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ALLERGY/ASTHMA/IMMUNOLOGY
Mona V. Mangat, M.D.
Allergy/Immunology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Allergy/Immunology
EDUCATION: Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine
Bay Area Allergy & Asthma
4965 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
4200 4th St. N., Suite #3 St. Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 327-5719
www.bayallergy.com
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Neena Iyer, M.D.
Alternative Medicine
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Certified Internal Medicine
EDUCATION: University of Michigan Medical School, Oakland University
LifeWorks Wellness Center
301 Turner St. Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 466-6789
LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com
ALLERGY / ASTHMA / IMMUNOLOGY
Nathan Tang, M.D.
Allergy & Immunology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Allergy and Immunology, Board Certified in Pediatrics
EDUCATION: Chulalongkorn University Thailand, University of South Florida
Medicare Accepted
Allergy Asthma Associates PA
333 Dr. ML King Jr St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 825-0111
www.ourallergy.com
AUDIOLOGY / HEARING CARE
Dean M. Knoblach, HAS, BC-HIS
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
Nationally Board Certified Hearing, Tinnitus & Dementia Care Specialist.
Multi-Brand Hearing Aid sales & service. Certified Pain-free earwax removal. Custom Earmolds and Musician Monitors. On-site Repair Lab.
EDUCATION: St. Cloud University, MN Previous National Training Director with over 39 years of experience and no desire to retire.
Family Owned and operated since 1998.
Medicare Accepted Most Insurance Accepted
Knoblach Hearing Care
2480 East Bay Dr. Suite #17 Largo, FL 33771
(727) 530-3533 www.knoblachhearingcare.com
CARDIOLOGY
George Blanco, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine & Cardiovascular Disease
EDUCATION: University of South Florida College of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health 601 7th St. South, Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-6234
CARDIOLOGY
John Brock, M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgery
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Thoracic Surgery; American Board of Surgery
EDUCATION: University of Florida College of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
601 7th St. South, Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-6234
CARDIOLOGY
Curtis F. Bryan II, M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgery
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery
EDUCATION: Emory University School of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
601 7th St. S., Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-6234
CARDIOLOGY
Dennis Cassidy, M.D.
Cardiac Electrophysiology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease & Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
EDUCATION: Memorial University of Newfoundland
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
601 7th St. South, Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-6234
CARDIOLOGY
Alexander Johnson, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
EDUCATION: Medical University of South Carolina
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
601 7th St. South, Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-6234
CARDIOLOGY
Ravi Korabathina, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease & Interventional Cardiology
EDUCATION: Albany Medical College
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
601 7th St. S., Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-6234
CARDIOLOGY
Nicholas Kotch, D.O.
Cardiac Electrophysiology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery
Education: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
601 7th St. South, Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-6234
CARDIOLOGY
Michael Malone, D.O.
Cardiovascular Disease
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine & Cardiovasular Disease
EDUCATION: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
601 7th St. South, Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-6234
CARDIOLOGY
Daniel Masvidal, M.D.
Cardiac Electrophysiology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease & Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
EDUCATION: Ponce School of Medicine & Health Services
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
601 7th St. S., Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-6234
CARDIOLOGY
Andrew Rosenthal, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine & Cardiovascular Disease
Hospital Affiliation: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
EDUCATION: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Medicare Accepted
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health 601 7th St. S., Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 893-6234
CARDIOLOGY
Gregg Schuyler, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
EDUCATION: University of Kansas School of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted
CARDIOLOGY
Angela Turner, D.O.
Cardiovascular Disease
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine & Cardiovascular Disease
EDUCATION: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health 601 7th St. South, Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 893-6234
COLORECTAL SURGERY
Jennifer Ayscue, M.D.
Colorectal Surgery
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery; American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
EDUCATION: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health 601 7th St. South, Suite 405 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-6363
COLORECTAL SURGERY
J. Ryan Williams, M.D.
Colorectal Surgery
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery; American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
EDUCATION: University of Louisville School of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health 601 7th St. South, Suite 405 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-6363
DENTISTRY
Robert Chuong, M.D., DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Diplomate of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
EDUCATION: Columbia University, Harvard Dental & Medical School
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St Petersburg, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Medicare Accepted 2140 16th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 894-1442 www.perioralsurgery.com
DENTISTRY
Rosemarie Marquez, DMD, PA
St. Pete Oral Health Center
General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Florida Board of Dentistry
EDUCATION: UF College of Dentistry
AFFILIATION: American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, West Coast Dental Association, Pinellas County Dental Association
Rosemarie Marquez DMD PA 6700 Crosswinds Dr. N., Suite 100-C St. Petersburg, FL 33710
General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry & Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Florida Board of Dentistry, Pinellas County Dental Association, Intl. College of Oral Implantologists, DOCS Sedation
EDUCATION: Tufts University, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University
Bayway Dental
5008 34th St. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 914-2707
baywaydental@gmail.com www.baywaydental.com
DENTISTRY
Robert J. Yu, DMD
Implants & Periodontics / Laser Therapy
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists
EDUCATION: Nova Southeastern College of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Specialty in Periodontics
Tampa Bay Dental Implants & Periodontics 6700 Crosswinds Dr. N., Suite 200B St. Petersburg, FL 33710 2140 16th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 384-9122 www.tbperio.com
DERMATOLOGY
Maria Garcia Cardona, M.D.
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Dermatology
EDUCATION: Medical School (Magna Cum Laude): University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
RESIDENCY: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery 26344 US Highway 19 N. Clearwater, FL 33761
4132 Woodlands Pkwy Palm Harbor, FL 34685
(800) 397-1399
Rosemarie Márquez, DMD, PA
DERMATOLOGY
Alexander Dane, D.O.
Dermatology, MOHS Surgery, Facial Cosmetic Surgery
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology
EDUCATION: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
RESIDENCY: Beaumont Health - Botsford Hospital, MI
FELLOWSHIP: Mohs Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology
Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery 26344 US Highway 19 N. Clearwater, FL 33761
8250 Bryan Dairy Rd, Ste 250 Largo, FL 33777
(800) 397-1399
AdvancedDerm.com
DERMATOLOGY
Anna M. Heider, MMS, PA-C
Adult & Pediatric Dermatology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
EDUCATION: Wake Forest University - School of Medicine
Medicare Accepted Mahoney Dermatology Specialists, P.A. 7995 66th Street N. Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 530-0920
www.mahoneydermatology.com
DERMATOLOGY
Alexis Honigbaum, M.D.
Adult and Pediatric Dermatology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Dermatology
EDUCATION: Eastern Virginia Medical School
RESIDENCY: University of South Florida
Medicare Accepted Mahoney Dermatology Specialists, P.A. 7995 66th St. N. Pinellas Park, FL 33781
1609 Pasadena Ave. S., Suite 4C St. Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 530-0920
www.mahoneydermatology.com
DERMATOLOGY
Margaret Kelleher, M.D.
Dermatology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Dermatology
EDUCATION: Hahnemann University Hospital HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s
Medicare Accepted Skin Support Dermatology 870 77th Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33702 (727) 821-3600 www.kelleherderm.com
DERMATOLOGY
Matthew H. Mahoney, M.D.
Adult & Pediatric Dermatology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Dermatology
EDUCATION: Eastern Virginia Medical School
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: All Children’s Hospital, Largo Medical Center, Palms of Pasadena
Medicare Accepted
Mahoney Dermatology Specialists P.A. 7995 66th Street N. Pinellas Park, FL 33781 1609 Pasadena Ave. S., Suite 4C St. Petersburg, FL 33707 (727) 530-0920 www.mahoneydermatology.com
DERMATOLOGY
Sandra Peña, M.D.
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Dermatology
EDUCATION: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University RESIDENCY: The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery 900 Carillon Pkwy, Ste 404 St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Pasadena Hospital - HCA Florida (Palms of Pasadena) 1501 Pasadena Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-381-1000
St. Anthony’s Hospital - BayCare
1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-825-1100
Largo West Hospital - HCA Florida
2025 Indian Rocks Road, Largo 727-586-7120
Bay Pines VA Hospital
10000 Bay Pines Blvd, St. Petersburg 727-398-6661
Kindred Hospital - Bay Area
St. Petersburg
3030 Sixth St. S, St. Petersburg
727-894-8719
FAMILY MEDICINE
William Degan, M.D.
Family Medicine
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine
EDUCATION: University of Miami School of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted/Telemedicine
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health 2200 16th St. North St. Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 893-6201
FAMILY MEDICINE
Nazrah Franco, M.D.
Family Medicine
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine
EDUCATION: Boston University School of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted/Telemedicine
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health 470 2nd St. South St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-6060
FAMILY MEDICINE
Patrick Del Santo, D.O.
Family Medicine
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine
EDUCATION: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted/Telemedicine
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health 2200 16th St. North St. Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 893-6201
FAMILY MEDICINE
Olivia Gillespie, D.O.
Osteopathic Medicine
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
EDUCATION: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida/Masters in Public Health
Medicare Accepted
veriMED Health Group Clearwater 2515 Countryside Blvd Suite H, Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 796-8600
www.veriMEDHealthGroup.com
FAMILY MEDICINE
Rogelio Del Valle, M.D.
EDUCATION: Higher institute of Science of Santiago de Cuba
Medicare Accepted/ Professional Health Care of Pinellas, LLC 1839 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 322-1054 www.phcpinellas.com
FAMILY MEDICINE
Hisham Hanai, M.D.
Family Medicine
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine
EDUCATION: Ain Shams University School of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health
Medicare Accepted
Professional Health Care of Pinellas, LLC 5500 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 525-5500 www.phcpinellas.com
FAMILY MEDICINE
Christa Finer, D.O.
Family Medicine
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine
EDUCATION: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health 603 7th St. South, Suite 400 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 553-7420
FAMILY MEDICINE
Yuanil Hernandez
Primary Practice
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Primary Care
EDUCATION: UAG Medical School
Medicare Accepted
VeriMed Pinellas Park 12450 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 308 St. Petersburg, FL 33716
(727) 577-0285 www.veriMEDHealthGroup.com
FAMILY MEDICINE
Tiana Kloss, M.D.
Family Medicine
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine
EDUCATION: Florida State University College of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted/Telemedicine
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health 603 7th St. South, Suite 400 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 553-7420
FAMILY MEDICINE
Timothy Marsh, D.O.
Family Medicine
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine
EDUCATION: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted/Telemedicine
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
700 6th Street S, 3rd Floor St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 893-6116
FAMILY MEDICINE
Pedro Morales, M.D.
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine
EDUCATION: Mathias H. Aznar Memorial College
Medicare Accepted/Telemedicine
Professional Health Care of Pinellas, LLC 5500 Dr Martin Luther King JR. Street N. St. Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 525-5500 www.phcpinellas.com
FAMILY MEDICINE
Daniel Nosek, M.D.
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine
EDUCATION: State University of New York at Buffalo, University of South Carolina Palmetto Richland, Memorial Hospital Department of Family Practice, Internship and Residency HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Morton Plant Hospital
Medicare Accepted/Most Insurance Accepted Pinellas County Primary Care & Hospitalists 1007 Jeffords St., Suite 101 Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 443-1122 www.pcpcah.com
FAMILY MEDICINE
Bhiru Patel-Elio, M.D.
Family Medicine
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Family Medicine and Clinical Informatics
EDUCATION: Florida State University College of Medicine
Medicare Accepted veriMED Health Group Pinellas Park 12450 Roosevelt Blvd N, Suite 308 St. Petersburg, FL 33716
(727) 577-0285 www.veriMEDHealthGroup.com
FAMILY MEDICINE
Ligia Perez, M.D.
Family Medicine
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine
EDUCATION: University of Brasilia
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health
Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted/Telemedicine
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health 470 2nd St. South St. Petersburg, FL 33701
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine
EDUCATION: Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA; Columbia University Morristown Memorial Hospital, NJ
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront Health
Zimmer Medical Group 509 Jackson St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 820-7800 www.zimmermedicalgroup.com
NEPHROLOGY
Michael Brucculeri, M.D., Nephrology and Hypertension
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Nephrology, Internal Medicine
EDUCATION: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Morton Plant Hospital
Medicare Accepted Renal Hypertension Center 1055 S. Fort Harrison Ave. Clearwater, FL 33756 29296 US Hwy 19 N,, Suite 3 Clearwater, FL 33761 (727) 442-6245
RHC.Clearwater@gmail.com www.brucculeri.us
NEUROLOGY
Liviu Craciun, M.D.
Neurology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology, Epilepsy, Clinical Neurophysiology
EDUCATION: Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health 603 7th St. S., Ste. 500 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 553-7344
NEUROLOGY
Lowell Dawson, M.D. Interventional Neuroradiology
EDUCATION: University of South Florida HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
603 7th St. S., Ste. 500 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 893-6550
Walk it Off, Walk it Out
By Sally Moe, Times Total Media Correspondent
Regular walking is “the closest thing we have to a wonder drug,” according to Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control. He’s not exaggerating. Some of the things that make walking so great to begin with are that you don’t need fancy, expensive gear, you can do it alone or with a group, you can do it indoors or out, you don’t have to be a star athlete to do it and you can have a good conversation while you walk! All you need to get started is your doctor’s OK, some supportive walking shoes and water to stay hydrated. (A pedometer might be good, too, to track your progress.) And then, over time, watch those rewards roll in — for there are many.
So what does this free “wonder drug” do?
• Walking strengthens the heart and reduces the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). According to an NIH study, walking at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week can reduce your risk for CHD by about 19%. And research suggests that walking greater distances or for longer duration will improve that number.
• Walking five or more times a week for at least a halfhour each time can be your entire exercise routine. The definition of simplicity! If you want to add resistance and bone-building benefits, walk on an incline when possible, add an exercise vest and ankle weights, and stomp occasionally. (Why stomp? Stomping helps build bones, in the same way as jumping, but it’s safer to do. All you need to do is stomp your feet, four stomps on each foot twice a day, using enough force to crush a soda can. This can lead to an increase in bone density in your hips.)
• Walking eases joint pain, including the knees and hips. It does this by lubricating and strengthening the muscles that support the joints. Furthermore, walking 5-6 miles a week may also help prevent arthritis.
• It’s good for your mood. Studies show a 30-minute walk can reduce anxiety, stress and depression and help your selfesteem.
• It makes you “brain better.” Struggling over a thorny problem? Go for a brisk walk, preferably with a friend who’s bugged by the same issue. Talk it out together. You’ll discover brisk walking will stimulate creative thinking and help you figure out imaginative solutions to your problem. Research shows physical exercise, like walking, can improve brain function in older women. Experts think these benefits could be due in part to increased blood flow to the brain that occurs with exercise.
• Walking boosts immune function.
2010 study tracked 1,000
adults during flu season. Those who walked at a moderate pace for at least 20 minutes a day, at least five days a week had 43% fewer sick days and fewer upper respiratory tract infections overall. For those who did get sick, their symptoms were lessened. That was compared to adults in the study who were sedentary.
• Walking boosts your energy. This may seem paradoxical, but if you go for a walk when you’re tired, it may be a more effective energy boost than grabbing a cup of coffee. Walking increases oxygen flow through the body and can also increase levels of cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine. Those are the hormones that help elevate energy levels.
• Brisk walking may lengthen your life.
DID YOU KNOW?
Adding 150 minutes of brisk walking to your routine each week can add a little over three years to your lifespan.
Researchers found that walking at an average pace compared to a slow pace resulted in a 20% reduced risk of overall death. But walking at a brisk or fast pace (at least 4 miles per hour) reduced the risk by 24%. The study looked at the association of walking at a faster pace with factors like overall causes of death, cardiovascular disease and death from cancer.
• Walking improves your sleep. A recent study found healthy adults who walked daily had a significant positive impact on sleep quality and length of sleep.
Information from this report was sourced from acewebcontent.azureedge.net/ assetportfoliodownloads/WalkingFunFacts-2015.pdf, arthritis.org, bjsm.bmj.com, healthline.com, health.clevelandclinic.org, health.harvard.edu, link.springer.com, mdpi.com and nih.gov.
NEUROLOGY
John Deveikis, M.D.
Neuroradiology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Radiology
EDUCATION: University of Massachusetts Medical School - Worcester
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health 603 7th St. S., Ste. 500 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 553-7344
NEUROLOGY
Yessenia Marquez, M.D.
Neurology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
EDUCATION: Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health
Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health 603 7th St. S., Ste. 500 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 553-7344
NEUROLOGY
Luis Figueroa, M.D.
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Neurology
EDUCATION: Pontifical University, Javeriana School of Medicine
Medicare Accepted
Florida Spine Institute 2250 Drew Street Clearwater, FL 33765 4114 Woodlands Pkwy., Suite 303 Palm Harbor, FL 34685
(727) 797-7463
www.floridaspineinstitute.com
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Guillermo E. Calderon, M.D. FACOG
Gynecology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
EDUCATION: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, Bayfront Health, St. Anthony’s Healthcare
Medicare Accepted
Gulfcoast Institute of OB/GYN, LLC
6700 Crosswinds Dr. N., Suite 200-A St. Petersburg, FL 33710
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, Bayfront Hospital, St. Anthony’s Healthcare
Medicare Accepted
Gulfcoast Institute of OB/GYN, LLC
6700 Crosswinds Dr. N., Suite 200-A St. Petersburg, FL 33710
8200 Bryan Dairy Rd. Suite 101 Largo, FL 33777
(727) 344-4651 * (727) 319-2303
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A Diet High in Ultra- Processed Foods: It’ll Cost You
By Sally Moe, Times Total Media Correspondent
Many of the foods we eat in this country are processed to some degree, and that’s OK. Processing isn’t always bad. But what about ultra-processing? What does that mean?
For starters, it’s an actual designation, from the NOVA Food Classification System. Designed by the Center for Epidemiological Studies in Health and Nutrition, School of Public Health, University of Sao Paulo, NOVA groups foods “according to the extent and purpose of the processing they undergo. Food processing as identified by NOVA (involves) physical, biological and chemical processes that occur after foods are separated from nature, and before they are consumed or used in the preparation of dishes and meals.” NOVA groups foods into four categories: Group 1 is unprocessed or minimally processed; Group 2 is oils, fats, salt and sugar; Group 3 is processed foods; and Group 4 is ultraprocessed foods.
Ultra-processing means the addition of artificial or natural sweeteners, especially high-fructose corn syrup; high levels of added salt; chemicals that change the food’s texture, flavor and/or appearance; preservatives that make the food last longer; and the addition of saturated and/or trans fats. Get this: The chemicals included in a particular food product’s “artificial flavoring” won’t be included among the ingredients if it’s a proprietary blend the manufacturer doesn’t want to be known by competitors. So it’s probably a good rule of thumb: If there are more than 10 ingredients on the label, and you don’t know what some of them do…put it back on the shelf.
Examples of ultra-processed foods include certain brands of
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Emanuel L. Javate, M.D., FACOG
Obstetrics & Gynecology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
EDUCATION: Indiana University School of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, Bayfront Health, St. Anthony’s Healthcare
ice cream; sausages, hot dogs and processed sandwich meats; snack chips; packaged bread; frozen foods like dinners and pizzas; certain breakfast cereals; candies, cookies, cakes and pastries; carbonated drinks; flavored yogurts; some sauces; spreads and dips; bottled salad dressings; instant soups and flavored rice mixes. A lot of these are tasty and fun to eat, sometimes straight out of the container — ice cream and chips, we’re looking at YOU! But there’s a price to pay for this kind of fun and you’re seeing it all around you and maybe even in the mirror: rising rates of depression, obesity and diabetes; metabolic syndrome; gastrointestinal disorders; high blood pressure and high cholesterol. These, plus rising rates of cancer, dementia, heart disease, osteoporosis and stroke bear a disturbing link to a diet high in ultra-processed foods.
For most of us, it’s OK to have some escapist fun with food once in a while — but not every day. If you want to move in the direction of a healthier diet, there are things you can do to educate yourself. To start, go to truefood.tech/?store=all to compare the degree of processing in similar foods. You can search by food type (soups, breads) or brand. This tool could become your new best friend! Another option is Yuka, available as a downloadable app; it analyzes foods, cosmetics and hygiene products. Its scoring system works in the other direction; a higher score is better. If you find a product that scores badly, the app suggests alternatives.
Information from this report was sourced from bhf.org.uk, cambridge.org, eatingwell.com, ecuphysicians.ecu.edu, medicalnewstoday.com, medrxiv.org, nih.gov, seekinghealth.com, truefood.tech and yuka.io.
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Natalie Moshe, PA-C
Obstetrics & Gynecology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Certified Masters in Physician Assistant Medicine
EDUCATION: University of Tampa
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, Bayfront Health St. Anthony’s Healthcare
Medicare Accepted
Gulfcoast Institute of OB/GYN, LLC
6700 Crosswiinds Dr. N. Suite 200-A St Petersburg FL 33710
Ultrasound • Arterial Graft Scans • Venous and Arterial Ultrasound
Vascular In-Office Procedures and Same-Day Surgery Arterialand Venous Endovascular Surgery
• Dialysis Access Interventions • Port Placement and Removal • Vein Procedures
Medicare Accepted
All Florida Orthopaedic Associates
4600 4th St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33703
603 7th St. S., Suite 450
St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 527-5272 www.afopa.com
Standing, from left: Mark Conant, MD, FACS, RPVI; Chun Kevin Yang, MD, FACS, RPVI; Benjamin Szpila, MD, FACS, RPVI; Paul Steven Collins, MD, FACS, RPVI; Brett Almond, MD, PhD, FACS, RPVI
Online Health Resources
www.cdc.gov
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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National Institutes for Health
www.floridahealth.gov
Florida Department of Health
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American Diabetes Association
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American Cancer Society
www.heart.org
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Empath Health/Suncoast Hospice
www.healthystpetefl.com
Healthy St. Pete www.nami-pinellas.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness-Pinellas County
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Cristina Franceschini-Sanchez, M.D.
Interventional Pain Management
EDUCATION: Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Pasadena Hospital, Center for Special Surgery
Medicare Accepted
All Florida Orthopaedic Associates
4600 4th Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33703 1615 Pasadena Ave S., Suite 150 South Pasadena, FL 33707
(727) 527-5272
www.afopa.com
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Glenn S. Fuoco, D.O.
Interventional Pain Management
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
EDUCATION: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
HOSPITIAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, St Petersburg Hospital, Center for Special Surgery
All Florida Orthopaedic Associates
4600 4th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 527-5272 www.afopa.com
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Nabil Gerges, D.O.
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Pain Management, Anesthesia
EDUCATION: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medicare Accepted
Florida Spine Institute 2250 Drew Street Clearwater, FL 33765
Florida Spine Institute 2251 Drew Street Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 797-7463
www.floridaspineinstitute.com
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PAIN MANAGEMENT
Lindsay N. Shroyer, M.D.
Interventional Pain Medicine
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Subspecialty of Pain Medicine
EDUCATION: Ross University School of Medicine
Medicare Accepted
Ramos Center for Interventional and Functional Pain Medicine 5959 Central Ave., Suite101 St. Petersburg, FL 33710 (941) 708-9555
Info@ramoscenter.com ramoscenter.com
PHYSIATRY
Luis J. Batlle, M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Management
EDUCATION: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Medicare Accepted Florida Spine Institute 1700 66th St. N., Suite 403 St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 797-7463
www.floridaspineinstitute.com
PHYSIATRY
Kenneth Botwin, M.D.
Physiatry
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Physical Medicine and Rehab, Pain Management
EDUCATION: Tel Aviv University, Sackler School of Medicine
EDUCATION: Doctor of Medicine: George Washington University School of Medicine; residency at George Washington University Hospital; advanced fellowships in Hepatobiliary and Advanced GI Surgery at AdventHealth Tampa and Atrium Health – Carolinas Medical Center.
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: BayCare-St. Anthony’s
Minimally Invasive Institute of Surgery 2191 9th Ave N., Suite 270 St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Good-For-You Gardening: Enjoy the Many Benefits of Tending to the Garden
By Erin Feitsma, Times Total Media Correspondent
If you’re the gardening type, you already know that the benefits of spending time in the garden are myriad: You can grow your own crops and blooms, take pride in cultivating the natural landscape and get very good at intimidating the squirrels and other critters that try to eat the collard greens your husband planted (I may or may not be speaking from personal experience). But did you know that gardening can have positive effects on your mental and physical health, as well as the environment? Here, we detail even more reasons to get your green on.
Physical benefits
Working in the garden can be a very physical pursuit. The vigorous work it takes to cultivate a garden, like weeding it so your plants can grow, can be good for your heart. One UNC Health physician reports that the manual labor of gardening can provide cardiovascular benefits. It can also be a good way to burn calories. The average American man 20 years old or older will burn 360 calories during one hour of general gardening work, while the average American woman in the same age range will burn 312 calories. If you’re actively digging and tilling the land (go, gardener, go!), that total jumps up to 450 calories for men and 390 calories for women over the course of an hour.
Mental benefits
Grab your sunglasses, sunscreen and very fashionable, widebrimmed sun hat and get out there: According to UNC Health Talk, the exposure to sunlight that gardening provides may be able to help you get an adequate amount of vitamin D, which can increase your calcium levels and help both your bones and your immune system. Psychology Today also states that gardening can help improve or preserve your cognitive functions, so know that when you’re out tending to your flowers, herbs or pumpkin patch, your body and brain are also reaping the benefits.
Brain? Did someone mention the brain? Yes, there are more mood-boosting, brainy benefits from gardening that help support mental health. According to UNC Health Talk, gardening can help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and you may even get a boost of serotonin from digging in the soil. Inhaling Mycobacterium vaccae, a healthy bacterium found in soil, can help reduce anxiety, UNC Health Talk writes. Psychology Today states that this same bacterium has anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory properties that may protect against stress. Gardening is also a self-esteem booster, so you may be cultivating both confidence and crops as you work. A win-win!
Environmental benefits
When you plant a garden, not only are you creating something beautiful that you and your loved ones can enjoy, but you’re also paying the environment a favor. According to Green Matters, plant roots can absorb errant chemicals or heavy metals from the soil they’re planted in, and can also help bind soil together, so it’s less likely to wash away in heavy rains. Plants also may be able to help counteract global warming, reports Green Matters. Growing your own crops may prevent you from using fuel on all of those trips to Publix (and help you carve out more time for trips to the garden to ward off those collard green-loving critters).
Next time you’re digging up weeds or planting seeds, remember: Having a gardenof your own can be beneficial in many ways – not just for your mental and physicalhealth, but for the world around you.
Information for this article was gathered from healthtalk.unchealthcare.org, healthline. com, webmd.com, psychologytoday.com and greenmatters.com.
SURGERY - GENERAL
Pete Peterson, M.D.
General Surgery
BOARD CERTIFICATION: General Surgery
EDUCATION: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Carillon Surgery Center
Medicare Accepted
Minimally Invasive Institute of Surgery
A Division of Tampa Bay Surgical Group
2191 9th Ave. N., Suite 270 St. Petersburg, FL 33713
BOARD CERTIFICATION:American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront, Northside, Pasadena Hospital, Center for Special Surgery
Medicare Accepted
All Florida Orthopaedic Associates 1615 Pasadena Ave. S., Suite 150 South Pasadena, FL 33707 (727) 527-5272 www.afopa.com
SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC
Dzi-Viet P. Nguyen, D.O.
Hand/Upper Extremity & Microsurgery
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
EDUCATION: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: SAH, Bayfront, Northside, POP, CSS, St. Petersburg Hospital, Largo Medical
Medicare Accepted
All Florida Orthopaedic Associates 4600 4th Street N Petersburg, FL 33703
1615 Pasadena Ave. S., Suite 150 South Pasadena, FL 33707
(727) 527-5272
www.afopa.com
SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC
Paul J. Pagano, M.D.
Orthopaedic Spine Specialist
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
EDUCATION: Ohio State University, Internship/Residency Wayne State University
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION:St Anthony’s Hospital, Center for Special Surgery, Bayfront Health
Medicare Accepted
All Florida Orthopaedic Associates
4600 4th St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 527-5272
www.afopa.com
SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC
Jorge A. Rodriguez, Jr. M.D.
Hand/Upper Extremity & Microsurgery, Sports Medicine, General Orthopaedics
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand, Orthopaedic Surgeons
EDUCATION: Tulane Medical School, New Orleans, LA
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront Health, Largo Medical, Pasadena Hospital, Center for Special Surgery
Medicare Accepted
All Florida Orthopaedic Associates
4600 4th St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33703
603 7th St. S., Suite 450 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 527-5272
www.afopa.com
SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC
Michael Smith, M.D.
General Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports
Medicine, Total Joint Replacement
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Certified by
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
EDUCATION: University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences, Internship-Johns Hopkins
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION:St Anthony’s Hospital, Center for Special Surgery, St. Petersburg General
Medicare Accepted
All Florida Orthopaedic Associates 4600 4th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 527-5272
www.afopa.com
SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC
Patrick J. Smith, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Eligible -
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
EDUCATION: University of Tennessee College of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, St. Anthony’s Hospital, Palms of Pasadena, Center For Special Surgery, St.Petersburg General, Northside Hospital
Medicare Accepted
All Florida Orthopaedic Associates
4600 4th St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33703 1615 Pasadena Ave. S., Suite 150 South Pasadena, FL 33707
(727) 527-5272
www.afopa.com
SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC
Benjamin D. Streufert, M.D.
Fellowship - Trained Spine Surgery
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Eligible -
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
EDUCATION: University of South Florida
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront Hospital, Northside Hospital, Palms of Pasadena Hospital, Center for Special Surgery
Medicare Accepted
All Florida Orthopaedic Associates
4600 4th Street N. St. Petersburg, FL 33703
603 7th Street S., Suite 450
St. Petersburg FL 33701
(727) 527-5272
www.afopa.com
SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC
Matthew J. Swick, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle
Surgery, Sports Medicine
EDUCATION: University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront Health, Pasadena Hospital, Center for Special Surgery
Medicare Accepte d All Florida Orthopaedic Associates 4600 4th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 527-5272 www.afopa.com
SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC
Scott Webb, D.O. Orthopaedic Spine Surgery
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Francisco
EDUCATION: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medicare Accepted Florida Spine Institute 2250 Drew Street Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 797-7463
www.floridaspineinstitute.com
SURGERY RECONSTRUCTIVE
Deepak Naidu, M.D.
Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery; American Board of Plastic Surgery
EDUCATION: Emory University School of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health 601 7th St. South, Suite 405 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 893-6370
SURGERY - VASCULAR
Brett Almond, M.D. FACS, RPVI
Vascular Surgery
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery
EDUCATION: University of Florida College of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General, Northside Hospital, Palms of Pasadena
It’s 2024: From the arrival of new forms of artificial intelligence to brand-new breakthroughs in medicine, an array of new advancements is being ushered in even as we speak. Yet for all our progress, many of us still find ourselves combating stress every day. Whether it be stress at work, family issues, health complications or financial burdens, it may feel as if stress in life is unavoidable.
All this stress can manifest itself in a variety of ways. According to The American Institute of Stress, some common symptoms include insomnia, frequent headaches, difficulty concentrating and back pain, among others. Sound familiar? Read on for our top tips on managing and mitigating stress when the pressure’s on.
Come up for air: In response to a stressful moment or as a general practice, “deep breathing is a great way to reduce the activation of your sympathetic nervous system, which controls the body’s response of fight or flight to a perceived threat,” writes the Mayo Clinic Health System. Reset by breathing deeply for five seconds, holding for two seconds and then breathing out for five seconds. There are various types of deep breathing techniques you can practice, from belly breathing to box breathing, that can help you in your quest for a stress-free life.
Fill your free time with offline activities: If you find that you’re more stressed out after spending time on social media or other websites, it may be a good idea to unplug. As the Mayo Clinic Health System points out, spending time on social media can be stressful not only because of the type of content you’re absorbing, but also because your time might be best spent doing other activities, like reading a good book or visiting with loved ones face-to-face. Swapping out time you might have spent scrolling Facebook with an offline activity you enjoy, such as gardening or journaling, may help you feel less overwhelmed.
Swap processed foods for healthy eats: Yes, you’ve heard it before, but good nutrition is a game changer. In fact, some foods, like kimchi, may be able to boost your mood and others, such as sweet potatoes, may be able to reduce stress, writes Healthline. Conversely, according to U.S. News & World Report, processed foods or those with added sugar, like cakes or candies, may trigger stress. It may be tempting to reach for processed noshes when you’re already overwhelmed, but “a
lot of the comfort foods that many people consume during stressful times can actually provoke anxiety.”
Self-care is key: When times are tough and you’re dealing with one stressful situation after another, the last thing you might think to do is take a moment for yourself. However, don’t lose sight of self-care. What does self-care look like? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical and mental health.” This might look slightly different for everyone, but the basics remain the same: Prioritize taking care of yourself by making sure that you’re getting enough good, restful sleep, that you’re exercising consistently and that you stay connected to your support system. There are also plenty of resources online that can help you determine other self-care practices to implement.
Move more:
Feeling stressed out? Pay attention to how much exercise you’re getting. An article published in the Frontiers in Physiology journal suggests “that regular exercisers are more resistant to the emotional effects of acute stress, which in turn, may protect them against diseases related to chronic stress burden. ” Which exercises should you be doing? U.S. News & World Report named brisk walking, jogging, swimming and cycling among its list of the best stress-busting exercises, noting that aerobic exercises like these release endorphins that can help combat stress.
Information from this report was sourced from stress.org, mayoclinichealthsystem.org, healthline.com, health.usnews.com, nimh.nih.gov and ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
SURGERY - VASCULAR
Paul S. Collins, M.D. FACS, RPVI
Vascular Surgery
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery
EDUCATION: University of South Florida
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, Palms of Pasadena
Medicare & Medicaid Accepted
Bay Surgical Specialists, LLC
960 7th Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 821-8101 * (727) 825-1357
www.baysurgicalspecialists.com
SURGERY - VASCULAR
Mark E. Conant, M.D., FACS, RPVI
Vascular Surgery
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery
EDUCATION: University of South Florida
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, Northside Hospital, Palms of Pasadena Hospital, Kindred Hospital-St. Petersburg
Medicare & Medicaid Accepted
Bay Surgical Specialists, LLC
960 7th Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 821-8101
www.baysurgicalspecialists.com
SURGERY - VASCULAR
Richard F. Fansler, M.D.
General & Vascular Surgery
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery
EDUCATION: University of Florida College of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Largo Medical Center, Belleair Surgery Center, Morton Plant Hospital, AdventHealth North Pinellas
Medicare Accepted Tampa Bay Surgical Group 251 Clearwater/Largo Rd. Largo, FL 33770
(727) 584-9500
Fax: (727) 914-8529 www.drfansler.com
SURGERY - VASCULAR
Benjamin Szpila, M.D., RPVI
Vascular Surgery
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery
EDUCATION: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General, Northside Hospital, Palms of Pasadena, Kindred Hospital St. Petersburg
Medicare & Medicaid Accepted
Bay Surgical Specialists, LLC
960 7th Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 821-8101
www.baysurgicalspecialists.com
SURGERY - VASCULAR
Chun K. Yang, M.D., FACS, RPVI
Vascular Surgery
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery
EDUCATION: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General, Northside Hospital, Palms of Pasadena, Kindred Hospital St. Petersburg
Medicare & Medicaid Accepted Bay Surgical Specialists, LLC 960 7th Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 821-8101 www.baysurgicalspecialists.com
UROGYNECOLOGY
Nyarai Mushonga, M.D.
Urogynecology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
EDUCATION: John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Medicare Accepted
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
700 6th St. South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 553-7461
UROLOGY
Yaser Bassel, M.D., FACS
Urology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Diplomate, American Board of Urology
EDUCATION: University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa FL
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Countryside and Mease Dunedin Hospitals, Morton Plant North Bay and Medical Center of Trinity
Medicare Accepted Advanced Urology Institute 35095 US Hwy.19 , Suite 202 Palm Harbor, FL 34684 (727) 771-0600
www.advancedurologyinstitute.com
UROLOGY
Brian Hale, M.D. FACS Urology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Diplomate, American Board of Urology
EDUCATION: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Countryside and Mease Dunedin Hospitals, Morton Plant North Bay and Medical Center of Trinity
Medicare Accepted
Advanced Urology Institute
35095 US Hwy. 19, Suite 202 Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 771-0600
www.advancedurologyinstitute.com
UROLOGY
Donald B. Morris, M.D.
Urology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Urology
EDUCATION: University of South Florida College of Medicine
RESIDENCY: Temple University Hospital
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
Medicare Accepted Donald B. Morris, MD, PA 1111 7th Ave. N., Suite 101 St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 822-3977
UROLOGY
Ali Syed, M.D. Urology
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Urology
EDUCATION: SUNY Upstate Medical University
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Countryside and Mease Dunedin Hospitals, Morton Plant North Bay and Medical Center of Trinity
Medicare Accepted
Advanced Urology Institute 35095 US Hwy. 19, Suite 202 Palm Harbor, FL 34684
2148 Duck Slough Blvd., Suite 102 New Port Richey, FL 34655
