Millennium Physician Group

A brand new 13,000-square-foot facility recently opened at 8036 S. Tamiami Trail in Venice bringing close-to-home healthcare to Wellen Park residents. The state-of-the-art healthcare center offers primary care, lab and imaging services to patients of all ages. The new Millennium Physician Group location has 15 exam rooms and laboratory, X-ray, CT scan and MRI services. Millennium Physician Group has two primary care physicians, Jim Pineno, MD and Patricia Daneshmand, DO, and offers same day appointments. Millennium Physician Group is one of the largest comprehensive independent physician groups with more than 600 care teams located throughout Florida, Texas and North Carolina. “It has been such a pleasure and peace of mind to have such comprehensive, state-of-the art offices and equipment with kind, compassionate staff, nurses and doctors who take the time to listen and partner with their patients for a comprehensive, holistic approach all within just a few minutes of home,” says local resident, Felecia H. “I can even ride my bike if I want; how cool!”

Most people would agree that Wellen Park is a great place to live and work. I had been up in Bradenton for a little over 12 years but was looking to make a change and fell in love with this community where I plan to stay hopefully for many decades to come.

— Dr. James Pineno, MD Millennium Physicians Group

“Convenient access to top-rated primary doctors, specialists, urgent care and medical centers always factors into the decision of where to live,” said Wellen Park President, Rick Severance. “The new facilities coming to Wellen Park will serve from the youngest to senior members of our community—from routine wellness exams, management of existing conditions and more immediate needs.” For more information visit millenniumphysician.com/wellen-park-office

Q&A

DR. JAMES PINENO, MD

Venice Primary Care Physician

James Pineno, MD is an expert in preventive care and patient-centered services proven to improve health outcomes. He is a family medicine doctor with clinical interests in Preventative Medicine, Evidence-Based Medicine, Chronic disease management, Geriatrics and Adolescent Health. Dr. Pineno is a graduate of University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at Bayfront Health Family Medicine Residency in St. Petersburg, FL and specializes in Family Medicine. When he is not practicing medicine, Dr. Pineno enjoys boating, fishing, reading and family time.

What lifestyle recommendations do you have for patients to live their best, healthiest lives? Many of the conditions I treat every day in the office can be prevented or treated with a healthy lifestyle. All patients should strive to eat a well-balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, healthy fats and whole grains. I also encourage patients to remain active within their abilities, aiming for at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise. And lastly, I work with patients to help them quit tobacco and alcohol which are each responsible for many of the chronic ailments we see on a daily basis.

You have expertise in treating chronic disease. What are some examples of chronic diseases you see in your practice and how do you help your patients manage these conditions? As a family physician, I treat a wide range of chronic conditions. Some of the more common conditions I manage include high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), depression, anxiety, hypothyroidism, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease and dementia. I work with patients on an individual level to help them control their conditions through both lifestyle and medication management. I believe in the biopsychosocial model of medicine where the patient is viewed as an individual with unique experiences and goals and will tailor treatment to each individual patient within that fram work.

The new offices of Millennium Physician Group are now open and accepting new patients. Call or visit today. 8036 S. Tamiami Trail Venice, 855-674-4624, millenniumphysician.com/wellen-park-office.