rectal Cancer Head & Neck Cancer EDUCATION Tulane University – Paul Tulane College, Bachelor of Science, Magna cum laude in Chemistry with Business minor New Orleans, Louisiana Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia RESIDENCY Kaiser Permanente Department of Radiation Oncology, Los Angeles, California Fellow of the American College of Radiation Oncology

Timothy Kerwin, M.D., FACRO

AWA RDS Castle Connolly Top Doc 2015-2022

INSPIRE ONCOLOGY

Dr. Timothy Kerwin is a strong patient advocate, and believes in the integration of compassionate care with state of the art technology. He stresses a multidisciplinary approach to assure that treatment recommendations are made with careful consideration to achieve superior outcomes. Active in clinical oncology research, Dr. Kerwin has presented at national meetings and has several publications to his credit. Dr. Kerwin has been Chairman of the NCH Cancer Committee since 2014 and has served as Division Chief of Radiation Oncology at Physician’s Regional Medical Center since 2012. He has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor every year since 2015

LOCATIONS 8625 Collier Blvd., #102 Naples, FL 34114 239.429.0100 15465 Tamiami Trail N. Naples, FL 34110 239.429.0400 www.inspireoncology.com

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SPECIALTIES Female Urology, Urogynecology Complex Bladder Dysfunction Incontinence, Female Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Urethreal Stricture Disease EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of Ottawa, Ontario Doctorate of Medicine University of Ottawa Urology Residency, University of British Columbia, Vancouver General Hospital Accredited Fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Chang Kit, M.D. ENCORE UROLOGY

Dr Chang Kit joined Encore Urology in 2020 from Albany NY, where she was an Associate Professor of Urology at Albany Medical Center. She has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor, Hudson Valley Magazine Top Doctor and Castle Connolly Exceptional Woman in Medicine.

Dr Chang Kit specializes in female urology, urogynecology, complex bladder dysfunction, female pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic floor dysfunction and urethral stricture disease. She welcomes patients with all urological diagnoses to her practice.

She prides herself on providing exceptional, evidence-based, personalized care in a compassionate manner.

Dr Chang Kit has authored numerous papers and book chapters in female urology and urogynecology journals and books including Hinman’s Atlas of Urologic Surgery.

She has extensively presented her original research at national and international conferences. She has served as a journal reviewer for the Journal of Urology, Neurourology and Urodynamics, Journal of Endourology, and Urology Practice.

She obtained her Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry at the University of Ottawa, Ontario, winning the Gold Medal for the Faculty of Science. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from the University of Ottawa, and completed her urology residency at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver General Hospital. She then completed her 2-year accredited fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2012. She is triple board certified through the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada, the American Board of Urology and the ABU Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery certification. She obtained her Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the State University of New York at Albany in December 2021.

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Triple Board-Certified, Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada, The American Board of Urology, ABU Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery certification.

MPH degree, State University of New York Albany LOCATIONS 11181 Health Park Blvd., Suite 115 Naples, FL 34110 8340 Collier Blvd., Suite 207 Naples, FL 34114 1839 San Marco Rd. Marco Island FL 34145 239.597.4440 encoreurology.com

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SPECIALTIES Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery EDUCATION Fellowship and Ivy League Trained Double Board Certified by American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

AWA RDS Top Doctor by Castle Connolly 2009-Present LOCATION 3501 Health Center Blvd., Suite 2240 Bonita Springs, FL 34135 239.498.4968 800.481.FACE facialdoctor.com

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Robert D. Klausner, M.D., FACS THE CENTER FO R COSM E TIC SU RGERY

Dr. Robert D. Klausner offers a full range of facial cosmetic and reconstructive services.

Multiple nonsurgical and surgical options for state-of-the-art facial rejuvenation are offered and administered personally by Dr. Klausner. These include wrinkle-reducing skin resurfacing options and minimal-scar surgery to improve sagging skin of the face.

Dr. Klausner has special expertise in nasal surgery, offering improvement in appearance and breathing. His practice includes scar improvement; ear reshaping; liposuction; and complex skin cancer reconstruction.

Dr. Klausner came to Southwest Florida in 2000 with a lifelong commitment to excellence. Graduating at the top of his class from Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in Indianapolis, he attended the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, graduating summa cum laude with honors. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa his junior year, then completed medical school and residency at the nation’s first medical school, the University of Pennsylvania, where he had scholarly papers published.

Dr. Klausner is double-board-certified in both facial plastic surgery and head and neck surgery. His training and more than 25 years of experience give Dr. Klausner in-depth understanding of both form and function of the face. Dr. Klausner applies this knowledge to ensure that the structures he works on function as well as they appear.

The philosophy of Dr. Klausner’s practice is to achieve satisfaction by defining patient goals, then educate about options for treatment. These principles are combined with artistic surgical technique and customer service to achieve the desired result.

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SPECIALTIES Internal Medicine Board Certified in Internal Medicine by American Board of Internal Medicine AWA RDS Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor 2018-2022 On-Time Physician Award 20162021 America's Most Honored Professionals 2016-2021 Most Compassionate Doctor 2010-2021 Patient's Choice Award 20082021 Who's Who in America America's Top Physicians

Nena N. Korunda, M.D., F.A.C.P. KO RU N DA M EDIC A L INS TIT U TE

At the age of 18, Dr. Nena Korunda enrolled in the University of Zagreb School of Medicine and graduated in 1995 at the top of her class. While completing her internship in Croatia for two years, she studied for the Croatian state licensing exam and took the USMLE tests that qualified her to advance her medical career by entering the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Cleveland Clinic Health System in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1998. Dr. Nena continued to excel and was a chief resident for South Pointe and Hillcrest Hospitals in 2001. Furthermore, she gave back to the society by practicing in underserved areas at the Medical Pavilion Walk-in Clinic in Port Charlotte, Florida, from 2001 through 2004. She then had the privilege to join the Cleveland Clinic Naples in 2005, later taken over by Physicians Regional Medical Center. Finally, towards the end of 2008, she opened the Korunda Medical Institute with the promise to deliver excellent healthcare to her patients. In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Nena, along with her family members, founded “Little Angels Worldwide” (LAW), a nonprofit organization (NPO) formed to help orphanages in Croatia and Nigeria run by Carmelite Nuns. Moreover, she helped put together Croatian Festivals, charity events to raise donations for the orphans and to promote Croatian culture. She is also a Vice-Chair of the CCMS Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Board Member of Physician Led Access Network of Collier County and preceptor for NOVA southeastern University PA program. Dr. Nena is an active member in many medical societies and a recipient of numerous distinctive awards.

Her greatest and the most fulfilling accomplishment in her life is being a mother to three wonderful children: Dominik, Isabella and Sophia alongside her husband and colleague Zdenko Korunda, M.D. THE SOURCEBOOK

SOCIET Y MEMBERSHIPS American Medical Association American College of Physicians Florida Medical Association Collier County Medical Society LOCATIONS Korunda Medical Institute 239.431.6464 Main Office: 4513 Executive Drive Second Floor Naples, FL 34119 Bonita Springs Office: 26741 Dublin Woods Circle Bonita Springs, FL 34135 korundamd.com info@korundamd.com APPOINTMENTS: 239.431.6464

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SPECIALTIES Interventional Pain Medicine Board Certified in Pain Medicine

by American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation AWA RDS Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2012-2022

Patient's Choice Award 2008-2021 Patient Compassionate Award 2010-2021 On-Time Physician Award 2014-2021

LOCATIONS Korunda Pain Management Center 4513 Executive Drive Naples, FL 34119 239.591.2803 korundapmc.com 661 Goodlette Frank Road, Suite 103 Naples, FL 34102 Physicians Regional Medical Center 8340 Collier Blvd., Room 205 Naples, FL 34114 26741 Dublin Woods Circle Bonita Springs, FL 34135 14131 Metropolis Avenue, Suite 103 Fort Myers, FL 33912 North Naples Surgery Center 4513 Executive Drive, Third Floor Naples, FL 34119 northnaplessurgerycenter.com

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Zdenko Korunda, M.D. KO RU N DA PA IN M A N AGEM ENT CENTER

Dr. Zdenko Korunda strives to deliver the highest quality of comprehensive care for those suffering with chronic or acute pain.

Dr. Korunda earned a medical degree at the University of Zagreb School of Medicine in Croatia. In pursuit of the highest-quality training, he moved from Croatia to Cleveland, Ohio, where he joined the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation Pain Management Program. He had the privilege of being trained by the best in the field of Interventional Pain Management, learning and being part of the team that pioneered the newest pain management procedures and techniques. All of this experience has enabled him to bring the same expertise and competence in providing outstanding patient care and the newest interventional pain management procedures to Florida.

Dr. Korunda was a founder of the Division of Pain Management at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Naples. After the change to Physicians Regional Medical Center, he became Chairman of the Pain Management Division, before opening his own state-ofthe-art Korunda Pain Management Center. He is an active member of many prestigious medical societies, such as the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, American Medical Association and Florida Medical Association. Dr. Korunda is highly skilled in invasive pain procedures, providing comprehensive pain management services for patients beyond Southwest Florida. He has specialized experience in spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain. Many patients are willing to travel long distances to experience the outstanding results and expertise he is able to provide. He has unwavering dedication to his patients and to medicine as a whole. Dr Korunda greatest and the most fulfilling accomplishment in his life are his three wonderful children: Dominik, Isabella and Sophia alongside his wife and colleague Dr. Nena Korunda. g ulf shorelife.com

SPECIALTIES Diplomate in Neurology, Neurophysiology, Geriatric Neurology and Headache Medicine

EDUCATION Northwestern University in Chicago–Neurology Fellowship in Neuroimaging at the National Institute of Health, Bethesda, Maryland Fellowship in Neurophysiology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia

LOCATION 877 111th Ave. N., Suite 1 Naples, FL 34108 239.594.8002 nasamri.com

Igor Levy-Reis, M.D. N A SA M R I

Dr. Levy-Reis is board-certified in neurology and in the subspecialties of geriatric neurology, neurophysiology and headache medicine. His neurology training was at Northwestern University in Chicago, followed by a fellowship at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, and then a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

He is the author and co-author of several publications in peer-reviewed neurological journals, with citations in journals such as New England Journal of Medicine and Neurology. He has participated in several drug trials of new neurological therapies and presented research in national and international neurological meetings.

He has recently been elected a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN) in recognition of valuable contributions to the academy and to the neurology community at large.

He is also member of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference and American Headache Society.

Dr. Levy-Reis has been practicing in Naples over the past 15 years. He sees patients with a broad range of neurological diseases and has special interest in patients with memory loss such as Alzheimer’s disease and with chronic headaches, particularly migraines.

Dr. Levy-Reis is a member of the International Neurotoxin Association with experience in treating migraine patients with botulin toxin. He is certified by the American Board of Neurology in neurophysiology in interpretation of nerve studies as well as electroencephalograms, and by the United Council of Neurological Subspecialties in interpretation of neuroimaging studies. In addition, he is a reviewer for international meetings and actively involved in national studies.

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SPECIALTIES Prostate Cancer Breast Cancer Gastrointestinal Cancer Genitourinary Cancer Skin Cancer Head & Neck Cancer Testicular Cancer EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, PreProfessional Studies, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana Medial Degree, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan RESIDENCY Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts Chief Resident, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts AWA RDS Castle Connolly Top Doc 2009-2022

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Bruce Nakfoor, MD, is a Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist with over 29 years of experience in the medical field, 24 years here in Naples as a practicing radiation oncologist. While receiving his specialty training at Massachusetts General Hospital, he spent one year in the laboratory performing basic science research on prostate cancer treatments. He has spoken at multiple national and international cancer conferences and has published over a dozen peer reviewed cancer research papers. What Dr. Nakfoor values most is creating a personal relationship with each patient, even providing his personal cell phone for their oncologic needs. His priority is for his patients to receive world class care here in the comfort of our own community.

LOCATIONS 8625 Collier Blvd., #102 Naples, FL 34114 239.429.0100 15465 Tamiami Trail N. Naples, FL 34110 239.429.0400 www.inspireoncology.com

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Physicians' Primary Care of Southwest Florida OUR Family is Here for YOUR Family. Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida has served the Southwest Florida community for over 25 years. We provide outstanding care throughout the stages of life, including pediatrics, family practice, and internal medicine.

PPC is the largest independent physician-owned primary care practice in Lee County.

Our pediatricians provide everything your children need to grow up healthy, including newborn care, well-child checkups, vaccinations, back-to-school physicals, teen wellness, ill-child appointments 365 days a year, and lactation services for new moms.

Our Family Medicine and Internal Medicine focus is on preventing disease and treating chronic conditions to achieve the highest quality of life. This includes the management of diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disease, adult physicals, and preventative screenings.

We also offer physical therapy, laboratory, and radiology services. Telehealth appointments are available to better serve the needs of our patients.

Physicians’ Primary Care is recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home. This model strengthens the relationship between the patient and their primary care physician. Let Our Family Take Care of Your Family.

Let Our Family Take Care of Your Family.

Physician-Owned. Patient-Centered.

Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida Family Medicine - Internal Medicine - Pediatrics Locations in Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres 239.275.5522 www.ppcswfl.com

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SPECIALTIES Vascular Surgery Endovascular Surgery

EDUCATION 1984-1988 B.S., Yale College, Cum Laude 1988-1992 M.D., Duke University School of Medicine 1992-1999 Residency in Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine 2001-2002 Residency in Vascular Surgery, Jobst Vascular Center, Toledo, Ohio

AWA RDS 2013/2014/2015/2016/2017/ 2018/2019/2020/2021/2022 Castle Connolly Top Surgeons in the Nation Winner of the 2021 Best of Naples Award

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LOCATION The Vascular Group of Naples 2350 Vanderbilt Drive, Suite 303 Naples, FL 34109 239.643.8794 tvgnaples.com

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Dr. Hiranya Rajasinghe is certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery and has practiced vascular and endovascular surgery in Naples since 2002. For the tenth consecutive year, Dr. Rajasinghe has been selected to Castle Connolly's list of Top Doctors in Southwest Florida. Also this year, the practice was awarded the 2021 Best of Naples Award. The Naples Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community.

Dr. Rajasinghe became the community’s first board-certified vascular surgeon 17 years ago. In 2010, Dr. Rajasinghe co-founded The Vascular Group of Naples, tvgnaples.com, and has since served as chairman of surgery at Physicians Regional Healthcare System and section chief for vascular surgery at NCH Healthcare System. Dr. Rajasinghe remains active in vascular clinical research and was named to the editorial board of the Annals of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Rajasinghe has also previously served as President of the Florida Vascular Society and the South Florida Society for Vascular Surgery.

The practice accepts all forms of insurance, and appointments can be made for the entire spectrum of arterial and venous disease for consultation.

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SPECIALTIES Nephrology Hypertension Dialysis Post Renal Transplant Medical Management

EDUCATION Diplomate, Certified in Nephrology, the American Board of Internal Medicine Diplomate, Certified in Internal Medicine, the American Board of Internal Medicine Fellowship, Cornell University Medical Center New York Hospital, Rogosin Kidney Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering

James Reid Sterrett, M.D. NEPHROLO GY H Y PER TENSI ON OF N A PL E S, P.L .

Arriving more than 17 years ago at the invitation of the Cleveland Clinic and drawing on more than 30 years of professional experience in New York and New Jersey, James Reid Sterrett, M.D., has developed a thriving premier nephrology practice in Naples.

In addition, utilizing his extensive knowledge of dialysis, Dr. Sterrett formed Loutron, LLC, an acute dialysis services company, which has provided the highestquality dialysis care to inpatients at local hospital systems.

Recently, Dr. Sterrett and his Naples Home Dialysis, LLC, launched a ‘state-of-theart’ total renal care facility in partnership with Pure Life Renal Naples, LLC at 3540 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, Florida.

Dr. Sterrett and his professional staff provide excellent, compassionate expertise and care for kidney patients at Physicians Regional Healthcare System where he has served as Chief of Nephrology and Chairman of Medicine.

Outpatients who require nephrologic care, including acute and chronic kidney disease, hypertension, dialysis and post renal transplant medical care are seen at his Pine Ridge Road office. New patients are always welcome.

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AWA RDS National Medical Award in Nephrology, National Kidney Foundation of New York and New Jersey 2001 Castle Connolly Top Doc 2006-2022

LOCATION 3540 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34109 239.348.8804 nhnkidneycenter.com loutron.org

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SPECIALTIES Cataract and Glaucoma Surgeries EDUCATION 1989-1993 – Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD B.S. Biomedical Engineering 1993-1997 –Department of Ophthalmology, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL M.D. 1997-1998 – Medical University of South Carolina, Dept, of Surgery Charleston, SC, General Surgery Internship 1998-2001 – Medical University of South Carolina, Storm Eye Institute Charleston, SC, Ophthalmology Residency 2003 – Board Certified American Board of Ophthalmologl AWA RDS Top Doctor by Castle Connolly 2022

Peer nominated as being among the best eye surgeons in America.

Gulfshore Business 40 under 40 LOCATIONS 2540 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples

3925 Bonita Beach Rd SW Bonita Springs 8004 Vintage Pkwy, Estero 4120 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral

Farrell C. Tyson, M.D., FACS T YSO N E Y E

Dr. Tyson is recognized as one of the foremost innovators in the field of ophthalmology.

He has introduced some of the latest advancements in the treatment of eye diseases, and has revolutionized eye care in Southwest Florida. His involvement in many research studies gives him first-hand experience to new technologies before they are available to other providers. Dr. Tyson uses the most advanced and effective cataract lenses in the industry, including the Pan-Optix, Vivity and Light Adjustable Lenses. He is board certified and specializes in cataract and glaucoma surgeries. He has been peer nominated as being one of the best ophthalmologists in America.

Tyson Eye is committed to restoring vision and providing exceptional patient care. With six locations and a surgery center in both Lee and Collier Counties, outstanding eye care is only a short drive away. Each location is filled with some of the most highly trained and skilled staff in the country. Under the leadership of Dr. Farrell C. Tyson, we are dedicated to providing modern technology with old fashioned concern.

11571 Verandah Blvd, Fort Myers 18770 N Tamiami Trail North Fort Myers 239.542.2020

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SPECIALTIES Robotic Urologic Surgery

EDUCATION University of Louisville, School of Medicine University of Kentucky, Albert B. Chandler Medical Center and University of Louisville Hospital Long Island Jewish Medical Center

AWA RDS William Brohn Award, Pfizer Scholar in Urology Award, Kentucky Urologic Society Pyelogram Award.

Compassionate Doctor Award, Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award, On Time Doctor Award, Patients' Choice Award Top Ten Doctors–State Award

Paulos Yohannes, M.D. BOARD CERTIFIED UROLOGIST AND DIPLOMATE OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF UROLOGY

Paulos Yohannes, M.D., received his medical degree from the University of Louisville, School of Medicine and then completed his general surgery and urology residency training at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler medical center and University of Louisville Hospital. He completed a fellowship in Endourology/Laparoscopy from Long Island Jewish Medical Center where he specialized in minimally invasive endourologic and laparoscopic surgery for the management of stone disease; testicular, bladder, kidney and prostate cancer; percutaneous management of urothelial cancer, as well as reconstructive surgery of the upper and lower urinary tract.

Dr. Yohannes is one of the pioneers of robotic urologic surgery in the United States.

He performed the first robotic cystoprostatectomy for bladder cancer (2003), robotic intracorporeal ileal conduit urinary diversion (2004) and robotic repair of retrocaval ureter (2004) in the United States.

He is a reviewer for numerous peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, and has proctored many surgeons around the country on their first prostatectomy and cystoprostatectomy surgical cases.

He has won numerous awards including academic essay competitions, the William Brohm Award, Pfizer scholar in urology award and Kentucky Urologic Society Pyelogram Award. In addition, he has received recognition by Vitals for The Compassionate Doctor Award, Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor Award, On Time Doctor Award, Patients’ Choice Award and Top Ten Doctors–State award.

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LOCATIONS 11181 Health Park Blvd., Suite 115 Naples, FL 34110 8340 Collier Blvd., Suite 207 Naples, FL 34114 1839 San Marco Rd. Marco Island FL 34145 239.597.4440 encoreurology.com

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SPECIALTIES Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement Total Knee Replacement MAKO® Partial Knee Replacement A2M Plasma Therapy for Knee Arthritis EDUCATION 1990-1991 – Fellowship Orthopaedic Oncology University of Florida Gainesville, FL 1985-1990 – Orthopaedic Residency the Cleveland Clinic Foundation PROFESSIONAL A F F I L I AT I O N S American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons– Fellow American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Diplomate American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons – Fellow Florida Medical Associaiton Collier County Medical Society LOCATION 2659 Professional Circle, Suite 1110 Naples, FL 34119 239.596.0100 zehrcenter.com

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Robert J. Zehr, M.D. ZEHR CENTER FO R O R TH O PA E DI C S

When you’re ready for relief from the hip and knee pain that prevents you from enjoying your life, you want the best orthopedist in the business.

That’s why, following his stellar career with the storied Cleveland Clinic, Robert J. Zehr, M.D. founded Southwest Florida’s premier orthopaedic practice — the Zehr Center for Orthopaedics.

Board-certified and fellowship-trained, with over 30 years of experience, Dr. Zehr specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery. As Southwest Florida’s most experienced surgeon in the direct anterior approach to total hip replacement, he has performed over 2,500 surgeries using this technique, including Southwest Florida’s first same-day outpatient total hip replacement. He performed this history-making operation over six years ago at Seaside Surgery Center, Southwest Florida’s first facility designed and built for outpatient total joint replacements, which he co-founded.

In recent years, Dr. Zehr has focused more attention on the preservation of hips and knees; convinced that regenerative medicine holds the key to joint longevity.

The Zehr Center for Orthopaedics was established to provide the world-class medical care you deserve... because living with pain isn’t really living®!

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KEITH BENBENISTY, M.D., FAAD Keith Benbenisty joined Associates In Dermatology in 2005. His professional interests include cutaneous oncology, immunobullous dermatoses and dermatologic surgery. Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the Dermatology Foundation, the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and the Lee County Medical Society. He is published in numerous dermatologic journals and authored several book chapters on skin disease.

ASSOCIATES IN DERMATOLOGY Fort Myers, FL 33919 | 239.936.5425 Cape Coral, FL 33909 | 239.772.1909 Punta Gorda, FL 33950 | 941.621.8991

DIANE BRZEZINSKI, D.O., FACOI Dr. Diane Brzezinski is a physician specializing in internal medicine who has earned praise for her “patient-first” focus, helping patients take ownership of their health through education and a healthy lifestyle. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. B treats many chronic disease states like high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes.

Dr. Brzezinski offers BioTE® hormone pellets that consistently release bio-identical estrogen and testosterone. Both men and women have found this therapy effective for increasing energy, muscle strength, mental clarity, and libido. In addition, Dr. B performs diVa™, a vaginal laser therapy that can reduce intimate challenges such as vaginal laxity, weak muscle tone, lack of lubrication, painful intercourse, and bladder leakage. Peptide Therapy treatments offered by the practice benefit the immune system, digestion, sexual health, and more.

For patients struggling with their weight, Dr. Brzezinski offers physician-supervised weight loss programs including a new effective peptide designed for weight loss, a meal replacementfocused “cookie diet” and ProLon®, which simulates the effects of prolonged fasting.

Dr. Brzezinski is a member of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association and serves on the medical advisory committee of Bosom Buddies, a nonprofit that assists with breast cancer treatment.

1250 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34108 239.261.9990 | drbnaples.com

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RICHARD J. CAPIOLA, M.D., FAPA Having triple board certification in general psychiatry, addiction psychiatry and forensic psychiatry, Dr. Capiola moved to Naples in 2003 and has been in practice for 28 years. In his years of training at Tulane Medical School and UCLA, Dr. Capiola developed a keen interest in the treatment of depression and anxiety overlapping with drug and alcohol abuse. This focus eventually led to his 14-year role as Chief Medical Officer for Oglethorpe Inc., a hospital company specializing in the treatment of mental health and addiction. He has been instrumental in the clinical development and oversight of 12 specialty treatment centers in five states.

Dr. Capiola is the Chief of Psychiatry for Physicians Regional Medical Center and previously served as the Medical Director for the Willough at Naples for many years. He also has a 10-year history of service with The Joint Commission, which evaluates hospitals around the country for quality of care and patient safety.

Dr. Capiola consistently receives high praise for his confidential private practice that focuses on using each person’s own inherent strengths to achieve the goal of living a happy, healthy and well balanced life. Dr. Capiola treats children, adolescents and adults.

Dr. Capiola was the featured neuropsychiatrist in the book Don’t Give Up On Me with Darryl Strawberry, discussing the impact of addiction on the brain.

RICHARD J. CAPIOL A, M.D. Psychiatric Consultation Services 704 Goodlette-Frank Road North, Suite 222 Naples, FL 34102 239.649.7494 | Fax: 877.894.4908 drcapiolanaples@gmail.com

BLANE CRANDALL, M.D. Are you in menopause? Are you suffering from insomnia, hot flashes, decreased sex drive, irritability and memory loss? Did you know that prolonged lack of estrogen leads to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, premature disability and death in women?

Naples OB-GYN, Blane Crandall M.D. has a passion for restoring health and vitality to women of all ages. Recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 16 years, Dr. Crandall specializes in advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery, hormone replacement therapy and anti-aging treatments.

BLANE CRANDALL, M.D., LLC 1660 Medical Blvd., Suite 101 Naples, Fl 34110 239.596.2300 Drblanecrandall.com

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KENNETH J. GALANG, M.D., PA Dr. Kenneth J Galang is a Board-Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist and is a 12-year recipient of Castle Connolly America’s Top Doctor 2011-2022 award. After receiving his medical degree from USF, Dr. Galang completed a combination Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Internal Medicine residency at LSU. Dr. Galang treats patients with physical disabilities caused by injury or illness such as stroke, spinal cord injury and amputation, as well as pain conditions like arthritis, low back and neck pain, sports injuries, nerve injuries, and fibromyalgia.

Treating the patient as a whole is Dr. Galang’s goal. Using medical management, injections, physical therapy and modalities like heat and ice, he treats his patients comprehensively and with compassion. Dr. Galang performs X-ray guided and ultrasound guided injections in his office, as well as EMG nerve testing. Dr. Galang has been practicing in Southwest Florida for the past 24 years.

Dr. Kenneth J. Galang, Adding Quality to Life.

KENNETH J. GAL ANG, M.D., P.A. BOARD CERTIFIED PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION 13710 Metropolis Ave., Suite 110, Fort Myers, FL 33912 P 239.225.0129 | F 239.225.0575 galangmd.com

PAUL M. GARDNER, M.D., FACS One visit to the office of Dr. Paul M. Gardner is all that is needed to discover his steadfast commitment to patient service. He and his staff realize there are many choices when it comes to picking a plastic surgeon, so they go out of their way to provide the best experience possible. “I want my patients to feel like they are my only patient throughout the entire process from their first consult to their final postoperative appointment,” Dr. Gardner says. “I want them to feel like family.”

Dr. Gardner is a former university professor and has helped train a number of other plastic surgeons. His surgical expertise allows him to help his patients attain a refreshed look that gives them a renewed confidence in their appearance. Over the years, numerous face and necklift, eyelid lift, tummy tuck and breast surgery patients have benefitted from Dr. Gardner’s attentive care and superlative surgical skills. Offering a full array of cosmetic surgery options, Dr. Gardner and his staff pride themselves on attention to detail. Begin the process of transforming your image by consulting with Dr. Paul M. Gardner today.

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JOSEPH GAUTA, M.D., FACOG D r. Joseph Gauta, M.D., FACOG, is the founder of the Florida Bladder Institute, the premier Urogynecology practice in Southwest Florida. The subspecialty of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (aka urogynecology) provides women the most comprehensive treatment for female pelvic disorders. A urogynecologist has the training and expertise to assess the entire pelvic region including the uterus, bladder, vagina and rectum. Until the subspecialty of urogynecology was created, a woman would have to visit a gynecologist, urologist and gastroenterologist to get a thorough analysis of her problem. At the Florida Bladder Institute, a thorough diagnosis and treatment is available under one roof.

The Florida Bladder Institute is internationally recognized for its excellence in research and treatment of pelvic pain, urinary and fecal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.

Women from around the world come to the Florida Bladder Institute seeking treatment for these disorders, as well as bladder and bowel dysfunction, recurrent urinary tract infections, endometriosis, fibroids, heavy bleeding and cosmetic gynecology. Dr. Gauta is a recipient of numerous awards for his medical leadership and surgical excellence. He now ranks in the top 1 percent of all physicians in the country, receiving the Patient’s Choice Award five years in a row.

Dr. Gauta is a recipient of the Heroes in Health Care Award and is actively teaching physicians from around the world advanced urogynecological surgical techniques.

1890 SW Health Parkway, Suite 205 Naples, FL 34109 239.449.7979 | floridabladderinstitute.com

HUGH GLOSTER, M.D., FAAD Dr. Gloster came to Associates in Dermatology in 2018 from the University of Cincinnati where he was a Professor of Dermatology and Director of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology. Dr.Gloster’s primary areas of expertise are cutaneous oncology, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, and reconstruction. Dr. Gloster has been in practice since 1994, and his clinical practice provides comprehensive evaluation of patients with skin cancer and the treatment of any complex surgical issue involving hair, nails, and skin. Dr. Gloster is a member of numerous local and national committees, has lectured nationally and internationally, has written numerous publications in peer reviewed journals, participates on editorial review boards of respected dermatologic journals, and has co-authored and edited two medical textbooks which have been distributed nationally and internationally. Dr. Gloster is board certified in both Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery.

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STEVEN S. GOLDBERG, M.D. Innovative, conscientious orthopedic surgeon and inventor focused on providing the highest level of individual care for our patients, Dr. Goldberg’s advanced fellowship training and experience in shoulder surgery and sports medicine allow us to provide surgical and nonsurgical care of athletes and active adults that is unsurpassed in Southwest Florida.

Voted a Patients’ Choice Award for 10 years in a row, a distinction given to less than 1 percent of doctors in the U.S. Also voted multiple years to U.S. News & World Report and Castle Connolly Top Doctor’s list.

Dr. Goldberg is also actively involved in the development of new surgical implants and techniques that improve patients' lives and advance the field of orthopedic surgery. He holds eleven patents on medical devices related to shoulder surgery and is the founder of Catalyst Orthoscience Inc., a Naples-based biomedical technology company.

STEVEN S. GOLDBERG, M.D., P.L. 6101 Pine Ridge Road, Third Floor Naples, FL 34119 239.348.4253 | naplesorthopedic.com

JAMES J. GUERRA, M.D., FACS Dr. Guerra is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist.

He completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as an additional year of fellowship training in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery with internationally known sports medicine expert, James R. Andrews, M.D. Dr. Guerra is a specialist in complex shoulder and knee problems and currently serves as head team physician for Florida Gulf Coast University, Community School and Gulf Coast High School. Previously, Dr. Guerra served as team physician for the Baltimore Orioles (MLB) and the Florida Panthers (NHL).

Dr. Guerra is a leading innovator in minimally invasive surgery, serving as the Medical Director for Arthrex, the world’s preeminent arthroscopy company. He teaches surgeons from around the world in advanced techniques, has authored more than 30 publications, and has lectured at national and international meetings. This unique experience allows Dr. Guerra to remain at the forefront of his field and bring cutting-edge medical developments to his patients.

COLLIER SPORTS MEDICINE AND ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER 1706 Medical Blvd., Suite 201 Naples, FL 34110 | 239.593.3500 colliersportsmedicine.com

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MICHAEL T. HAVIG, M.D. Dr. Michael Havig is board-certified in both orthopedic surgery and sports medicine and specializes in treating sports-related injuries of the knee and shoulder. He is an expert in the most advanced treatments involving both surgical and nonsurgical options. These include minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries, as well as robotic surgery and cutting-edge nonsurgical treatments such as platelet rich plasma injections.

He graduated from Princeton University, attended medical school at Vanderbilt University, and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Emory University. He completed a fellowship in sports medicine and serves as a physician to the U.S. Ski Team and to professional and local athletes of all ages and abilities. He is deeply involved in his community as the team physician at Naples High School and board member and coach in the Greater Naples Little League, and he has served as chief of surgery at Naples Community Hospital.

Dr. Havig is known for spending a great deal of time with his patients and carefully explaining all treatment options. This has resulted in numerous accolades including Castle Connolly Top Doctor awards for multiple years and five-star ratings on Healthgrades and other physician quality surveys.

ORTHOCOLLIER 1250 Pine Ridge Rd, Suite 202, Naples, FL 34108 239.325.1135 | orthocollier.com

LINDITA HOBDARI, M.D. Dr. Hobdari is nationally recognized and has been nominated multiple times by her peers to Castle Connolly Top Doctors from 2008 to 2022.

Board certified in Family Medicine, she is a member of FMA, AMA, AAFP, FAFP and CCMA. Born in Delvine, Albania, she graduated with Doctorate of Medicine diploma from University of Tirana, Faculty of Medicine, Albania, 1998. She completed residency training at Bon Secours Cottage Health Services, GP, MI, 2003-2006. She is affiliated with NCH and PRMC. She has served Naples for 16 years as a Family Physician. In 2012, she founded Hobdari Family Health Clinic and led an all-female provider group instilling passion and selfless contributions to healthcare.

She believes prevention and the art of alternative medicine are major components of good health as outlined by the “Father of Medicine,” the Greek Hippocrates. “I WILL PREVENT THE DISEASE WHENEVER I CAN, FOR PREVENTION IS PREFERABLE TO CURE.” Hobdari Family health team is caring, professional and very responsive.

They go the extra mile for their patients. Accepting new patients and same day appointments.

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MICHAEL K. KIM, M.D. Dr. Michael K. Kim is a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 10 years of surgical training. He performs a variety of cosmetic procedures, including facial and body rejuvenation, eyelid surgery, face-lifts, tummy tucks, breast augmentation and liposuction. Dr. Kim is also one of few surgeons board-certified in hand surgery with the CAQH (Certification Added Qualification in Hand Surgery). He completed an additional one-year fellowship in hand surgery and participated in the U.S.’s first hand transplant. Dr. Kim performs many hand procedures, including endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, under “wide awake local” anesthesia.

In your first consultation, Dr. Kim’s surgical expertise, honesty and conservatism are readily apparent. Nonsurgical options may be offered instead of surgery. Dr. Kim performs his surgeries in a Medicare-certified surgical center attached to his office, which makes for a very private and safe environment. Dr. Kim will discuss with you your unique, specially tailored treatment options, keeping in mind the expectations, risks and benefits of the procedures that you are considering.

ASSOCIATES IN COSMETIC SURGERY 3700 Central Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901 14 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33909 239.939.5233 | michaelkimmd.com

LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D. Dr. Manuelidis joined Associates in Dermatology in 2003 after graduating from Princeton and Yale. His interests include melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancer, and dermatopathologyclinical correlation.

He is Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology as well as American Board of Pathology. Dr. Manuelidis is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatopathology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Dermatology Foundation, and the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery.

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DAVID ORNSTEIN, M.D. David Ornstein, M.D., is a board-certified urologist who specializes in all areas of urologic cancer with particular expertise in robotic surgery. After graduating with an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Ornstein went on to complete medical school and urology training at Washington University School of Medicine. After residency training, Dr. Ornstein pursued additional fellowship training in Urologic Oncology at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. Prior to joining Naples Urology Associates, Dr. Ornstein was Chief of the Division of Urologic Oncology and Assistant Professor of Urology at the University of California, Irvine. There he was an integral part of the team that developed techniques for robotic surgery for kidney, bladder and prostate cancers. Since 2003, Dr. Ornstein has performed over 3,000 robotic surgeries. Dr. Ornstein currently uses the da Vinci Xi surgical system, which is the most advanced technology available for minimally invasive urologic surgery. Dr. Ornstein has been a Castle Connolly Top Doctor every year since 2012. He recently assumed the position of Medical Director of Robotic Surgery at the NCH Health Care System. Dr. Ornstein is currently available to see patients with prostate, bladder and kidney cancer, as well as elevated PSA, hematuria and male voiding dysfunction.

311 9th Street North, Suite 200 Naples, FL 34102 239.264.7200 | 239.434.8565 urologyofnaples.com

MANUEL M. PÉNA, M.D. Board-certified plastic surgeon Manuel M. Peña has been in private practice in Naples since 1990. After completing his plastic surgery residency at the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Peña also completed fellowships focusing on congenital defects, facial reconstruction and cosmetic surgery at the University of Miami and Cosmetic Surgery at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, an affiliate of New York University.

A foundation of Dr. Peña’s approach to plastic surgery is to “underpromise and overdeliver.”

Extensive time is spent with all patients in consultation going over both old photos and Vectra 3-D photos so both doctor and patient have a clear plan and realistic expectations. His hands-on approach with every patient and the quality and compassion of his staff are what sets his practice apart.

Dr. Peña’s practice is limited to aesthetic surgery and non-surgical rejuvenation. "As results from minimally invasive procedures continue to improve, Dr Pena is leading the way with the technologies needed to ensure results that can rival more extensive surgical procedures."

Dr. Peña is committed to restoring and improving how you look and feel!

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LUGA PODESTA, M.D. Dr. Luga Podesta is a nationally recognized interventional regenerative orthopedic and sports medicine physician, specializing in the non-surgical treatment of orthopedic, musculoskeletal, spine, and sports related injuries.

With over three decades of experience, Dr. Podesta is a pioneer in regenerative medicine and orthobiologic therapies for the treatment of soft tissue injuries including muscles, tendons, and ligaments, spine-related conditions, as well as joint injuries including osteoarthritis, meniscal and labrum tears. Regenerative orthopedic treatments, using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow concentrate (BMC) derived progenitor cell therapies are designed to assist the body in naturally repairing damaged tissues without surgery.

Dedicated to restoring his patient's quality of life, patients can quickly and safely return to the life they want to live. Dr. Podesta's patient roster includes professional athletes, dancers, and musicians, recreational and youth athletes. Dr. Podesta has extensive experience working as a team physician and consultant for numerous professional and collegiate sports teams, in addition to the music, performing arts, and entertainment industries. He is an innovator, active researcher, and frequently invited lecturer, and educator. Above all, his number one goal is to improve his patient’s overall function and quality of life.

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CYNDI YAG-HOWARD, M.D., FAAD Recently awarded “Best Injectables in Collier County” in the Best of the Gulfshore 2022 Awards, Yag-Howard Cosmetic Dermatology (YHCD, www.yhderm.com) offers patients a uniquely personalized approach to facial aesthetics. Led by Cyndi Yag-Howard, MD, FAAD, alongside Traci Long, PA, YHCD focuses on skin wellness and cosmetic services, including fillers, toxins, lasers, professional skin care products, and MedSpa services for both men and women. In a professional, private, comfortable and friendly environment, Dr. Cyndi and Traci provide complimentary consultations to understand their patients’ aesthetic goals and create a treatment plan tailored to each patient’s needs. Patients enjoy a natural, refreshed, rejuvenated and never ‘over-done’ look, which helps build their confidence and ensures they feel their absolute best.

Dr. Yag-Howard is an award-winning, board-certified dermatologist who is internationally known for her presentations and published articles on innovative surgical and aesthetic techniques for best aesthetic outcomes. She has also earned the national recognition of her dermatology colleagues by being elected to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the American Academy of Dermatology. Additionally, she was chosen to serve as the Chair of the American Medical Association (AMA) Dermatology Section Council that represents all dermatologists and their patients in the United States at the AMA.

YAG-HOWARD COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY 1000 Goodlette Road N. Suite 100, Naples, FL 34102 239.529.DERM (3376) | yhderm.com

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FADI ABU SHAHIN, M.D.

RIE AIHARA, M.D. Dr. Rie Aihara is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She

Dr. Fadi Abu Shahin graduated as valedictorian of his medical school class

has a medical degree from the University of Southern California School

from the University of Damascus. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship

of Medicine. She trained in general surgery at Tufts University in New

at Yale University, a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern

England and at the Faulkner Hospital / Brigham and Women’s Health Care,

University and a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the Cleveland Clinic.

an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. She also completed fellowship at

He is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, in Gynecologic Oncology

the Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Aihara has been providing

and in Palliative Medicine. He is also certified by the American Board of

compassionate breast cancer care to our local community for over 12 years.

Integrative and Holistic Medicine. Dr Abu Shahin is the section chief of

She is honored and sincerely thankful to have been recognized by her peers

gynecologic oncology at Lee Health.

as a Top Doctor every year for the last 11 years.

8931 Colonial Center Drive, Suite 301 Fort Myers, FL 33905 239.277.0479 regionalbreastcare.com

Regional Cancer Center 8931 Colonial Center Dr., Suite 400 Fort Myers, FL 33905 239.334.6626 | 800.874.7502 flagynonc.com

MARK BLOOMSTON, M.D., FACS

LYNN K. BYERLY, M.D.

Dr. Bloomston returned to his hometown of Fort Myers in September

Lynn Kepple Byerly, M.D., is a board-certified comprehensive ophthal–

2015 after a distinguished academic career as associate professor, surgical

mologist who focuses on providing personalized eye care. Dr. Byerly

oncology fellowship director and director of the GI Cancer Service Line at

specializes in small-incision, refractive cataract surgery. In addition,

Ohio State University. He has authored more than 200 articles and served on

her expertise includes treating glaucoma, macular degeneration and

the NCI Neuroendocrine task force and the NCCN Hepatobiliary guidelines

providing general eye care for the whole family. Dr. Byerly graduated

committee. He was recently appointed Clinical Professor at Florida State

with her bachelors degree from Northwestern University and her medical

University and is the director of the Florida Center for Pancreas Diseases. His

degree from Rush University in Chicago. In 2000 she completed her

interests are in complex GI cancers and advanced surgical procedures, such

ophthalmology residency at the University of Chicago. Dr. Byerly joined

as complex pancreas surgery, major liver surgery, biliary reconstruction,

Naples Eye Physicians in 2008 after moving from Peoria, Illinois, where

hepatic artery infusion pumps and esophagectomy. He is ranked in the top

she was in private practice and worked as a clinical instructor at the

10 percentile for patient satisfaction and is considered one of the nation’s top

University of Illinois.

doctors by US News and World Report.

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REBECCA CRANE, M.D.

CHAUNDRÉ K. CROSS, M.D.

After graduating from medical school at the University of Florida

Dr. Chaundré K. Cross is the previous board chair of the Cancer Alliance

in 1983, Dr. Crane completed her general surgery and plastic surgical

of Naples and a previous member of the board for Collier County P.L.A.N. and

training in New York City. Dr. Crane was the first female plastic surgeon

the American Cancer Society of Naples. He was also chairman of the Cancer

in Southwest Florida, practicing in Naples since 1990. Board certified

Committee at the NCH Healthcare System and has appeared as a guest speaker

by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Crane specializes in all

for his expertise in breast and prostate cancer.

aspects of aesthetic cosmetic surgery of the face, breasts and body. Dr.

Dr. Cross graduated from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois,

Crane offers non-surgical rejuvenation procedures such as Botox®,

in 1995, and the University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas, 1999. He

fillers and skin care on a one-on-one basis. Please call to schedule an

graduated from Harvard Medical School Radiation Oncology program in 2004

appointment to discuss your goals and expectations with Dr. Crane in a

and attended Harvard Masters of Public Health School in 2003. He is board-

personalized, private setting. We look forward to meeting you.

certified in radiation oncology.

61 Goodlette Road North, Suite 110 Naples, FL 34102 239.263.6766 cosmeticsurgeonsnaples.com

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JACOB L. GLOCK, M.D., FACOG

MARK GOROVOY, M.D.

Dr. Jacob L. Glock, is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and in

Mark Gorovoy, M.D., has been a nationally-recognized Castle Connolly Top

reproductive endocrinology and infertility. He offers comprehensive women’s

Doctor for 16 years. As a fellowship-trained, board certified ophthalmologist,

health care, in addition to providing assisted reproductive technology

Dr. Gorovoy performs more than 2,000 surgeries annually, half of which

services and male and female infertility evaluation and treatment. He

are referred to him by other ophthalmologists both locally and nationally.

has 24 years of private practice experience in Fort Myers, Naples and Port

He lectures and teaches other corneal surgeons from across the globe on

Charlotte, where he serves as the medical director for Southwest Florida

his surgical techniques. His DSAEK procedure is recognized as one of the

Fertility Center. He has been successful in achieving pregnancy by using IVF

10 greatest innovations in ophthalmology. Dr. Gorovoy has been an invited

in women up to age 46 using their own eggs and up to age 55 using donor eggs.

lecturer at more than 20 universities. In addition, he has authored more than

He also has been successful with both traditional surrogacy and gestational

40 published journal articles as well as more than 10 book chapters. He has

carriers and offers cryopreservation of oocytes for cancer patients; pre-

been joined by board certified & cornea fellowship trained doctors, Stacey

implantation genetic screening and diagnosis (PGS/PGD) and gender

Gorovoy & Erin Greenberg.

selection for family balancing.

Southwest Florida Fertility Center, P.A. 15730 New Hampshire Court, Suite 101 Fort Myers, FL 33908 239.561.3430 | swflfertility.com

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DAVID HELIGMAN, M.D. David Heligman, MD is a longtime orthopaedic surgeon serving patients at the practice’s offices in Fort Myers and Estero.

JONATHAN JAY, M.D. Dr. Jay received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology from Michigan State University, graduating with Honors. He went on to complete

He specializes in hip, knee and shoulder replacements, shoulder rotator

his medical education at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He

cuff surgery and arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder and ankle. He also

completed his residency training at Henry Ford Hospital before entering

performs minimally invasive total hip and knee joint replacement.

and completing his fellowship training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical

Dr. Heligman is board-certified and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Florida Medical Society and the Lee County Medical Society.

Center, Harvard Medical School in Boston.

Dr. Jay is Board Certified in both Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) and Urology, a Diplomat of the American Board of Urology and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. This is Dr. Jay’s 15th year as a Castle Connolly awarded Top Doctor.

8350 Riverwalk Blvd., Suite 1 Fort Myers, FL 33919 10201 Arcos Ave., Suite 206 Estero, FL 33928 239.482.5399 jointteam.com

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MARK A. LIBERMAN, M.D., FACS

OBAYEDUR R. KHAN, M.D., FACP With a focus on prevention of disease and maintenance of healthy life, Dr. Khan provides care in a compassionate environment with the attention you

Dr. Mark A. Liberman is a board-certified surgeon and a retired Navy Captain. This is his 19th year being selected as a Top Doctor.

deserve. An Internist with subspecialty training in Geriatrics, he is board

Dr. Liberman graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park,

certified in both fields. Dr. Khan has been practicing in Naples since 2005

MD, and obtained his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University

and is affiliated with NCH Healthcare System. A graduate of Sir Salimullah

of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD. His residency was at the Naval Medical

Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh, he received his internal medicine

Center San Diego, General Surgery, CA. Dr. Liberman completed his training

training at the Cornell University-affiliated Flushing Hospital Medical

with a fellowship at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Advanced Laparoscopic

Center, New York, and his Geriatric medicine fellowship training at the

Surgery, Los Angeles, CA.

Long Island Jewish Medical Center-Albert Einstein College of Medicine,

He is the former Chief of Surgery at Cleveland Clinic, Naples, specializing

New York. He received the Hartford Foundation Award for research in

in Laparoscopic/Robotic Surgery, Melanoma, Hernia Repairs, Breast Cancer,

geriatrics and the Castle Connolly Top Doctors award in 2015-2021. Dr. Khan

Gallbladder Disease, and Colon Cancer.

is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and holds memberships in

Dr. Liberman is a member of the American College of Surgeons.

multiple medical societies.

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CONSTANTINE A. MANTZ, M.D.

KEITH MILLER, M.D. Dr. Keith Miller, M.D., has been very active in the Lee County medical

Dr. Constantine Mantz serves as Chief Policy Officer for GenesisCare.

community for over 28 years. He has served as Chief of Staff, Chairman of

During his career, he has designed and led numerous research projects in

the Board and Lead of the Cancer Committee at local hospitals. Today, he is

cancer medicine, published more than 80 professional journal articles and

the Medical Director of the Lee Health Lung Cancer Screening program. He

lectured at national and international meetings on innovative treatment

has published articles on lung cancer and radiation therapy and contributed

methods. As a result of his significant contributions to his field of medicine,

to ASTRO guidelines for treatment of lung cancer. Dr. Miller attended

he has been invited and currently serves the American Board of Radiology as

the University of Florida for Medical School. He completed training in

an examiner of physicians seeking board certification—a rare honor among

internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care at the University of

community physicians. He also has been elected by his peers to serve on the

California, San Diego Medical Center. He trained in radiation oncology at

board of ASTRO, the premier professional society in radiation oncology. Dr.

Duke University. Dr. Miller raised his family in Fort Myers and enjoys an

Mantz has special clinical interests in the study and treatment of prostate and

active lifestyle. He has a passion for jogging and competing in triathlons as

gynecologic cancers.

well as golf when time allows. He is a compassionate provider who goes above and beyond for his patients and their families.

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PEGGY MOURACADE, M.D.

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KENNETH W. PLUNKITT, M.D.

Dr. Peggy Mouracade has enjoyed providing comprehensive nephrological

Kenneth W. Plunkitt, M.D., FACC, FHRS, is board-certified in cardiac

care for the Southwest Florida community since 1997. As a means to broaden

electrophysiology and cardiovascular diseases. He completed his internal

her knowledge, she became board certified in integrative medicine and will be

medicine residency at the University of South Florida and his cardiology and

board eligible for addiction medicine. She has found that patient-centered care

electrophysiology fellowships at Lankenau Hospital in Pennsylvania. He has

is instrumental in promoting and sustaining wellness, Tenets that continue

been recognized for his contributions in electrophysiology and awarded the

to be the basis of care at Kimberly ReGenesis, an alcohol and substance use

prestigious designation as a fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society. Practicing

disorder center in which she continues to serve as Medical Director.

in Naples since 2001, Dr. Plunkitt has extensive clinical experience in cardiac electrophysiology, including arrhythmia management, ablations, pacemakers, defibrillators and biventricular devices, and lead extractions.

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ROLANDO RIVERA, M.D.

PAUL M. ROUGRAFF, M.D.

Dr. Rivera graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of

Paul M. Rougraff, M.D., is a board certified ophthalmologist. He received

Medicine in San Juan. Upon earning his Medical Degree, he completed

both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Indiana University. Dr.

an internship at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas,

Rougraff completed his residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami,

before undertaking his residency at the University of Florida Shands

and remained there as a faculty member prior to coming to Naples in 1996.

Medical Center in Gainesville. Pursuing advanced medical training, Dr.

Dr. Rougraff has authored numerous publications, as well as scientific

Rivera then completed a fellowship in Female Urology, Pelvic Surgery and

presentations. He provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care,

Urodynamics at the University of Miami.

including premium lens cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery and eyelid

Dr. Rivera is dual board certified by the American Board of Urology

surgery. Dr. Rougraff is on staff at NCH Baker Hospital Downtown and

and provides surgical and non-surgical solutions for a wide variety of

NCH North Naples Hospital, and was chief of ophthalmology for the NCH

conditions for both men and women.

Healthcare System for over 20 years.

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SAMITH SANDADI, M.D., MSc, FACOG, FACS Dr. Samith Sandadi shares the belief that all women with suspected or diagnosed gynecologic cancer should have access to the best treatment

KENDALL LEE WISE, M.D. Naples Urology Associates is proud to congratulate Dr. Kendall Wise on his 19th selection to Castle Connolly’s list of Top Doctors in Southwest Florida.

available. He also believes that the best outcomes are achieved through

Dr. Wise has lived in Naples since 1968. He is a graduate of Naples High

an educated partnership between the treating physician and the patient.

School, the University of Mississippi and Vanderbilt University Medical

It is essential to provide women with potential or diagnosed cancer a

School. He completed his urology residency at Duke University Medical

clear knowledge of their disease and all aspects of available treatment

Center in 1988 and has practiced urology in Naples, first in solo then in group

options. Dr. Sandadi strives to provide state-of-the-art care—from

practice, ever since. Dr. Wise joined Naples Urology Associates to better

diagnosis to post-treatment surveillance—in a warm and compassionate

offer his patients a full array of advanced treatment options for urinary tract

environment.

cancers.

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THIS LIST IS EXCERPTED from the 2022 topDentists™, a database that includes listings for 89 dentists and specialists in the Naples/Fort Myers area. The list was based on hundreds of detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals by their peers.

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This is the question we’ve asked thousands of dentists to

ation by the editors. Voting characteristics and comments are

help us determine who the top dentists should be. Dentists

taken into consideration while making decisions. Past awards

and specialists are asked to consider years of experience,

and status in various dental academies (Academy of Gener-

continuing education, manner with patients, use of new tech-

al Dentistry, American Academy of Periodontology, etc.) can

niques and technologies, and, of course, physical results.

play a factor in our decision.

The nomination pool consists of dentists listed online with

Once the decisions have been finalized, the included den-

the American Dental Association, as well as those listed on-

tists are checked against state dental boards for disciplinary

line with their local dental societies, thus allowing virtually

actions to make sure they have an active license and are in

every dentist the opportunity to participate. Dentists are also

good standing with the board. Then letters of congratula-

given the opportunity to nominate other dentists they feel

tions are sent to all the listed dentists.

should be included in our list. Respondents are asked to put

Of course, there are many fine dentists who are not includ-

aside any personal bias or political motivations and to use

ed in this representative list. This is intended as a sampling of

only their knowledge of their peers’ work when evaluating

the great body of talent in the field of dentistry in the United

the other nominees.

States. A dentist’s inclusion in our list is based on the subjec-

Voters are asked to individually evaluate the practitioners

tive judgments of his or her fellow dentists. While it is true

with whose work they are familiar. Once the balloting is com-

that the lists may, at times, disproportionately reward visibility

plete, the scores are compiled and then averaged. The nu-

or popularity, we remain confident that our polling method-

merical average required for inclusion varies depending on

ology largely corrects for any biases and that these lists con-

the average for all the nominees within the specialty and the

tinue to represent the most reliable, accurate and useful list

geographic area. Borderline cases are given careful consider-

of dentists available anywhere.

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GENERAL DENTISTRY COLLIER COUNTY Robert J. Abbiati Island Paradise Dental 1120 N. Collier Blvd., Suite 208 Marco Island (239) 642-3233 islandparadisedental.com Lazaro Acosta Pine Ridge Dental Wellness 3545 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 400 Naples (239) 260-7749 pineridgedentalwellness.com

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Darlenn G. Ayan Ayan Dentistry 900 Fifth Ave. S., Suite 204 Naples (239) 732-9000 ayandentistry.com

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Gery P. Benza Galleria Dentistry 9140 Galleria Court Naples (239) 206-8003 galleriadentistry.com

Jeremy W. Davey Davey Family Dentistry 661 Goodlette Road N., Suite 107 Naples (239) 434-8886 daveyfamilydentistry.com

Sean P. Carr Oak Tree Dentistry 90 Cypress Way E., Suite 120 Naples (239) 596-5771 oaktreedentistrynaples.com

Richard J. Garcia 7385 Radio Road, Suite 103 Naples (239) 455-0898 smilesofnaples.com

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Naples (239) 434-0400 smilesbyrembos.com Jeffrey Skupny Island Coast Dentistry 1044 Castello Drive, Suite 110 Naples (239) 572-9837 islandcoastdentistry.com Walfred Torrens Torrens Dental Care 1890 S.W. Health Parkway, Suite 302 Naples (239) 330-4346 torrensdental.com Laura Van Varick North Naples Dental

2960 Immokalee Road, Suite 3 Naples (239) 514-2229 northnaplesdental.com Robert B. Zavada 1056 Goodlette-Frank Road N., Suite 202 Naples (239) 435-0200 drzavada.com LEE COUNTY Carmen J. Aulino 13981 McGregor Blvd., Suite 103 Fort Myers (239) 333-1140 draulino.com

Ricardo S. Bocanegra Porto Fino Dental 6805 Porto Fino Circle, Building C Fort Myers (239) 482-8806 portofinodental.org Deirdre C. Catlin Catlin Dental Group 4447 Camino Real Way Fort Myers (239) 936-7400 catlindental.com Jaren Catlin Catlin Dental Group 4447 Camino Real Way Fort Myers (239) 936-7400 catlindental.com

Olde Naples Periodontics

Denise C. Gay, D.D.S., M.D.S. Dr. Denise Gay is a board-certified periodontist specializing in all phases of periodontal (gum) treatment and the placement of dental implants. Her practice also provides periodontal dental hygiene cleanings and yearly oral health checkups. Dr. Gay received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Georgetown University, Washington, DC, a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University, New York, NY, a Master’s of Dental Science degree and a Certificate in Periodontics and Dental Implant Surgery from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. Dr. Gay has been placing dental implants and practicing periodontics (gum disease treatment) for over 20 years, and in Naples since 2004. She is trained in all aspects of periodontics, the placement of dental implants and the treatment of dental implant complications including peri-implantitis. Dr. Gay has done extensive published research on oral inflammation and its connection to overall systemic health. She has numerous publications in the fields of dental anxiety, dental implants and periodontology. Dr. Gay holds a Florida Conscious Sedation license and offers the option of sedation to ease dental anxiety.

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Toniann Conte Conte Dental 8899 Timberwilde Drive, Suite 1 Bonita Springs (239) 947-6646 contedental.com Jared T. Ford Ford Signature Dentistry 7630 Cambridge Manor Place Fort Myers (239) 936-5252 smilesbydocford.com Richard C. Gilbert Pelican Landing Dental 23451 Walden Center Drive, Suite 100 Bonita Springs (239) 449-0752 pelicanlandingdental.com

Michael Gostigian Bonita Grande Dental 12950 Trade Way Four, Suite 104 Bonita Springs (239) 301-2713 bonitagrandedental.com Peter Gostout Gostout Dental 407 Cape Coral Parkway E. Cape Coral (239) 945-3818 gostoutdental.com David M. Gulotte Imperial Dental 27821 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1 Bonita Springs (239) 947-6900 imperialdentalbonita.com

Aaron A. Leishman 9500 Corkscrew Palms Circle, Suite 4 Estero (239) 947-7992 esterodentist.com

James A. Mitchell Mitchell Dentistry 32 Barkley Circle Fort Myers (239) 939-5556 mitchelldentist.com

Craig A. Mayer Dental Care of Lehigh Acres 105 Connecticut Road Lehigh Acres (239) 369-5861 dentalcareoflehighacres.com

Joseph P. Mitchell Mitchell Dentistry 32 Barkley Circle Fort Myers (239) 939-5556 mitchelldentist.com

Shane McDowell 7711 Cambridge Manor Place Fort Myers (239) 936-0597 myfortmyersdentist.com

Yolanda F. Mitchell Mitchell Dentistry 32 Barkley Circle Fort Myers (239) 939-5556 mitchelldentist.com

�TCHELL Dentistry Discover your natural, beautiful smile At Mitchell Dentistry, our family of dentists focuses on the latest techniques, advanced technology and gentle, personalized attention.

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Surgery Specialists 5150 Mason Corbin Court, Suite 2 Fort Myers (239) 274-3794 fomss.com Jay C. Cagata Oral-Facial & Implant Surgery 2534 S.E. Santa Barbara Place Cape Coral (239) 574-3323 ofisurgery.com Timothy D. Hogan Southwest Florida Oral and Facial Surgery 8267 College Parkway Fort Myers (239) 936-8151 swfofs.com

Brian M. Olitsky Smile Design 24820 Burnt Pine Drive, Suite 3/4 Bonita Springs (239) 992-9929 smiledesignbonita.com Joseph Proscia Proscia Dental 9136 Bonita Beach Road S.E. Bonita Springs (239) 494-4574 prosciadental.com Melanie D. Pugh 8800 Bernwood Parkway, Suite 4 Bonita Springs (239) 949-1805 drmelaniepugh.com Nicole T. Rasmussen Rasmussen Family Dental 4113 Del Prado Blvd. S.

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Cape Coral (239) 540-1117 rasmussenfamilydental.com Victoria A. Rinando 6th Sense Dental 28901 Trails Edge Blvd., Suite 103 Bonita Springs (239) 913-6780 6thsensedental.com Deborah S. Ruddell 49 Barkley Circle Fort Myers (239) 936-8616 ruddelldental.com Christy A. Swanson Swanson Dental 728 S.W. Pine Island Road, Suite 11 Cape Coral (239) 772-1900 swansondentalcare.com William H. Truax III 2041 McGregor Blvd.

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ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY COLLIER COUNTY John A. Contino Westshore Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Specialists 1459 Ridge St., Suite 1 Naples (239) 263-7474 westshoreoms.com Steven J. Fontana Gulfshore Oral Surgery 1585 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 2 Naples (239) 262-3300 gulfshoreoralsurgery.com Eric H. Reed Westshore Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Specialists 1459 Ridge St., Suite 1 Naples (239) 263-7474 westshoreoms.com LEE COUNTY Rafael E. Alcalde Florida Oral & Maxillofacial

T. J. Tejera Southwest Florida Oral and Facial Surgery 8267 College Parkway Fort Myers (239) 936-8151 swfofs.com ORTHODONTICS COLLIER COUNTY Thomas E. Albert, Jr. The Brace Place 5641 Naples Blvd.

Naples (239) 592-6300 braceplacenaples.com Erika Campbell Campbell Orthodontics 2367 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 803 Naples (239) 260-2100 campbellbraces.com LEE COUNTY David R. Heald Orthodontics Exclusively 11801 S. Cleveland Ave.,

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Yolanda C. Kieser Orthodontics Exclusively 11801 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 140 Fort Myers (239) 936-2175 nicesmiles.com Michéle B. Laboda Gulf Coast Orthodontics 14361 Metropolis Ave., Suite 1 Fort Myers (239) 561-2258 drlaboda.com John M. Richards Richards & Levine Orthodontics 6300 Whiskey Creek Drive Fort Myers (239) 936-1808 drbiteright.com PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Galleria Dentistry

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COLLIER COUNTY Marilyn C. Sandor Naples Pediatric Dentistry 4529 Executive Drive, Suite 101 Naples (239) 592-0800 drmarilynsandor.com Gerardo Santiago Children’s Dentistry of Naples 3021 Airport-Pulling Road, Suite 203 Naples (239) 237-5946 childrensdentistryofnaples.com LEE COUNTY Anissa Ahmadi Barkley Circle Dentistry for Children 45 Barkley Circle Fort Myers (239) 939-0423 fortmyerspediatricdentist.com

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239-455-0898 “My commitment to you is exceptional care & uncompromised quality.”

Miguel Argumosa Pediatric Dentistry 1508 S.E. 12th Terrace Cape Coral (239) 322-5222 swfl-pediatricdentistry.com

GENERAL COSMETIC & IMPLANT DENTISTRY • Same Day Crowns • Crowns & Bridges • Porcelain Veneers • Dental Implants • Fillings/Extractions • Full & Partial Dentures • Whitening • Root Canal Therapy • Invisalign® • Full Hygiene Department • Periodontal/Gum Treatment

Oliver Favalli Lakes Park Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics 7117 Congdon Road, Suite 100 Fort Myers (239) 418-1444 lakesparksmiles.com Hope E. McDowell Barkley Circle Dentistry for Children 45 Barkley Circle Fort Myers (239) 939-0423 fortmyerspediatricdentist.com Erin Taylor Pediatric Dentistry 9510 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 101 Bonita Springs (239) 333-2990 swfl-pediatricdentistry.com PERIODONTICS COLLIER COUNTY Jessica C. Cohen Cohen Dental Studio 700 Second Ave. N., Suite 303 Naples (239) 351-2000 cohendentalstudio.com Timothy S. Davis 4933 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 100 Naples (239) 649-7766 naplesperiodontist.com Denise C. Gay Olde Naples Periodontics 1132 Goodlette-Frank N. Naples (239) 261-1401 oldenaplesperio.com

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Family owned for over 25 years

Marilyn C Sandor DDS, MS Top Dentist Nominee

Dr. Sandor is a dental industry leader with global influence. Using her 20+ years of clinical experience and keen understanding of patients’ needs, Dr. Sandor has developed forward-thinking, patented products for the dental healthcare market.

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Scott F. Johnson 9170 Galleria Court, Suite 100 Naples (239) 254-0308 naplesperio.com Bradley T. Piotrowski 1044 Castello Drive, Suite 202 Naples (239) 263-6003 periodonticsnaples.com LEE COUNTY Kenneth A. Jandik 1565 Matthew Drive, Suite 1 Fort Myers (239) 275-7907

Ronny S. Taschner Taschner Periodontics 1645 Medical Lane Fort Myers (239) 936-0635 taschnerperio.com Juan M. Teodoro 9510 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 102 Bonita Springs (239) 333-4343 bonitaimplants.com Krystal Reyes Viruet Viruet Periodontics 34 Barkley Circle

Fort Myers (239) 676-6777 dentistinfortmyers.com PROSTHODONTICS COLLIER COUNTY Neil D. Cohen Cohen Dental Studio 700 Second Ave. N., Suite 303 Naples (239) 351-2000 cohencosmeticdentistry.com

1001 Tenth Ave. S., Suite 218 Naples (239) 360-9476 bayviewdentalarts.com LEE COUNTY Larry W. Dunford Waterside Aesthetic Dentistry 3209 Del Prado Blvd. S. Cape Coral (239) 542-3141 createabeautifulsmile.com

Robert C. Hedgepath Bayview Dental Arts 1001 Tenth Ave. S., Suite 218 Naples (239) 360-9476 bayviewdentalarts.com Edward A. Scherder Bayview Dental Arts

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Jennifer F. Taschner Taschner Periodontics 1645 Medical Lane Fort Myers (239) 936-0635 taschnerperio.com

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RETIREMENT LIVING

Active communities, assisted-living enclaves and memory-care centers for Southwest Florida seniors.

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As a top retirement destination, Southwest Florida has some of the best 55-plus communities and geriatric care centers in the nation. Whether it’s independent living in a swanky high-rise with loads of amenities, assisted living in a quiet neighborhood or memory care with top-notch medical services in an all-inclusive enclave, these continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) are dedicated to helping seniors make the most of their golden years. All phone numbers are area code (239) unless otherwise noted. Advertisers are denoted by an asterisk.

ALL SEASONS NAPLES This community offers independent or assisted living and memory care. The residences are deemed as rentals only, so there is no buy-in fee. With floor plans that offer private patios, sunlit interiors and a clubhouse with a resort-style pool and cascading waterfalls, All Seasons Naples provides the ideal backdrop for a refined Florida lifestyle.

15450 Tamiami Trail N., Naples; allseasonsnaples.com; (941) 787-2496

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Entry Fee: None Monthly Fee: From $3,800 for independent living, $4,600 for assisted living, $4,500 (all-inclusive) for memory care Capacity: 162 units (independent and assisted), 25 units (memory care) Square Footage: 706 to 1,158 Amenities: Fitness center, swimming pool, theater room, art studio and the Sky Lounge ARBOR TRACE A 40-acre senior-living community, for active adults age 55 and older, Arbor Trace features a 17-level tower, five-story mid-rises and lakefront villas on the shores of Arbor Lake. Arbor Glen, the

onsite health center and assisted living residence, located on the upper level of the Arbor Trace Club, offers private rooms and suites.

1000 Arbor Lake Drive, Naples; arbortrace.com; 598-3490 Entry Fee: None Monthly Fee: From $2,237 Capacity: 236 units (independent and assisted) Square Footage: 866 to 2,314 Amenities: Gulf views, tennis, putting greens, fitness, transportation services, social events, dining service and housekeeping

THE ARLINGTON OF NAPLES A short drive from Marco Island and downtown Naples, this 39-acre campus in Lely Resort offers great opportunities for dining, relaxation and picturesque views. Seniors can choose between stylish apartments and 47 freestanding estate homes. Residents also enjoy resort-style benefits and access to high-quality healthcare at the Oakton Place Healthcare Center, which offers private suites for all levels of care.

7900 Arlington Circle, Naples; arlingtonnaples.org; 963-2881

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Entry Fee: From $319,000 Monthly Fee: From $3,575 Capacity: 17 units (independent), 42 units (assisted), 37 units (memory care), 44 units (skilled nursing) Square Footage: 854 to 3,031 Amenities: Indoor aquatic center, outdoor pool and bar, pub, bistro, theater, art studio, dining room, library, fitness and cultural arts centers *ASTON GARDENS AT PELICAN MARSH Next to Tiburón Golf Club in North Naples, the community caters to active adult lifestyles and offers personalized care.

Residents choose between one-, two- and three-bedroom luxury apartments and have access to a wealth of resort-style amenities, worldclass dining, a full calendar of daily recreation and events, housekeeping and transportation.

4800 Aston Gardens Way, Naples; astongardens.com; 719-1845 Entry Fee: Upon request Monthly Fee: Upon request Capacity: 359 units Square Footage: 710 to 1,546 Amenities: Clubhouse with formal dining, cocktail lounge, ballroom, movie theater, salon, senior fitness center, putting green and pool BARRINGTON TERRACE OF NAPLES A senior-living community specializing in assisted living for individuals who want to live independently and occasionally need assistance,

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Barrington Terrace offers around-the-clock supervision and security, access to nurses, emergency call systems, help with daily living and nutritious, chef-prepared meals.

grams, library, art studio, salon, theater, landscaped courtyards, bocce ball, putting greens, external community excursions and life-enrichment programming

5175 Tamiami Trail E., Naples; bt-naples.com; 775-5050

BRADFORD SQUARE This luxury, resort-style community for adults 55 and older who enjoy living the country-club lifestyle is complete with around-theclock service, five-star dining and an array of accommodations. All-inclusive monthly rents for studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments are competitively priced.

Entry Fee: $3,000 Monthly Fee: From $3,495 Capacity: 120 units (assisted and memory care) Square Footage: 300 to 600 Amenities: Library, game room, salon, walking paths and 24-hour nursing BEACH HOUSE NAPLES Find 113 private residences on Beach House Naples’ beautiful nine-acre campus, which offers seniors assisted living or memory care options. Assisted-living apartments include one- and two-bedroom configurations, as well as 32 memory care residences.

Areas for socializing, dining and entertaining are designed to feel like home. Housing options include three styles of one-bedrooms, two styles of two-bedrooms and studio apartments.

1000 Airport-Pulling Road S., Naples; beachhousenaples seniorliving.com; 307-1800 Entry Fee: $3,500 Monthly Fee: $2,795 to $5,865 (assisted living), $5,875 (memory care, inclusive fee) Capacity: 81 units (assisted), 32 units (memory) Square Footage: 365 to 919 Amenities: Wellness pro-

3255 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples; rlcommunities.com; 455-9999 Entry Fee: None Monthly Fee: $2,972 to $5,321 Capacity: 128 units Square Footage: 566 to 1,206 Amenities: Live-in managers, 24-hour concierge, valet parking, resort dining, room service, 24-hour chef’s pantry, 150-seat theater, custom kitchens in every apartment, weekly housekeeping, pool and spa, and month-to-month rent (includes utilities, cable, WiFi, phone) BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING SOLUTIONS NORTH Brookdale operates independent or assisted-living residences, memory-care communities and continuing-care retirement centers, with 700 centers across 43 states. Through its ancillary services program, the company also offers a range

of outpatient therapy, home health, personalized living and hospice services. There are several locations throughout Collier County. Check listings online for more details, or call (855) 350-3800.

1710 SW. Healthy Parkway, Naples; brookdale.com; 598-1213 Entry Fee: $3,000 Monthly Fee: From $3,895 Capacity: 132 units Square Footage: Upon request Amenities: Country supply store, 24-hour staffing, heated pool, beauty salon, libraries, cinema, walking paths, gym, courtyard, housekeeping, scheduled transportation, cable, maintenance, utilities, open dining from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and large apartments with nature views *THE CARLISLE NAPLES This luxury, resort-style community offers independent and assisted living lifestyles under one roof. Available on a monthly fee basis, the ECC-licensed and CARF-accredited community has a full range of services and amenities and offers spacious one- and two-bedroom residences.

6945 Carlisle Court, Naples; thecarlislenaples.com; 249-6877 Entry Fee: Upon request Monthly Fee: From $4,040 Capacity: 350 units (independent and assisted) Square Footage: 650 to 1,250

Amenities: Heated pool, theater, salon, fitness, putting green, 12-hour restaurant dining, bar lounge, transportation, housekeeping and activities

room, daily happy hour, gym, wellness center, rehab therapy clinic, 24-hour staffing, laundry services, housekeeping,scheduled transportation, maintenance and utilities

THE COLLIER AT NAPLES Overlooking the Gordon River, this pet-friendly community offers full kitchens in one- and two-bedroom units, with options for private lanais. The community is full of resort-style amenities and offers assisted living, memory care and shortterm stays.

*DISCOVERY VILLAGE AT NAPLES This community offers a continuum of care including an Assisted Living and SHINES Memory Care Community.

Discovery Village’s unbundled pricing plan lets residents pay for only the level of care they need, with onsite 24/7 healthcare professionals. The new Active Independent Living community features all-inclusive apartment homes for annual rentals in South Naples.

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770 Goodlette Road N., Naples; inspiritseniorliving. com; 430-3535 Entry Fee: $3,000 Monthly Fee: $2,350 to $3,800 Capacity: 98 units Square Footage: 464 to 1,252 Amenities: Pub, fine dining, private dining, outdoor cafe, beauty salon, theater, art room, library, activities

8375 Sierra Meadows Blvd., Naples (Independent Living Community), 8417 Sierra Meadows Blvd., Naples; discoveryvillages.com; 238-1790

Capacity: 295 units Square Footage: 570 to 1,142 Amenities: Grande Clubhouse with formal dining, cocktail lounge, ballroom, salon, fitness center, movie theater, pool, daily chef-prepared meals, daily activities, events programming, concierge services and transportation GLENVIEW AT PELICAN BAY This not-for-profit CCRC, entirely owned by its residents, offers independent living, skilled nursing care and home care options. Glenview was designed to take full advantage of the natural allure of Pelican Bay with one-, two- and three-bedroom private residences and penthouse apartments. The community’s spacious balconies provide panoramic views of the area.

100 Glenview Place, Naples; glenviewnaples.com; (888) 581-8105

Entry Fee: None Monthly Fee: From $3,065 Capacity: 118 units (independent living), 42 units (skilled nursing and rehab) Square Footage: 1,006 to 3,300 Amenities: Private beach, five-star healthcare, heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, art studio, weekly live entertainment, golf, tennis and beauty salon ADVINIACARE OF NAPLES Formerly Harborchase of Naples, Adviniacare has a welcoming social environment for those who need extra help with day-to-day activities. The community caters to independent and assisted living, along with memory care, respite services, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.

7801 Airport-Pulling Road N., Naples; harborchase.com; 566-8077

Entry Fee: Upon request Monthly Fee: Upon request

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SEASCAPE AT NAPLES An innovative senior-living community—with distinct independent living, assist-

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ed living and memory care neighborhoods under one roof—Seascape at Naples is designed to empower residents to make the most of every day by building meaningful relationships and having a sense of purpose. The Life Enrichment Program supports more than 150 purpose-driven activities each month. And, as a month-to-month rental without an entrance fee, residents stay in complete control of their assets and finances while enjoying a resort-style, active and engaged life.

3490 Thrive Drive, Naples; rui.net/seascapeatnaples; 354-7081 Entry Fee: None Monthly Fee: From $3,775 Capacity: 197 units Square Footage: 362 to 1,190 Amenities: Full-life enrichment program including RUI University Lifelong learning education, Dementia care, transportation, Leash on Life pet-friendly concierge services, 24/7 onsite nursing care, anytime restaurant-style dining with tableside beer and wine service, heated swimming

pool, RUI FIT programs and fitness center, coffee shop, art studio, LUXE Unlimited Salon manicure service and hairstylists, bistro, theater and utilities (includes phone, cable and WiFi for all apartments) LELY PALMS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY This active, independent living community has spacious apartments and retirement villa rentals with options for full-service care. For a higher level of care, the Arden Courts assisted-living facility specializes in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, with a 117-bed

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Entry Fee: $3,000 Monthly Fee: From $3,460 Capacity: 93 units (assisted), 40 units (skilled) Square Footage: 311 to 605 Amenities: Skilled nursing 24/7, rehabilitation, GPS emergency pendant, open dining, housekeeping, linen and laundry services, local transportation, activities, utilities, basic cable, WiFi, beauty salon and barbershop

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1000 Lely Palms Drive, Naples; lelypalmsretirementliving.com; 775-7661 Entry Fee: From $2,500 Monthly Fee: From $1,700 Capacity: 212 units Square Footage: 350 to 1,600 Amenities: Pools, putting green and fitness center

elevated senior living is becoming even more luxurious. Residents

enjoy a vibrant lifestyle highlighted by two amenityfilled clubhouses and an 18-hole golf course. With upgrades including our most spacious, spectacular residences yet on the way, there’s never been a better time to make the move. Visit our Sales Center to discover

Entry Fee: From $1 million Monthly Fee: Upon request Capacity: 118 units (independent), 14 units (assisted), 4 units (guests) Square Footage: 1,785 to 3,500-plus Amenities: Gulf views, restaurants, room service, concierge, 24-hour front desk, social calendar, salon, resort-style pool and spa

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*MOORINGS PARK This nationally accredited, Medicarecertified nonprofit community is one of the only life plan communities in the country with A or A+ ratings from Fitch Ratings and the S&P 500. The premier

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FAC #88099. Assisted Living Facility #5598. Skilled Nursing Facility #1050095. CC-Naples, Inc., d/b/a Vi at Bentley Village, is the sole entity responsible for the performance of the continuing care contracts at Vi at Bentley Village.

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THE MARBELLA AT PELICAN BAY At this 21-story high-rise community with an adjacent assisted living facility in Pelican Bay, residents own their homes and have access to four dining venues—from white tablecloth gourmet service to more casual spots—plus spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico and its sunsets.

We set the bar for luxury retirement.

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retirement community has been nestled among 83 acres of lakes, gardens and preserved land for more than 35 years.

120 Moorings Park Drive, Naples; mooringspark.org; 643-9111 Entry Fee: $366,000 to $4.7 million Monthly Fee: $3,900 to $11,343 Capacity: 402 units (independent), 60 units (assisted), 16 units (memory), 106 units (skilled) Square Footage: 1,000 to 5,500 Amenities: Five dining venues, onsite physicians, concierge healthcare, spa and salon, art studios, fitness centers, and tennis and bocce courts *MOORINGS PARK AT GREY OAKS Country-club lifestyle blends with the security of quality healthcare and a holistic approach at this community that offers beautifully designed and spacious residences, a continuum of care and a variety of lifestyle programs to enrich the mind, body and spirit of its residents. Sports membership to Grey Oaks Country Club is included with every residence.

2355 Rue du Jardin, Naples; mooringsparkgo.org; 919-1711 Entry Fee: $833,000 to $3.2 million Monthly Fee: $6,400 to $13,300 Capacity: 109 units (independent), 14 units (assisted), 24

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units (memory) Square Footage: 2,100 to 6,000 Amenities: Four neighborhoods, 1.8 acres of gardens, sports, five dining venues, onsite physicians, concierge healthcare, art studios, fitness center, spa and salon *RESTORATION SENIOR LIVING This Texas-based company recently opened a location in North Naples, with faith-based, family-oriented services through home-like environments that inspire emotional, relational, physical, nutritional and spiritual wellbeing. Five floorplans are available for the onsite suites, where residents can expect tailored services for assisted living and memory care. The Naples location is the first in the company to offer memory care services.

3053 Airport-Pulling Road N., Naples; rslnaples.com; 799-7100 Entry Fee: $2,000 Monthly Fee: $5,800-$7,500 Capacity: 50 units Square Footage: 110 to 391 Amenities: Home-like common areas, three spacious courtyards, two main dining rooms, a private dining room, theater, library, relaxation room, security SANDALWOOD VILLAGE A premier luxury apartment community for active, independent adults age 55 and older, Sandalwood offers spacious one- and two-bedroom floorplans in a socially active, maintenance-free setting.

3511 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples; sandalwoodvillage. com; 260-5455

1333 Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples; seniorchoiceathome. com; 362-9153

Entry Fee: $500 security deposit Monthly Fee: Upon request Capacity: 163 units Square Footage: 631 to 1,882 Amenities: Activities, fitness center, restaurant, bar, guest suites, pool, spa and theater

Entry Fee: $9,221 to $279,047 Monthly Fee: $506 to $647 Capacity: N/A Square Footage: N/A Amenities: Personal care coordinator 24/7, GPS emergency response system and healthcare

SIENA LAKES BY ERICKSON SENIOR LIVING Located in North Naples, this Tuscaninspired, resort-style senior community has one- and two-bedroom apartment homes, an onsite medical center, 24-hour security, and full-time maintenance staff and housekeeping service.

SOLARIS SENIOR LIVING NORTH NAPLES Solaris offers a variety of services from memory care to assisted living to skilled nursing to rehabilitation, delivered in a warm, personalized manner. The Medicare- and Medicaidaccepting community has a flexible interdisciplinary approach to health, with tailored programs to ensure the best care and outcomes.

2781 Siena Lakes Circle, Naples; sienalakesnaples.com; (800) 980-8405 Entry Fee: From $367,000 Monthly Fee: From $3,805 Capacity: 355 units Square Footage: 1,200 to 2,316 Amenities: Swimming pool, fitness center, salon and day spa, four restaurants, theater, library, on-site medical center, bocce ball courts, walking paths and more SENIOR CHOICE AT HOME A membership-based program under the umbrella of Volunteers of America for healthy older adults, this Continuing Care at Home program brings healthcare and aging support to your home. The team provides asset protection and peace of mind against rising healthcare costs.

10949 Parnu St., Naples; solarishealthcare.org; 592-5501 Entry Fee: Upon request Monthly Fee: From $3,100 for skilled nursing; from $7,800 for private Capacity: 60 units (skilled nursing), 36 units (memory care) Square Footage: Upon request Amenities: Physical, occupational, speech, respiratory and medical nutritional therapy; daily chef-prepared, restaurant-style meals; Sunday brunch; housekeeping; on-call assistance; and daily activities TERRACINA SENIOR LIVING Choose from three neighborhoods within Terracina,

which are differentiated by the levels of care offered. There’s Terracina Grand for independent living; the two-story Villa at Terracina Grand for those who need care for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia; and The Gardens at Terracina Health and Rehabilitation Center, which has private rooms with 24-hour skilled nursing, in-patient rehabilitation and comprehensive medical care.

6825 Davis Blvd., Naples; terracinasenorliving.com; 455-1459

Entry Fee: $3,000 Monthly Fee: $3,080 to $6,145 Capacity: 155 units Square Footage: 300 to 1,200 Amenities: Putting green, Bible studies, craft classes, bridge, salon, billiards and swimming pool

specialized needs. Individual apartments are available to rent on a month-to-month basis with no buy-in fees or leases.

TUSCANY VILLAS OF NAPLES This luxury, award-winning senior living community offers supportive independent and assisted living in bright, airy apartments, as well as rehabilitation services and short stays for those with more

Entry Fee: Upon request Monthly Fee: From $2,870 Capacity: 134 units Square Footage: 286 to 1,130 Amenities: Heated pool, salon, activities, theater, weekly live entertainment, large, easily accessible bathrooms,

8901 Tamiami Trail E., Naples; tuscanyvillaofnaples.com; 775-2233

kitchenettes, individual climate controls, and utilities (includes basic cable and WiFi) *VI AT BENTLEY VILLAGE An upscale Type-A CCRC, set on 156 acres, Vi at Bentley Village is just a short bike ride from the beach. Here, the fees include the cost of the home. Choose from more than two dozen floorplans, including one-, two-, threeand four-bedroom residences, two-bedroom-plus-den units or coach homes. Monthly fees do not increase if you move to the care center for assisted

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in-unit washer and dryer hookup, balconies overlooking the pond or pool (select units), elegant restaurant-style dining, high-speed Internet, personal and scheduled transportation, common areas for family and events, hair salon and barbershop, gourmet coffee bar, theater, physical and massage therapy, chapel, library, game and activity rooms AMERICAN HOUSE COCONUT POINT This 194unit facility has 13 floorplans comprising a mix of studio, studio deluxe, one-bedroom, one-bedroom-plus-den and two-bedroom apartments. Various levels of care are offered, from independent to assisted to memory and hospice care.

850 Retreat Drive, Naples; bentleyliving.viliving.com; 597-1121 Entry Fee: $234,000 to $2.5 million Monthly Fee: From $3,310 Square Footage: 827 to 3,274 Capacity: Upon request Amenities: Golf course, pools, tennis and bocce courts, botanical gardens, fitness programs and four dining rooms

LEE COUNTY AMAVIDA With a fresh, contemporary design and unique hospitality services, this all-in-one, 55-plus rental community offers options for independent living,

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assisted living and memory care, without having to leave the premises.

7650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers; amavidaliving.com; 237-0501 Entry Fee: $3,000 deposit Monthly Fee: From $3,645 Capacity: 460 units Square Footage: 616 to 1,700 Amenities: Gourmet chef, five fine-dining restaurants and bars, clubhouse with lounge and game room, resort pools, lap pool, fire pits, outdoor lounges, tennis, pickleball, bocce and basketball courts, four theaters, arts and craft rooms, fitness centers, salon and spa, 24/7 concierge and security, wellness center, pharmacy and monthly events

AMERICAN HOUSE BONITA SPRINGS Designed from the ground up with discerning seniors in mind, this beautifully appointed 26-acre campus in a quiet neighborhood setting, offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with various levels of care, including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

11400 Longfellow Lane, Bonita Springs; americanhouse.com; 221-6376 Entry Fee: Upon request Monthly Fee: Upon request Capacity: 88 units (independent), 68 units (assisted), 40 units (memory) Square Footage: Varies depending on floorplan Amenities: Outdoor pool,

Entry Fee: Upon request Monthly Fee: Upon request Capacity: 54 units (independent), 76 units (assisted), 64 units (memory) Square Footage: 480 to 900 Amenities: Chef-prepared meals, concierge services, fitness center, wellness services and 24-hour resident emergency response system BARKLEY PLACE SENIOR LIVING For seniors who can care for themselves but want to enjoy a low-maintenance life, independent living in a community like Barkley Place is the ideal choice. With independent living, residents don’t have to worry about maintenance, mowing or other chores

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living, memory support or skilled nursing care services.

8460 Murano Del Lago Drive, Bonita Springs; americanhouse.com; 207-3490

associated with homeownership. Access to nurses, nutritious meals prepared by chefs and plenty of opportunities to gather and build community add to the experience.

36 Barkley Circle, Fort Myers; barkleyplaceseniorliving.com; 939-3553 Entry Fee: $3,000 Monthly Fee: From $1,685 Capacity: 155 units Square Footage: 225 to 980 Amenities: Fully equipped kitchens, activities, washer and dryer space, heated swimming, pub, billiard room,

beauty parlor, workout room, physical therapy, around-theclock supervision and security, access to professional nurses, emergency call systems, help with daily living and nutritious meals prepared by chefs BARRINGTON TERRACE OF FORT MYERS This senior-living community specializes in assisted living for individuals who want to live independently but occasionally need assistance, as well as individuals with high-care needs. The team at Barrington Terrace also cares for Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s and other complex

diagnoses. The community is ECC-licensed, Struthers Parkinson’s care-certified and was rated best in class in Lee County for the past three years.

9731 Commerce Center Court, Fort Myers; bt-ftmyers.com; 201-4891 Entry Fee: $3,000 Monthly Fee: From $3,000 Capacity: 90 units (assisted), 35 units (memory) Square Footage: 300 to 650 Amenities: Activities, music, supervision and security 24/7, nurse onsite 24/7, emergency

call systems, help with daily living and nutritious meals prepared by chefs BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING SOLUTIONS BONITA SPRINGS Brookdale operates independent or assisted-living residences, memory-care communities and continuing-care retirement centers, with 700 communities across 43 states. Through its ancillary services program, the company also offers a range of outpatient therapy, home health, personalized living and hospice services. Brookdale operates several locations

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An elegant yet comfortable community that provides privacy and security while encouraging interaction through our many programs.

Customized care options are available with all-inclusive pricing to ensure your loved one receives everything they need and deserve.

Restoration Senior Living of Naples 3053 Airport-Pulling Rd North Naples, FL 34105

239.799.7100 JCollins@RSLNaples.com www.RSLNaples.com

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throughout Lee County. Check separate listings online for more details, or call (855) 3503800.

26850 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs; brookdale.com; 308-0505 Entry Fee: $3,000 Monthly Fee: From $2,385 Capacity: 148 units Square Footage: 400 to 1,000 Amenities: Walking paths, pool, greenhouse, game room, beauty shop, ice cream parlor, library, housekeeping, scheduled transportation, cable, maintenance, utilities, large apartment styles and 24hour staffing BROOKDALE COLLEGE PARKWAY Another Brookdale community; this one, on College Parkway, near restaurants and entertainment.

8351 College Parkway, Fort Myers; brookdale.com; 433-4445 Entry Fee: $3,000 Monthly Fee: From $2,895 Capacity: Upon request Square Footage: 895 to 1,431 Amenities: Walking paths, pool, fishing ponds, greenhouse, game room, beauty shop, ice cream parlor, library, housekeeping, large apartments and 24-hour staffing CYPRESS COVE This nonprofit CCRC sits on a beautiful 60-acre campus at HealthPark Florida in Fort Myers. Cypress Cove is home to more than 650 residents and offers independent living, home health,

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assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitative care.

10200 Cypress Cove Drive, Fort Myers; cypresscoveliving.org; 481-6605 Entry Fee: From $171,500 Monthly Fee: From $3,223 Capacity: 377 units Square Footage: 682 to 1,770 Amenities: Flexible meal plan, five-star and casual dining, cocktail lounges, 24-hour security, weekly housekeeping, maintenance, indoor-heated pool and spa, full-service salon, transportation, woodworking shop, auditorium, native plant garden, raised gardening beds, outdoor pavilion, fitness center, convenience store, fenced dog park, bank with ATM and safe-deposit boxes, overnight guest suites, art studio, game and card room, and a wellness program CYPRESS POINT An assisted living, memory support and short-term respite care community, Cypress Point, owned

by Omega Communities, offers studio, one- and two-bedroom living options. The community provides an engaging setting with a variety of physical, intellectual, social and spiritual opportunities for residents to enjoy. Each residence is maintenance-free, provides access to an onsite licensed nurse 24/7 and features a month-to-month rental structure.

6870 Alister Way, Fort Myers; cypresspointseniorliving.com; 768-4044

Entry Fee: Upon request Monthly Fee: Upon request Square Footage: 250 to 600 Amenities: Community activities, restaurant-style dining room, library, beauty salon, fitness studio, flower gardens, activity and game rooms DIAMOND OAKS VILLAGE This new, active, 55-plus independent senior living community Bonita Springs is pet-friendly, with options for one- and two-bedroom rentals. Residents have access to health and wellness, education and social activities through the Senior Umbrella Network Program.

24110 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; diamondoaksvillage. com; (888) 311-4614 Entry Fee: Upon request Monthly Fee: Upon request Capacity: 160 units Square Footage: 643 to 1,893 Amenities: Resort-style pool and spa, fitness center, bistro, restaurant, dog park, theater, covered parking, billiards, salon, kitchen appliances, washer and dryer DISCOVERY VILLAGE AT THE FORUM This community offers a continuum of care, including an Assisted Living and SHINESM Memory Care Community with an onsite medical director and healthcare professionals. Discovery Village’s unbundled pricing plan lets residents pay for only the level of care that they need. The new Active Independent Living community features all-inclusive apartment homes.

2645 Forum Blvd., Fort Myers; discoveryvillages.com; 931-0733 Entry Fee: Upon request Monthly Fee: Upon request Capacity: 176 units Square Footage: 570 to 1,142 Amenities: Grande Clubhouse with formal dining, cocktail lounge, ballroom, salon, fitness center, theater and pool GULF COAST VILLAGE A CCRC in Cape Coral, Gulf Coast offers an array of services and amenities that are focused on living well. If needed, the team can provide the full continuum of healthcare, including assisted living, skilled nursing, specialized memory support, home health and outpatient services and home health.

1333 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral; gulfcoastvillage. com; 772-1333 Entry Fee: $108,500 to $348,750 Monthly Fee: $1,808 to $5,994 Capacity: 175 units (independent), 80 units (assisted), 48 units (memory), 105 units (skilled) Square Footage: 432 to 1,392 Amenities: Housekeeping, maintenance, lawn care, meals, transportation, utilities, pool and spa, bank, thrift store, woodworking shop, auditorium, cafe, library, walking paths, and happy hour Fridays GULL POINT This specialized, home-like memory care community has options for shared

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or private apartment suites, individualized care and purposeful engagement. Gull Point was purposefully designed to encourage communing among members with secure courtyards and various activity areas, such as a sunlit arts-andcrafts room, kitchen and a Wall of Honor to commemorate veterans. Rent is all-inclusive, so the price won’t increase with changing care needs.

22900 Lyden Drive, Estero; willowriverseniorliving.com; 221-6120 Entry Fee: $5,200 Monthly Fee: From $4,500 Capacity: 50 units Square Footage: Upon request Amenities: Three outdoor courtyards, community kitchen, three dining rooms (including a private room for families and visitors), arts and crafts spaces, sunroom, beauty salon and putting green

GULFSHORE HOME CARE This local, family-owned service provides companion care, senior home assistance and live-in care aimed at helping clients lead dignified lives.

Brooks Executive Offices, 9990 Coconut Road, #308, Bonita Springs; gulfshorecare. com; 249-8318 Entry Fee: Upon request Monthly Fee: Upon request Capacity: N/A Square Footage: N/A

Amenities: Meal preparation, housekeeping, errands, laundry, prescription pick-up, grooming, IV infusion therapy and skilled nursing HIGH POINT AT CAPE CORAL Formerly Keystone Place at Four Mile Cove, Cape Coral’s only all-inclusive, independent active-adult community offers a continuum of care with onsite assisted living and memory care neighborhoods in an active, health-forward community. With an onsite

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Family Foot & Leg Center Southwest Florida’s Premier Podiatrists

Podiatr y and Our Team Podiatric doctors are, in common terms, those who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of foot, ankle, and leg disorders due to disease or injury. The human foot has a complex interrelation with the rest of the human body; therefore, it is usually the first place to show signs of serious conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease. You depend on your feet, ankles, and legs for most daily activities so caring for them is important. If you are suffering from foot, ankle, or leg pain, don’t delay seeing a podiatrist as untreated ailments can often lead to more serious issues.

Family Foot & Leg Center is a full-service foot and ankle surgery office providing diagnosis, surgical and nonsurgical treatment for various foot and ankle problems, such as bunions, heel pain, hammertoes, neuromas, ingrown toenails, sprains, infections, and fractures. Our award-winning doctors are held to the highest standard of double board certifications/qualifications and advanced training and are among the elite podiatric specialists in the United States.

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Kevin Lam, DPM, FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS (Downtown Naples)

Lauren Pelucacci, DPM, AACFAS (Downtown Naples)

Patrick Bartholomew, DPM, AACFAS (Cape Coral)

Sahiba Singh, DPM, AACFAS (Fort Myers)

Drew Chapman,DPM, FACFAS (East Naples / Marco Island)

Jake Powers, DPM, AACFAS (North Naples)

Lori DeBlasi, DPM, FACFAS (Fort Myers)

Isin Mustafa, DPM, MSHS, AACFAS (Port Charlotte)

A Guide to

Common Disorders

Ingrown Toenails

Heel Pain

An ingrown toenail is the result of the nails curving downward and growing into the skin, usually at the nail borders. This irritates the skin, creates pain, redness, swelling, and warmth in the affected toe. If a break is caused in the skin by an ingrown nail, bacteria may enter and cause the area around it to become infected.

Even if you are not experiencing pain, your toe may still be infected. Never ignore an ingrown nail as a prolonged infection can spread and may lead to serious complications.

Heel pain is most often caused by the inflammation of the plantar fascia (plantar fasciitis), a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, hammertoes, tendonitis, tarsal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, nerve irritation or, rarely, a cyst. However, left untreated issues can begin to extend to the arch of the foot, or other parts of your leg. It is always recommended to have these injuries evaluated by ankle or foot specialists that can use Xrays, MRI, or diagnostic ultrasounds to diagnose a problem. For treatment, 85 to 90 percent of patients do well with conservative care

Bunions Bunions come in different sizes and shapes. Signs and symptoms include a bump on the outside of the base of the big toe, swelling or redness around the big toe joint, and pain. Bunions commonly take years to form but eventually they can become so painful that even walking can be difficult.

With all the different remedies available to ease bunion pain and prevent it from becoming worse – painkillers, shoes with wide toe boxes, bunion pads, shoe inserts, splints — surgery is still the most effective solution. Our doctors will discuss surgical and non-surgical options that best match your condition.

Minimal Invasive Surgery (M.I.S) - Unlike the traditional surgical methods of removing a bunion, minimally invasive bunion surgery leaves very little, if any, scarring on the foot. A very tiny incision is made that requires only 1 or 2 stitches to close. Compared to a traditional bunionectomy, there is far less swelling, little to no pain, and a shorter recovery period allowing patients to return to their regular activities sooner.

Lapiplasty (3D bunion correction) - A 3D bunion correction means the procedure corrects the deformity in all 3 planes by addressing the root cause, resulting in permanent correction of the bunion. Surgery is performed under general anesthesia, allowing patients to return home that same day. Minimal pain is associated with recovery. Patients can resume walking with a boot in two weeks for a duration of 6-8 weeks.

Swelling and numbness are the most common occurrences after surgery. Swelling may last for up to a year. Numbness should resolve over time.

Foot Problems Caused by Diabetes One of the leading causes of foot problems is Diabetes.

Blood flow to your feet is restricted making it difficult for your body to heal an injury or resist infection.

Additionally, diabetes can cause nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) which takes away the feeling in your feet. This could lead to complications resulting in amputation. Our doctors are trained in Microsurgical Limb Reconstruction to treat patients with peripheral neuropathy. If you are diabetic or pre-diabetic, you should see a podiatrist every 6 months minimum!

The Advanced Wound Healing Institute, located within every Family Foot & Leg Center, specializes in the treatment of chronic diabetic wounds. We use the latest wound care innovations to help keep patients out of the hospital and onto healing.

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clinical partnership, residents benefit from physician services and primary or urgent care.

1701 Four Mile Cove Parkway, Cape Coral; highpointcapecoral.com; 282-4794 Entry Fee: $3,000 Monthly Fee: From $3,250 Capacity: 140 units Square Footage: 732 to 970 Amenities: Restaurant-style dining 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., heated swimming pool, fitness and yoga studio, bistro cafe, social bar, salon and spa, dog park, a valet and concierge services THE PALMS OF FORT MYERS This full-service, resort-style senior living retirement community offers independent and assisted living apartments, an award-winning Alzheimer’s care program and outpatient rehabilitation services. The Palms also offers outpatient rehab center services and is Medicare Part B-approved.

2674 Winkler Ave., Fort Myers; fivestarseniorliving.com; 275-7800 Entry Fee: $2070 Monthly Fee: From $1,900 Capacity: 218 units Square Footage: 410 to 940 Amenities: Restaurant-style dining, educational and recreational activities, heated swimming pool, exercise and wellness programs, game room, beauty salon and barbershop, library, computer center, 24-hour staff, transportation, laundry and housekeeping

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*SHELL POINT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Founded in 1968, Shell Point is a nonprofit, faith-based ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance located on 700 acres along the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers. At the largest CCRC in Florida and the second-largest in the nation, you can choose from multiple neighborhoods and more than 50 floorplans, including single-family homes. The community provides independent retirement living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, home healthcare, respite care and hospice, with an onsite team of healthcare professionals (including multiple specialty physicians), two state-of-the-art medical centers, a full-service pharmacy and rehabilitation center.

13921 Shell Point Plaza, Fort Myers; shellpoint.org; 466-1131 Entry Fee: $160,000 to $1,131,000 Monthly Fee: $2,965 to $8,287 Capacity: 1,333 units (independent); 327 units (assisted); 28 (memory care); 180 units (skilled/memory care) Square Footage: 470 to 3,271 Amenities: A 35,000-squarefoot clubhouse; 18-hole championship golf course with driving range; arts center with a 400-seat auditorium, three art galleries and photography, pottery, painting, glass, craft, quilting, performing arts and music studios; concert series; continuing education program; three salons and spas; five

restaurants; five pickleball courts; four Har-Tru tennis courts; bocce; croquet; four pools; garden plots; butterfly garden; orchid house; multiple parks and nature preserves; outdoor picnic pavilion; bandstand; dog park; waterfront amphitheater; manatee-filled lagoon; walking trails; bike paths; kayaking; aquatic center with lap lanes, aqua-aerobics pool and hot tub; seven libraries, including an arts library, genealogy library and resource center; stamp room; woodshop; 70-plus activity and volunteer groups; on- and off-campus transportation services; onsite hurricane shelters; pet hurricane shelter; 24/7 security; automobile service center; concierge service desks; professional housekeeping, maintenance and landscaping SPRINGWOOD COURT FIVE

BY CHARTER SENIOR LIVING At this residential community with a full range of assisted living support services and resources, residents enjoy thoughtfully designed apartments, exceptional dining programs, individualized services, and activities that are tailored to their interests and abilities.

12780 Kenwood Lane, Fort Myers; springwoodcourt.com; 278-0078 Entry Fee: $2,000 Monthly Rent: $2,200 to $3,400 Capacity: 90 units Square Footage: 250 to 540 Amenities: Chef-prepared meals, staff on premises 24/7,

nurse call system with emergency cord in bathroom, medication management, activities, men’s and ladies clubs, garden club, card games, crafting, movie nights, golf putting area, outings to local shops and restaurants, courtyard, shuffleboard court, health seminars and therapists THE TERRACES AT BONITA SPRINGS This life plan community under SantaFe Senior Living offers resort-style amenities for independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Floorplans for independent living include a one-car garage, screened-in lanais and large walk-in closets.

26455 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; theterracesatbonitasprings. com; 949-7555 Entry Fee: From $359,550 Monthly Rent: From $3,925 Capacity: 251 units Square Footage: 320 to 1991 Amenities: Chef-prepared meals, aqua therapy, arts and crafts studio, fitness center, outdoor patio and landscaped grounds, library, lounge areas, media room, a monthly calendar of social and life-enrichment opportunities, housekeeping, laundry service, complimentary valet parking, barbecue area, putting green, pools, transportation, interior and exterior maintenance.

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RACES

Marathons, 5Ks and fun runs that boost your health and foster community.

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From exploring the banyan-lined boulevards of Boca Grande to festive holiday 5Ks to keeping pace with your pets in a Naples park, our region has plenty of runs, walks and marathons to test your endurance. Better still, many of these races benefit community organizations and causes, including public parks, veterans, cancer research, education and more. Call or check the organizations’ websites for the latest information.

CHARLOTTE Aug 27 Take your pup to the Run 4 Our Furry Friends 5K and 2K Honor Walk at South County Regional Park in Punta Gorda. Proceeds benefit Peace River K9 Search & Rescue Association. prsar.org Oct 8 Trot under a tree canopy and along Lemon Bay at the YMCA Half Marathon/5K in Englewood’s Manasota Key. The race ends at SandBar Tiki & Grille for an awards ceremony, followed by free beer, food and live music. ymcaswfl.org Nov 5 Support Just Against Children Drowning’s mission to provide free swim lessons to kids by participating in the Twins Tot Run/Walk 5K and Vigil Walk at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda.

A hot breakfast from Leroy’s Southern Kitchen follows. justagainstchildrendrowning.org Nov 24 Chase a bicycle-riding volunteer in a turkey costume at Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity’s 24th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Fun Walk at Florida

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SouthWestern State College in Punta Gorda. charlottecountyhfh.org Jan 7 Race along the Peace River on the paved Harborwalk during the Punta Gorda Half Marathon & 5K at Laishley Park. puntagordahalf.com Feb Date TBD The 21st Annual Boca Grande 5K passes through the historic community. The grand prize is a luxe, two-night stay at The Gasparilla Inn & Club. runningintheusa.com Apr 8 Proceeds from the 3rd Annual Ability 5K Run and 1K Fun Walk at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda benefit the Loveland Center Charlotte County, which supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. VIP entries include access to the beer garden. lovelandcenter.org

Naples Beach during the 20th Annual Freedom Swim, where participants sing the national anthem before swimming a mile along the shore. gcrunner.org Oct 22 Teams of six race in the Gulf to Gulf 80 Mile Relay. Departing from Naples’ Cambier Park, runners alternate along the route, which extends to the Sanibel Causeway before looping back to the starting point. gcrunner.org Oct 22 Rock music from various decades sets the pace for the Naples Rocktoberfest 10K & 5K as you run the course at North Collier Regional Park. runeliteevents.com

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Oct 22 Walk or run on paved pathways along Lake Avalon at Naples’ Sugden Regional Park during the Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence 5K Race, benefiting Legal Aid Services of Collier County. collierlegalaid.org

Jul 4 Cool off after the 2022 Gulf Coast Runners Firecracker 5K at Fleischmann Park in Naples with a post-race swim at

Nov 13 Explore the historic downtown during the Old Naples 10K at Rodgers Park. Proceeds benefit the Cancer Alliance of Naples

and the Garden of Hope and Courage at NCH’s downtown campus. gcrunner.org Nov 19 Trek with your little one through approximately a dozen kidfriendly obstacles along the 2-mile course during Your First Mud Run, held at and benefiting The Village School of Naples. yourfirstmudrun.com Nov 24 Start the holiday weekend with the Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K at Naples’ The Village Shops on Venetian Bay. Proceeds benefit St. Matthew’s House. runeliteevents.com Dec 10 Wrap yourself in holiday lights and glow sticks for the nighttime Christmas Glow Run 5K at Naples’ Sugden Regional Park.

Festive characters line the race’s route, leading to a faux-snowfall finish. runeliteevents.com Jan 15 Race with Olympic trial athletes at the Barron Collier Companies Naples Half Marathon at Cambier Park to benefit the Gulf Coast Runners Youth

Development and Scholarship Fund. napleshalfmarathon.net Feb 11 Starting at Ave Maria University, choose from 1-mile, 5K, 10K and half-marathon courses, sanctioned by USA Track & Field, during the Ave Maria Marathon. alpha.win Feb Date TBD The route for the Picayune 10 Miler trails through the expansive state forest in Naples. runningintheusa.com Feb Date TBD Enjoy a free cup of joe from

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LEE July 4 After a morning run across the Cape Coral Bridge during the Freedom 5K Run/Walk, return in the afternoon for Red, White and Boom, the city’s biggest Fourth of July celebration, with food trucks, fireworks and drinks. freedom5Kcc.com Sep 10 Firefighters and service members are invited to wear their uniforms as they run with civilians in the fourth-annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk at Florida SouthWestern State College in

Fort Myers. The race benefits deceased and injured service people and their families. t2t.org Oct 22 The proceeds from the 14th Annual Sanibel Island 10K Race for F.I.S.H. at The Community House in Sanibel assist in-need islanders. fishofsancap.org Oct 29 Gulf Coast Humane Society encourages participants and their pets to dress up in Halloween costumes for The Fast & the Furriest 5K/1-Mile Fun Walk at Fort Myers’ Centennial Park. gulfcoasthumanesociety.org

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True Blue Sky tones blend with contemporary design and resort amenities in this Port Royal hideaway, designed by Lisa Kahn.

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Close to downtown and yet a world away, Port Royal is quintessential for snowbirds looking to escape the chilly confines up north while snuggled in luxury and decadent landscaping.

And it’s hard to imagine a more tranquil winter getaway than

ARCHITECT: Stofft Cooney Architects B U I L D E R : A . Ve r n o n A l l e n B u i l d e r INTERIOR DESIGN: Lisa Kahn De signs P H O T O G R A P H Y : B r i e Wi l l i a m s

this Fort Charles Drive estate.

Though the homeowners spend a majority of their time between their Manhattan apartment and their Hamptons

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Voluminous spaces and clean lines define this Fort Charles Drive estate, with a floating staircase of glass, steel and wood near the entrance.

home, luck was on their side when they closed on this

a two-way fireplace separating the living and family rooms and

six-bedroom, eight-bathroom, 13,000-plus-square-foot

the bar. “It feels very sure of itself,” Kahn adds. “The homeown-

property just months before the pandemic began. It allowed

ers brought in lightness—they knew they wanted to wrap that

the couple and their two teenage children a chance to spend

fireplace in white marble slabs.”

quality time in their new Florida abode.

The homeowners also love shades of blue and periwin-

Stress wicks away as soon as you enter the Stofft Cooney

kle, which Kahn deftly used it throughout, from upholstery

Architects-penned structure, built by A. Vernon Allen Builder.

to wall colors to the kitchen, with its Azul Cielo blue marble

Though it began as a spec home, it was less than halfway

backsplash, sky-colored island and blue calcite counters. The

through construction when the current owners came aboard.

scheme ties in with the furnishings in the family room, which

Interior designer Lisa Kahn was able to get to know the fam-

includes a custom, curved couch under grasscloth-covered,

ily and make style adjustments to fit their personalities. “The

12.5-foot ceilings. The wallpaper seamlessly continues into

volume of space and the clean lines—those are the two things

the living room, which is canopied by thick beams.

that really tell the story as soon as you walk in,” Kahn says. “And

The main-floor primary suite is a dream itself, with an abun-

when you walk in that staircase (a free-floating design of wood,

dance of cool hues wrapped in luxurious textures. Opening

glass and steel) is a piece of art.” Just beyond the stairs, there’s

up to the pool, the room features a deep pile area rug under a

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king-sized bed covered in soft layered linens. The headboard

billing. “We’ve had lots of friends visit, and that outdoor

wall takes it a step further with padded, periwinkle suede

area gets a lot of attention,” the homeowner says. Blue

upholstery. All of this rests under a dynamic constellation

marble counters continue the palette from the interi-

light hanging from a nickel gap vaulted ceiling. Nearby, the

ors, and a fireplace, kitchen and outdoor bar do justice

his-and-hers bathrooms are awash in light, with floor-to-ceil-

to Florida’s alfresco lifestyle. And, with a handful of

ing windows offering a feeling of being one with nature. Her

televisions outside, everyone can find a nook to kick

walk-in shower uses mother of pearl and blue Azul marble

back with their entertainment—or team—of choice.

mosaic in a quatrefoil pattern.

Mirroring the stunning waterfront beyond, the

An expansive clubroom with billiards opens to a raised

swimming pool and spa are covered in blue glass

gathering space—just one of the ways the home shows it’s

mosaic tile, further helping every day feel like a first-

meant for fun and relaxation. The outdoor area gets equal

class vacation.

A marble-clad fireplace is offset by the wide, white beams and grasscloth wallpaper overhead.

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The homeowners’ favorite periwinkle features prominently in the bedroom’s suede headboard wall. A club room with billiards and the fully outfitted lanai prove the home was designed for relaxation and entertaining.

H o m e — Ta l k i n g S h o p — By L a n e N i e s e t

Cutting Edge

Before the pandemic, model homes were a

the design firm doesn’t intend to be without a

common showcase for designers’ interior work

showcase for long: This summer, EDGE debuts

that prospective clients could interact with in a

its 3,400-square-foot showroom at the Galleria

functional setting. “That has gone by the wayside

Shoppes at Vanderbilt in Naples.

because we can’t hold onto homes long enough

Founded as EDGE Cabinet and Space Creators

to build the models,” Adriene Ged, lead interior

in 2013, the company quickly established itself as a

designer at Naples-based EDGE Interiors, says.

top source for luxury millwork in communities like

With the red-hot real estate market driving

Park Shore and Port Royal. They’re often tapped

demand for remodels and new construction,

by local greats Stofft Cooney Architects, Diamond

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On the heels of launching its in-house design division, EDGE Interiors brings its custom concepts to a new Naples showroom.

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The firm, which often works with area greats, like Diamond Custom Homes and Freestyle Interiors, celebrates its

Custom Homes and Freestyle Interiors to create

and forth on plans, layouts and materials. The

showpiece wine rooms, statement walls with 3D

new showroom is EDGE’s wonderland. Clean,

features, geometric built-ins with clever storage

white walls provide a blank canvas for frequently

solutions and over-the-top dressing rooms, with

changing vignettes, with cabinetry and fabric

most of the millwork being crafted by artisans in

libraries, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, accent

Pennsylvania. Last year, the team rebranded to

fixtures, and the latest automated lighting and

EDGE Interiors, expanding to include full design

audiovisual controls.

services to meet bolstered demand. “Designers

As the core of the company, cabinetmaking is

have a great presence in Southwest Florida, espe-

still a forte, but the new operation reflects a shift in

cially now since the industry is booming with new

how interior companies are working, with design-

construction,” Ged says.

ers now being more hands-on throughout the

The 17-year interior-design veteran joined

process instead of thought of as an afterthought

the company a year ago and has laid the roadmap

for aesthetics. “The biggest misconception is that

for the new division. Under her guidance, the

we’re decorators,” Ged says. “We’re moving doors,

team now leads clients through the entire design

walls and windows—we’re getting structurally

process, drafting digital models as they go back

involved from the start.”

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“When you first walk through those iron double doors and look through the great room windows, you’re going to see a really beautiful water feature to grab your attention,” listing agent Chris Resop says.

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Home — Realt y Check — by Jaynie Bar tley

Dream Home A Pine Ridge Estates compound made for growing families.

Green is having a moment in home design.

Whether it’s wild, tropical backyards or modern interiors with shades like sage, moss and hunter, the draw to bring nature inside the home continues. Here, architect Richard Guzman, of R.G. Designs, teamed up with Freestyle Interiors to create a 6,805-square-foot family estate, built by McGarvey Custom Homes, that breathes new life into the earthy palette with a design perfect for large families and even bigger parties.

The single-story home is spread across a vast lot in Pine Ridge Estates, with more than 2 acres of greenspace. In this neighborhood, listing agent Chris Resop says, “You have elbow room; you’re able to build a larger home and keep it on one level.”

The design team banked on this land, smartly positioning the nearly-2,000-square-foot pool and outdoor conversation pit between the main home and a 1,107-square-foot guesthouse—connected to the main home via an outdoor walkway with a glass-paneled roof. Shrubs circle the perimeter for added privacy, and water features throughout add to the alfresco ambiance. “When you first walk through those iron double doors and look through the great room windows, you’re going to see a really beautiful water feature to grab your attention right when you Courtesy The Agency

come in,” says Resop, who runs Naples’ The Agency with his wife, Kara.

Guzman and McGarvey incorporated sky-high windows with thick black frames, using the views as

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living art installations. The six-bedroom, seven-and-ahalf-bathroom home follows a classic black-and-white palette, with white quartz countertops and black cabinetry on the twin waterfall islands in the kitchen and a marble-look, walk-in shower in the primary bath.

On the windowless walls, Freestyle designers Faith Fix and Arlynn McDaniel relied on textured accents and contemporary art in verdant hues to bring the greenery indoors.

Green shades in accents and fabrics lend a seamless flow to the home’s entertaining spaces. A bar with custom black floating shelves houses wine and spirits for the at-home bartender (or hired staff for events), while a dining table nearby is set with eight muted teal chairs.

The whole family can gather around the double islands in the kitchen to help cook. And for more formal dinsurround a long, dark wood table.

The scene is backed by a stunning walk-in wine room, connecting to the kitchen and butler’s pantry via swinging glass doors. And, of course, the party can easily flow outside, with another waterfall island that seats four and a chic dining table for 10, making alfresco dinners in the palm-lined backyard a breeze. The home sold for $9.45 million in May.

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R.G. Designs, Freestyle Interiors and McGarvey Custom Homes partnered on the design of this estate, listed by agents Chris and Kara Resop from The Agency.

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DINING GUIDE

The chef, who was a recent guest of President Biden at the White House, presents a creative spin on Indian fare at 21 Spices by Chef Asif in East Naples.

Dining Guide Key:

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Water Views

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The Dining Guide is crafted each month based on editorial discretion and may include restaurants that advertise regularly (denoted by an asterisk). All phone numbers are area code 239 unless specified.

Please email diningout@gulfshorelife.com to report changes in a restaurant’s location, prices or menu.

MARCO ISLAND Ario 400 S. Collier Blvd., 394-2511. jwmarriottmarcoisland.com. At the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, Ario has striking Gulf views, elevated culinary offerings and an impressive bar program. $$$$ STEAK

Sale e Pepe 480 S. Collier Blvd., 393-1600. sale-e-pepe.com. A gem with Italian dishes, a formidable wine cellar and a waterfront patio in the Marco Beach Ocean Resort. $$$$ ITALIAN

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The Bevy 360 12th Ave. S., 228-4220. naplesbevy.com. Enjoy premium craft cocktails and varied influences at this locale off Third Street. The open-air setup with a retractable roof is nothing short of impressive.

D’Amico’s The Continental 1205 Third St. S., 659-0007. damicoscontinental.com.

Experience top-quality cuts of steak from around the globe, enhanced by the surrounding stylish modern decor, private cabanas and a cocktail lab.

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THIRD STREET SOUTH Barbatella 1290 Third St. S., 263-1955. barbatellanaples.com. Casual Italian cuisine from the people behind Sea Salt. Meet up at the trendy wine bar or on the relaxed patio. $$$ ITALIAN

Campiello/The Club Room 1177 Third St. S., 435-1166. campiellonaples.com.

A favorite for its contemporary Italian cuisine and courtyard.

During season, The Club Room, a restaurant within, has its own menu and live music most nights. $$$$ ITALIAN

Jane’s Cafe on 3rd 1209 Third St. S., 261-2253. janesgardencafe.com.

Come for the lobster Benedict and stuffed French toast; stay to sit around the lovely koi fountain on the sunny patio. $$ CAFE

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Tarpon Lodge and Restaurant offers a tranquil getaway steeped in “Old Florida” tradition. Famous for its acclaimed dining, beautiful setting, stunning sunsets and unparalleled inshore and coastal fishing.

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Ridgway Bar & Grill 1300 Third St. S., 262-5500. ridgwaybarandgrill.com. A quintessential Old Naples restaurant with creative American fare. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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Del Mar 494 Fifth Ave. S., 350-0134. delmarnaplesrestaurant.com.

The latest from restaurateur Cameron Mitchell is this twostory, fine-dining eatery with a menu drawing from various Mediterranean cuisines. $$$$ MEDITERRANEAN

Sea Salt 1186 Third St. S., 434-7258. seasaltnaples.com. A local favorite for sophisticated seafood and its accompaniments. Monthly wine dinners and other events are not to be missed. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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opv FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro* 865 Fifth Ave. S., 5945557. bhabhabistro.com.

Iranian-born chef Michael Mir serves the flavors of his homeland in this jewel box of a dining room known for its indulgent fare. $$$$ MIDDLE EASTERN

o Bistro 821 821 Fifth Ave. S., 261-5821. bistro821.com. You’ll love the open kitchen and menu filled with originality.

Hobnob Kitchen & Bar 720 Fifth Ave. S., Unit 101, 580-0070. hobnobnaples. com. Updated takes on American cuisine in a cool, contemporary dining room. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

Ocean Prime 699 Fifth Ave. S., 430-0404. ocean-prime.com. National restaurateur Cameron Mitchell presents surf and turf, an elegant dining room and highly attentive service. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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Chops City Grill 837 Fifth Ave. S., 262-4677. chopscitygrill.com. An elegant, baroque-inspired steakhouse. $$$$ STEAK

Osteria Tulia/Bar Tulia 466 Fifth Ave. S., 213-2073. osteriatulia.com. Go for Sicilian-inspired fare in a rustic-chic setting or the Bar Tulia gastropub, which has unbeatable craft cocktails.

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Pazzo! Cucina Italiana 853 Fifth Ave. S., 434-8494. pazzoitaliancafe.com.

Beautiful presentations and twists on Italian favorites.

stone crab, is the focus at this restaurant with prime patio seating. $$$ SEAFOOD DOWNTOWN NAPLES

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opv Sails Restaurant 301 Fifth Ave. S., 360-2000. sailsrestaurants.com. This refined eatery and raw bar has a weekend Champagne brunch that’s a destination in itself. $$$$ SEAFOOD

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Multiple locations throughout Collier and Lee counties. sushithaidowntown.com.

Large selection of sushi and Thai dishes. $$$ ASIAN

opv Truluck’s 698 Fourth Ave. S., 530-3131. trulucks.com. The fine-dining locale touts seafood from the Gulf and beyond. $$$$ SEAFOOD

The Claw Bar 221 Ninth St. S., 231-3912. theclawbar.com. Southern charm, the best oysters and exquisite seafood are served inside the Bellasera Resort. $$$$ SEAFOOD

ov Grappino 90 Ninth St. N., 331-4325. grappinonaples.com. This Aielli Group eatery offers a fine selection of charcuterie, as well as build-your-own pasta dishes. $$$ ITALIAN

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The Lake Park Diner 944 Seventh Ave. N., 2286351. thelakeparkdiner.com.

This casual spot serves healthy, organic fare with many vegan options, plus modernized diner classics.

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Yabba Island Grill 711 Fifth Ave. S., 262-5787. yabbaislandgrill.com. Surf and turf, including seasonal

The Rooster Food + Drink 600 Goodlette-Frank Road N., #101, 228-5973. theroos ternaples.com. A breakfast and lunch spot for comfort

fare, with dinner Wednesday through Friday in season.

laid-back spot serves Florida seafood on Naples Bay.

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Seventh South Craft Food + Drink 849 Seventh Ave. S., 231-4553. seventhsouth. com. One of Naples’ best restaurants, where food and drink earn equal acclaim.

EAST NAPLES 21 Spices by Chef Asif 4270 Tamiami Trail E., #21, 919-8830. 21spicesdining. com. Authentic cuisine from an award-winning chef.

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Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen 4270 Tamiami Trail E., 315-4167. kareemskitchen. com. Here, you’ll find seven types of hummus, salads and chicken with za’atar potatoes.

Industry Beer & BBQ 449 Bayfront Place, 331-4160. industrybeerandbbq.com.

The team behind LowBrow Pizza & Beer takes on slowsmoked ‘cue and craft beers. $$ BARBECUE

At The French Brasserie Rustique in Naples, chef Vincenzo Betulia serves elegant cocktails and farmsourced, hearty fare in a transportive setting.

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op CRAYTON COVE Bleu Provence 1234 Eighth St. S., 261-8239. bleuprovencenaples.com.

Channel the south of France with the food and Naples’ only Grand Award-winning wine list. $$$$ FRENCH

opv Chez Boët 755 12th Ave. S., 643-6177. chezboetnaples.com. French staples, plus an impressive Scotch list. $$$$ FRENCH

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LowBrow Pizza & Beer 3148 Tamiami Trail E., 529-6919. lowbrowpizzaandbeer. com. Wood-fired pies are served with craft brews in a fun, art-filled space. $$ ITALIAN

Three60 Market 2891 Bayview Drive, Naples, 732-7331. three60market. com. A breakfast and lunch cafe with gourmet flair, a specialty market and an impressive wine shop.

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Andre’s Steakhouse 2800 Tamiami Trail N., 263-5851. andressteakhouse. com. If you’re a fan of New York’s iconic Peter Luger chophouse, opt for this tiny joint founded by one of its former chefs. $$$$ STEAK

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Cibao Grille 814 Neapolitan Way, 434-6653. cibaogrille.com.

Dishes from the owners’ native Dominican Republic mix with American classics.

Rumba Cuban Café 1265 Airport-Pulling Road S., 659-2996. rumbacubancafe. com. Classic Cuban cuisine with fun twists and attentive service. $$$ LATIN AMERICAN

o Tacos & Tequila Cantina 4834 Davis Blvd., 732-8226. tacosandtequilanaples.com.

Tacos with lots of clever spins, plus margaritas aplenty. $$ MEXICAN

Alexander’s Restaurant 4077 Tamiami Trail N., 262-4999. alexandersnaples. com. The menus are filled with seafood and flavors from around the world, presented in a modern cafe and lush garden atmosphere. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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op Dorona 2110 Tamiami Trail N., 529-2819. doronanaples.com. The Aeilli Group’s upscale steakhouse

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opb Escargot 41 4351 Tamiami Trail N., 793-5000. escargot41.com.

This traditional spot features a page of escargot specials alone. $$$ FRENCH

op Fernández the Bull 3375 Pine Ridge Road, #101, 653-9097. fernandezthebull. com. Expect authentic Cuban dishes, like picadillo a la criolla and ropa vieja. $$ LATIN AMERICAN

op Food & Thought 2132 Tamiami Trail N., 213-2222. foodandthought. com. An organic grocer and counter-service cafe with raw and vegan options. $ VEGETARIAN

op Fujiyama 2555 Tamiami Trail N., 2614332. naplesfujiyama.com.

Japanese master chefs prepare dinners with flair at your hibachi table. $$$ ASIAN

o FUSE Global Cuisine/ FUSE BBQ 2500 Tamiami Trail N. #115, 455-4585. fuseglobalcuisine. com. Find cuisines from around the world at finedining FUSE and top barbecue next door. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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Harold’s Place 2555 Tamiami Trail N., 263-7254. naplesharolds place.com. This chickee bar serves a winning charbroiled burger. $ AMERICAN

op Hogfish Harry’s 600 Neapolitan Way, 776-7623. hogfishharrys. com. The menu follows a commitment to sourcing 90% of its seafood from local fishers. $$$ SEAFOOD

o Hyde N Chic 923 Creech Road, 404-3065. hydenchicrestaurant.com.

In his artfully appointed dining room, chef Andy Hyde guides you through inspired tasting menus. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

Jimmy P’s Charred 1833 Tamiami Trail N., 643-2427. jimmypscharred.com. A casual steakhouse specializing in Wagyu beef from Naples’ longtime trusted butcher. $$$$ STEAK

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opv Le Indya 975 Pine Ridge Road, 591-5156. leindya.com. The authentic cuisine includes plenty of vegetarian and vegan fare. $$ INDIAN

Swan River Seafood and Fish Market 3741 Tamiami Trail N., 403-7000. swanriverseafood. com. Find Cape Cod-style seafood and a market with fresh catches, wine and more. $$$ SEAFOOD

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The Local* 5323 Airport-Pulling Road, 596-3276. thelocalnaples. com. A farm-to-table restaurant with locally sourced, healthy cuisine.

USS Nemo 3745 Tamiami Trail N., 261-6366. ussnemorestau rant.com. Masterful creations using fresh seafood from a classically trained chef. $$$ SEAFOOD

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Ziggy D’Amico’s Whiskey Bar & Diner 4691 Ninth St. N., 430-0955. ziggydamicos.com. This D’Amico & Partners spot has an emphasis on whiskey. $$ AMERICAN

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o Moura Bistro 3369 Pine Ridge Road, 738-8883. mourabistro.com.

A tiny spot with flavorful Lebanese fare, like falafel, tabbouleh and shawarma.

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Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar 4270 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., 649-5552. baysideseafood grillandbar.com. Here, you’ll find more than 200 feet of waterfront dining.

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opv Shula’s Steak House 5111 Tamiami Trail N., 430-4999. shulasnaples. com. Late NFL Hall of Fame coach Don Shula’s classic steakhouse. $$$$ STEAK

MiraMare Ristorante 4236 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., 430-6273. miramarenaples. com. Enjoy classic Italian fare on the waterfront patio overlooking Venetian Bay. $$$ ITALIAN

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WATERSIDE SHOPS True Food Kitchen 5375 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 15, 431-4580. truefoodkitchen.com. The menu caters to flexitarians but has plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans. $$$ CAFE

T-Michaels Steak and Lobster House 4050 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., 261-0622. t-michaels.com.

Steakhouse dining on the waterfront, featuring USDA Prime meats and Maine lobster. $$$$ STEAK

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The Bay House 799 Walkerbilt Road, 5913837. bayhousenaples.com.

Southern-inspired menus and a raw bar with panoramic mangrove and water views.

Black Forest Restaurant 2366 Immokalee Road, 592-4784. blackforestnaples. com. Here, you’ll find classic German and Austrian fare. $$$ EUROPEAN

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BALEEN 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, 5985707. laplayaresort.com. A wraparound terrace sets the

Bella Mia Italian Cafe 808 Wiggins Pass Road, 2503310. bellamiaitaliacafe.com.

A tightly edited menu—

Bone Hook Brewing Co. 1514 Immokalee Road, 631-8522. bonehookbrewing. com. This well-respected microbrewery has a taproom with a full kitchen and table service. $$ BAR BITES

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Fort Myers’ new Coldwater Oyster Market stands as an ode to seafood.

Café Gourmand 9853 Tamiami Trail N., 260-7109. cafegourmand.net.

Here, find crepes by day and formal dinner service by night. $$ FRENCH

Deep Lagoon Seafood & Fish Market* 8777 Tamiami Trail N., 6316266. deeplagoon.com. The family behind Pinchers owns this popular eatery.

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o Côte d’Azur 11224 Tamiami Trail N., 5978867. cotedazurrestaurant. com. Old World French cuisine, from filet mignon to quail, in a cozy Provençal setting. $$$$ FRENCH

Dusk 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, 598-6644. ritzcarlton.com.

This stylish sushi lounge in The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, has a patio overlooking the Gulf.

The Grill 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, 598-6644. ritzcarlton.com.

This steakhouse in The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, evokes the ambiance of an elegant private club. $$$$ STEAK

v Jimmy P’s Burgers & More 1833 Tamiami Trail N., 1201 Piper Blvd., #11, 514-1800. jimmypsburgers.com. The same superior meats from the longtime trusted butcher, with an emphasis on juicy burgers. $$$$ STEAK

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The Crust 8004 Trail Blvd., 244-8488. thecrustpizza.net. With a huge sports bar, it’s one of the area’s most popular pizza joints. $$ ITALIAN DaRuMa Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Lounge* 241 Center St. N., 591-1200. darumarestaurant.com.

Expect Teppan-style, tableside cooking. $$$$ ASIAN

ovw Fernández the Bull 1201 Piper Blvd., #10, 2549855. fernandezthebull.com.

Authentic Cuban dishes and daily happy hour.

Namba 8847 Tamiami Trail N., 5924992. nambanaples.com.

The Japanese menu is limited to a remarkable selection of ramen, sushi and small plates. $$$ ASIAN

$$ LATIN AMERICAN

op Grain De Café 8803 Tamiami Trail N., 5948081. frenchcafenaples.com.

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Parmesan Pete’s 7935 Airport-Pulling Road, 992-3663. parmesanpetes. com. Order huge portions of Parmesans, meatballs and lasagna. $$$ ITALIAN

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The Turtle Club 9225 Gulf Shore Drive, 5926557. turtleclubnaples.com.

This beachfront restaurant offers toes-in-the-sand service and coastal cuisine. $$$$ SEAFOOD

ovw Zen Asian BBQ 10823 Tamiami Trail N., 2607037. eatatzen.com. A panAsian joint with fresh sushi, ramen, bar bites and Korean barbecue. $$$ ASIAN

o MERCATO Bar Tulia 9118 Strada Place, #8150, 438-1031. bartulia.com. The second location of this Italian gastropub features expertly crafted cocktails. $$$ ITALIAN

opv The Hampton Social 9114 Strada Place, 202-2038. thehamptonsocial.com.

A lofty Chicago export with a chic, rosé-all-day bar scene complemented by great seafood. $$$ SEAFOOD

ov Rocco’s Tacos 9123 Strada Place, 500-8226. roccostacos.com. This lively locale has roughly 500 selections of tequila and mezcal. $$$ MEXICAN

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pain au chocolat, quiches and crepes. $$ FRENCH

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THE PAVILION KC American Bistro 885 Vanderbilt Beach Road, 566-2371. kcamericanbistro. com. Seasonal, American cuisine from chef Keith Casey. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

o Tacos & Tequila Cantina 8971 Tamiami Trail N., 254-8226. tacosandtequila naples.com. Inventive tacos and margaritas. $$ MEXICAN

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Alpine Restaurant 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road, 325-9499. alpineofnaples. com. Expect the best of German, Slovak, Czech, Polish and Hungarian cuisines.

Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road, 631-6844. mistero1.com. Extraordinary isn’t hyperbole; try the star-shaped pizza with ricotta-stuffed crust for proof. $$ ITALIAN

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Angelina’s Ristorante 24041 S. Tamiami Trail, 390-3187. angelinasofbon itasprings.com. This fine Italian restaurant has plush banquettes, live piano music and an award-winning wine list.

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Poke Mahi 2349 Vanderbilt Beach Road, #520, 260-5722. pokemahi.com. Here, you’ll find Hawaiian-style poke bowls customized with your choice of fish and toppings. $ CAFE

The Bohemian 27975 Old 41 Road, 451-9619. thebohemianbonita.com. The team behind Downtown Coffee & Wine also operates this restaurant, with an eclectic menu and low-ABV cocktails.

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Chops City Grill 8200 Health Center Blvd, 992-4677. chopsbonita.com.

The sister restaurant to Naples’ elegant steakhouse has been recently renovated, including a new menu and cocktail list. $$$$ STEAK

Figs Grille 25987 S. Tamiami Trail #109, 390-1700. figsgrille.com.

Find a refreshing fusion of Spanish, Turkish, Moroccan, Lebanese and French cuisines. $$$ MEDITERRANEAN

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opv C Level Bistro & Wine Bar 4450 Bonita Beach Road, 221-7046. c-levelbar.com.

This intimate locale is dependable for continental fare like steak au poivre.

Jimmy P’s Bistro 25301 Tamiami Trail S., 3900301. jimmypssteaks.com.

The trusted butcher serves superior meats and shareable plates. $$$$ STEAK

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o Coconut Jack’s Waterfront Grille 5370 Bonita Beach Road, 676-7777. coconutjacks.com.

A perfect stop for quick bites with water views. $$$ SEAFOOD

Komoon Thai Sushi & Ceviche 3300 Bonita Beach Road, 234-2442. komoonthai.com.

Thai, Japanese and Peruvian fare in a contemporary spot that often hosts live music. $$ ASIAN

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opvw DeRomo’s Gourmet Market & Restaurant 26811 S. Bay Drive, #140 and #148, 325-3583. deromos. com. This restaurant with a big-city vibe is part and parcel of an Italian market. $$$$ ITALIAN

op Downtown Coffee and Wine Company 27546 Old 41, 272-6068. downtowncoffeeandwine company.com. Light bites accompany specialty coffee and more than a dozen wines by the glass. Don’t miss Champagne and oyster popup nights. $ CAFE

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Lapa’s Costa Rican Bistro 26251 S. Tamiami Trail, 2217016. lapascr.com. Expect authentic plates of arroz con pollo, gallos and tostadas. $$ LATIN AMERICAN

Olde Florida Chop House 3401 Bay Commons Drive, 948-4400. oldefloridachophouse.com.

Waterfront dining serving Florida-style dishes.

serves comfort dishes with a modern flair. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

op Petar’s Restaurant 3300 Bonita Beach Road, #120, 249-4064. petarsre staurant.com. Chef Petar Al Kurdi has developed a strong following for his deftly prepared cuisine. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

o Roy’s Restaurant 26831 S. Bay Drive, 4987697. roysrestaurant.com.

Enjoy celebrity chef Roy Yamaguchi’s Hawaiian and Pacific fusion fine dining. $$$$ ASIAN

o A Table Apart 4295 Bonita Beach Road, 221-8540. atableapart.com.

This restaurant fuses influences from throughout the Pacific Rim. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

Tarpon Bay 5001 Coconut Road, 3904295. hyatt.com. Elegant waterfront dining within Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa. $$$$ SEAFOOD

The Other Side Bistro 24630 S. Tamiami Trail, 9927433. bonitaspringsbistro. com. Chef Brian McCarley

Divieto Ristorante 23161 Village Shops Way, #101, 390-2977. divietoris torante.com. Its famous fettuccine Alfredo is prepared in a hollowed-out Parmesan wheel. $$$ ITALIAN

opv The Saloon 23151 Village Shops Way, 949-2583. thesaloon.net. A taste of Old West Americana, with grilled steaks, barbecue, classic sides and original cocktails. $$$ AMERICAN

op Tacos & Tequila Cantina 10952 Eagle Village Drive, 330-8226. tacosandtequi lanaples.com. Tacos with clever spins, plus margaritas aplenty. $$ MEXICAN

op FORT MYERS BEACH Fresh Catch Bistro 3040 Estero Blvd., 463-2600. freshcatchbistro.com. A notch above the more casual fare on the beach without feeling stuffy. $$$ SEAFOOD

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Wylds Café 4271 Bonita Beach Road, 947-0408. wyldscafe.com.

Three chefs join forces for a fine-dining experience.

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Artisan Eatery 8951 Daniels Parkway, 887-4844. artisaneatery.com.

Look for outstanding specials at this stamp-size cafe.

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Coldwater Oyster Market 5611 Six Mile Commercial Court, 220-5918. coldwa teroystermarket.com. Chef Adam Nardis celebrates coldwater seafood from the North Atlantic and Pacific Northwest. $$$ SEAFOOD

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bop Ember 7091 College Parkway, #9, 771-8818. emberfortmyers. com. A gem with tabletop barbecue, fusion dishes and sushi. $$$ ASIAN Fancy’s Southern Café 8890 Salrose Lane, #101, 561-2988. fancyssouthern cafe.com. Southern favorites in a casual atmosphere.

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Liberty 12995 S. Cleveland Ave., #112, 689-5528. eatliberty.us.

Chef Bob Boye’s dinner-only gem features artfully presented progressive menus. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

Osteria Celli 15880 Summerlin Road, #308, 267-1310. osteriacelli. com. Fresh pasta is a highlight. $$$ ITALIAN

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The Saucy Meatball 12401 Commerce Lakes Drive, 800-7172. saucymeat ball.com. An industrial-chic pizzeria with crave-worthy entrees. $$ ITALIAN

Ginger Bistro 4650 Cleveland Ave., #8, 689-3113. gingerbistrousa. com. The traditional dim sum and Cantonese barbecue are highlights. $$ ASIAN

KJ’s Steakhouse 10950 S. Cleveland Ave., 275-4745. kjsfreshgrill. com. The creators pride themselves on aging and searing. $$$

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DaRuMa Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Lounge* 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., 344-0037. darumarestau rant.com. The focus is on Teppan-style tableside cooking, tempura and sushi.

Sasse’s Restaurant 3651 Evans Ave., 278-5544. sassesrestaurant.com.

Northern Italian and European cuisines are cooked in a wood-burning oven to critical acclaim. $$$$ ITALIAN

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Azure 15301 McGregor Blvd., 288-4296. azurefortmyers. com. Chef Joe Pittman excels at modernized French classics with a Southern flair. $$$ FRENCH

Naples’ Fifth Avenue South.

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Blanc 13451 McGregor Blvd., 8873139. blancentertainment. com. Chef Jean Claude Rogé’s contemporary restaurant mixes global flavors.

Crave Restaurant 12901 McGregor Blvd., 466-4663. cravemenu.com.

Here, the comfort food is made from scratch.

Chef Brooke’s Natural Café 1850 Boy Scout Drive, #A106, 332-2433. chef brookeonline.com. Here, you’ll find options for organic, gluten-free and vegan cuisine. $$ VEGETARIAN

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Cibo 12901 McGregor Blvd., #5, 454-3700. cibofortmyers. com. This Italian spot serves

Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House* 14040 McGregor Blvd., 689-5474. deeplagoon.com.

Roadhouse Café 15660 San Carlos Blvd., 415-4375. roadhousecafefl. com. There’s something for everyone with a wide range of dishes (including steak). $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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Viet Village 16571 S. Tamiami Trail, 208-8368. vietvillagefl.com.

Famous for its rare-beef pho and rice specials cooked in a clay pot. $$ ASIAN

DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Bullig Coffee & Bites 1815 Fowler St., 703-2629.

Pair espresso drinks with savory or sweet waffles. $ CAFE

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ov King’s Kitchen* 2150 W. First St., 208-8518. kingskitchenandbar.com.

Go for the warehouse vibe, beer garden and global comforts. $$ ECLECTIC

o The Silver King Ocean Brasserie* 2200 Edwards Drive, (833) 918-1512. luminaryhotel. com. Inside the Luminary Hotel & Co., it serves sophisticated coastal cuisine. The hotel also houses riverfront Oxbow Bar & Grill and the rooftop Beacon Social Drinkery. $$$$ SEAFOOD

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Dine on from-scratch eats and craft cocktails, served in a convivial atmosphere. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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Twisted Vine Bistro 2214 Bay St., 226-1687. twistedvinebistro.com.

Expect eclectic twists and an extensive wine list. The Barrel Room next door stocks rare whiskies and plays live blues. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

o The Veranda 2122 Second St., 332-2065. verandarestaurant.com. At Fort Myers’ grande dame, you’ll find filet mignon, veal and top-notch service. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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ov Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille Multiple locations throughout Lee County. docfords. com. Go for the seafood, mojitos and its namesake rum bar. $$$ SEAFOOD

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Rosy Tomorrows Heritage Farm* 8250 Nalle Grade Road, 567-6000. rosy-tomorrows. com. Here, you’ll get a true farm-to-table experience.

MudBugs Cajun Kitchen 1473 Periwinkle Way, 4722221. mudbugssanibel.com.

A menu of Crescent City classics (beignets, po’boys).

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This spot is lauded for its authentic French fare, like coq au vin and cassoulet. $$$$ FRENCH

o Cielo 1244 Periwinkle Way, 4725555. cielo-sanibel.com.

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Sweet Melissa’s Café 1625 Periwinkle Way, 4721956. sweetmelissascafe. com. Sanibel’s first James Beard Award semifinalist crafts creative menus. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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Keylime Bistro at Captiva Island Inn* 11509 Andy Rosse Lane, 395-4000. keylimebistrocap tiva.com. Colorful island spot with a full bar. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

opw The Mucky Duck 11546 Andy Rosse Lane, 472-3434. muckyduck.com. A British pub vibe with seafood platters, beer and live music on the beach. $$$ AMERICAN

Fathoms Restaurant & Bar 5785 Cape Harbour Drive, 542-0123. fathomsrestarant. com. Expect modern cuisine with international influences. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

opw Fish Tale Grill By Merrick Seafood 1229 S.E. 47th Terrace, 257-3167. fishtalegrill.com.

With an adjacent fish market, many items here earn descriptions like “the best I ever ate.” $$$$ SEAFOOD

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opw Gather 5971 Silver King Blvd., 6739939. gathercape.com. Two celebrated chefs team up in this Tarpon Point Marina locale. $$$

RC Otter’s Island Eats* 11506 Andy Rosse Lane, 3951142. captivaislandinn.com.

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Sunshine Seafood Cafe and Wine Bar* 11508 Andy Rosse Lane, 472-6200. captivaislandinn. com. A step above the rest of the island’s beachy cafes with sophisticated entrees.

Ginger Bistro 2366 Surfside Blvd., #101, 558-8865. gingerbistrousa. com. Authentic Chinese fare, including dim sum and traditional Cantonese barbecue. $$ ASIAN

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Marker 92 Waterfront Bar & Bistro/Nauti Mermaid 5961 Silver King Blvd., 541-5600. marriott.com. Sit outside for views of the bay while enjoying entrees and shareable plates like oysters Rockefeller.

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New Orleans is evoked in all dishes, from the traditional to the inventive, and in the lively jazz lounge. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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Tarpon Lodge Restaurant* 13771 Waterfront Drive, Bokeelia, 283-3999. tarponlodge. com. Expect imaginatively crafted lunch and dinner in a 1920s fishing lodge overlooking Pine Island Sound. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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