Pinellas Medical Guide 2023

Pinellas

MEDICAL GUIDE 2023-24

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Tampa Bay area resident Jean P. had been experiencing the painful side effects of peripheral neuropathy, “My feet and legs were extremely painful and my doctor told me there was nothing they could do and that I would have to take gabapentin for the rest of my life.” Then she met St. Petersburg's Dr. Rebecca Gibbons and her team.

Peripheral neuropathy is the pain, discomfort and numbness caused by nerve damage of the peripheral nervous system.

Jean explained that daily tasks like opening doors and using the bathroom were overwhelmingly painful. “How can you live for the next 30 years when you don’t even want to get out of bed to do simple things?"

She was experiencing the burning, numbness, tingling and sharp pains that those suffering with neuropathy often describe. “The way that I would describe it, is that it's equivalent to walking on glass.” Jean hadn’t worn socks in five years and was wearing shoes two sizes too big so that nothing would ‘touch’ her feet.

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If you ou’r ’re e un unfo fort rtun unat ate e en enou ough gh to be fac acin ing g th the e sa same me disheartening prognosis, you’re not sleeping at night because of the burning in your feet. You have difficulty walking, shopping or doing any activity for more than 30 minutes because of the pain. You’re struggling with balance and living in fear that you might fall. Your doctor told you to ‘just live with the pain’ and you’re taking medications that aren’t working or have uncomfortable side effects.

Fortunately Jean read an article about Dr. Gibbons and her team and the work they were doing treating peripheral neuropathy without drugs or surgeries.

Dr. Gibbons, founder of Achieve Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine in St. Petersburg, is using the science of acupuncture and a technology originally developed by NASA that assists in increasing blood flow and expediting recovery and healing to treat this debilitating disease.

“Now when I go to bed at night I don’t have those shooting pains. I don’t have that burning sensation. I don’t have pain coming up my legs,”Jean enthusiastically describes life after receiving treatments. 'I can wear socks and shoes!”

If you’ve missed too many tee times or pickleball gamestoo because of pain If you’ve missed many tee times or or because you are afraid of falling, pickleball games because of painit’s or time to call Dr. Gibbons and her team. because you are afraid of falling, it’s time totime call Dr. Gibbons and her team.

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Jean and her sister now operate a successful dog walking business, sometimes covering up to 5 miles a day. "It's life altering. As far as I am concerned, Dr. Gibbons saved my life!"

Dr. Gibbons, who has also been an RN for over 17 years, integrates both her western medicine background with effective eastern medicine strategies to be able to offer a different non-drug, non surgical option to those who have chronic pain, neuropathy, and autoimmune conditions.

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Tampa General Hospital delivers a full network of award-winning care throughout Pinellas County, bringing the power of academic medicine to you.

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What’s Inside Physician Categories...............................................................................................................................................................................9 Area Hospitals......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 What’s the Difference Between a Walk-in Clinic, Urgent Care and the Emergency Room?........................................ 18 To Juice or Not to Juice, That Is the Question.............................................................................................................................. 24 Wellness Checks: What, Why, and When?..................................................................................................................................... 35 I Hope You Dance: Discover the Health Benefits of Dancing................................................................................................. 44 Physician Listing Index........................................................................................................................................................................ 45

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AGE MANAGEMENT

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EDUCATION: University of Florida; University of South Florida Insurance Agent for 23 years - I speak Medicare

Dr. Mona Mangat Board Certified in Adult and Pediatric Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

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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

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Physician Categories Age Management...................................... 8

Gynecology & Gynecologic Surgery....21

Physiatry......................................................34

Allergy/Asthma/Immunology................ 8

Hearing Aids...............................................23

Podiatry........................................................36

Alternative Medicine...............................10

Internal Medicine.....................................23

Cardiology...................................................10

Nephrology.................................................27

Chiropractic................................................12

Neurology...................................................27

Colorectal Surgery...................................12

Nurse Practicioner....................................27

Sports Medicine........................................37

Dentistry......................................................14

Obstetrics & Gynecology.......................27

Surgery - Bariatric.....................................37

Dermatology..............................................16

Oncology.....................................................28

Surgery - General......................................38

Endocrinology...........................................17

Ophthalmology.........................................30

Family Medicine........................................17

Optometry..................................................30

Gastroenterology.....................................20

Orthopaedics.............................................31

General Practice........................................21

Otolaryngology.........................................31

Surgery - Vascular.....................................42

Geriatrics.....................................................21

Pain Management....................................32

Urology........................................................43

Proctology...................................................36 Radiology....................................................37

Surgery - Orthopaedic............................39 Surgery - Plastic /Reconstructive........42

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ALLERGY / ASTHMA / IMMUNOLOGY

CARDIOLOGY

Allergy & Immunology

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Nathan Tang, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Allergy and Immunology, Board Certified in Pediatrics EDUCATION: Chulalongkorn University Thailand, University of South Florida

F. Curtis Bryan II M.D. 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

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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

CARDIOLOGY

Alternative Medicine

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Allergy Asthma Associates PA 333 Dr. ML King Jr St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Griselle Figueredo, M.D. BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Certified Functional Medicine and Family Medicine EDUCATION: Central University of Venezuela, Caracas LifeWorks Wellness Center 301 Turner St. Clearwater, FL 33756

(727) 466-6789

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

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Dennis Cassidy, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease & Clincal Cardiac Electrophysiology EDUCATION: Memorial University of Newfoundland HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medicare Accepted

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

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CARDIOLOGY

CARDIOLOGY

Cardiovascular Disease

Vascular Surgeon

George Blanco, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine & Cardiovascular Disease EDUCATION: University of South Florida College of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Lindsay Gates, M.D. BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery EDUCATION: Wright State University School of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medicare Accepted

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

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

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CARDIOLOGY

CARDIOLOGY

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Cardiovascular Disease

John Brock, M.D.

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

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Alexander Johnson, M.D. 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 Medical Group Cardiovascular 601 7th St. S., Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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CARDIOLOGY

CARDIOLOGY

Interventional Cardiology

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Ravi Korabathina, M.D. 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 Medical Group Cardiovascular 601 7th St. S., Suite 205 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 893-6234

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Daniel Masvidal, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease & Clincal Cardiac Electrophysiology EDUCATION: Ponce School of Medicine & Health Services HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medicare Accepted

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

(727) 893-6234

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CARDIOLOGY

CARDIOLOGY

Cardiovascular Disease

Interventional Cardiology

Michael Malone, D.O. BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease EDUCATION: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Andrew Rosenthal, M.D. BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine & Cardiovascular Disease EDUCATION: Mount Sinai School of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medicare Accepted

Medicare Accepted

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

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

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CARDIOLOGY

CHIROPRACTIC

Cardiovascular Disease

Chiropractic

Gregg Schuyler, M.D.

Damon Stafford, D.C.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease EDUCATION: University of Kansas School of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

EDUCATION: Life University Professional Health Care of Pinellas, Inc. 1839 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33713

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Medicare Accepted

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

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CARDIOLOGY

COLORECTAL SURGERY

Cardiovascular Disease

Colorectal Surgery

Angela Turner, D.O.

Jennifer Ayscue, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine & Cardiovascular Disease EDUCATION: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

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

(727) 893-6234

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Medicare Accepted

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

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Your local hospitals

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Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

501 Sixth Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-898-7451 2 Keystone

Klosterman Rd.

701 Sixth St. S, St. Petersburg 727-823-1234 3

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Alderman Rd.

Palm Harbor

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Tampa St. Tam p

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Dunedin

5

McMullen-Booth Rd.

Clearwater

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Belcher Rd.

Clearwater Beach

Safety Harbor

Gulf-to-Bay Blvd.

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Belleair

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Seminole

78th Ave. N.

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49th St.

66th St.

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Starkey Rd.

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Pinellas Park Park Blvd.

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Gulfport

34th St.

Central Ave.

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

38th Ave. N.

Madeira Beach Treasure Island

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

1 4th St. S.

16

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

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Blvd

4th St. S.

Redington Shores

Ulmerton Rd.

Seminole Blvd.

Oakhurst Rd.

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

Roosevelt Blvd.

Largo

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

Bayside Bridge

Belleair Rd.

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

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13

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AdventHealth North Pinellas

1395 South Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs 727-942-5000

Main St.

7

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

Oldsmar

Curlew Rd.

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

East Lake Rd.

Tarpon Springs

Tarpon SpringsLake Fern

Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

12

54th Ave. S.

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Largo West Hospital - HCA Florida 2025 Indian Rocks Road, Largo 727-586-7120

Clearwater Emergency - HCA Florida 2339 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater 727-588-5200

St. Pete Beach 14

Lake Tarpon Emergency - HCA Florida 35750 US 19 N, Palm Harbor 727-789-8420

15

Bardmoor Emergency Center - BayCare 8839 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo 727-395-2600

16

Bay Pines VA Hospital

10000 Bay Pines Blvd, St. Petersbug 727-398-6661

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COLORECTAL SURGERY

DENTISTRY

Colon & Rectal Surgeon

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Robert Chuong, M.D., DMD

Lourdes T. Santiago, M.D. BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery EDUCATION: Ponce School of Medicine Ponce, Puerto Rico HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Morton Plant Hospital, Largo Medical Center

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

Medicare Accepted

Lourdes T. Santiago, MD, PA 1305 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Building A Clearwater, FL 33756

2140 16th St. N St. Petersburg, FL 33704

(727) 483-9188

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(727) 894-1442

COLORECTAL SURGERY

DENTISTRY

Colorectal Surgery

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery / Dental Implants

J. Ryan Williams, M.D.

Kenyon M. Fort, DDS

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

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

Medicare Accepted

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

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

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DENTISTRY

DENTISTRY

General Dentistry

General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry & Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

David Sherberg, DMD, FAGD

R. Brian Ligon, DDS BOARD CERTIFICATION: Fellow of The International Congress of Oral Implantologist Member of ADA, NDA, Academy of General Dentists EDUCATION: Meharry Mdedical College School of Dentistry RESIDENCY: Advanced Education in General Dentistry, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Florida Board of Dentistry, Pinellas County Dental Association, Intl.

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Implants & Periodontics / Laser Therapy

Rosemarie Marquez, DMD, PA

Robert J. Yu, DMD

General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry BOARD CERTIFICATION: Florida Board of Dentistry EDUCATION: UF College of Dentistry AFFILIATION: American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, West Coast Dental Association, Pinellas County Dental Association

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DERMATOLOGY

Adult & Pediatric Dermatology

Dermatology

Anna M. Heider, MMS, PA-C

Margaret Kelleher, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants EDUCATION: Wake Forest University - School of Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Dermatology EDUCATION: Hahnemann University Hospital HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s

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

(727) 821-3600

(727) 530-0920

www.kelleherderm.com

www.mahoneydermatology.com

DERMATOLOGY

DERMATOLOGY

Adult and Pediatric Dermatology

Adult & Pediatric Dermatology

Alexis Honigbaum, M.D.

Matthew H. Mahoney, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Dermatology EDUCATION: Eastern Virginia Medical School RESIDENCY: University of South Florida

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 St. N. Pinellas Park, FL 33781 1609 Pasadena Ave. S., Suite 4C St. Petersburg, FL 33707

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

(727) 530-0920

www.mahoneydermatology.com

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Skin Support Dermatology At the office of Margaret A. Kelleher, M.D. our priority is to deliver quality care to informed patients in our new, comfortable and convenient, state-of-the-art facility.

• Skin Cancer • Acne • Unusual Moles • Hyperhidrosis • Psoriasis, Warts • Atopic Dermatitis • Hair Loss • Rashes • Blistering Disorders • Genetic Skin Disease • Hair & Nail Disorders • Cutaneous Surgery • Rosacea • Cysts

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Casey T. Woo Cas Woods, ds, PA-C

Specialists

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TWO LOCATIONS

7995 66th Street North Pinellas Park, FL

727.530.0920 • www.mahoneydermatology.com Board Certified • All Major Insurances Accepted

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DERMATOLOGY

FAMILY MEDICINE

Dermatology

Family Medicine

Carol Sims-Robertson, M.D. BOARD CERTIFICATION: National Board of Medical Examiners EDUCATION: University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine

Shari Anthony, M.D. BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine EDUCATION: George Washington University School of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted

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

(727) 528-0321

www.divinedermatology.com

Medicare Accepted

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

(727) 893-6201

BayfrontHealth.com/MedicalGroup

DERMATOLOGY

FAMILY MEDICINE

Dermatology

General Practice Primary Care

Casey Woods, PA-C EDUCATION: Barry University Medicare Accepted

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

(727) 821-3600

www.kelleherderm.com

Shari A. Berg, D.O.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Certified Family Medicine EDUCATION: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Long Beach Medical Center Medicare Accepted\Most Insurance Accepted

VeriMED Health Group Pinellas Park 12450 Roosevelt Blvd.; Suite 308 St. Petersburg, FL 33716

(727) 577-0285

www.verimedhealthgroup-pinellaspark.com

DERMATOLOGY

Amber W. Zeier, MPAS, PA-C

Adult & Pediatric Dermatology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants EDUCATION: University of Florida College of Medicine

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

Medicare Accepted

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

(727) 530-0920

www.mahoneydermatology.com

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

ENDOCRINOLOGY

Ajay Varanasi, M.D., FACP, FACE

FAMILY MEDICINE

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

Family Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine EDUCATION: University of Miami School of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

William Degan, M.D.

Medicare Accepted

Medicare Accepted 5775 5th Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33710 2835 W. De Leon St., Suite 102 Tampa , FL 33609

(727) 345-5222 Fax: (727) 345-4066

www.tampabayendo.org

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

(727) 893-6201

BayfrontHealth.com/MedicalGroup

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What’s the Difference Between a Walk-in Clinic, Urgent Care and the Emergency Room?

By Sally Moe, Times Total Media Correspondent

There are more options for in-person and virtual medical care than ever before, but with all that choice comes confusion.

How do they differ, and are they covered by your medical insurance? Or conversely, can you get seen if you don’t have medical insurance? Let’s break it down.

Walk-in clinic In the first tier of care, a walk-in clinic’s staff typically includes nurse practitioners and physicians’ assistants. They diagnose certain common conditions and illnesses such as ear infections, the flu or strep throat. They can also write prescriptions if medically appropriate.

Walk-in clinics are convenient locations where you can schedule and receive immediate care. They can handle treatment plans, prescriptions and minor health care concerns.

Walk-in clinics offer a variety of health care services, including: • Treatment for ear and sinus infections, colds, flu, strep throat and other minor illnesses • Treatment for minor wounds, such as non-severe cuts, blisters and skin abrasions • Limited chronic condition screenings • Immunizations for the flu, meningitis, shingles and other illnesses • Health screenings for women’s health and sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs) • Treatment for sprains and back pain Though they may take many or most insurances, insurance is not typically required.

Retail walk-in clinic This type of walk-in clinic is part of a retail location, i.e. Publix, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Costco, Target, a mall, etc. They are inside those locations and typically staff nurse practitioners and physicians’ assistants. They can treat non-emergencies and prescribe medications. Some clinics, like CVS’s MinuteClinic, offer virtual care as well, and include instructions on their site that detail the steps for accessing that care (but are not covered by certain health care plans).

Urgent care clinic Also known as an acute care clinic. Like walk-in clinics, you don’t have to make an appointment to be seen. Urgent care clinics can take care of more serious injuries and illnesses. This can include splinting and casting broken bones. They also treat respiratory conditions that need prompt attention but do not need full-scale emergency room care.

Urgent care clinics have higher-level diagnostic equipment, such as X-ray machines. But they’re not equipped for major surgery or procedures that require anesthesia. In most cases, if you don’t have insurance, they will allow you to pay affordable cash prices for services.

Urgent care clinics usually have at least one physician on staff.

They work together with nurse practitioners and physicians’ assistants. Urgent care clinics offer such services as: • Non-life-threatening asthma and bronchitis treatment • Allergy care • Animal bite treatment • Casts and splints • Digestive issue care • X-rays • Infection treatment • Minor burn care • Minor wound care • STD testing Online urgent care One example of the expanding phenomenon of online urgent care is PlushCare, which identifies as “virtual primary care and mental health treatment when you need it.” Prescriptions are sent to your local pharmacy; online therapy is also available.

PlushCare accepts most major insurances, but insurance is not required. According to their website, urgent care appointments are available online within 15 minutes, 24/7.

Hospital emergency room A hospital emergency room is best saved for life-threatening emergencies: heart attack, stroke, appendicitis, severe burns, gunshot wound, anaphylaxis … you get the idea. But if you are truly miserable, and everything else is closed and you can’t wait until tomorrow, the ER is not going to turn you away.

(Enacted in 1986, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act [EMTALA] is a federal law that requires public hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment to anyone who comes to the ER, regardless of their ability to pay.)

Bear in mind: The average ER visit can cost a patient at least $750 while the same treatment at an urgent care facility without insurance can cost as little as $150.

Information for this article was gathered from cvs.com, afcurgentcare.com, cms.gov, plushcare.com and excel-medical.com

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FAMILY MEDICINE

FAMILY MEDICINE

Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Patrick Del Santo, D.O. BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine EDUCATION: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Nazrah Franco, M.D. BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine EDUCATION: Boston University School of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medicare Accepted

Medicare Accepted

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

(727) 893-6201

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

(727) 893-6060

BayfrontHealth.com/MedicalGroup

BayfrontHealth.com/MedicalGroup

FAMILY MEDICINE

FAMILY MEDICINE

Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Bhiru Patel-Elio, M.D. BOARD CERTIFICATION: Family Medicine and Clinical Informatics EDUCATION: Florida State University College of Medicine

Olivia Gillespie, D.O. BOARD CERTIFICATION: Family Medicine EDUCATION: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL

Medicare Accepted

Medicare Accepted

(727) 319-8900

(727) 796-8600

FAMILY MEDICINE

FAMILY MEDICINE

Family Practice, Skin Procedures & Osteopathic Manipulation

Family Medicine

veriMed Health Group - Seminole, LLC 11200 Seminole Blvd., Suite 210 Largo, FL 33778

verimedhealthgroup.com

Nick Engelman, D.O.

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

Hisham Hanai, M.D.

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

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine EDUCATION: Ain Shams University School of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health

Medicare Accepted

Medicare Accepted

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

Professional Healthcare of Pinellas, Inc. 5500 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33703

(727) 259-2300

(727) 525-5500

FAMILY MEDICINE

FAMILY MEDICINE

Family Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Certified Family Nurse Practitioner EDUCATION: University of Florida, Master of Science in Nursing HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Morton Plant Mease

info@allcare4u.com www.allcare4u.com

Christa Finer, D.O. BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine EDUCATION: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medicare Accepted\tMost Insurance Accepted

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

(727) 553-7420

BayfrontHealth.com/MedicalGroup

www.PHCofPinellas.com

Marci Johns, APRN

Medicare Accepted\tMost Insurance Accepted

Pinellas County Primary Care & Hospitalists 516 Lakeview Rd., Suite 4 Clearwater, FL 33756

(727) 461-7908

www.pcpcah.com

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FAMILY MEDICINE

FAMILY MEDICINE

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

General Practice

Ana B. May, M.D.

Bernard Philippe, M.D. 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 Medicare Accepted\Most Insurance Accepted

www.PHCofPinellas.com

Pinellas County Primary Care & Hospitalists 1007 Jeffords St., Suite 101 Clearwater, FL 33756

(727) 443-1122

www.pcpcah.com

FAMILY MEDICINE

FAMILY MEDICINE

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

Family Medicine

Daniel Nosek, M.D.

Medicare Accepted\Most Insurance Accepted

Pinellas County Primary Care & Hospitalists 1007 Jeffords St., Suite 101 Clearwater, FL 33756

(727) 443-1122

www.pcpcah.com

Jennie Wilson, APRN FNP-C 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

FAMILY MEDICINE

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Family Medicine

Gastroenterology

Ligia Perez, M.D. BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Family Medicine EDUCATION: University of Brasilia HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Nayana George, M.D. BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine EDUCATION: Medical College, Trivandrum HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted\tMost Insurance Accepted

Medicare Accepted

Bayfront Health Medical Group Family Medicine 470 2nd St. South St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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

(727) 893-6060

(727) 553-7344

FAMILY MEDICINE

GASTROENTEROLOGY

BayfrontHealth.com/MedicalGroup

Petya Petrov, M.D. BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Certified Internal Medicine EDUCATION: Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria Medicare Accepted

VeriMED Health Group Clearwater 2515 Countryside Blvd., Suite H Clearwater, FL 33761

(727) 796-8600

Clearwater.veriMEDhealthgroup.com

BayfrontHealth.com/MedicalGroup

Randhir Jesudoss, M.D. Hepatology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine EDUCATION: Madurai Medical College Madurai HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medicare Accepted

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

(727) 553-7344

BayfrontHealth.com/MedicalGroup

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GASTROENTEROLOGY

GERIATRICS

Advanced Endoscopy

Gerontology

Benjamin Tharian, M.D.

Kidd Brian, APRN-C

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine EDUCATION: Trivandrum and Kottayam Medical College, HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medicare Accepted

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

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

(727) 553-7344

BayfrontHealth.com/MedicalGroup

GYNECOLOGY & GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY

GENERAL PRACTICE

Yuanil Hernandez

Romeo Acosta Jr., M.D.

Primary Practice

Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Primary Care EDUCATION: UAG Medical School

EDUCATION: New York University School of School of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, Bayfront Health, St. Anthony’s Hospital

Medicare Accepted

Verimed Pinellas Park 12450 Roosevelt Blvd., Ste 308 St. Petersburg, FL 33716

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) 577-0285

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

GastroFlorida

The Largest Gastroenterology Practice in Tampa Bay

Now Offering Free Hepatitis C Screening Test

General & Advanced GI for Screening, Prevention & Intervention

Our Values:

We believe in Affability, Affordability, Access, Answers & Accuracy

With over 65 providers and over 25 locations in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Polk counties, Gastro Florida offers G.I. screening & treatment, colon cancer prevention, non-surgical cancer intervention, IBD infusions & therapy, nutrition & weight loss services, remote monitoring between visits, pharmacy & pathology services, and the latest therapies, including clinical research, to provide an integrated patient experience.

Our Services:

• Colorectal cancer screening • Swallowing disorders • Hepatitis & Fatty Liver treatment • Irritable Bowel Syndrome • Inflammatory Bowel Disease • Capsule Endoscopy, FibroScan • Pharmacy

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) • Barrett’s Esophagus • Other diseases and disorders of the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and colon • Registered Dietitian • Bariatric Endoscopy for Weight Loss • Pathology, Stool Analysis

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The gentlest medical care available – for women ... by women obstetrics, gynecology, and midwifery services to women of all ages.

The practice is excited to have expanded into the Tampa and Clearwater area with the opening of their Safety Harbor office. Their team is trained in robotic-assisted surgery and offers in-office procedures.

The outstanding team of providers at Suncoast Women’s Care offers a wide array of health care options, including endometrial ablations, bioidentical hormone-replacement therapy, prenatal care, obstetrics, well-woman exams, breast cancer and other health screenings, and family planning. New patients will immediately feel at home at Suncoast Women’s Care.

The team strives to educate the care she deserves in terms and empower women to make she can readily understand. informed choices about their To learn more about the health and is always available comprehensive health serto answer questions and vices at Suncoast Women’s discuss concerns.

Care of Westchase, schedule Suncoast Women’s Care a consultation with a caring sees uninsured patients and provider by calling the office at accepts most major health (727) 809-0093, or make an insurance plans, and the staff appointment online at speaks Spanish, too, so every suncoastwomenscare.com. woman they see can receive

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Women deeply appreciate the attention of a doctor who truly understands their unique issues. That’s why the team at Suncoast Women’s Care in Westchase is staffed with only female doctors and assistants.

Their private practice is affiliated with Baycare, including Mease Countryside Hospital.

Since 2002, Suncoast Women’s Care’s mission has been to provide gentle and comprehensive OB/GYN care – for women, by women – in a comfortable environment where every patient feels valued, respected, and heard.

Under the direction of Wanda Torres, MD, FACOG (in photo, second from right), a skilled physician with over two decades of experience, Suncoast Women’s Care offers

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Kamila Malinowska, D.O. Now serving patients in Trinity and Safety Harbor

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GYNECOLOGY & GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine EDUCATION: Krasnoyarsk Medical Academy HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Medical Center, Northside Hospital, St. Petersburg General Hospital, St. Anthony’s Hospital

Tatiana Arkipenko, M.D.

Wilfredo Lorenzo, M.D. FACOG,

Internal Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology EDUCATION: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, Bayfront Medical, St. Anthony’s Healthcare

Medicare Accepted

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

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) 322-1054

www.PHCofPinellas.com

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

GYNECOLOGY & GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Obstetrics & Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine EDUCATION: Oklahoma State University College of Medicine

Kerry Ann Cadogan, M.D.

Wanda Torres, M.D., FACOG

Internal Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology EDUCATION: University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Countryside Hospital

Medicare Accepted

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

Medicare Accepted Suncoast Women’s Care 3251 McMullen Booth Rd., #102 Clearwater, FL 33761

(727) 322-1054

www.PHCofPinellas.com

(727) 809-0093 www.suncoastwomenscare.com

HEARING AIDS

Karen Lang Smith, HAS

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1998.

Hearing Aids

Bay Area Hearing Care Professionals

BOARD CERTIFICATION: National Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences Lic#AS2716 EDUCATION: FL License since 1996

Established in 1955

“The heart of our company is providing the ultimate service in customer care.”

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

PROVIDING BETTER SPEECH UNDERSTANDING SINCE 1995

(727) 343-5230

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INTERNAL MEDICINE

Hazem Al-Andary, M.D. Internal Medicine

includes rechargeable and bluetooth.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine EDUCATION: American University of Beirut HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: BMC, NS, POP, STA, SPG, LMC

Federal & NY State Insurance workers, retirees, spouses Most major insurances accepted

Medicare Accepted

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

www.PHCofPinellas.com

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Blue Cross Blue Shield All Federal Employees

PINELLAS COUNTY 6533 Central Ave.

727-343-5230 Karen Lang Smith, H.A.D. *See locations for details.

Provider - AS2716 SINCE 1996

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To Juice or Not to Juice, That Is the Question

By Erin Feitsma, Times Total Media Correspondent

Scene: You’ve just inhaled an entire Papa Johns BBQ chicken bacon pizza and are reveling in its goodness. The following thoughts come to mind: Why must you be so deliciously cheesy, chicken-y and bacon-y? I love you, Papa Johns BBQ chicken bacon pizza! But also, with a pang of regret: I think I ate too much. Maybe tomorrow I should start a juice cleanse.

What is a juice cleanse, you ask? To understand more about juice cleanses and their appeal, you must first be familiar with juicing. The basic concept behind juicing is simple: Juicing extracts the juice from fresh fruits or veggies but is no healthier than eating them whole, reports the Mayo Clinic.

In fact, the healthy fiber found in whole fruits and veggies is typically lost during the juicing process.

Fiber helps you feel full and may lower your risk of diabetes, heart disease and some forms of cancer, so you may be missing out on some health benefits by opting to liquify your fruits and veggies. There is no scientific evidence that extracted juices are healthier than the juice you get from enjoying whole fruits or veggies, says the Mayo Clinic.

A juice cleanse takes the concept of juicing to the next level.

Juice cleanses, which can last anywhere from three days to three weeks, are when an individual drinks only the juices from fruits and vegetables to lose weight and “detoxify” their body, according to Healthline.

While juice cleanses, which you may have seen promoted online by social media influencers, celebrities or your Great-

Aunt Susan, may be able to help you lose weight, Healthline suggests that this is because juice cleanse participants aren’t consuming enough calories. As for the claim that they are detoxifying, well … research on the topic isn’t substantial enough to support that claim. Plus, our bodies are usually adept at helping detoxify our systems, anyway (shoutout to the liver and kidneys!).

Additionally, according to Healthline, juicing may encourage disordered eating patterns or put those who practice it at risk for developing eating disorders, with research finding that there may be a link between juice cleanses and eating disorders.

If you love juice, not all is lost: Juices can be delicious and an enjoyable part of your diet, but as Healthline reports, they shouldn’t replace solid food. If you’re interested in juicing, consider enjoying a smoothie instead. According to the Mayo Clinic, blending up the edible parts of fruits and veggies produces a drink that contains more healthy phytonutrients and fiber.

Information for this article was gathered from mayoclinic.org and healthline.com.

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Adriana Casanova, M.D.

Putting the CARE back in health care

Internal Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine EDUCATION: Ponce School of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

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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

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INTERNAL MEDICINE

INTERNAL MEDICINE

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

Internal Medicine

John Fox, M.D.

Medicare Accepted\Most Insurance Accepted

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Rabee Korbaj, M.D. 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

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INTERNAL MEDICINE

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Internal Medicine & Cardiology

Fellow of American College of Physicians

Gerardo Garcia, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Cardiovascular Disease EDUCATION: Universidad Nacional de Cordoba HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Petersburg General, Northside Hospital, St. Anthony’s Hospital

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Kenneth Neifeld, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Certified in Internal Medicine EDUCATION: Jefferson Medical College, Medical Doctorate; Albert Einstein, Internal Medicine Residency

Medicare Accepted

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

(727) 322-1054

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Medicare Accepted

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INTERNAL MEDICINE

William N. Handelman, M.D.

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Internal Medicine/Cardiology

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

PCP-Internal Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine EDUCATION: Doctorate of Medicine Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara

Roberto Borrero Lugo, M.D.

Medicare Accepted

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INTERNAL MEDICINE

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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

Internal Medicine

Annette Hils, M.D.

veriMED Pasadena 1615 Pasadena Ave. S.; Suite 350 St. Petersburg, Fl 33707

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Fadi Saba M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine EDUCATION: American University of Beirut HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: BH, NS, POP, STA, SPG, KND, Windmoor Psychiatric Hospital

Medicare and Most Insurance Accepted

Pinellas County Primary Care 1007 Jeffords St., Suite 101 Clearwater, FL 33756

(727)- 443-1122

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Medicare Accepted

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Internal Medicine

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Irina Scutaru, M.D.

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Michael Wanger, M.D.

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Internal Medicine

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Steven Seltzer, D.O. 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 Medical Group Internal & Family Medicine 2200 16th St. North St. Petersburg, FL 33704

(727) 893-6201

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M. I. Yamani, M.D.

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

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Sonal Shah, M.D.

Primary Care and Geriatrics

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Internal Medicine EDUCATION: Residency in Internal Medicine at Christ Hospital/Rush University, Chicago HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Petersburg Hospital, Northside Hospital, Bayfront Hospital, St. Anthony’s Hospital Humana & Medicare New Patients Accepted

Gulfcoast Medical & Geriatric Care 6450 38th Ave. N., Suite 100 St. Petersburg, FL 33710

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Michael A. Zimmer, M.D. Internal Medicine

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Sreelatha Tirupathi, M.D. Internal Medicine

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Michael Brucculeri, M.D.,

OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Nephrology, Internal Medicine EDUCATION: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Morton Plant Hospital

Gynecology

Nephrology and Hypertension

Medicare Accepted

Renal Hypertension Center 1055 S. Fort Harrison Ave Clearwater, FL 33756 29296 US Hwy 19 N, Suite 3 Clearwater, FL 33761

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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

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NEUROLOGY

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Neurology EDUCATION: Pontifical University, Javeriana School of Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Luis Figueroa, M.D.

Medicare Accepted

Florida Spine Institute 2250 Drew Street Clearwater, FL 33765 4114 Woodlands Pkwy., Suite 303 Palm Harbor, FL 34685

(727) 797-7463

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Shailja Dayal, D.O., FACOG

EDUCATION: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Countryside Hospital Medicare Accepted

Suncoast Women’s Care 3251 McMullen Booth Rd #102 Clearwater, FL 33761

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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

Gulfcoast Institute of OB/GYN LLC

Medicare Accepted

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

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OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Giovanna Barlow, APRN Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Certified Nurse Midwife HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Countryside, BayCare health Center Trinity Medicare Accepted

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Obstetrics & Gynecology

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Maurice Hord, M.D.

EDUCATION: East Carolina University HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, Bayfront Hospital, St. Anthony’s Healthcare

Robyn Reese APRN, CNM

EDUCATION: University of Florida HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Countryside Hospital Medicare Accepted

Medicare Accepted

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OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Emanuel L. Javate, M.D., FACOG BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology EDUCATION: Indiana University School of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, Bayfront Health, St. Anthony’s Healthcare 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

Ivelisse Ruiz, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Borard of Obstetrics and Gynecology EDUCATION: University of South Florida HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Morton Plant Mease Medicare Accepted

Suncoast Women’s Care 11031 Countryway Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33626

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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

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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: HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, Bayfront Health, St. Anthony’s Healthcare Medicare Accepted

Gulfcoast Institute of OB/GYN, LLC 6700 Crosswinds Dr. N., Suite 200-A St. Petersburg, FL 33710 8200 Bryan Dairy Rd., Suite 101 Largo, FL 33777

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OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

ONCOLOGY

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology EDUCATION: University of Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Countryside Hospital

Hematology, Medical Oncology

Kamila Malinowska, D.O. Obstetrics & Gynecology

Medicare Accepted

Suncoast Women’s Care 3251 McMullen Booth Rd., #102 Clearwater, FL 33761

(727) 376-0060

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Carmelo Blanquicett, M.D., Ph.D., FACP

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine / Hematology & Oncology EDUCATION: Meharry Medical College School of Medicine The Oncology Institute 6499 38th Avenue N., Suite G-1 St. Petersburg, FL 33710 501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. S., Suite 201 St. Petersburg, FL 33705

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ONCOLOGY

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Diagnosis of Eye Disorders, Emergency Care, Vision Testing

Gerald H. Sokol, M.D., MSc, FCP

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OPHTHALMOLOGY

OPTOMETRY

Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Detachment

Diagnosis of Eye Disorders, Emergency Care, Vision Testing

Jason Handza, O.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Ophthalmology EDUCATION: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and University of South Florida Eye Institute Medicare Accepted

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

(727) 895-2020

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OPHTHALMOLOGY

Michael Manning, M.D.

Lasik, Cataract, Lifestyle Lens Implants, Dry Eye, Eyelid Surgery, Smile

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Thanh Nguyen,O.D.

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

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

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ORTHOPAEDICS

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

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

Rhinology/Skull Base Surgery

David T. Braun, M.D., MBA

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery EDUCATION: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital, HCA Florida Largo Hospital, Mease Countryside and Dunedin, AdventHealth, Bayfront Hospital, HCA Florida Northside Hospital

Donald C. Lanza, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Otolaryngology EDUCATION: SUNY Downstate (Med School) HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Johns 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 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

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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: HCA Florida Pasadena 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

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Paige Lindberg, M.D.

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery EDUCATION: University of Florida College of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medicare Accepted

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

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Trina Espinola, M.D.

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery EDUCATION: Tulane University HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medicare Accepted

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PAIN MANAGEMENT

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Interventional Pain Management

Julia Pfaff, D.O.

Jennifer M. Burns, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology EDUCATION: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

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Medicare Accepted

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Rhinology, Skull Base Surgery

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Wellness Checks: What, Why, and When?

By Sally Moe, Times Total Media Correspondent

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, largely preventable chronic diseases, such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes, are responsible for 70% of American deaths each year.

Well, that’s sobering. Staying current with various vaccinations and wellness exams goes a long way toward keeping your health on the right track. But what shots and tests are we talking about? And what’s the timetable? The following are general indications: In adulthood, a range of screening tests can identify early warning signs of serious health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

• Cholesterol check every five years.

• Blood pressure check every two years.

• Calculation of body mass index, and screening for emotional and psychological conditions including depression and anxiety.

• Fasting plasma glucose test every three years beginning at age 45; earlier if you’re overweight or have a high risk of diabetes.

• Eye examinations every two to four years until age 54; every one to three years after that. Cataracts often begin in the 40s or 50s.

• Have a dermatologist check your skin head to toe every year, as skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. Additionally, for women • Generally, a Pap smear is recommended every three years between ages 21 and 65, or every five years when combined with testing for HPV (human papillomavirus).

• A mammogram is recommended every year from ages 45 to 54. From age 55, every two years, or more often for those at high risk.

• Sexually active women should be tested annually for chlamydia, and everyone should have at least one HIV test during adulthood.

40 and older From the age of 40, check blood pressure every year. Check vision and hearing yearly to prevent age-related conditions like glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness.

Women ages 65 and up should be screened for osteoporosis every two years, and men over 50 should discuss prostate cancer screenings every two or three years.

Everyone should have their first colonoscopy at age 45, and every 10 years after that if results are negative and their risk is average.

Vaccinations CDC.gov has an exhaustive list of recommended vaccines with additional info about genders, ages and risk factors. Go to tinyurl.com/2ra4ec72 (or https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule. pdf ) to view or download.

Information for this article was gathered from hopkinsmedicine.org, cdc.gov, mayoclinic. org and reverehealth.com

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RADIOLOGY

SPORTS MEDICINE

Breast Radiology

Sports Medicine

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Sports Medicine

David T. Braun, M.D., MBA

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery EDUCATION: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s, Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, AdventHealth, Bayfront Hospital, HCA Florida Palms of Pasadena, HCA Florida Largo Hospital, HCA Florida Northside Hospital Medicare Accepted

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Primary Care Sports Medicine

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Alexander Ramirez, M.D. Bariatric Surgery

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SURGERY - GENERAL

SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC

General Surgery

Upper Extremity Surgery, Shoulder Reconstruction, Arthroscopic Surgery

Dustin Price, D.O.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery - General Surgery and Critical Care EDUCATION: Nova Southeastern University HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medicare Accepted

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David T. Braun, M.D., MBA

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery EDUCATION: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s, Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, AdventHealth, Bayfront Hospital, HCA Florida Palms of Pasadena, HCA Florida Largo Hospital, HCA Florida Northside Hospital Medicare Accepted

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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

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Kurt C. Hirshorn, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery EDUCATION: USF College of Medicine, Rush University, Chicago, IL HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront, St. Anthony’s Medicare Accepted

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Paul J. Pagano, M.D.

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SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC

Adult Reconstruction - Total Joint Replacment

Hand/Upper Extremity & Microsurgery, Sports Medicine, General Orthopaedics

David D. Johnson, Jr. D.O.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Eligible American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery EDUCATION: Lake Erie College of Medicine Doctor 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

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Jorge A. Rodriguez, Jr. M.D.

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

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SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC

SURGERY - ORTHOPAEDIC

General Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacement

Fellowship Trained Spine Surgery

Michael Smith, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery EDUCATION: University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences, Internship-Johns Hopkins HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Petersburg General

Benjamin D. Streufert, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Eligible American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery EDUCATION: University of South Florida HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront Hospital, Northside Hospital, Palms of Pasadena Hospital, Center for Special Surgery Medicare Accepted

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Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine

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Patrick J. Smith, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Eligible American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery EDUCATION: University of Tennessee College of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, St. Anthony’s Hospital, Palms of Pasadena, Center For Special Surgery, St.Petersburg General, Northside Hospital Medicare Accepted

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Thomas S. Stang, D.O.

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Jesse Stem, M.D.

Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

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SURGERY - VASCULAR

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SURGERY - VASCULAR

Orthopaedic Spine Surgery

Vascular Surgery

Scott Webb, D.O.

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Paul S. Collins, M.D. FACS, RPVI BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery EDUCATION: University of South Florida HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, Palms of Pasadena Medicare & Medicaid Accepted

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SURGERY - PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE

SURGERY - VASCULAR

Facial Plastic Surgery

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SURGERY - PLASTIC

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Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery

General & Vascular Surgery

Deepak Naidu, M.D.

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Richard F. Fansler, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery EDUCATION: University of Florida College of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Largo Medical Center, Belleair Surgery Center, Morton Plant Hospital, AdventHealth North Pinellas Medicare Accepted

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I Hope You Dance:

Discover the Health Benefits of Dancing

By Erin Feitsma, Times Total Media Correspondent

Unlike George Michael, who famously crooned, “I’m never gonna dance again,” you, in fact, should embrace dancing. Not only can it be expressive and a lot of fun, but dancing can also have some nifty health benefits.

Read on to discover how adding a bit of dance to your life can give your health a boost. *insert “Careless Whisper” saxophone solo here* Dancing is heart-healthy Take heart: Even if you’re not a fan of typical cardio workouts like running or swimming, dance can serve as a playful and enjoyable alternative that’s good for your health. According to a 2016 study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, people who participated in moderate-intensity dancing were 46% less likely to develop heart disease, or die from it, than nondancers over 10 years of follow-up. So, next time you lace up your dancing shoes (ours are a black patent leather), remember that you’re doing your heart a favor.

Dancing can keep you connected Dancing can also be a social activity and a way to connect with a community of like-minded individuals. Attending dance classes at a local organization like the YMCA can help you brush up on your skills, form new friendships and learn about different types of dances. Not only that, but studies have shown that dancing can be a good self-esteem booster. The benefits of dancing abound!

Dancing can improve your mental health Not only can dancing boost both your social life and self-esteem, but it can also improve other aspects of your mental health. For instance, studies have shown that dancing can decrease anxiety. It might also be able to make you mentally sharper overall: Research finds that dancing helps us think and can improve the parts of the brain in charge of memory and organization.

One study from The New England Journal of Medicine even suggests that dancing can help prevent dementia.

Dancing can help your physical health, too Dancing gets you moving, and it can be great for your balance. Especially the tango! Research from the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity has found

that tango dancing can improve balance in older adults. Ballet is another type of dance known to help improve balance as well as flexibility.

Dancing can help you lose weight A bonus side effect of the joy that is dancing is weight loss. In fact, a study from the Journal of Physiological Anthropology reports that aerobic dance training can help you shred the same amount of pounds as biking or jogging. This is especially encouraging if running or riding a bike just isn’t your thing. Instead, get your dance on!

Dancing can strengthen your bones You’re a born dancer, it’s in your bones! Or, in this case, it might actually help your bones. The National Osteoporosis Foundation has found that highimpact, weight-bearing exercises, like certain types of dances, can promote bone strength and even help build new bone mass, which slows down the progression of osteoporosis.

Dancing can reduce stress Are you a stress eater or stress cleaner? Why not become a stress dancer instead? Sure, precious few have claimed to be stress dancers, but as dance is a natural stress reliever, there are benefits to be had in giving it a try. A study from the Journal of Applied Gerontology found that dancing with a partner to some tunes can lower stress levels. So, put on some pop music (or hiphop, country or emo) and leave your troubles on the dance floor. When in doubt, dance it out, and prove George Michael wrong.

Information for this article was gathered from everydayhealth.com, healthline. com, ymcadallas.org and greatist.com.

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Listing Index NAME . . ....................................................... PAGE

NAME . . ....................................................... PAGE

NAME . . ....................................................... PAGE

ACOSTA JR., ROMEO............................................................21

GERGES, NABIL........................................................................34

PHILIPPE, BERNARD................................................................. 20

AL-ANDARY, HAZEM............................................................23

GILLESPIE, OLIVIA...................................................................19

PRICE, DUSTIN............................................................................ 39

ALMOND, BRETT...................................................................42

HALE, BRIAN.............................................................................43

RAIKER, ANILKUMAR............................................................... 30

ANTHONY, SHARI..................................................................17

HANAI, HISHAM......................................................................19

RAMIREZ, ALEXANDER............................................................ 38

ARKIPENKO, TATIANA..........................................................23

HANDELMAN, WILLIAM N....................................................25

REESE, ROBYN............................................................................ 28

AYSCUE, JENNIFER................................................................12

HANDZA, JASON.....................................................................30

REISTROM, CANDACE.................................................................8

BARLOW, GIOVANNA...........................................................27

HANNA, ASHRAF.....................................................................34

BARNETT, ZACHERY P..........................................................36

HEIDER, ANNA M....................................................................16

RODRIGUEZ, JORGE A............................................................. 40

BASSEL, YASER.......................................................................43

HEITNER, HOLDEN D..............................................................40

BATLLE, LUIS J........................................................................34

HERNANDEZ, YUANIL............................................................21

BEERY, TODD...........................................................................32

HILS, ANNETTE........................................................................25

BENJOUALI, MUSTAPHA.....................................................27

HIRSHORN, KURT C................................................................40

BERG, SHARI A........................................................................17

HONIGBAUM, ALEXIS............................................................16

BLANCO, GEORGE.................................................................10

HORD, MAURICE......................................................................28

BLANQUICETT, CARMELO..................................................28

HUGUET, KEVIN L....................................................................37

BOLTUCH, ANDREW D.........................................................39

HUGUET, KEVIN L....................................................................38

BOTWIN, KENNETH..............................................................34

HWANG, MICHAEL..................................................................37

BRAUN, DAVID T....................................................................31

JAVATE, EMANUEL L...............................................................28

BRAUN, DAVID T....................................................................37

JESUDOSS, RANDHIR.............................................................20

BRAUN, DAVID T....................................................................39

JOHNS, MARCI.........................................................................19

BRIAN, KIDD............................................................................21

JOHNSON JR., DAVID D. .......................................................40

BROCK, JOHN.........................................................................10

JOHNSON, ALEXANDER.......................................................10

SMITH, KAREN LANG............................................................... 23

BROWN, JONATHAN............................................................36

KELLEHER, MARGARET.........................................................16

SMITH, MICHAEL....................................................................... 41

BRUCCULERI, MICHAEL......................................................27

KORABATHINA, RAVI..............................................................11

SMITH, PATRICK J...................................................................... 41

BRYAN II, F. CURTIS...............................................................10

KORBAJ, RABEE........................................................................25

SOKOL, GERALD H.................................................................... 30

BURNS, JENNIFER M.............................................................32

LANZA, DONALD C................................................................31

SOLYAR, ALLA............................................................................. 32

BUTLER, ERIN..........................................................................17

LENTZ, TAYLOR ANN..............................................................28

STAFFORD, DAMON................................................................. 12

CADOGAN, KERRY ANN......................................................23

LIFFLAND, BRENDA................................................................30

STANG, THOMAS S.................................................................... 41

CALDERON, GUILLERMO E................................................27

LIGON, R. BRIAN......................................................................15

STEM, JESSE................................................................................ 41

CANIZARES, GEORGE H......................................................39

LINDBERG, PAIGE....................................................................31

STREUFERT, BENJAMIN D....................................................... 41

CASANOVA, ADRIANA........................................................24

LORENZO, WILFREDO............................................................23

SWICK, MATTHEW J.................................................................. 41

CASSIDY, DENNIS..................................................................10

LUGO, ROBERTO BORRERO.................................................25

SYED, ALI...................................................................................... 43

CHERUKURI, VIJAYA L..........................................................24

LUTHER, LYDIA.........................................................................30

SZPILA, BENJAMIN................................................................... 43

CHUONG, ROBERT................................................................14

MAHONEY, MATTHEW H......................................................16

TANG, NATHAN.......................................................................... 10

COLLINS, PAUL S...................................................................42

MALINOWSKA, KAMILA........................................................28

CONANT, MARK E..................................................................42

MALONE, MICHAEL................................................................11

THARIAN, BENJAMIN............................................................... 21

COUNDOURIOTIS, ANDREW.............................................42

MANGAT, MONA V.................................................................... 8

D’AURIA, JOHN D..................................................................32

MANNING, MICHAEL.............................................................30

DAYAL, SHAILJA.....................................................................27

MARQUEZ, ROSEMARIE........................................................15

DEGAN, WILLIAM .................................................................17

MASVIDAL, DANIEL................................................................11

DEL SANTO, PATRICK...........................................................19

MAY, ANA B...............................................................................20

DUNN, JONATHAN...............................................................32

MINES, GREGORY I. ................................................................37

ENGELMAN, NICK.................................................................19

MORRIS, DONALD B...............................................................43

ESPINOLA, TRINA..................................................................31

NAIDU, DEEPAK.......................................................................42

FANSLER, RICHARD F...........................................................38

NEIFELD, KENNETH................................................................25

FANSLER, RICHARD F...........................................................42

NGUYEN, DZI-VIET P...............................................................40

FIGUEREDO, GRISELLE........................................................10

NGUYEN, THANH....................................................................30

FIGUEROA, LUIS.....................................................................27

NOSEK, DANIEL.......................................................................20

FINER, CHRISTA......................................................................19

PAGANO, PAUL J......................................................................40

FORT, KENYON M..................................................................14

PATEL-ELIO, BHIRU..................................................................19

WOJNOWICH, KATHERINE..................................................... 37

FOX, JOHN...............................................................................25

PEREZ, J. DANIEL.....................................................................36

WOODS, CASEY......................................................................... 17

FRANCO, NAZRAH................................................................19

PEREZ, LIGIA.............................................................................20

YAMANI, M.I................................................................................ 26

FUOCO, GLENN S..................................................................32

PETERSON, PETE.....................................................................37

YANG, CHUN K........................................................................... 43

GARCIA, GERARDO...............................................................25

PETERSON, PETE.....................................................................38

YU, ROBERT J.............................................................................. 15

GATES, LINDSAY....................................................................10

PETROV, PETYA........................................................................20

ZEIER, AMBER W........................................................................ 17

GEORGE, NAYANA................................................................20

PFAFF, JULIA.............................................................................32

ZIMMER, MICHAEL A............................................................... 26

ROSENTHAL, ANDREW........................................................... 11 RUIZ, IVELISSA............................................................................ 28 SABA, FADI.................................................................................. 25 SANTIAGO, LOURDES T........................................................... 14 SCHUYLER, GREGG................................................................... 12 SCUTARU, IRINA......................................................................... 26 SELTZER, STEVEN...................................................................... 26 SHAH, SONAL............................................................................. 26 SHAMAS, CHRISTINA M.......................................................... 28 SHAPIRO, DAVID H................................................................... 36 SHERBERG, DAVID.................................................................... 15 SHROYER, LINDSAY N.............................................................. 34 SIMS-ROBERTSON, CAROL.................................................... 17

THOMPSON, JUSTIN................................................................ 37 TIRUPATHI, SREELATHA........................................................... 26 TORRES, FRANCISCO............................................................... 34 TORRES, WANDA....................................................................... 23 TURNER, ANGELA..................................................................... 12 VARANASI, AJAY........................................................................ 17 WANGER, MICHAEL.................................................................. 26 WARREN, STEVEN B.................................................................. 31 WARREN, STEVEN B.................................................................. 42 WEBB, SCOTT.............................................................................. 42 WILLIAMS, J. RYAN.................................................................... 14 WILLIAMS, LARRY..................................................................... 39 WILSON, JENNIE........................................................................ 20

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