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Janelle Park, MD Tampa Bay Cancer Center
Mary Koshy, MD Manatee Cancer Center
Top cancer centers
Two premier cancer centers, Manatee Cancer Center and Tampa Bay Cancer Center - both
provide emotional
work together to bring to our area the best-in-class cancer treatment in technology, as well
and physiological
part of Florida Radiation Oncology Group - are in our community’s backyard. Both centers as provide premier emotional and physiological support in dealing with cancer.
support to patients
Manatee Cancer Center is proud to be the area’s home of the Siemens Artiste. The
as well as pinpoint
Guided Radiation Technology (IGRT) and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT).
accuracy using the
in healthy tissue being spared and patients receiving less side effects than ever before.
latest technology available. SCENE Magazine | Doctors On The Scene
Artiste is the state-of-the-art linear accelerator and provides technology such as Image This means common types of cancer may be treated with pinpoint accuracy resulting “Image Guided Radiation Therapy is the biggest leap forward in the field of radiation oncology in the last decade,” says Dr. Mary Koshy. Dr. Mary Koshy, raised in Sarasota, attended Cornell University where she graduated
Suma Cum Laude. Dr. Koshy completed her internship and residency at Emory University and served as Assistant Professor in Radiation Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston for two years prior to returning to Florida; where she joined Florida Radiation Oncology Group. She is board-certified in radiation oncology. Dr. Janelle Park, also board-certified in radiation oncology, graduated from Ohio State College of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Southern California. Dr. Park now serves on the American College of Radiology’s Guidelines and Standards Committee, the American College of Radiology’s Physics Committee, and is a member of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology. She is the Medical Director of the CyberKnife Cancer Center at Brandon Regional Hospital and Director of the Tampa Bay Cancer Center Breast Cancer Care Clinic. In addition to the Siemens Artiste, Manatee Cancer Center is further revolutionizing local cancer care by providing stereotactic radiosurgery in 2012. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is not surgery in the conventional sense. SRS is a non-invasive treatment that uses pencil-thin beams of radiation generated by a specially modified linear accelerator to treat tumors safely, effectively, and without any incisions. SRS is virtually painless and frameless. It is performed on an outpatient basis without many of the usual risks and side effects associated with surgery. In addition, patients may only need a few treatment sessions versus the typical four - six week daily treatments. This technology is also available with Dr. Janelle Park at the Brandon CyberKnife. “We are so proud that Tampa Bay Cancer Center and Manatee Cancer Center are providing the best in cancer technology that is currently available today,” said Dr. Park. “We want to not only provide the latest in technology, but want to be team members with patients as they battle their way through the disease.” This is why Tampa Bay Cancer Center has started the ‘Breast Cancer Care Clinic.’ The Breast Cancer Care Clinic is a comprehensive clinic being held at the Sun City Center office on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (813-633-5513) and at the Tampa Center on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (813-870-0162). “Patients hear about our state-of-theart treatment modalities and they sound so complicated,” said Dr. Park. “The science is complicated. The doctors and staff are highly trained. But the result is simple – precise and accurate targeting of tumors.” Both centers host regular events and seminars designed to help patients become more comfortable with the medical surroundings of treatment and to build friendships with other cancer patients. Events such as the “Pink Martini Spa-tini”, “Monday Makeover”, and “Masterclass at the House of Chanel”, attract patients, caregivers, and community leaders to support nonprofit organizations and the overall mission of the centers. These events provide patients and their caregivers with free makeovers, mini manicures, massages, spray tanning, and wig/hair trimming. Manatee and Tampa Bay Cancer Centers posts patient testimonials on its patient and family friendly websites, giving everyone an opportunity to read for themselves what success can look and feel like. Please visit www.myfloridacancer.com. SCENE Magazine | Doctors On The Scene
Dr. Jenifer Back Sarasota Smile Design
As a child, Dr. Jenifer Back remembers experiencing a bit of dentistry fear which fortunately culminated into mostly very positive experiences. These memories inspired Dr. Back to ensure her patients not only get healthy smiles, but gave her a mission to take away the fear factor.
“We’ve created a
Patients are instantly at ease as they are greeted in her inviting, living-room style waiting area painted in colors selected for their soothing properties. Instruments are hidden in custom
spa atmosphere
cabinets. If that’s not enough to soothe nerves, patients can relax with a massage chair and a
where patients
relationships with patients so we know more about them and can meet their needs,” Dr. Back says.
feel so well cared
While practicing in all areas with the goal of lifelong dentistry and healthy smiles for life,
for that they look
warm blanket or, if needed, oral sedatives are available. “I’ve taken it as a personal mission to build
she has a strong focus on cosmetic dentistry, including cosmetic bonding and veneers as well as total smile makeovers. “Cosmetic dentistry is one of the most complex and
forward to being
rewarding areas because when you are finished someone’s life is changed,” she says.
here whether
Dental Journal and PinkTooth.net. She also is a mentor/teacher of other dentists at the
it’s for a routine
Dr. Back’s work has been recognized nationally in New Beauty magazine, the Woman’s Nash Institute for Dental Learning.
checkup or total
Cosmetic veneers and bonding are the most common procedures, particularly with
smile makeover.”
appealing. “If someone has been thinking of cosmetic dentistry, now’s the time because
improvements in affordable bonding materials that are durable and more aesthetically it’s more affordable than ever,” Dr. Back says. Her approach to smile design is highly customized allowing patients to have input on each tooth if they wish. “People sometimes have dreamed of this their whole life,” she says. “Their smile is my canvas, and I want to make their vision come true.”
SCENE Magazine | Doctors On The Scene
Dr. Paul Brannan
Dermatology & Oculoplastic Consultants
Dr. Paul Brannan knows the benefits of focus whether in his Eyelid-Facial Plastics practice, balancing time with his family or serving the community. As one of only 400 doctors who have
Specializing in cosmetic and medically necessary
completed a two-year fellowship in oculoplastics, Dr. Brannan is an expert on the eyelids, eye sockets and tear ducts. He also has a special proficiency in facial reconstruction, particularly following skin cancer surgery. “I like to concentrate and excel in my area of expertise,” he says. “Our patient satisfaction is very high.” As part of a thriving practice with his dermatologist wife, Dr. Heidi Anderson, Dr. Brannan
eyelid procedures as
likes being able to offer comprehensive care to skin cancer patients in particular. “My wife can
well as skin cancer
after,I can perform the surgery to ensure everything functions properly and is aesthetically
facial reconstruction allows a boardcertified ophthalmologist with
diagnose cancerous lesions, our associate can do MOHS surgery if required, and immediately pleasing,” he says. “It is convenient for our patients, and we enjoy helping them through the whole process of treatment and recovery.” Dr. Brannnan also performs facial cosmetic procedures. “Everything I do is minimally invasive, done with proven products, and customized for a natural look,” he says. “It’s always rewarding when an individual comes to us who has been referred by a patient who has had a good experience.”
a rare subspecialty
With two young children at home and an equally dedicated and busy wife, Dr. Brannan strives
to hone his expertise.
off and pick the children up from school or finding the time to coach soccer and baseball. He
to put his family first without sacrificing patient care, whether it is organizing schedules to drop and Dr. Anderson also are active with a variety of nonprofits, including co-chairing Children First’s gala fundraiser. “We enjoy working together and helping as much as we can,” he says. “It’s not easy, but it is rewarding.” SCENE Magazine | Doctors On The Scene
Erick Calderon, MD, FACC, FSCAI Lakewood Cardiovascular Consultants
Motivated by his early training with a brilliant Nobel Prize-winning cardiologist, Dr. Erick Calderon has played a pivotal role in bringing advanced technology and techniques to Lakewood
“We provide
Ranch Hospital’s cardiology program. Most recently, he has launched a radial artery program for cardiac procedures, which has many advantages over the traditional pathway to the heart
patients with state-
through the femoral artery in the groin. “Advancements in technology now allow us to insert a
of-the-art cardiac
who is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, nuclear cardiology and
care in the most minimally-invasive
catheter into the radial artery in the wrist for complex cardiac interventions,” said Dr. Calderon, interventional cardiology. “Patients can sit up immediately after surgery, require no bed rest and have reduced risks of complications.” Following his passion to make more minimally-invasive procedures available to his cardiac
way with the fastest
patients, he also brought carotid artery angioplasty to the hospital, at first for high risk patients.
recovery possible,
Dr. Calderon also instituted the Crosser catheter program that allows ballooning and stenting a
and we are always
Because of the phenomenal success rate, the procedure is now FDA approved for all patients. completely blocked artery that may have previously required a more extensive bypass operation.
striving to bring
Recently, Lakewood Cardiovascular Consultants launched a venous treatment program offering
the best and latest
treatment is done in the office under local anesthesia. “Technology brings us new tools that
technology here.”
for the treatment of our patients,” Dr. Calderon says. He credits his training with cardiologist
advanced radiofrequency ablation to treat varicose veins and venous insufficiency. The help patients undergo safer procedures successfully, and I’m proud to help bring those here Dr. Bernard Lown, who won the Nobel Peace Prize, for inspiring him. “He changed my life and direction in medicine. I felt compelled to do something better,” he says. “Nothing is more fulfilling than to see happy patients recovering well, quickly and comfortably.”
SCENE Magazine | Doctors On The Scene
Dr. Sean Castellucci, D.O. Urology Partners
Dr. Sean Castellucci practices general urology, but delves into each area of his practice with a
Board-certified urologist deftly
specialist’s enthusiasm. Dr. Castellucci is one of only a handful of urologists in Manatee County proficient in the use of the DaVinci® robotic surgical system for prostate cancer treatment, which lowers blood loss, allows for shorter hospital stays, and accelerates recovery rates. It also has the potential to lower the incidence of the side effects men fear, including erectile dysfunction and
handles the latest
incontinence. “We are dedicated to our patients and do everything possible to make sure we cater
therapies & treatments,
questions are answered, and they are satisfied with the attention and care they have received.”
including high-tech
Additionally, Dr. Castellucci educates patients about the importance of hormone replacement
DaVinci robotic surgeries, while also
to their needs,” he said. “Because we talk about very intimate subjects, we want to be sure their
therapy to overall health. “Testosterone not only is critical to sexual function and energy levels, it also plays a crucial role in cardiovascular health for men, just as estrogen does for bone disease in women,” he says.
ensuring patients
With this more holistic view of his profession, he looks not only to address symptoms, but to
feel comfortable
looked at as much as it should be,” Dr. Castellucci says. “We incorporate what is on the forefront
resolve the underlying condition, such as incontinence in women. “This important issue is not
discussing some of
of treatment like biofeedback, pelvic floor therapy and medication. It’s not always about surgery.”
life’s most intimate
His practice also helps patients with kidney disease, including cancer; treatment of kidney
matters.
my patients to know that I am comfortable discussing a vast spectrum of personal and private
stones, which encompasses how to prevent them, and incontinence in men and women. “I want health concerns, not limited by gender.” Dr. Castellucci says. “I feel I am showing them respect by taking the time to understand what they are going through and treating them compassionately.” SCENE Magazine | Doctors On The Scene
Dr. Anne Chauvet
Critical Care & Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota
As a veterinary neurologist and neurosurgeon, Dr. Anne Chauvet delves into her patient’s most complex systems, routinely performing spinal surgeries to help paralyzed patients and brain surgery to remove tumors. Because advancements in veterinary medicine have made these and
A local veterinary clinic has brought to this area some of the most advanced veterinary medicine
other life-prolonging treatments more widely available, Dr. Chauvet saw the need for a high-tech intensive-care unit staffed with critical care specialists to heal the most critically ill or injured pets. In 2010, she founded Critical Care & Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota (CCVSS) as an advanced 24-hour emergency clinic providing a level of care similar to an intensive care unit (ICU) for humans. “Until then, the closest similar unit was in Tampa, which is too far to help seriously ill or injured pets. Losing a pet can be like losing a member of the family,” Dr. Chauvet said, “and that has fueled demand for high-quality, highly-advanced life-prolonging treatments.”
available worldwide
In addition to being one of only about 20 centers worldwide that offers dialysis for pets, CCVSS
to benefit pets,
neurosurgery that allow advanced surgical and other treatments to save the lives of pets who
has an in-house MRI and two high-tech operating suites with microscopes designed for human
their owners and
may not have survived previously, said Dr. Timothy Schneider, who makes surgical services
the local veterinary
advanced training allow Dr. Stacy Armstrong, who is a board certified emergency and critical
community.
available at CCVSS 24 hours a day. Sophisticated diagnostic and life-support equipment and care specialist, to treat and continually monitor pets along with emergency room professionals Dr. Benjamin Gage Furtado and Dr. Lara de Courtivron. “Pets have become members of our families,” Dr. Armstrong said. “Our goal with these innovations is to provide the highest level of compassionate expert care for the health of our patients, the emotional health of our clients, and the professional health of our veterinary community.”
SCENE Magazine | Doctors On The Scene
Dennis Corona, DDS Bee Ridge Dental & Manatee Dental
Being willing to put himself in his patient’s shoes has encouraged a culture of compassionate customer care and has allowed Dr. Dennis Corona to grow his dental practice significantly despite a less-than-robust economy. Having practiced in the two county area for 18 years, Dr. Corona founded his own practice
“I understand what it’s like being the person in the
in Manatee County seven years ago to offer comprehensive dental care. He now has to two locations there, Manatee Dental at College Plaza and Manatee Dental East, and this year added a third location, Bee Ridge Dental in Sarasota County. “If you are going to have a good dental practice, offering excellent dentistry is, of course,
chair. We develop
required. However, you also have to understand the things that can prevent people from
a rapport with our
with a lot of fears. They may be afraid that their visit will be painful or that they will need
patients and create trust. That has been key to our success.”
receiving the dental care they need,” Dr. Corona says. “We know people can be very stressed expensive work and not be able to afford it. It’s important to get them to open up about these things so they can be addressed.” The three locations offer a broad range of services, including preventive dentistry, such as exams and cleanings as well as fillings, root canals, implant restoration, crowns and bridges. Cosmetic procedures such as teeth whitening and cosmetic bonding also are available. Dr. Corona emphasizes the important role good oral health plays in patients’ overall health and strives to encourage them to get regular checkups by making the whole experience less stressful with quieter drills and using the latest techniques to make dentistry as pain free as possible. “If people ask what the secret to our success is,” he says, “I say it is our focus on patient care. We continually look for ways to make our patients more comfortable.” SCENE Magazine | Doctors On The Scene
Michael J. Dattoli, MD Richard A. Sorace, MD, PhD
Dattoli Cancer Center & Brachytherapy Research Institute
In 2011 Dattoli Cancer Center celebrated its 10th anniversary in Sarasota, reaching a milestone few privately owned specialty medical centers see in this era of changing healthcare delivery and challenging economics. In fact, the center is one of very few in the world that remains as a prostate cancer only center. What this means to the men fortunate enough to choose this center for prostate cancer treatment is that they have access to all the resources of a world class center, right in their backyard. There is no other place – no matter where you look – that can equal the success rate of Dr. Michael Dattoli and his partner of 25 years, Dr. Richard Sorace, or match their suite of unique prostate specific technology. Together these two specialists have treated and tracked more than 17,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer. The nonsurgical treatment protocol they have designed is individually calibrated to each man’s anatomy and disease profile, with intent to defeat the cancer while leaving the man healthy and whole after treatment. Quality of life following prostate cancer is a major concern considering that most patients have many potential years of life
“In fact, our cancer center is one of very few in the world that remains as a prostate cancer only center.”
ahead of them. Advice from the Dattoli team begins with taking time to fully research your options. Today there are at least 10 different approaches to treating this most common non-skin cancer in men. And some of these approaches have several different variations. It is a complicated field but this cancer is usually slow growing and the patient has time to investigate the entire list. The Dattoli team believes the best treatment for you may not be what your diagnosing physician recommends. They advise you to talk to as many patients as you can about their decision and if they would do the same thing again. In-depth information is available on the Dattoli website: www.dattoli.com.
SCENE Magazine | Doctors On The Scene
Harry B. Grabow, MD Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute
During the course of his career, Dr. Harry Grabow, founder of Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute, has helped more than 20,000 people improve their quality of life through lens
Eye surgeon specializes in painless, 10-minute
replacement surgery. Whether suffering loss of vision from cataracts or desiring to live without glasses and contact lenses, Dr. Grabow specializes in bringing their world into clearer focus with leading edge technology and techniques. “After surgery, 85 percent of patients no longer have to wear eyeglasses for far or near vision
lens replacements
depending on the type of implant they choose,” he says. “The surgery itself takes only 10 minutes
that have helped
abreast of the latest techniques by participating in more than 20 FDA studies and pioneering the
thousands see clearly without
and is done painlessly without needles or stitches.” Over the past 30 years, Dr. Grabow has stayed use of lens advancements like accommodative intraocular lenses that can focus near or far and multifocal lens implants that work like trifocals for near, intermediate and farther distances. Although he performs more than 1,000 surgeries annually, the practice retains a personal
glasses. With 30
approach with patients. “Our staff is well trained and cordial. We don’t treat patients like a
years of experience,
what every patient’s interests are so we can help them choose the correct surgery for them.”
he teaches leading edge techniques to physicians worldwide.
number,” Dr. Grabow says. “We have experience with all the lens implants, and I get to know In fact, Dr. Grabow has lectured and performed surgeries around the world to teach other physicians the latest advancements in techniques and technology. His Institute also hosts visiting surgeons who travel from across the globe to study his techniques. Using his success as a way to help others, Dr. Grabow regularly sets aside an afternoon dedicated to free cataract screenings, and he accepts Medicaid patients and those from free clinics. “I like making significant improvements in people’s lives,” he says. SCENE Magazine | Doctors On The Scene
Dr. Braun Graham, Dr. James Schmidt, Dr. David Mobley & Dr. Scott Engel Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center
Providing aesthetically pleasing, natural looking results in a supportive environment is the goal of the Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center’s four highly credentialed plastic surgeons
Having built a
whose combined experience exceeds 70 years. The four men believe educating patients
sterling reputation
pleasing results. “You notice the bad facelifts and overdone fillers, but you don’t notice the
over 30 years,
about realistic expectations and the qualifications of their practitioners is crucial for safe and good ones, and that’s exactly what we want,” said Dr. Braun Graham.
local plastic
All four surgeons are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and focus
surgery center
surgery, mommy makeovers and Brazilian buttocks lifts. “We focus on patients’ needs first,”
relies on the highly developed skills
on cosmetic procedures, including eyelids, fat grafting, face lifts, mini lifts, breast and body says Dr. James Schmidt. “Everyone comes in with a different canvas, and our brush strokes are a little different for each person.” Patients also have the advantage of an on-site surgical center with two operating suites that
of its physicians
meets all the regulatory requirements of an ambulatory care center. “The center was designed
and specialized
and it is a convenience for patients,” said Dr. David Mobley. “Plus, our staff has tremendous
expertise of staff to
to be most effective for cosmetic surgery. It is equipped to handle emergencies that occur rarely, specialized expertise. We work well as a team and provide a nice continuity of care.”
deliver consistently
The center also offers educational seminars and has extensive information on its website
beautiful results.
time with patients to understand what they are trying to achieve and talking with them about
aimed at ensuring patients have the data necessary to make wise decisions. “I spend a lot of what I can do,” said Dr. Scott Engel. “If I stand on my principles, that helps me get great results. I always ask ‘would I do this if the person was a member of my family’?”
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Jeff Hudson, DC Todd Hudson, DC
Hudson Chiropractic Wellness Center
Drs. Jeff and Todd Hudson can’t hide their passion for their work as chiropractic physicians. Not that they’d want to. Growing up with a father who founded his chiropractic practice in Sarasota 52 years ago, both have experienced the healthrestoring benefits of chiropractic medicine. “When I was born, I was given two months to live because of asthma,” Dr. Jeff says, “but my Dad loved me so much, he worked on me every day. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for that.” Dr. Todd, a talented athlete who played football and professional baseball, also benefitted from his father’s chiropractic expertise. “I always knew I was going to follow his footsteps,” he says, “because of how chiropractic helped me with backaches, elbow tendonitis, headaches and stomach problems.” Today, the brothers help others with numerous health issues including neck, shoulder, back and leg pain, bladder/bowel issues, plantar fasciitis, acid reflux, whiplash, slipped discs and even sore throats and ear infections. Once their initial condition is corrected, patients are encouraged to take the necessary steps to improve their overall health whether that is additional treatments to correct underlying causes of the problem or
Two brothers carry on a long family legacy of eliminating pain
therapies like massage, hydrotherapy and advanced laser treatments to speed healing. The two physicians also provide nutritional education,
and restoring patients’ health
exercise programs and open lines of communication. “We
through their gentle approach to
my patients,” Dr. Todd says. “I consider myself a primary
chiropractic medicine and emphasis
I often can steer them on the right path.” Dr. Jeff concurs. “I
on natural approaches to wellness.
use a gentle approach, and I like to communicate with physician. If people come to me first, and I can’t help them, always want to treat people with compassion and let them know that there is hope,” he says. “We help people avoid surgery and pills with their side effects. Your body will heal itself if you let it.” SCENE Magazine | Doctors On The Scene
Brian C. James, MD, PA Pain Medicine Consultants
Dr. Brian James and Pain Medicine Consultants believe that life is full of pain — however, the suffering is optional. With more than 16 years of experience treating chronic pain, Dr. James utilizes a compassionate and thorough multidisciplinary approach to pain management. Board certified in anesthesiology and interventional pain management, Dr. James underwent his fellowship training at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic. While there, he wrote and completed patents on two separate medical devices for pain management. (Both have been granted U.S. patents.) Dr. James and his staff use a multi-disciplinary approach including hydrotherapy, acupunture, physical therapy, bioelectrical therapy, nerve blocks, psychological and/or psychiatric counseling, and implantable devices (such as spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pumps). If necessary, Dr. James is able to burn nerves that carry pain signals, which in some cases eliminates the pain altogether. With this approach, Dr. James is able to increase the functioning and quality of life for the majority of his patients. In many cases, he is able to alleviate their pain altogether.
Using both non-invasive, and if
Pain Medicine Consultants offers treatments and relief for a long list of chronic painful disorders, including facet syndrome, sciatica,
necessary, invasive techniques,
complex regional pain syndrome (RSD), lower back and neck pain,
Dr. James has been able to increase
neuralgia, neuropathic (nerve damage) pain, cancer pain, arthritic
a majority of his patient’s level of functioning. In many cases, he is able to alleviate their pain altogether.
herniated disk, failed surgery syndrome, shingles/postherpetic spine disease, arachnoiditis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Dr. James and his team gladly accept Medicare and most health insurance plans, as well as auto accidents/personal injury and workers compensation. If you’re suffering from chronic pain, the specialists at Pain Medicine Consultants urge you to visit their office. The goal of Dr. James and his team is to improve your quality of life by providing you with safe, long-term pain relief. Non-narcotic options are available.
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Peter G. Livingston, MD Macula and Diabetic Eye Center
Working from a new facility with leading edge technology, Dr. Peter Livingston preserves the eyesight of those with retinal disorders that put them at risk of losing their sight. While he is well-qualified as a board certified ophthalmologist who has specialized in the retina
Retinal specialist
for 12 years, it is how he delivers patient care as much as the high quality of care he
applies the golden
what is happening to them, so communicating clearly is really important,” Dr. Livingston
rule when helping
following the golden rule. If I wouldn’t do a treatment for a loved one, I wouldn’t do it for
those at risk of losing their eyesight
provides that is important to him. “People often come to me who don’t really understand says. “I strongly believe in providing the highest quality care with compassion and always a patient.” He says he is happy to provide a second opinion if someone is uncertain of a diagnosis or treatment plan. Dr. Livingston specializes in macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, detached retinas,
from macular
and retinal vascular disorders. He is the only ophthalmologist here who performs in-office
degeneration,
vision become severe enough to prevent people from performing daily tasks. He also uses
diabetes and other disorders at new, state-of-the-art clinic.
vitrectomies, removing the gel within the eye when floaters that are common in everyone’s his skills to help the community, providing pro bono services to the indigent at Manatee Memorial Hospital and teaching at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. Having moved to Sarasota to be close to his wife’s family, Dr. Livingston invested in leading edge equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of retinal disease, and he stays current on new treatments and procedures. “Treatment of diabetic eye disease is changing rapidly with excellent results,” he says. “We have the ability to treat with any leading edge therapy, but my approach tends to be conservative. I believe in doing whatever is most effective.” SCENE Magazine | Doctors On The Scene
Alissa Shulman, MD, FACS Sovereign Plastic Surgery
Using her artistic training and medical skills as a board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Alissa Shulman sculpts the human form bringing out the unique beauty of each patient. Whether
“Beauty is not
performing breast reconstruction following cancer surgery or helping someone improve their overall body shape, the focus is on the patient’s own unique circumstances and desires. “I try to
cookie cutter
see what they would like changed the most, and it’s different for everyone,” Dr. Shulman says.
sameness. It is
Except for skin cancer, she primarily works with patients from the neck down with particular
very individual.
understand the plight of the overweight female and mother. I’ve gone through that,” Dr.
Whether you come for a cosmetic
emphasis on breast reconstruction and overweight patients desiring body sculpting. “I Shulman says. “I work with a lot of healthy, active, full figure women who have been ignored and told not to do anything until they lose weight. We can get a much better body shape that looks smoother under clothes and gives them a waistline.”
procedure or breast
In the area of breast reconstruction, she has been working with leading edge fat grafting to
reconstruction, you
results,” Dr. Shulman said. “The whole point of reconstruction is to get people past what they
leave here feeling so
improve post-surgical appearance. “I do a lot of breast reconstruction and we’ve seen good went through, which is difficult if they still see reminders of it.”
much better about
When Dr. Shulman moves her practice to a larger office in January, she will offer the area’s
yourself.”
individual surgery. “This gets them back to working out sooner,” she says. “They work with
only fitness program for post-surgical patients with exercise specifically adapted to their a trainer under a doctor’s supervision. I worked on them surgically and can help develop a program tailored to their situation. Patients look better after surgery, and this helps them continue to look better and feel better about themselves.”
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David A. Sugar, MD, FAAOS ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON, Sugar Orthopaedics
Whether he’s helping earthquake victims in Haiti or getting to know his local patients, Dr. David Sugar never forgets what it’s like to be a patient. Having had eleven orthopedic surgeries, the athletic Dr. Sugar has definitely been there. “I wanted to be a doctor since I was 13 because I thought it was neat to be able to help people,” Dr. Sugar says. “By the time I started medical school, I had six orthopedic operations, and that got me interested in this area of medicine.” With five additional surgeries including a knee replacement this
“Even after 15 years, I still come to work every day
year, he says he can empathize with patients. “I’ve been in their shoes many times,” he says. “It’s good for physicians, especially surgeons, to be patients once in awhile. It keeps things in perspective.” Working out of Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Doctors Hospital, Dr. Sugar treats all parts
humbled by the fact
of the musculoskeletal system. His surgical procedures focus primarily on the knee and
that people let me
While his practice has grown significantly, he still serves everyone with the patient-focused
help them in their
completed the rigorous two-year process to renew his board certification. “In medicine, big is
time of need.”
shoulder. Dr. Sugar also devotes about one-third of his practice to Pediatric Orthopaedics. care of a small practice. To ensure his patients receive the highest quality care, he recently not necessarily better,” he says. “My philosophy is to treat everyone as if they were our family. That’s one reason we always explore nonsurgical treatments first.” Aside from his busy professional life, he is devoted to spending time with his wife, Stephanie, who also is his office administrator, and their three young sons. Dr. Sugar also has helped bring medical care to those suffering in Haiti, making five trips to the devastated country in 18 months. “It is a big part of my professional and spiritual development,” he says. “It is such a blessing to be able to help.” SCENE Magazine | Doctors On The Scene
Dr. John Sylvester
RADIATION ONCOLOGIST, Urology Partners
Thanks to the pioneering work of board certified radiation Oncologist Dr. John Sylvester, men diagnosed with prostate cancer now have minimally-invasive options with high cure rates and fewer side effects. Dr. Sylvester was one of three Seattle physicians who, in the mid-1980s, brought ultrasound guided brachytherapy to North America. They implanted tiny radioactive seeds that deliver radiation to the prostate with minimal damage to surrounding tissues. In the 1990’s he initiated Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) in Seattle, which allows increased precision for IMRT, and in 2009 co-authored the white paper on 4-d real time prostate cancer IGRT “We remain very active doing research protocols using the newest technologies” said Dr. Sylvester. “Right now, we are the only practice in Florida using the new THINStrand brachytherapy seed, which I helped to create with Oncura/General Electric. The THINStrand is 30 percent thinner (minimizes trauma for fewer side effects), but provides better dose to the prostate.” Dr. Sylvester has conducted more than 3,500 brachytherapy procedures on patients from around the world, has trained thousands of doctors, and is one of four doctors who wrote the
World-renowned radiation
current prostate cancer guidelines for the American Brachytherapy
oncologist, who pioneered
cancer outcomes with radioactive seed implant monotherapy
advancements in prostate cancer treatment, uses leading edge technology and techniques to give patients bright hopes for cures and good quality of life.
Society. He is the first physician to publish 15-year prostate (International Journal Radiation Oncology Biology and Physics, Oct. 2011). Dr. Sylvester is part of a select group of specialists on the U.S. Radiation Oncology Advisory Board working to bring a new “game-changing” radio-isotope, Alpharadin, for metastatic prostate cancer to the U.S. Reflecting his published success rates (up to 99.1%, Cancer 2011) and minimal side effects, Dr. Sylvester says his facility has a very upbeat atmosphere. “I see patients every week while they are here for treatment,” he says, “and those treatments are showing great cure rates and quality of life outcomes, so it’s definitely a win-win situation.”
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Jennifer Trent, MD, FAAD American Dermatology Associates, Inc.
“When patients come here, they get the best care possible. They’re in the best hands. I like to think we’re the gold standard in skin care and dermatology.”
Based on her wealth of medical and cosmetic dermatology experience, Dr. Jennifer Trent is a bit zealous about letting people know that taking skin for granted really is not an option in Sarasota. The good news, however, is that with today’s sophisticated cosmetic procedures it is possible to turn the clock back and undo unsightly damage caused by years of inadequate protection. “People have to understand how fragile the skin is. You have to protect it from the harsh sun,” Dr. Trent said. “Unlike up North, in Florida the sun will get you every day of the year.” Her practice, American Dermatology Associates, Inc., offers a wide selection of procedures, including dermal fillers and advanced laser treatments along with microdermabrasions and micro-peels to refresh the skin. “I find that baby boomers have a very young mindset, but the sun is ageing them faster than they feel,” Dr. Trent said. “We have so many great procedures, you don’t have to tolerate brown spots or cover up broken veins with make-up. We can even get rid of those angry 11 lines between your brows.” Medical dermatology also is an important part of her practice, such as treatment of rashes, moles and skin cancer, including precision Mohs surgery. Dr. Trent has received numerous awards for her work and has published more than 40 articles and published six book chapters in dermatologic text books on surgery and wound care. She also is a strong advocate of extremely thorough skin checks. “It is very important because you never know where a skin cancer could be,” she says. Dr. Trent relishes both aspects of her practice, medical and cosmetic. “I like the fact that we also treat people medically. Most of my cosmetic patients came to me first medically,” she said. “We want to make them look as good as they feel.” SCENE Magazine | Doctors On The Scene
Heidi Ward, DVM
Gulfcoast Veterinary Oncology and Internal Medicine
When pet owners on the gulf coast realize their best friend faces a battle with cancer, they turn to Dr. Heidi Ward for comfort, compassion, quality care and an honest answer to their many questions. Dr. Ward has been passionate about caring and befriending animals her whole life. “I can remember the exact day Laddie, my first dog, got sick. I felt so helpless
Local veterinary
that I knew I had to dedicate my life to veterinary medicine.” That passion has led to a career that has involved participation in many clinical trials, multiple publications and numerous
oncologist brings
awards including the Robert Brodey Award from the Veterinary Cancer Society and the
highly advanced
chosen in the country to partner with Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York to try a
medicine to her practice giving
Gold Star Award from the Florida Veterinary Medical Association. She was one of the few new melanoma vaccine with the potential of helping people down the road. Dr. Ward is also a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. “Oncology/Internal Medicine is not the easiest specialty in animal care but for me it’s the
owners more
most intimate because it requires a great deal of diagnoses that are unique to each patient.”
precious, high-
clients and patients are counting on me to deliver accurate and timely treatments. We develop
quality time with
monitor and modify each treatment as necessary.” That closeness is one of the reasons why
their pets.
Dr. Ward uses some of the same technology available for diagnosing human illnesses. “My a close relationship with all of our patients because it is crucial in being able to constantly Gulfcoast Veterinary Oncology and Internal Medicine is a unique personalized practice. Dr. Ward also feels passionately about animals outside of the office and donates her skills to help local animal rescue organizations and with many fundraisers. “Sometimes I provide medicine, sometimes treatment and often money and time, but who wouldn’t when there are so many pets without people. They can always count on me to be their watchdog,” says Dr. Ward.
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Jonathan Yunis, MD Center for Hernia Repair
Nationally known as a specialist in hernia repair, Dr. Jonathan Yunis is the only surgeon in the region who focuses his practice exclusively on this seemingly simple operation. While hernia repair is a common surgery, it has a relatively high rate of complications and recurrences, some of which can be serious or even disfiguring. Dr. Yunis has devoted the past 12 years
“A hernia repair is
of his professional life to perfecting this procedure, which also can involve abdominal wall
not such a simple
develop expertise in the variety of surgical approaches that are innovative for hernia and
procedure to
from all over the country. His customized approach and use of minimally invasive techniques
perform. I love
reconstruction. He has worked with hernia specialists throughout the world in an effort to abdominal wall repair. In addition to his local practice, Dr. Yunis frequently treats patients allow for quicker postoperative recovery and considerable reduction in post surgical pain. A hernia is a weakening of the muscles of the abdominal wall. When such a weakness occurs,
what I do, and
a defect forms much like a gap, and runs the risk of entrapping delicate structures from within
I do a lot of it,
painful and tender. Hernias occur in virtually all age individuals, from infants to the elderly, and
and that usually leads to better outcomes.”
the abdominal cavity. A bulge or fullness of the groin or abdominal wall appears and is often in both men and women. The early portion of Dr. Yunis’ career was focused on the specialty of vascular surgery, but he has always had a passionate interest in hernia surgery due to its anatomic complexities. His vascular surgery experience in repairing delicate blood vessels has contributed to his confidence and success in repairing high risk hernias. “Doing vascular surgery,” he states, “has made me a better surgeon.” Dr. Yunis performs over 500 hernia repairs and abdominal wall reconstructions a year. “I’ve gained an extraordinary understanding and appreciation of the variation and complexity of hernia problems,” he states. “My extensive experience allows for a more efficient and gentler surgery, resulting in a happier patient.” SCENE Magazine | Doctors On The Scene
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