Pinellas Medical Guide 2023

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AmirAldabagh,M.D.

TatianaArkhipenko,M.D. NadineAzzi,M.D.

KerryAnnCadogan,M.D.

RubenRayaCampos,M.D.

JosephCiszewski,D.O.

MichaelColeman,M.D.

LeonardConfident,M.D.

ChristopherCooke,D.O.

AlauddinEl-Hag,M.D.

GerardoGarcia,M.D.

HeatherGermann,M.D.

HishamHanai,M.D.

KaelaHarron,D.O.

KozhimalaJohn,M.D.

RabeeKorbaj,M.D.

NinoKurtsikidze,M.D.

TariqKutob,M.D.

DavidLim,D.O. YasminMahmoud,M.D. WilliamMcGrogan,M.D. PedroMorales,M.D. JosephParuolo,M.D. JenniferPeterson,M.D. BernardPhilippe,M.D. RicardoPineda,M.D. FadiSaba,M.D.

Muhammad Salmanullah,M.D. AdamSalomon,D.O. SamSamarrai,M.D. AlexanderSchreil,M.D. WayneSherman,D.O. DamonStafford,D.C. LuisYcaza,D.O.

AGE MANAGEMENT

Candace Reistrom

UHC Medicare Agent

EDUCATION: University of Florida; University of South Florida

Insurance Agent for 22 years - I speak Medicare Candace Reistrom St. Petersburg, FL

(727) 434-1803 rcandace@hotmail.com MyUHCAgent.com/Candace.Reistrom. LLC

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

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

David Minkoff, M.D.

Alternative Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Pediatrics,Board Eligible Infectious Disease, ER Medicine

EDUCATION: University of Wisconsin Medical School, Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at University of California

LifeWorks Wellness Center 301 Turner St Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 466-6789 www.lifeworkswellnesscenter.com

Physician Categories

Age Management

Allergy/Asthma/Immunology............. 10

Alternative Medicine 10

Audiology 14 Cardiology

14 Chiropractic 16 Colorectal Surgery 16 Dentistry

16 Dermatology 20 Endocrinology 22 Family Medicine ....................................... 22 Gastroenterology 26 General Practice 26 Geriatrics..................................................... 27

Gynecology & Gynecologic Surgery 27

Hearing Aids .............................................. 28 Internal Medicine .................................... 28 Lymphatic/Immune 32 MRI 22 Nephrology................................................ 32 Neurology 32 Nurse Practicioner 32 Obstetrics & Gynecology ...................... 32 Oncology 33 Opthalmology 36 Optometry ................................................. 38 Orthopaedics 38

Otolaryngology ........................................ 41 Pain Management ................................... 41 Physiatry 42 Podiatry 44 Proctology .................................................. 44 Radiology 44 Sports Medicine 45 Surgery - Bariatric .................................... 47 Surgery - General 47 Surgery - Orthopaedic 48 Surgery - Plastic /Reconstructive ....... 50 Surgery - Vascular 51 Urology 52

Your local hospitals

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital 501 Sixth Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-898-7451

Bayfront Health St. Petersburg 701 Sixth St. S, St. Petersburg 727-823-1234

Largo Medical Center - HCA Florida 14th Street South West Campus 201 14th St. SW, Largo 727-588-5200

Tampa St.

St. Petersburg General HospitalHCA Florida 6500 38th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-384-1414

AdventHealth Florida Hospital North Pinellas 1395 South Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs 727-942-5000

Mease Countryside Hospital - BayCare 3231 McMullen-Booth Road, Safety Harbor 727-725-6111

Gulf-to-Bay Blvd.

Ulmerton Rd.

Curlew Rd. Clearwater Beach Redington Shores Madeira Beach Treasure Island St. Pete Beach

78th Ave. N.

Mease Dunedin Hospital - BayCare 601 Main St., Dunedin 727-733-1111

Belleair Rd. Oakhurst Rd. 38th Ave. N.

Bridge

Morton Plant Hospital - BayCare 300 Pinellas St., Clearwater 727-462-7000

Northside Hospital - HCA Florida 6000 49th St. N, St. Petersburg 727-521-4411

66th St. Starkey Rd. Seminole Blvd. 49th St. 34th St.

Park Blvd.

4th St. S. Blvd.Tyrone

Palms of Pasadena Hospital - HCA Florida 1501 Pasadena Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-381-1000

54th Ave. N.

Belcher Rd. Central Ave.

4th St. S.

Alderman Rd. Gandy Blvd. 54th Ave. S.

St. Anthony’s Hospital - BayCare 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-825-1100

Largo Medical Center - HCA Florida Indian Rocks Road Campus 2025 Indian Rocks Road, Largo 727-586-7120

Largo Medical Center - HCA Florida Clearwater ER Campus 2339 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater 727-588-5200

24/7 ER in Palm Harbor - HCA Florida 35750 US 19 N, Palm Harbor 727-789-8420

Bardmoor Emergency Center - BayCare BayCare Health System 8839 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo Bay Pines VA Hospital 9500 Bay Pines Blvd, St. Petersbug 727-398-6661

AUDIOLOGY

Rachel Conter, Au.D.

Audiology, Hearing Aids DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY

Most Insurance Accepted

Gardner Audiology 2445 Tampa Rd.

Palm Lake Medical Professional Center Lexium Building, Unit H Palm Harbor, FL34682

1135 Pasadena Ave. S., Suite 140 South Pasadena, FL 33707

(800) 277-1182 www.gardneraudiology.com

CARDIOLOGY

George Blanco, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine & Cardiovasular Disease

EDUCATION: University of South Florida College of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Cardiology

601 7th St. S. Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 893-6234 BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup george.blanco@orlandohealth.com

CARDIOLOGY

John Brock, M.D.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Thoracic Surgery; American Board of Surgery; American Academy of Anti-aging and Rehabilitative Medicine

EDUCATION: University of Florida College of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted

Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Cardiology

601 7th St. S. Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 893-6234 BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup john.brock@orlandohealth.com

CARDIOLOGY

F. Curtis Bryan II M.D.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery

EDUCATION: Emory University School of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Cardiology

601 7th St. S., Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 893-6234 foster.bryan@orlandohealth.com BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup

CARDIOLOGY

Dennis Cassidy, M.D.

Cardiac Electrophysiology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Cardiovasular Disease & Clincal Cardiac Electrophysiology

EDUCATION: Memorial University of Newfoundland HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Cardiology 601 7th St. S. Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 893-6234 BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup dennis.cassidy@orlandohealth.com

CARDIOLOGY

Lindsay Gates, M.D.

Vascular Surgeon

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery

EDUCATION: Wright State University School of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted

Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Cardiology

601 7th St. South, Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 893-6570

lindsay.gates@orlandohealth.com BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup

CARDIOLOGY

Alexander Johnson, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

EDUCATION: Medical University of South Carolina HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Cardiology 601 7th St. S., Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 893-6234

BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup Alexander.Johnson@OrlandoHealth.com

CARDIOLOGY

Ravi Korabathina, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease & Interventional Cardiology

EDUCATION: Albany Medical College

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Cardiology

601 7th St. S. Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 893-6234

BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup ravikiran.korabathina@orlandohealth. com

CARDIOLOGY

Michael Malone, D.O.

Cardiovascular Disease

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine and Cardiovasular Disease

EDUCATION: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Cardiology 601 7th St. S. Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 893-6234

BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup michael.malone@orlandohealth.com

CARDIOLOGY

Daniel Masvidal, M.D.

Cardiac Electrophysiology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Cardiovasular Disease & Clincal Cardiac Electrophysiology

EDUCATION: Ponce School of Medicine & Health Services

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Cardiology 601 7th St. S. Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 893-6234

BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup daniel.masvidal@orlandohealth.com

CARDIOLOGY

Andrew Rosenthal, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine & Cardiovasular Disease

EDUCATION: Mount Sinai School of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted

Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Cardiology 601 7th St. S. Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 893-6234

BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup andrew.rosenthal@orlandohealth.com

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: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Cardiology 601 7th St. S. Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 893-6234

BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup gregg.schuyler@orlandohealth.com

CARDIOLOGY

Angela

Turner, D.O.

Cardiovascular Disease

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine and Cardiovasular Disease

EDUCATION: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Cardiology 601 7th St. S. Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 893-6234

BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup angela.turner@orlandohealth.com

CARDIOLOGY

Peter

Wassmer, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease

EDUCATION: University of Santo Tomas HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Cardiology 601 7th St. S. Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 893-6234

BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup peter.wassmer@orlandohealth.com

CHIROPRACTIC

Damon Stafford, DC Chiropractic

EDUCATION: Life University

Professional Health Care of Pinellas, Inc. 1839 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33713

(727) 820-1177 www.PHCofPinellas.com

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: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted

Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group

Colorectal Surgery 625 6th Ave S, Suite 430 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 893-6363

Jennifer.ayscue@orlandohealth.com BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup

COLORECTAL SURGERY

Lourdes T. Santiago, M.D.

Colon & Rectal Surgeon

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery

EDUCATION: Ponce School of Medicine Ponce, Puerto Rico

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Morton Plant Hospital, St. Petersburg General Hospital

Medicare Accepted

Lourdes T. Santiago, MD, PA 1305 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Building A Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 483-9188

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: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Colorectal Surgery 625 6th Ave S, Suite 430 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 893-6363 BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup james.williams2@orlandohealth.com

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

Kenyon M. Fort, DDS

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery / Dental Implants

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Diplomate of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Florida Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Pinellas County Dental Association, American Dental Association, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology

EDUCATION: BS, Morehouse College; DDS Meharry Medical College, School of Dentistry

St. Petersburg Oral Surgery & Dental Implants 7135 MLK Jr. St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33702

(727) 525-545 www.stpeteoralsurgery.com

DENTISTRY

Move It, Move It

By Erin Feitsma, Times Total Media Correspondent

Looking to add a little whimsy to your workout? We’ve got you covered. Consider deviating from your tried-and-true exercise routine with some of these unusual, off-the-cuff healthy activity suggestions.

Goat yoga: What’s better than yoga? Yoga with goats, that’s what. If you haven’t heard of goat yoga, the concept is pretty self-explanatory – a yoga class takes place in a room full of baby goats who may or may not try to climb onto your back. Been there, done that? If goat yoga feels so yesterday, there’s also dog yoga for canine lovers or, for the truly poised among us, horseback yoga, where participants practice yoga poses *on the backs of live horses.* The more you know!

Quidditch: For Harry Potter fans, this fictious sport needs no introduction. If you’ve long wished you could be a student at Hogwarts, settle for the next best thing and enjoy a magical game of the wizarding world’s popular sport, Quidditch, in real life. Some colleges have their own Quidditch teams, and there’s also US Quadball, a Quidditch-adjacent sports organization that provides events and other types of programming for more than 100 club and collegiate teams across the nation. Accio Golden Snitch!

Glow-in-the-dark workouts: You love working out, and you love neon ensembles. Combine the two and you get … glowin-the-dark workout classes! Don’t deny yourself the simple pleasure of doing your fitness routine in the dark while looking like the neon-tinged, space-patterned carpet of your beloved neighborhood bowling alley. We can only surmise that classes like these get glowing reviews.

Unicycle hockey: On the topic of unusual sports, unicycle hockey exists. Yes, it’s basically hockey, and yes, you have to compete while riding a unicycle. What could go wrong? One would assume that, not unlike horseback yoga, a fair amount of balance is involved. If you love playing hockey but aren’t keen on ice skating, this one-wheeled take on the sport may be the activity for you!

Stranger Things intervals: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can be repetitive, but HIIT workouts don’t have to be boring. Give your exercise routine a taste of the Upside Down with Stranger Things-inspired and ’80s-infused interval training that incorporates dance moves (“Running Up That Hill,” anyone?). You can find some of these Stranger Things workouts on YouTube. If you’re not a fan of the show, there’s plenty of other themed HIIT routines out there to fit your fancy, from HIIT workouts soundtracked with emo music to Disney HIIT routines. You’re welcome.

Drum cardio: Amp up your cardio workout and feel the beat with a drum cardio routine. For drum cardio, you’ll need a pair of drumsticks (you can easily find fitness drumsticks on Amazon), an exercise ball and a bucket for the ball to rest on. Classes can be taken in person, or if you have the equipment, you can work out at home along to YouTube drum cardio videos. (We won’t tell if you freestyle your own drum solo.)

Information from this article was sourced from npr.org, usquadball.org, hockeygods.com, youtube.com and drummagazine.com.

DERMATOLOGY

Sarah Croft, D.O.

Adult & Pediatric Dermatology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Ostheopathic Dermatology

EDUCATION: Ohio University Heritage College of Ostheopathic Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Palms Of Pasadena

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

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

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

Timothy F. Kelly, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Dermatology

EDUCATION: University of Florida, University of South Florida

Medicare Accepted Safety Harbor Dermatology

1840 Mease Dr., Suite 406 Safety Harbor, FL 34695 (727) 712-8222 www.kellydermatology.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

Amy S. Ross, M.D. Dermatology, Mohs

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Dermatology, American College of Mohs Surgery

EDUCATION:University of Florida, Drexel University, Vanderbilt Medical Center

Medicare and Most Major Insurance Accepted PHDermatology - Palm Harbor 4197 Woodlands Pkwy Palm Harbor, FL 34685 (727) 786-3810 www.phdermatology.com

DERMATOLOGY

Carol Sims-Robertson, M.D.

Dermatology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: National Board of Medical Examiners

EDUCATION: University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine

Medicare Accepted Divine Dermatology, PLLC 2191 9th Ave. N., Suite 100 St. Petersburg, FL 33713

(727) 528-0321 www.divinedermatology.com

DERMATOLOGY

Casey Woods, PA-C

Dermatology

EDUCATION: Barry University

Medicare Accepted Skin Support Dermatology 870 77th Ave N. St. Petersburg, FL 33702

(727) 821-3600 www.kelleherderm.com

DERMATOLOGY

Amber W. Zeier, MPAS, PA-C

Adult & Pediatric Dermatology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

EDUCATION: University of FloridaCollege of Medicine

Medicare Accepted Mahoney Dermatology Specialists, P.A. 7995 66th Street N. Pinellas Park, FL 33781

(727) 530-0920 www.mahoneydermatology.com

ENDOCRINOLOGY

Ajay

Varanasi, M.D., FACP, FACE Endocrinology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Endocrinology, Osteoporosis,PCOS, ABIM, Diabetes, Insulin Pump Mgmt, Thyroid Conditions, Thyroid Ultrasounds & Biopsies

EDUCATION: IM: Pennsylvania Hospital, University of PA, Suny Buffalo Endocrinology

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Palms of Pasadena

Medicare Accepted 5775 5th Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33710 508 South Habana Ave., Suite 335 Tampa , FL 33609

(727) 345-5222 Fax: (727) 345-4066 www.tampabayendo.org

MRI Central Imaging High Field Open MRI

ACR Accredited; Joint Commission Approved

Central Imaging High Field Open MRI 6101 Central Ave St. Petersburg, FL 33710

(727) 381-4674 Fax: (727) 341-1182 www.centralopenmri.com

FAMILY MEDICINE

Shari Anthony, M.D.

Family Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine

EDUCATION: George Washington University School of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Internal & Family Medicine 2200 16th St. North St. Petersburg, FL 33704

(727) 893-6201 BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup shari.anthony@orlandohealth.com

FAMILY MEDICINE

Erin Butler, APRN

Primary Care, Wellness & Weight Loss

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Nurses

Credentialing Center Board Certified

EDUCATION: Emory University, Masters in Science of Nursing

Medicare Accepted

All Care Medical Consultants, P.A. All Care Health Center 1745 S Highland Ave. Clearwater, FL 33756 8900 Park Blvd. N Seminole, FL 33777

(727) 587-0377 * (727) 545-4545 info@allcare4u.com www.allcare4u.com

FAMILY MEDICINE

Camilla Chacon APRN-BC, DNP

Family Practice

BOARD CERTIFICATION: ANCC

EDUCATION: Doctor of Nursing Practice, Florida State University

Medicare Accepted

VeriMed Pinellas Park 9365 US Highway 19 N Pinellas Park, FL 33782 (727) 577-0285

FAMILY MEDICINE

Erin Cook, APRN

Primary Care and Wellness

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Association of Nurse Practitioners

EDUCATION: Chamberlain University, Master in Science of Nursing

Medicare Accepted

All Care Medical Consultants, P.A. 1745 S Highland Ave. Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 587-0377 info@allcare4u.com www.allcare4u.com

FAMILY MEDICINE

William Degan, M.D.

Family Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine

EDUCATION: University of Miami School of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Internal & Family Medicine 2200 16th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33704 (727) 893-6201

BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup william.degan@orlandohealth.com

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: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Internal & Family Medicine 2200 16th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33704

(727) 893-6201 BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup patrick.delsanto@orlandohealth.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 - Seminole, LLC 11200 Seminole Blvd., Suite 210 Largo, FL 33778

(727) 319-8900 verimedhealthgroup.com

FAMILY MEDICINE

Nick Engelman, D.O.

Family Practice, Skin Procedures & Osteopathic Manipulation

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Osteopathic Family Physicians EDUCATION: Doctor of Osteopathy, Ohio University COM Athens, Ohio

Medicare Accepted All Care Medical Consultants, P.A. 1115 Florida Ave. Palm Harbor, FL 34683

(727) 259-2300 info@allcare4u.com www.allcare4u.com

FAMILY MEDICINE

Ronald C. Fernandez, M.D.

Family Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine

EDUCATION: University of Florida

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Dunedin and Countryside

Medicare Accepted Ronald C. Fernandez, M.D., P.A. 31922 US Hwy 19 N. Palm Harbor, Fl 34684

(727) 787-7520 www.RonaldFernandezMD.com

FAMILY MEDICINE

Nazrah Franco, M.D.

Family Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine

EDUCATION: Boston University School of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Internal & Family Medicine 470 2nd St. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 893-6060 BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup nazrah.franco@orlandohealth.com

FAMILY MEDICINE

Olivia Gillespie, D.O.

Family Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Family Medicine

EDUCATION: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL

Medicare Accepted veriMED Health Group - Clearwater 2515 Countryside Blvd., Suite H Clearwater, FL 33763

(727) 796-8600

FAMILY MEDICINE

Ana B. May, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Practice

EDUCATION: University of Salamanca, Salamanca Spain MD Universidad Autonoma, Madrid Family Practice

RESIDENCY: University of South Florida, Morton Plant Hospital, Family Practice Residency Speaks: English, Greek & Spanish HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Morton Plant Mease

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

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 Mease

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

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 Healthcare of Pinellas, Inc. 5500 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33703 (727) 525-5500 www.PHCofPinellas.com

FAMILY MEDICINE

Marci Johns, ARNP

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

EDUCATION: University of Florida, Master of Science in Nursing HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Morton Plant Mease

Medicare Accepted\tMost Insurance Accepted Pinellas County Primary Care & Hospitalists 516 Lakeview Rd., Suite 4 Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 461-7908 www.pcpcah.com

FAMILY MEDICINE

Bernard Philippe, M.D.

General Practice

EDUCATION: American University of Antigua College of Medicine

Medicare Accepted Professional Health Care of Pinellas, Inc. 1839 Central Ave St. Petersburg, FL 33713

(727) 322-1054 www.PHCofPinellas.com

FAMILY MEDICINE

Jason Philippe, M.D.

Family Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine

EDUCATION: Doctor of Medicine, Central Michigan University

Medicare Accepted Millennium Physician Group 6450 38th Ave. N., Suite 300 St. Petersburg, FL 33710

(727) 655-9850 www.millenniumphysician.com

Coffee: The Risks vs. The Rewards

By Sally Moe, Times Total Media Correspondent

Coffee is as entrenched in American culture as burgers and beer. According to the 2020 Atlas of American Coffee, 62% of us Yanks drink coffee every day and 70% drink it every week. (Those numbers are on the rise: 2022 figures have daily coffee drinkers at 64%.) But as much as we love the stuff, we have been exposed to reams of conflicting information over the years about whether it’s good or bad for health. Chalk that up to flawed studies, and failure to take into account such other lifestyle factors as smoking, alcohol use, or lack of exercise.

But WAIT! There’s more!

• Boosting energy levels (You knew that, of course – but one small study found that consuming caffeine increased time to exhaustion during a cycling exercise by 12%, and significantly reduced subjective levels of fatigue in participants.)

• Support of brain health: According to one review of 13 studies, people who regularly consumed coffee had a significantly lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. What’s more, caffeine consumption also slowed the progression of Parkinson’s over time. Another review of 11 observational studies in more than 29,000 people also found that the more coffee people consumed, the lower their risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Several studies have demonstrated that moderate coffee consumption could be associated with a lower risk of dementia and cognitive decline.

• Promoting weight management: Coffee could help support weight management and may be linked to decreased body fat. One study also found that people who consumed coffee were more likely to be physically active.

• A lowered risk of depression: According to one review of seven studies, each cup of coffee people consumed per day was linked to an 8% lower risk of depression.

• Reduced risk of early death: Compared with non-drinkers, those who drank 3-5 cups of coffee daily were 15% less likely to die early from all causes, including cardiovascular disease, suicide, and Parkinson’s disease. Both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee provided benefits. The study authors suggested that bioactive compounds in coffee may be responsible for interfering with disease development by reducing inflammation and insulin resistance.

Right now, with those factors accounted for in studies, the consensus is that the good well outweighs the bad. So let’s start with the good. For instance: Did you know that coffee has more antioxidants than black and green teas? Research into the effects of coffee has plenty more to say. Studies indicate regular consumption offers protection against:

• Type 2 diabetes (one review of 30 studies found that each cup of coffee test subjects consumed per day was linked to a 6% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This is thought to be due to coffee’s ability to preserve the function of beta cells in the pancreas, which are responsible for producing insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.)

• Liver disease, including liver cancer: research shows that the more coffee people drink, the lower their risk of death from chronic liver disease. Drinking one cup of coffee per day was tied to a 15% lower risk, while drinking four cups per day was linked to a 71% lower risk. As little as 2-3 cups of coffee a day can result in a 38% reduction of risk of developing liver cancer.

• Heart attack and stroke: Some research shows that drinking coffee could be linked to a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart failure. Furthermore, habitual coffee drinking has been associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease in women.

Obviously, there are many benefits associated with regular coffee intake, but it’s still not for everybody, due to a number of factors. For instance:

• Coffee can temporarily raise blood pressure

• Too much coffee can increase your heart rate, cause palpitations, and increase production of stress hormones

• Coffee can irritate your stomach and GI tract

• In sensitive individuals, coffee can worsen anxiety

• Coffee may worsen the symptoms of GERD, because it relaxes the sphincter between the stomach and the esophagus, enabling acid reflux

• Unfiltered coffee (Turkish coffee, French press, espresso) contains diterpenes, which raise LDL cholesterol and triglycerides

Finally, coffee is not good for kids under 12; and should be consumed with care or avoided by those who have IBS; overactive bladder; Crohn’s; glaucoma; hypertension; arrhythmias; epilepsy; anxiety or panic disorder; or are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you love coffee, but are uncertain about whether it would help or hurt you, don’t go to Facebook University – get the 411 from your doctor.

Information for this article was sourced from healthline.com, mayoclinic.org, hsph.harvard.edu, ncausa.org, and eatthis.com.

FAMILY MEDICINE

Jennie Wilson, APRN FNP-C

Family Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center

EDUCATION: University of Tampa

Medicare Accepted veriMED Health Group 1615 Pasadena Ave. S.; Suite 350 St. Petersburg, FL 33707 2919 Swann Ave.; Suite 400A Tampa, FL 33609

(727) 345-6337 * (813) 871-2959 veriMedlPA.com

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Nayana George, M.D.

Gastroenterology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: Medical College, Trivandrum HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Digestive Health Institute 625 6th Ave. S., Suite 430 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 553-7344 nayana.george@orlandohealth.com BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Benjamin Tharian, M.D.

Advanced Endoscopy

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: Trivandrum and Kottayam Medical College, HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Digestive Health Institute 625 6th Ave. S., Suite 430 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 553-7273 benjamin.tharian@orlandohealth.com BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup

GENERAL PRACTICE

Yuanil Hernandez

Primary Practice

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Primary Care

EDUCATION: UAG Medical School

Medicare Accepted

Verimed Pinellas Park 9635 US Highway 19 N Pinellas Park, FL 33782 (727) 577-0285

GERIATRICS

Marc S. Berger, M.D.

Geriatrics & Family Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine, Certificate of Added Qualifications, Geriatrics

EDUCATION: McGill Faculty of Medicine, Montreal, Canada

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Memorial Hospital Tampa

Hourly Medical Consulting 802 B Second Street N. Safety Harbor, FL 34695

(727) 600-9205 info@HourlyMedicalConsulting.com Hourlymedicalconsulting.com

GERIATRICS

Kidd Brian, APRN-C Gerontology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) / Geriatrics

EDUCATION: Masters of Science in Nursing

Medicare Accepted VeriMed Health Group - Seminole, LLC 11200 Seminole Blvd., Suite 210 Largo, FL 33778

(727) 319-8900 https://verimedhealthgroup.com

GYNECOLOGY & GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY

Romeo Acosta Jr., M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

EDUCATION: New York University School of School of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Petersburg General, Bayfront Health, St. Anthony’s Hospital

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 www.gulfcoastobgynfl.com

GYNECOLOGY & GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY

Wilfredo Lorenzo, M.D. FACOG, Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

EDUCATION: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Petersburg General, Bayfront Medical, 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 www.gulfcoastobgynfl.com

GYNECOLOGY/ GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY

Ivelisse Ruiz, M.D. Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

EDUCATION: University of South Florida

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Countryside Hospital

Medicare Accepted Suncoast Women’s Care 11031 Countryway Blvd Tampa, FL 33626

(727) 809-0093

GYNECOLOGY & GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY Wanda Torres, M.D., FACOG Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

EDUCATION: University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Countryside, BayCare Health Center Trinity

Medicare Accepted Suncoast Women’s Care 11031 Countryway Blvd Tampa, FL 33626

(727) 809-0093 www.suncoastwomenscare.com

HEARING AIDS

Karen Lang Smith, HAS Hearing Aids

BOARD CERTIFICATION: National Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences Lic#AS2716

EDUCATION: FL License since 1996

Bay Area Hearing Care Professionals 6533 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33710

(727) 343-5230 bayareahearingfl.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Hazem Al-Andary, M.D.

Internal Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: American University of Beirut HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: BMC, NS, POP, STA, SPG, LMC

Medicare Accepted

Professional Health Care of Pinellas, Inc. 1839 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33713

(727) 322-1054 www.PHCofPinellas.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Tatiana Arkipenko, M.D.

Internal Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: Krasnoyarsk Medical Academy HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: BMC, NS, SPG, STA

Medicare Accepted Professional Health Care of Pinellas, Inc. 1839 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33713

(727) 322-1054 www.PHCofPinellas.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Atta U. Butt, M.D.

Internal Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Internal Medicine & Geriatrics

EDUCATION: University of Arkansas

Medicare Accepted

1840 Mease Drive; Suite 402 Safety Harbor, FL 34695 (727) 330-7652 www.AttabuttMD.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Kerry Ann Cadogan, M.D.

Internal Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: Oklahoma State University College of Medicine

Medicare Accepted Professional Health Care of Pinellas, Inc. 1839 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33713

(727) 322-1054 www.PHCofPinellas.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Sanlly Perez Ceballos, M.D.

Internal Medicine / PCP

BOARD CERTIFICATION: ABIM HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: AdventHealth Carrollwood

Medicare Accepted La Vida Medical Group 120 State St. E., Suite 101 Oldsmar, FL 34677 (813) 296-6266 www.lavidamedicalgroup.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Vijaya L. Cherukuri, M.D.

Internal Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Internal Medicine EDUCATION: MBBS, M.D., MBA HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront, Kindred, Palms of Pasadena, St. Anthony’s and Northside

Medicare Accepted Premier Health Care, Inc. 218 Pasadena Ave. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33707 (727) 345-0160 www.mypremierhealthcare.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

John Fox, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: University of South Florida BS Natural Sciences, University of South Florida College of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital Internal Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Morton Plant Mease

Medicare Accepted\Most Insurance Accepted Pinellas County Primary Care & Hospitalists 1007 Jeffords St., Suite 101 Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 443-1122 www.pcpcah.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Gerardo Garcia, M.D.

Internal Medicine & Cardiology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Cardiovascular Disease

EDUCATION: Universidad Nacional de Cordoba HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Petersburg General, Northside Hospital, St. Anthony’s Hospital

Medicare Accepted Professional Health Care of Pinellas, Inc. 1839 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33713 (727) 322-1054 www.PHCofPinellas.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

William N. Handelman, M.D. Internal Medicine/Cardiology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Internal Medicine EDUCATION: University of Louisville HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Petersburg General

Medicare Accepted Bay Area Medical Can Care Clinic 6399 38th Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33710

(727) 384-6411 Fax: (727) 344-2368

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Annette Hils, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Internal Medicine EDUCATION: Lahey Clinic MA, Internal Medicine Intern 2007, University of Mass. Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency 2009

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Morton Plant Hospital

Medicare and Most Insurance Accepted Pinellas County Primary Care 1007 Jeffords St., Suite 101 Clearwater, FL 33756

(727)- 443-1122 www.pcpcah.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Rabee Korbaj, M.D.

Internal Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: Damascus University School of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: BMC, NS, POP, STA, SPG, KND, Windmoor Psychiatric Hospital

Medicare Accepted Professional Health Care of Pinellas, Inc 1839 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33713

(727) 322-1054 www.PHCofPinellas.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Kenneth Neifeld, M.D.

Fellow of American College of Physicians

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Certified in Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: Jefferson Medical College, Medical Doctorate; Albert Einstein, Internal Medicine Residency

Medicare Accepted

All Care Health Center 8900 Park Blvd. N. Seminole, FL 33777

(727) 545-4545 info@allcare4u.com www.allcare4u.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Fadi Saba M.D.

Internal

Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: American University of Beirut

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: BH, NS, POP, STA, SPG, KND, Windmoor Psychiatric Hospital

Medicare Accepted

Professional Health Care of Pinellas, Inc. 1839 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33713 5500 MLK Jr. St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33703

(727) 322-1054 www.PHCofPinellas.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Irina Scutaru, M.D.

Internal

Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Internal & Family Medicine 603 7th St. South, Suite 400 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 553-7420

BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup irina.scutaru@orlandohealth.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Steven Seltzer, D.O.

Internal Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted

Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group

Internal & Family Medicine 2200 16th St. North St. Petersburg, FL 33704

(727) 893-6201

BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup steven.seltzer@orlandohealth.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Sreelatha Tirupathi, M.D.

Internal Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: Residency in Internal Medicine at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Petersburg General Hospital and Northside Hospital

Accepting New Patients - Humana, Freedom Optimum and Medicare

All Florida Family Care 3301 66th Street N., Suite A St. Petersburg, FL 33710

(727) 344-6200 * Fax: (727) 344-6222 www.affcare.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Michael Wanger, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: California State University, Long Beach BS Biochemistry, University of Kansas Medical Center MD, Scripp’s Clinic and Research Institute Internship and Residency

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Morton Plant Hospital

Medicare Accepted\Most Insurance Accepted Pinellas County Primary Care & Hospitalists 516 Lakeview Rd., Suite 4 Clearwater, FL 33756

(727) 461-7908 www.pcpcah.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE M. I. Yamani, M.D.

Fellow of American Academy of Anti-Aging

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Certified in Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: Down Medical College, Medical Doctorate; New Rochelle Hospital, Internal Medicine Residency

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Morton Plant, Largo Medical

Medicare Accepted

All Care Medical Consultants, P.A. 1745 S. Highland Ave. Clearwater, FL 33756

All Care Health Center 8900 Park Blvd. N. Seminole, FL 33777

(727) 587-0377 * (727) 545-4545 info@allcare4u.com www.allcare4u.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Michael A. Zimmer, M.D.

Internal Medicine

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

LYMPHATIC/IMMUNE

Laura M. Turley

Lymphatic Drainage, Certified Colon Hydrotherapist

EDUCATION: Cortiva Inst for Massage Therapy, Wood Hygienic Institute, MLD Trained

Professional Lymphatic Therapy, LLC FLMA#72501, FLMM#39888 9371-B US Hwy 19N Pinellas Park, FL 33782

(727) 492-0060 www.ProfessionalLymphaticTherapy.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

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

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Mustapha Benjouali ARRN

Family Practice

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Certification, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

EDUCATION: University of South Florida, Masters in Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Medicare Accepted

All Care Medical Consultants, P.A 1745 S. Highland Ave. Clearwater, FL 33756 8900 Park Blvd. N. Seminole, FL 33777

(727) 587-0377 * (727) 259-2300 info@allcare4u.com www.allcare4u.com

OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY

Giovanna S. Barlow, APRN, CNM Certified Nurse Midwife

EDUCATION: Keiser University, Frontier Nursing University

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Countryside Hospital

Medicare Accepted Suncoast Women’s Care 11031 Countryway Blvd Tampa, FL 33626

(727) 809-0093 www.suncoastwomenscare.com

OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY

Guillermo E. Calderon, M.D., FACOG

Obstetrics & Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

EDUCATION: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Petersburg General, 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 8200 Bryan Dairy Rd., Suite 101 Largo, FL 33777

(727) 344-4651 * (727) 319-2303 www.gulfcoastobgynfl.com

OBSTETRICS / GYNECOLOGY

Shailja Dayal, D.O., FACOG

Obstetrics and Gynecology

EDUCATION: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Countryside Hospital

Medicare Accepted

Suncoast Women’s Care 11031 Countryway Blvd Tampa, FL 33726

(727) 809-0093 www.suncoastwomenscare.com

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: St. Petersburg General, 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

8200 Bryan Dairy Rd. Suite 101 Largo, FL 33777

(727) 344-4651 * (727) 319-2303 www.gulfcoastobgynfl.com

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Taylor Ann Lentz, PA-C

Obstetrics & Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

EDUCATION: Barry University, Masters in Clinical Medicine Science

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 www.gulfcoastobgynfl.com

OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY

Kamila Malinowska, D.O.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

EDUCATION: University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St.Petersburg General, Bayfront Medical, 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 gulfcoastobgynfl.com

OBSTETRICS / GYNECOLOGY

Robyn Reese APRN, CNM

Obstetrics and Gynecology

EDUCATION: University of Florida

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Countryside Hospital

Medicare Accepted

Suncoast Women’s Care 11031 Countryway Blvd Tampa, FL 33626

(727) 809-0093 www.suncoastwomenscare.com

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Christina M. Shamas, M.D.,

FACOG

Obstetrics & Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

EDUCATION: University of South Florida, College of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Petersburg General, 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 8200 Bryan Dairy Rd. Suite 101 Largo, FL 33777

(727) 344-4651 * (727) 319-2303 www.gulfcoastobgynfl.com

ONCOLOGY

Gregoire Bergier, M.D.

Oncology / Hematology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Medical Oncology and Hematology

EDUCATION: USF College of Medicine, Moffitt Cancer Center

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, Morton Plant, Largo Medical

Medicare Accepted

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 3280 N. McMullen Booth Road, Suite 200 Clearwater, FL 33761 100 Highland Ave. Largo, FL 33770

(727) 216-1141 * (727) 683-2900 www.FLCancer.com/GBergier

ONCOLOGY

Vu Tran Ho, M.D.

Oncology / Hematology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s, Bayfront Health, Palms of Pasadena

Medicare Accepted

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 1201 5th Ave. N., Suite 505 St. Petersburg, FL 33705 1615 Pasadena Ave. S., Suite 400 St. Petersburg, FL 33707

(727) 821-0017 * (727) 341-1316 www.FLCancer.com/VHo

ONCOLOGY Ananth Iyer, M.D.

Oncology & Hematology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Northside, Morton Plant, Largo Medical, St. Petersburg General, St. Anthony’s

Medicare Accepted Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 5767 49th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33709

(727) 522-0558 www.FLCancer.com/AIyer

ONCOLOGY

Nuruddin Jooma M.D., MPH

Oncology / Hematology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, Morton Plant

Medicare Accepted

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 400 Pinellas St., Suite 300 Clearwater, FL 33756 100 Highland Ave. Largo, FL 33770

(727) 447-8100 * (727) www.FLCancer.com/NJooma683-2900

ONCOLOGY Don D. Luong, M.D.

Oncology / Hematology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Medical Oncology and Hematology

EDUCATION: University of Pennsylvania; USF College of Medicine, Moffitt Cancer Center

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Largo Medical, Morton Plant

Medicare Accepted

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

8787 Bryan Dairy Rd., Suite 210 Largo, FL 33777 100 Highland Ave. Largo, FL 33770 1301 2nd Ave. S.W., Suite 290 Largo, FL 33770

(727) 397-9641 * (727) 683-2900 (727) 940-9580 www.FLCancer.com/DLuong

ONCOLOGY

Joseph R. Mace, M.D.

Oncology / Hematology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Care, Ann Arbor, MI; Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; State University of New York, University Hospital, Syracuse, NY

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s, Bayfront Health, Palms of Pasadena

Medicare Accepted

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 1201 5th Ave. N., Suite 505 St. Petersburg, FL 33705 1615 Pasadena Ave. S., Suite 400 St. Petersburg, FL 33707

(727) 821-0017 * (727) 341-1316 www.FLCancer.com/JMace

ONCOLOGY

Hitesh Patel, M.D.

Oncology / Hematology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine

EDUCATION: USF College of Medicine, Moffitt Cancer Center

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Dunedin, Mease Countryside, Morton Plant, Largo Medical

Medicare Accepted

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 400 Pinellas St., Suite 300 Clearwater, FL 33756 3280 N. McMullen Booth Road, Suite 200 Clearwater, FL 33761 (727) 447-8100 * (727) 216-1141 www.FLCancer.com/HPatel

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OPTOMETRY

Brenda Liffland, O.D.

Diagnosis of Eye Disorders, Emergency Care, Vision Testing, Dry Eye

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Optometry

EDUCATION: Nova Southeastern University

Medicare Accepted Gulfcoast Eye Care 2650 Tampa Rd. Palm Harbor, FL 34684

(727) 785-4419 www.gulfcoasteyecare.com

OPTOMETRY

Lydia Luther, O.D.

Diagnosis of Eye Disorders, Emergency Care, Vision Testing

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Optometry

EDUCATION: Mississippi State University, Southern College of Optometry

Medicare Accepted Gulfcoast Eye Care 6036 Park Blvd. Pinellas Park, FL 33781

(727) 800-4461 http://www.gulfcoasteyecare.com

OPTOMETRY

Thanh Nguyen,O.D.

Diagnosis of Eye Disorders, Emergency Care, Vision Testing

EDUCATION: Nova Southeastern University BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Optometry

Medicare Accepted Gulfcoast Eye Care 1515 9th Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33705

(727) 895-2020 www.gulfcoasteyecare.com

OPTOMETRY

D. Scott Shettle, O.D.

Eye Exams, Contact Lenses, Ocular Disease

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Diplomate, American Board of Optometry, Florida and National Board

Certified Optometric Physician

EDUCATION: Nova Southeastern UniversityCollege of Optometry

Medicare Accepted Shettle Family Eye Care & Eye Wear 8501 4th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33702 (727) 528-2015 www.shettleeyecare.com

OPTOMETRY

Sandra Stroud, O.D.

General Optometry, Contact Lens Specialty

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Certified Optometric Physician; Residency - Yale, New Haven VA Medical Center

EDUCATION: UMSL School of Optometry

Most Vision Insurance Accepted Precision Optical HolidayTower 2435 US 19 N. Suite 100 Holiday, FL 34691 12610 US Hwy 19 (Inside Walmart) Hudson, FL 34667

(727) 937-6551 * (727) 378-0469 www.stroudeyecare.com

ORTHOPAEDICS

David T. Braun, M.D., MBA

Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacement & Arthroscopic Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

EDUCATION: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland Ohio

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s, Palms of Pasadena, Largo Medical Center, Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, AdventHealth, Bayfront Hospital and Northside Hospital

Medicare Accepted Bay Area Orthopaedic Specialists 4820 Park Blvd. Suite 1 Pinellas Park, FL 33781 Satellite Office 31581 US Hwy 19 Palm Harbor, FL 34684

(727) 209-6677 Fax: (727) 873-7408 www.BayAreaOrthoFl.com

ORTHOPAEDICS

Jennifer L. Cook, M.D.

Total Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine Injuries, Fracture Cases

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

EDUCATION: Harvard, Massachusetts Ins. of Tech, Michigan, Fellowship Insall Scott Kelly Inst. NYC

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Medical Center of Trinity, New Port Richey Surgery Center at Trinity, Comprehensive Outpatient Joint & Spine Institute, AdventHealth North Pinellas, BayCare Surgery Center, Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin

Florida Joint Care Institute 2165 Little Road Trinity, FL 34655

(727) 372-6637 * (727) 477-9453 text www.drjennifercook.com www.floridajointcare.com

Pets Can Have “Pawsitive” Effects On Your Health

By Erin Feitsma, Times Total Media Correspondent

In movies, pets can talk, fly and perhaps even save little Timmy from a well. Your real-life pet may not be able to do all that, but they’re just as super. Did you know that animals can have a positive effect on your well-being? Whether you’re a cat person, dog person, ferret person or just an overall pet person (we knew we liked you), here we outline the benefits that your favorite little floof may be having on your health right under your nose. You do the most for Fluffy – but Fluffy may be doing the most for you.

Mental health: If you suffer from anxiety, consider getting a dog. Research shows that having a pup around can help soothe anxiety and calm you down. Research has even linked pet ownership with a decreased likelihood of depression. It’s also been proven that spending time with animals can lower your blood pressure and cortisol, the stress hormone. Ah, pets – they’re natural fluffy stress relievers. Just another reason to love them!

Exercise opportunities: If you want to get moving, adding a pet to your home could help improve your physical health. You may not walk your turtle or hedgehog (though we’d like to see it done), but walking your dog around the block each day helps you get off the couch and get your steps in. Dog owners are also less likely to be obese.

Heart health: Health benefits aren’t only for dog lovers – feline fanatics reap positive effects, too. If you’ve never

considered owning a cat (or two … or three), this fact may change your mind: One study suggests that those who have a cat are at less risk of suffering a fatal stroke or heart attack.

Social connectivity: Many of us have struggled with feelings of isolation and loneliness over the past few years thanks to COVID, but our pets may be able to help with that. One survey found that close to 90 percent of those surveyed said that interacting with an animal helped them feel less lonely. Not only that, but pets may also help give your social life a boost. A Harvard survey found that pet owners were more likely than those without a pet to meet new people around their neighborhood.

Information from this article was sourced from heart.org, ncbi.nlm.nih. gov, newsinhealth.nih.gov, onehealth.org, marthastewart.com, vbspca. com and health.harvard.edu.

ORTHOPAEDICS

Rachel S. Dhani, M.D.

Family Medicine, Sports Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Family Medicine, Board Eligible Sports Medicine

EDUCATION: Undergraduate-University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Biology- Cum Laude Medical School - University of Florida College of Medicine

RESIDENCY: Bayfront Family Medicine Residency, St. Petersburg, FL,

FELLOWSHIP: University of South Florida, Primary Care Sports Medicine

Medicare Accepted Florida Joint Care Institute 2165 Little Rd Trinity, Fl 34655

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ORTHOPAEDICS

Stephen A. Hanff, M.D.

Total Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine Injuries, Fracture Cases

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

EDUCATION: University of Miami, BS cum laude with honors; University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, MD alpha omega alpha; University of Florida, Residency Orthopaedic Surgery

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Comprehensive Outpatient Joint & Spine Institute, Medical Center of Trinity, New Port Richey Surgery Center at Trinity, Florida Hospital North Pinellas, Baycare Surgery Center, Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin

Florida Joint Care Institute 2165 Little Road Trinity, FL 34655

(727) 372-6637 www.floridajointcare.com www.hanff.com

ORTHOPAEDICS

Aaron Mates, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

EDUCATION: University of South Alabama, BS, MS, MD, Internship, Residency, Andrew Institute Fellowship

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Comprehensive Outpatient Joint & Spine Institute, Medical Center of Trinity, New Port Richey Surgery Center at Trinity, AdventHealth North Pinellas, BayCare Surgery Center, Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin

Florida Joint Care Institute 2165 Little Road Trinity, FL 34655

(727) 372-6637 * (727) 477-9453 Text www.floridajointcare.coma

ORTHOPAEDICS

Steven B. Warren, M.D.

Total Joint Replacement & Adult Reconstructive Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

EDUCATION: Yale School of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Palms of Pasadena

Medicare Accepted

Bay Area Orthopaedic Specialists

4820 Park Blvd., Suite 1 Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Satellite Office 31581 US 19 N Palm Harbor, FL 34684

(727) 209-6677 Fax: (727) 873-7408 www.BayAreaOrthoFl.com

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OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Trina Espinola, M.D. Otolarynology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Otolarynology - Head and Neck Surgery

EDUCATION: Tulane University

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group ENT and Allergy, Head and Neck Surgery 625 6th Ave S., Suite 385 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 553-7100

trina.espinola@orlandohealth.com BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Donald C. Lanza, M.D.

Rhinology/Skull Base Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Otolaryngology

EDUCATION: SUNY Downstate (Med School) HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

Medicare Accepted Sinus & Nasal Institute of Florida, P.A 550 94th Ave. N St. Petersburg, FL 33702 (727) 573-0074 www.sniflmd.com

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Julia Pfaff, D.O. Otolarynology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

EDUCATION: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group ENT and Allergy, Head and Neck Surgery 625 6th Ave. S., Suite 385 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 553-7100 julia.pfaff@orlandohealth.com BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Alla Solyar, M.D.

Rhinology, Skull Base Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Otolaryngology

EDUCATION: Albert Einstein College of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

Medicare Accepted Sinus & Nasal

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Todd Beery, D.O.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Interventional Pain Management

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Subspecialty Pain Medicine & Electrodiagnostic Medicine

EDUCATION: Nova Southeastern University; Internship/Residency; Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital

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

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Jennifer M. Burns, M.D.

Interventional Pain Management

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; American Board Pain Medicine American Board Interventional Pain Medicine

EDUCATION: University of South Florida College of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St Anthony’s Hospital

Medicare Accepted

All Florida Orthopaedic Associates 4600 4th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33703

(727) 527-5272 www.afopa.com

PAIN MANAGEMENT

John D. D’Auria, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine BOARD CERTIFICATION: Anesthesiology, Interventional Pain Physicians, Pain Medicine

EDUCATION: University of Pennsylvania

Medicare Accepted Ramos Center for Interventional and Functional Medicine 100 3rd Ave. W., Suite 110 Bradenton, FL 34205 646 Virginia St. Suite 701 Dunedin, FL 34689 (941) 708-9555 info@RamosCenter.com Ramoscenter.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 General

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 4114 Woodlands Pkwy., Suite 303 Palm Harbor, FL 34685 11912 Sheldon Road Tampa, FL 33626 (727) 797-7463 www.floridaspineinstitute.com

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Ashraf Hanna, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Pain Management, Anesthesia

EDUCATION: Ain Shams University

Medicare Accepted

Florida Spine Institute 2251 Drew Street Clearwater, FL 33765

(727) 797-7463 www.floridaspineinstitute.com

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 646 Virginia St. Suite 701 Dunedin FL 34689 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 Street 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

Medicare Accepted

Florida Spine Institute

2250 Drew St. Clearwater, FL 33765 4114 Woodlands Pkwy., Suite 303 Palm Harbor, FL 34685

(727) 797-7463 www.floridaspineinstitute.com

PHYSIATRY

Francisco Torres, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management

EDUCATION: University of Puerto Rico

Medicare Accepted

Florida Spine Institute 2250 Drew Street Clearwater, FL33765

(727) 797-7463 www.floridaspineinstitute.com

PODIATRY

J.

Daniel Perez DPM

Foot, Ankle & Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine

EDUCATION: Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s, Palms of Pasadena, Largo Medical Center, Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, AdventHealth, Bayfront Hospital and Northside Hospital

Medicare Accepted Bay Area Orthopaedic Specialists 4820 Park Blvd. Suite 1 Pinellas Park, FL 33781 31581 US 19 N. Palm Harbor, FL 34684

(727) 209-6677 www.bayareaorthofl.com

PODIATRY

Jeff Kopelman, DPM

Podiatric

Surgery, Wound Care

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Podiatric Surgery, American Academy of Wound Management

EDUCATION: Emory University, Universal Medical Center

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s, Bayfront Health, Palms of Pasadena, St. Petersburg General, Northside Hospital

Medicare Accepted

The Heel And Foot Pain Center of Tampa Bay 4423 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL 33713

(727) 321-4040 * (727) 398-6645 www.toebiz.com

PODIATRY Michele L. Selsor, DPM

Podiatry

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Qualified EDUCATION: University of South Florida, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine

Medicare Accepted Michele L Selsor, DPM 7744 66th St. N. Pinellas Park, Fl 33781 (727) 321-9488 www.DrMicheleSelsor.com

PROCTOLOGY

David H. Shapiro, M.D. Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery EDUCATION: Tufts Medical School, Boston City Hospital, Internship, Yale New Haven Hospital Surgical Residency AWARDS: Best Doctors of American List, Best Doctors of Tampa Bay - Tampa Bay Metro Magazine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Staff Honorary Morton Plant and Tampa General

Hemorrhoid Treatment Center of Florida 561 S. Duncan Ave. Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 724-4279 www.hdtreatment.com

RADIOLOGY

Brent C. Price, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology Mammography

DEXA, Ultrasound MRI, CT PET

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Radiology

EDUCATION: Medical College of Virginia

Medicare Accepted Price Hoffman Stone & Associates 747 6th Ave. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 129 1st Ave. N. Diagnostic Imaging at Baywalk St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 898-3647 * (727) 896-2273 phsoffice@tampabay.rr.com

SPORTS MEDICINE

David T. Braun, M.D., MBA

Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacement & Arthroscopic Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

EDUCATION: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland Ohio

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s, Palms of Pasadena, Largo Medical Center, Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, AdventHealth, Bayfront Hospital and Northside Hospital

Medicare Accepted

Bay Area Orthopaedic Specialists 4820 Park Blvd. Suite 1 Pinellas Park, FL 33781 Satellite Office 31581 US 19 N Palm Harbor, FL 33684

(727) 209-6677 Fax: (727) 873-7408 www.BayAreaOrthoFl.com

SPORTS MEDICINE

Gregory I. Mines, M.D.

Primary Care Sports Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Sports Medicine, Family Medicine

EDUCATION: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa FL

Medicare Accepted All Florida Orthopaedic Associates 1615 Pasadena Ave. S.; Suite 200 South Pasadena, FL 33707 (727) 527-5272 www.afopa.com

SPORTS MEDICINE

Justin Thompson, M.D.

Sports

Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine & Sports Medicine

EDUCATION: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted

Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Sports Medicine 603 7th St. South, Suite 440 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 893-6333

BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup justin.thompson@orlandohealth.com

SPORTS MEDICINE

Katherine Wojnowich, M.D.

Sports Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine & Sports Medicine

EDUCATION: Icahn Mount Sinai School of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted

Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Sports Medicine 603 7th St. South, Suite 440 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 893-6333 BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup katherine.wojnowich@orlandohealth.com

Is Blue Light Bad For Your Eyes?

By Sally Moe, Times Total Media Correspondent

Maybe. The evidence is leaning in that direction. But first, the good news:

When it comes to blue light, timing is everything. Daytime exposure to blue light boosts attention and alertness, enhances memory and cognition, and lifts your mood. (It’s been used to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression triggered by the shorter days of winter. Research has shown that 20 minutes of morning blue light exposure helps ease SAD symptoms.) Blue light can also be beneficial for certain skin maladies, like acne, plaque psoriasis and actinic keratosis. (If you’re thinking about buying an at-home blue light device for this purpose, be sure it’s FDA-approved.) Furthermore, it regulates your body’s natural wake and sleep cycle, or circadian rhythm. If you’re wondering where all this blue light comes from, the dominant source is sunlight – followed by digital devices including computers, smartphones, tablets and LED TVs, and fluorescent light and LED lights.

So yes, we do need it. But too much night-time blue light exposure is believed to cause problems. Research indicates it can reduce the quality and duration of your sleep, as it suppresses the release of melatonin; that suppression is linked to metabolic syndrome, depression, obesity and cancer. Cumulatively, constant exposure to blue light may damage retinal cells and contribute to vision problems such as age-related macular degeneration. It may also contribute to cataracts, eye cancer and other eye problems. According to a vision study by the National Eye Institute, children are more at risk than adults for

these effects because their eyes absorb more blue light from digital devices. While our cornea and lens protect the retina from damaging UV rays, they do not hold back blue light. And devices like cellphones are typically held close to the face, especially before sleep, and that intensifies the exposure.

As digital and LED powered technologies are relatively new, more research tracking long-term effects will be needed. In the meantime, to maintain your sight and your quality of sleep, there are protective actions you can take:

• Turn off devices three hours before bedtime. If that thought makes you shudder, switch to an amber-light mode between sunset and sunrise.

• At night, wear blue-light blocking glasses. Some studies show that when subjects use blue-light-blocking glasses – even in a brightly lit room or while using an electronic device – they produce just as much melatonin as if it were dark.

• If you wear prescription glasses, request anti-reflective lenses, which reduce glare and block blue light.

• Eat plenty of foods containing eye-protective lutein and zeaxanthin, such as spinach, peas, summer squash, eggs, pumpkin, broccoli, avocados, carrots and pistachios.

• For additional protection, consider a supplement that supports eye health; TEBS is one example.

• At night, keep your home as dark as possible to support sleep. Tone down the digital display on your clock. Change night lights to red or amber bulbs.

Information for this article was gathered from UC Davis Eye Center’s Cultivating Health blog, Harvard Health, and preventblindness.org.

SURGERY - BARIATRIC

Kevin L. Huguet, M.D. FACS

Bariatric Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery

EDUCATION: Mayo Clinic

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

(727) 357-MIIS (6447) Fax: (727) 356-MIIS (6447) www.weightlossofflorida.com

SURGERY - BARIATRIC

Pete Peterson, M.D.

Bariatric 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

(727) 357-MIIS (6447) FAX: (727) 356-MIIS (6447) www.minimallyinvasivesurgeryfl.com

SURGERY - BARIATRIC

Alexander Ramirez, M.D.

Bariatric Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery

EDUCATION: University of Cartagena

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute 601 7th St., Suite 510 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 893-6550 alexander.ramirezvalderrama@orlandohealth.com BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup

SURGERY - GENERAL 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 N.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 GENERAL Mindi Giglio D.O., FACOS

General BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Osteopathic Surgeons Eligible

EDUCATION: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital

Medicare Accepted

Minimally Invasive Institute of Surgery

A Division of Tampa Bay Surgical Group 2191 9th Ave. N., Suite 270 St. Petersburg, FL 33713

(727) 357-MIIS (6447) Fax: (727) 356-MIIS (6447) www.minimallyinvasivesurgeryfl.com tampabaysurgicalgroup.com

SURGERY - GENERAL

Kevin L. Huguet, M.D. FACS

Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery

EDUCATION: Mayo Clinic

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 260 St. Petersburg, FL 33713

(727) 357-MIIS (6447) Fax: (727) 356- MIIS (6447) https://minimallyinvasivesurgeryfl.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

(727) 357-MIIS (6447) Fax: (727) 356-MIIS (6447) www.minimallyinvasivesurgeryfl.com

SURGERY GENERAL

Larry Williams M.D., FACS

General Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Wound Management

EDUCATION: University of Illinois FELLOWSHIP: Northwestern University

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Kindred Hospital

Medicare Accepted Minimally Invasive Institute of Surgery A Division of Tampa Bay Surgical Group 2191 9th Ave. N., Suite 270 St. Petersburg, FL 33713

(727) 357-MIIS (6447) Fax: (727) 356-MIIS (6447) www.minimallyinvasivesurgeryfl.com tampabaysurgicalgroup.com

SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC

Andrew D. Boltuch, D.O.

Upper Extremity Surgery, Shoulder Reconstruction, Arthroscopic Surgery

EDUCATION: Nova Southeastern University

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St Anthony’s, Palms of Pasadena, Largo Medical Center, Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, AdventHealth, Bayfront Hospital and Northside Hospital

Medicare Accepted

Bay Area Orthopaedic Specialists 4820 Park Blvd. Suite 1 Pinellas Park, FL 33781 31581 US 19 N. Palm Harbor, FL 33684 (727)209-6677 www.bayareaorthofl.com

SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC

David T. Braun, M.D., MBA

Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacement & Arthroscopic Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

EDUCATION: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland Ohio

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s, Palms of Pasadena, Largo Medical Center, Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, AdventHealth, Bayfront Hospital and Northside Hospital

Medicare Accepted

Bay Area Orthopaedic Specialists 4820 Park Blvd., Suite 1 Pinellas Park, FL 33781 Satellite Office 31581 US 19 N Palm Harbor, FL 33684

(727) 209-6677 Fax: (727) 873-7408 www.BayAreaOrthoFl.com

SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC

George H. Canizares, M.D.

General Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

EDUCATION: University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront Hospital

Medicare Accepted All Florida Orthopaedic Associates 4600 4th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33703 (727) 527-5272 www.afopa.com

SUGERY- ORTHOPAEDIC

John B. Fuller, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Eligible Orthopaedic Surgery

EDUCATION: University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Integrative Biology, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, William Beaumont Army Medical Center/Texas Tech University

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: HCA Florida Trinity Hospital

Medicare Accepted Florida Joint Care Institute 2165 Little Rd. Trinity, FL 34655

(727) 372-6637 appointments@floridajointcare.com

SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC

Holden D. Heitner, M.D.

Fellowship Trained Shoulder to Hand Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: ABOS Eligible Surgeon with one year of general practice experience

EDUCATION: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront, Northside, St. Anthony’s, Largo Medical, St. Petersburg General, Palms of Pasadena, Center for Special Surgery

All Florida Orthopaedic Associates 4600 4th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33703

Bayfront Medical Plaza 603 7th Ave. S., Suite 450 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 727-5272 www.afopa.com

SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC

Kurt C. Hirshorn, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellowship

Trained Joint Replacement Specialist

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

EDUCATION: USF College of Medicine, Rush University, Chicago, IL

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront, St. Anthony’s

Medicare Accepted

All Florida Orthopaedic Associates St. Pete Hip And Knee 4600 4th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33703 603 7th St. S., Suite 450 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 527-5272 * (727) 755-0313 www.afopa.com www.stpetehipandknee.com

SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC

David D. Johnson, Jr. D.O.

Adult Reconstruction - Total Joint Replacment

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board EligibleAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery

EDUCATION: Lake Erie College of MedicineDoctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Brandon FL

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront Hospital, Northside Hospital, St. Petersburg General Hospital, Largo Medical Center, Palms of Pasadena Hospital, Center For Special Surgery

Medicare Accepted

All Florida Orthopaedic Associates 1615 Pasadena Avenue S., Suite 200 South Pasadena, FL 33707

(727) 527-5272 www.afopa.com

SURGERY ORTHOPAEDIC

Christiaan N. Mamczak, D.O.

Fellowship Trained Trauma Surgeon, Fracture Specialist

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AOBOS)

EDUCATION: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront Hospital

Medicare Accepted

All Florida Orthopaedic Associates 603 7th Street South Suite 450 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(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: Bayfront Health, Northside, St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Petetersburg General, Palms of Pasadena, Center for Special Surgery

Medicare Accepted

All Florida Orthopaedic Associates 4600 4th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33703 (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

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: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Petersburg General, Palms of 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-John Hopkins HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, 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 EligibleAmerican 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

(727) 527-5272 www.afopa.com

SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC

Thomas S. Stang, D.O.

Orthopaedic Traumatologist & Osteopathic Orthopaedic Surgeon BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board EligibleAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery

EDUCATION: Lincoln Memorial University

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront Hospital

Medicare Accepted

All Florida Orthopaedic Associates 603 7th Street S.,Suite 450 St. Petersburg, FL 33703

(727) 527-5272 www.afopa.com

SURGERY ORTHOPAEDIC

Benjamin D. Streufert, M.D.

Fellowship Trained Spine Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board EligibleAmerican 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: Bayfront Hospital, St. Anthony’s, Palms of Pasadena

Medicare Accepted All Florida Orthopaedic Associates 4600 4th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33703 (727) 527-5272 www.afopa.com

SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC Steven B. Warren, M.D.

Total Joint Replacement & Adult Reconstructive Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

EDUCATION: Yale School of Medicine

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Palms of Pasadena

Medicare Accepted Bay Area Orthopaedic Specialists 4820 Park Blvd., Suite 1 Pinellas Park, FL 33781 Satellite Office 31581 US Hwy 19 N. Palm Harbor, FL 34684

(727) 209-6677 Fax: (727) 873-7408 www.BayAreaOrthoFl.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 - PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE

Andrew Coundouriotis, M.D. Facial Plastic Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery; American Board of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery EDUCATION: Duke University School of Medicine

Coundouriotis Facial Plastic Surgery & Laser Center 5600 22nd St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33714

(727) 525-9900 www.dr-c.com

SURGERY - PLASTICRECONSTRUCT

Michael D. Mirmanesh, M.D. Plastic Surgery

EDUCATION: University of California, Davis HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s

The Garden Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa 6650 78th Ave. N. Pinellas Park, FL 33781

(727) 610-5335 florida@thegardenmedspa.com thegardenplasticsurgery.com

SURGERY - PLASTIC

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: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted

Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery 601 7th St. S., Suite 405 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 893-6370

BayfrontStPete.com/MedicalGroup deepak.naidu@orlandohealth.com

SURGERYPLASTIC/RECONSTRUCTIVE

John J. O’Brien Jr., M.D.

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Plastic Surgery

EDUCATION: State University of New York at Buffalo

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital

Medicare Accepted St. Petersburg Center for Plastic Surgery 7855 38th Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33710 (727) 341-2408 www.johnobrienmd.com

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

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

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, 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 * (727) 825-1357 www.baysurgicalspecialists.com

SURGERY - VASCULAR Mark E. Conant, M.D.

Vascular Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery Eligible

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 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 N. 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., 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

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 Hospital, Mease Dunedin Hospital, AdventHealth North Pinellas, Medical Center of Trinity

Medicare Accepted Advanced Urology Institute 35095 US Hwy 19 N., 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 Hospital, Mease Dunedin Hospital, AdventHealth North Pinellas, Medical Center of Trinity, Morton Plant North Bay

Medicare Accepted Advanced Urology Institute 35095 US Hwy 19 N., Suite 202 Palm Harbor, Fl 34684

(727) 771-0600 www.advancedurologyinstitute.com

Online Health Resources

www.cdc.gov

Center for Disease Control and Prevention www.nih.gov National Institutes for Health www.floridahealth.gov Florida Department of Health www.drugs.com www.medicare.gov www.diabetes.org American Diabetes Association www.cancer.org American Cancer Society www.heart.org American Heart Association www.empathhealth.org Empath Health/Suncoast Hospice www.healthystpetefl.com Healthy St. Pete www.nami-pinellas.org National Alliance on Mental Illness-Pinellas County

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, Palms of Pasadena

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: Medical Center of Trinity, Mease Countryside Hospital, Mease Dunedin Hospital, AdventHealth North Pinellas, Morton Plant North Bay

Medicare Accepted Advanced Urology Institute 35095 US Hwy 19 N., Suite 202 Palm Harbor, FL 34684 2148 Duck Slough Blvd., Suite 102 New Port Richey, FL 34655 (727) 771-0600 * (727)

www.advancedurologyinstitute.com

Listing Index

NAME PAGE NAME PAGE NAME PAGE

ACOSTA, JR., ROMEO 27

AL-ANDARY, HAZEM 28

ALMOND, BRETT 51

ANTHONY, SHARI 22

ARKIPENKO, TATIANA 28

AYSCUE, JENNIFER 16

BARLOW, GIOVANNA S. 32

BASSEL, YASER ...................................................................... 52

BATLLE, LUIS J. 42

BEERY, TODD 41

BENJOUALI, MUSTAPHA 32

BERGER, MARC S. 27

BERGIER, GREGOIRE 33

BLANCO, GEORGE ................................................................ 14

BOLTUCH, ANDREW D. 48

BOTWIN, KENNETH 42

BRAUN, DAVID T. 38

BRAUN, DAVID T. 45

BRAUN, DAVID T. 48

BRIAN, KIDD ........................................................................... 27

BROCK, JOHN 14

BRUCCULERI, MICHAEL 32

BRYAN, F. CURTIS 14

BURNS, JENNIFER M. 42

BUTLER, ERIN 23

BUTT, ATTA U. 28

CADOGAN, KERRY ANN 29

CALDERON, GUILLERMO E. 32

CANIZARES, GEORGE H. 48

CASSIDY, DENNIS 14

CEBALLOS, SANLLY PEREZ 29

CENTRAL IMAGING HIGH FIELD MRI 22

CHACON, CAMILLA 23

CHERUKURI, VIJAYA L. 29

CHUONG, ROBERT 16

COAD, ALEXANDRA 20

COLLINS, PAUL S. 51

CONANT, MARK E. .................................................................. 51

CONTER, RACHEL 14

COOK, ERIN 23 COOK, JENNIFER L. 38

COUNDOURIOTIS, ANDREW 50

CROFT, SARAH 21 D’AURIA JOHN D..................................................................... 42

DAYAL, SHAILJA 32

DEGAN, WILLIAM 23

DEL SANTO, PATRICK 23

DHANI, RACHEL S. 40 ENGELMAN, NICK 23 ESPINOLA, TRINA ................................................................... 41 FANSLER, RICHARD F. 47 FANSLER, RICHARD F. 51 FERNANDEZ, RONALD C. 23

FIGUEROA, LUIS 32

FORT, KENYON M. 16

FOX, JOHN 29

FRANCO, NAZRAH 24

FULLER, JOHN B. 48 FUOCO, GLENN S. 42 GARCIA, GERARDO 29

GATES, LINDSAY 14 GEORGE, NAYANA 26 GERGES, NABIL 42 GIGLIO, MINDI 47 GILLESPIE, OLIVIA 24 GOODRUM, AARON 44 HALE, BRIAN 52 HANAI, HISHAM ....................................................................... 24 HANDELMAN, WILLIAM N. 29

HANDZA, JASON 36 HANFF, STEPHEN A. 40 HANNA, ASHRAF 42 HEIDER, ANNA M. 21 HEITNER, HOLDEN D. .............................................................. 48 HERNANDEZ, YUANIL 26

HILS, ANNETTE 29 HIRSHORN, KURT C. 49 HO, VU TRAN 34 HUGUET, KEVIN L. 47 HUGUET, KEVIN L. .................................................................... 47

IYER, ANANTH 34 JAVATE, EMANUEL L. 33 JOHNS, MARCI 24

JOHNSON JR., ALEXANDER 15 JOHNSON, DAVID D. 49 JOOMA, NURUDDIN 36

KELLEHER, MARGARET 21 KELLY, TIMOTHY F. 21 KOPELMAN, JEFF 44

KORABATHINA, RAVI 15

Listing Index

KORBAJ, RABEE 29

LANZA, DONALD C. 41

LENTZ, TAYLOR ANN 33

LIFFLAND, BRENDA 38

LORENZO, WILFREDO 27

LUONG, DON D. 36

LUTHER, LYDIA 38

MACE, JOSEPH R. ................................................................. 36

MAHONEY, MATTHEW H. 22

MALINOWSKA, KAMILA 33

MALONE, MICHAEL 15

MAMCZAK, CHRISTIAAN N. 49

MANGAT, MONA V. 10

MANNING, MICHAEL .......................................................... 36

MASVIDAL, DANIEL 15

MATES, AARON 40

MAY, ANA B. 24

MINES, GREGORY I. 45

MINKOFF, DAVID 10

MIRMANESH, MICHAEL D. ................................................ 50

MORRIS, DONALD B. 52

NAIDU, DEEPAK 51

NEIFELD, KENNETH 30

NGUYEN, DZI-VIET P. 49

NGUYEN, THANH 38

NOSEK, DANIEL 24

O’BRIEN JR., JOHN J. 51

PAGANO, PAUL J. 49

PATEL, HITESH 36

PATEL-ELIO, BHIRU 23

PEREZ, J. DANIEL 44

PETERSON, PETE 47

PETERSON, PETE 48 PFAFF, JULIA 41

PHILLIPPE, BERNARD 24

PHILLIPPE, JASON 24

PRICE, BRENT C. 45

RAMIREZ, ALEXANDER......................................................... 47

REESE, ROBYN 33

REISTROM, CANDACE 10

RODRIGUEZ, JORGE A. 49

ROSENTHAL, ANDREW 15

ROSS, AMY S. 22

RUIZ, IVELISSE ......................................................................... 28

SABA, FADI 30

SANTIAGO, LOURDES T. 16 SCHUYLER, GREGG 15

SCUTARU, IRINA 30

SELSOR, MICHELE L. 44 SELTZER, STEVEN ................................................................... 30 SHAMAS, CHRISTINA M. 33

SHAPIRO, DAVID H. 44 SHETTLE, D. SCOTT 38

SHROYER, LINDSAY N. 42 SIM-ROBERTSON, CAROL 22

SMITH, KAREN LANG 28

SMITH, MICHAEL 49 SMITH, PATRICK J. 50

SOLYAR, ALLA 41

STAFFORD, DAMON 16

STANG, THOMAS S. 50 STREUFERT, BENJAMIN D. 50 STROUD, SANDRA 38 SWICK, MATTHEW J. 50

SYED, ALI 52

SZPILA, BENJAMIN 51 TANG, NATHAN 10

THARIAN, BENJAMIN .............................................................. 26

THOMSPON, JUSTIN 45

TIRUPATHI, SREELATHA 30

TORRES, FRANCISCO 44 TORRES, WANDA 28 TURLEY, LAURA M. 32 TURNER, ANGELA .................................................................... 16 VARANASI, AJAY 22 WANGER, MICHAEL 30 WARREN, STEVEN B. 40 WARREN, STEVEN B. 50 WASSMER, PETER 16 WEBB, SCOTT............................................................................. 50

WILLIAMS, J. RYAN 16

WILLIAMS, LARRY 48 WILSON, JENNIE 26

WOJNOWICH, KATHERINE 45

WOODS, CASEY 22

YAMANI, M.I. 30

YANG, CHUN K. 51

YU, ROBERT J. 20

ZEIER, AMBER W. 22

ZIMMER, MICHAEL A. 32