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Bassam Altajar, MD

Wael Alokeh, MD

  • Internal Medicine

Locations

  • AMA Health Providers
    425 Nursing Home Drive
    Arcadia
    Phone: (863) 993-2966
  • AMA Health Providers
    701 Manatee Ave West, Suite 101
    Bradenton
  • Phone: (941) 748-3065

Medical School

  • Damascus University, School of Medicine Syria

Residency

  • Chief Resident, Internal Medicine Program
    St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan

Fellowship

  • N/A

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine

Conditions Treated Include

  • Anemia
  • Arthritis,
  • Asthma
  • COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
  • Diabetes
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension

Hospital affiliations

  • DeSoto Memorial Hospital
  • Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Languages

  • English
Bassam Altajar, MD

Sam Altajar, MD, FACC

Cardiology

Locations

  • AMA Health Providers
    425 Nursing Home Drive
    Arcadia, FL
    Phone: (863) 993-2966
  • AMA Health Providers
    508 S. 6th Avenue
    Wauchula, FL
    Phone:(863) 473-4733

 

Medical School

  • Damascus University, School of Medicine, Syria

Residency

  • Internal Medicine Residency, St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY

Fellowship

  • Cardiology Fellowship, University of Poitiers, Poitiers, France

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine

Conditions treated include

  • Cardiac arrythmias, Atrial fibrillation
  • Cardiomyopathies
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Heart failure
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Valvualr heart disease

    Hospital affiliations

    • DeSoto Memorial Hospital

    Surgery Center privileges

    • N/A

    Languages

    • Fluent in English, Arabic & French
    Tammy Baker

    Tammy Baker, APRN

    • Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Medicine

    Locations

    • AMA Health Providers
      435 Commercial Court, Floor 1 & 2
      Venice
      Phone: (941) 559-0262

     

    Education

    • Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner program, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL

    Residency

    • N/A

    Fellowship

    • N/A

    Board Certifications

    • American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

    Conditions treated include

    • Asthma
    • COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
    • Interstitial lung diseases
    • Lung cancer
    • Pleural disease

       

    • Sleep Apnea

      Hospital affiliations

      • N/A

        Languages

        • English
        Dr. Baquero

        Jaime Baquero, MD

        • Gastroenterology

        Locations

        • AMA Health Providers
          435 Commercial Court, Floor 1 & 2
          Venice
          Phone: (941) 559-0262

         

        Medical School

        • Escuela Colombiana de Medicina, Colombia, South America

        Residency

        • Residency in Internal Medicine, Beth Israel
          Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Harvard Medical School

        Fellowship

        • Fellowship in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA. Tufts Medical School
        • Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Endocrinology and Metabolism, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, Harvard Medical School

        Board Certifications

        • American Board of Gastroenterology

        Conditions treated include

        • Colorectal cancer

        • Esophageal cancer

        • Gastric (stomach) cancer

        • GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)

        • Liver cancer

        • Liver disease

        • Pancreatic cancer

        • Pancreatic disease

        • Swallowing disorders

        Hospital affiliations

        • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
        • HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
        • ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte

        Surgery Center privileges

        • Bayview Surgery Center
        • Surgery Center at St. Andrews

        Languages

        • Fluent in English & Spanish
        Bassam Altajar, MD

        Paula Bedo, APRN

        • Internal Medicine

        Locations

        • AMA Health
          2415 University Parkway
          Bldg 3, Suite 111,
          Sarasota, FL 34243
          Phone: (941) 359-3337

        Education

        • Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner program, University of South Tampa, Tampa, FL
        • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

        Board Certifications

        • American Nurses Credentialing Center, Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner

        Conditions treated include

        • Asthma
        • COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
        • Interstitial lung diseases
        • Lung cancer
        • Pleural disease

        Languages

        • English

         

         

        Jessica Betancourt, MD

        Jessica Betancourt, MD

        • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

        Locations

        • AMA Health Providers 701 Manatee Ave West, Suite 101
          Bradenton
          Phone: (941) 748-3065

        Medical School

        • Universidad de Carabobo Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Valencia, Venezuela

        Residency

        • Internal Medicine Residency, Lincoln Medical Hospital, Bronx, NY

        Fellowship

        • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

        Board Certifications

        • American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
        • American Board of Internal Medicine

        Conditions treated include

        • Hyperparathyroidism
        • Hyperthyroidism
        • Hypothyroidism
        • Obesity
        • Osteoporosis
        • Prediabetes
        • Thyroid nodules
        • Type 1 & 2 Diabetes

        Languages

        • Fluent in English & Spanish
        Amber Coffman, APRN

        Amber Coffman, APRN

        • Cardiology

        Locations

        • AMA Health Providers
          Heart & Vascular 6001 21st Avenue West
          Bradenton, FL
          Phone: (941) 761-4448

        Education

        • Master of Science in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Program, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
        • of Science in Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

        Board Certifications

        • American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

        Conditions treated include

        • Atrial fibrillation
        • Congestive Heart Failure
        • Coronary Artery Disease
        • Heart Arrhythmias
        • Valvular Heart Disease

        Hospital affiliations

        • HCA Florida Blake Hospital
        • Manatee Memorial Hospital

        Languages

        • English
        Bassam Altajar, MD

        Christopher Corriveau, APRN

        • Internal Medicine

        Locations

        • AMA Health Providers 425 Nursing Home Drive
          Arcadia
          Phone: (863) 993-2966

        Education

        • Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner program, Frontier Nursing University, Versailles, KY
        • Associates of Arts in Nursing, Florida Southwestern State College, Fort Myers, FL

        Board Certifications

        • American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

        Conditions treated include

        • Acute pains and colds

        • Arthritis

        • Asthma/COPD

        • Chronic Kidney Disease

        • Depression/Anxiety

        • Diabetes

        • GERD

        • Gout

        • Hyperlipidemia

        • Hypertension

        • Hypothyroidism

        • Osteoporosis

        • Rashes

        • Seasonal Allergies

        Languages

        English

        Bassam Altajar, MD

        Dipesh DeRay, MD

        • Internal Medicine

        Locations

        AMA Health
        2415 University Parkway, Bldg 3, Suite 111,
        Sarasota, FL 34243
        Phone: (941) 359-3337

        Dipesh DeRay, MD

        • Internal Medicine

        Medical School

        • Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, India

        Residency

        • Internal Medicine Residency, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, Pontiac, MI

        Conditions treated include

        • Anemias
        • Anxiety and depression
        • Asthma
        • COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
        • Interstitial lung diseases
        • Lung cancer
        • Men’s/Women’s Health
        • Preventative care & medicine
        • Pleural disease
        • Weight management

        Languages

        • Fluent in English, Spanish, Bengal & Hindi
        Dr. Elliott

        Lawrence J. Elliott, DO, FACC

        • Cardiology

        Locations

        • AMA Health Providers
          435 Commercial Court, Floor 1 & 2
          Venice, FL
          Phone: (941) 559-0262

        Medical School

        • Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Missouri

        Residency

        • Internal Medicine: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Kennedy Memorial Hospitals, Stratford, New Jersey

        Fellowship

        • Cardiology: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Kennedy Memorial Hospitals, Stratford, New Jersey

        Board Certifications

        • American Osteopathic Board of Cardiology
        • National Board of Echocardiography

        Conditions treated include

        • Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
        • Cardiomyopathy (Heart Muscle Disease)
        • Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)
        • Congenital heart conditions
        • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
        • General Cardiology
        • Heart Arrhythmias
        • Heart Failure
        • Heart Valve Disease
        • High Blood Pressure/Hypertension
        • Palpitations
        • Pericardial Disease

        Hospital affiliations

        • Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice

        Languages

        • English
        Dr Gallina

        Michael R. Gallina, DPM, FACFAS

        • Podiatry

        Locations

        • AMA Health Providers
          435 Commercial Court, Floor 1 & 2
          Venice, FL
          Phone: (941) 559-0262

        Medical School

        • Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, Illinois

        Residency

        • PSR-36, Surgery Residency, The West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA

        Fellowship

        • Fellow of American College of Foot & Ankle Surgery

        Advanced Training

        • Dellon Institute for Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Baltimore, MD
        • Baltimore Center for Limb Deformities, MD

        Board Certifications

        • American Board of Podiatric Surgery

        Conditions treated include

        • Achilles tendon injuries
        • Bunion correction with immediate weight-bearing
        • Foot & ankle surgery
        • Heel pain/plantar fasciitis
        • Nerve pain
        • Orthotic & brace manufacture
        • Pickleball and tennis related injuries
        • Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
        • Revisional surgery
        • Tendon ruptures

        Hospital affiliations

        • ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte

        Surgery Center privileges

        • Surgery Center at St. Andrews
        • Venice Health Park Surgery Center

        Languages

        • English
        Zorana Grujic, MD

        Zorana Grujic, MD

        • Internal Medicine

        Locations

        AMA Health Providers
        508 S. 6th Avenue
        Wauchula, FL
        Phone:(863) 473-4733

        Medical School

        • University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Serbia

        Residency

        • Internal Medicine Residency, Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

        Fellowship

        • N/A

        Board Certifications

        • American Board of Internal Medicine

        Conditions treated include:

        • Anemia
        • Anxiety and depression
        • Asthma
        • Cancer screening
        • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD}
        • Diabetes
        • High cholesterol
        • Hypertension
        • Respiratory infection
        • Thyroid dysfunction
        • Weight loss

        Hospital affiliations

        • N/A

        Surgery Center privileges

        • N/A

        Languages

        • Fluent in English, Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian & German (basic)
        Dr. Hendricks

        Wesley Hendricks, DO, MSc, FACOS

        • General, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

        Locations

        • AMA Health Providers
          2415 University Parkway, Bldg 3, Suite 111
          Sarasota
          Phone: (941) 359-3337
        • AMA Health Providers
          435 Commercial Court, Floor 1 & 2
          Venice
          Phone: (941) 559-0262

        Medical School

        • Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, VA

        Residency

        • Chief Resident, Western Reserve Hospital, Ohio University COM, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

        Board Certifications

        • American Osteopathic Board of General Surgery

        Conditions treated include

        • Appendicitis
        • Colon Cancer
        • Diverticulitis
        • Gallbladder disease
        • GERD/Reflux Surgery
        • Hemorrhoids
        • Hernia (all types)
        • Skin and soft tissue (lipoma, cysts, non-melanoma skin cancers)
        • Skin Grafts
        • Small Intestine tumors

        Hospital affiliations

        • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
        • HCA Florida Englewood Hospital

        Surgery Center privileges

        • Doctors Same Day Surgery Center
        • Surgery Center at St. Andrews

        Languages

        English

        Bassam Altajar, MD

        Alana Hoffman-John, APRN

        • Internal Medicine

        Locations

        • AMA Health Providers 2415 University Parkway, Bldg 3, Suite 111
          Sarasota
          Phone: (941) 359-3337

        Education

        • Master of Science in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
        • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL

        Board Certifications

        • American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Practitioner in Adult Gerontology

        Conditions treated include

        • Asthma
        • COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
        • Interstitial lung diseases
        • Lung cancer
        • Pleural disease

        Hospital affiliations

        • Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

        Languages

        • Fluent in English & Spanish
        Antonio E. Lubrano, MD

        Antonio E. Lubrano, MD

        • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

        Locations

        • AMA Health Providers 425 Nursing Home Drive, Arcadia
          Phone: (863) 993-2966
        • AMA Health Providers 2415 University Parkway, Bldg 3, Suite 111
          Sarasota
          Phone: (941) 359-3337
        • AMA Health Providers 435 Commercial Court, Floor 1 & 2, Venice
          Phone: (941) 559-0262

        Medical School

        • Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) College of Health Sciences, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

        Residency

        • Internal Medicine Residency: Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Bronx, New York

        Fellowship

        • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship
          University of South Florida
        • Endocrinology, Tampa General Hospital, James A Haley Veterans Affairs, H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

        Board Certifications

        • American Board of Internal Medicine

        Conditions treated include

        • Acromegaly
        • Addison’s disease
        • Adrenal Disease
        • Benign adrenal tumors
        • Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
        • Cushing syndrome
        • Galactorrhea
        • Gender dysphoria
        • Goiter
        • Graves’ disease
        • Hashimoto’s disease
        • High cholesterol
        • Hirsutism
        • Hypercalcemia
        • Hyperparathyroidism
        • Hyperthyroidism
        • Hypoparathyroidism
        • Hypothyroidism
        • Insulinoma
        • Male hypogonadism
        • Metabolic bone disease
        • Obesity
        • Osteopenia
        • Osteoporosis
        • Paget’s disease of bone
        • Pheochromocytoma
        • Pituitary tumors
        • Prediabetes
        • Primary aldosteronism
        • Prolactinoma
        • Thyroid cancer
        • Thyroid disease
        • Type 1 diabetes mellitus
        • Type 2 diabetes mellitus

        Hospital affiliations

        • N/A

        Surgery Center privileges

        • N/A

        Languages

        • Fluent in English & Spanish
        Nina A. Lundberg, MD

        Nina Lundberg, MD

        • Internal Medicine

        Locations

        • AMA Health Providers 701 Manatee Ave West, Suite 101
          Bradenton
          Phone: (941) 748-3065

        Medical School

        • St. Petersburg State Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia

        Residency

        • Internal Medicine Residency, St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, affiliated with SUNY Downstate University, NY

        • Dermatology Residency, St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy, St. Petersburg, Russia

        Board Certifications

        • American Board of Internal Medicine

        Conditions treated include

        • Abdominal Pain, Acid Reflux, Gastritis, Constipation

        • Anemia

        • Annual physicals, pre-employment and school physicals

        • Anxiety Disorder

        • Arthritis

        • Asthma, COPD

        • Diabetes, Obesity, Thyroid disorders

        • Hypertension, hyperlipidemia

        • Various skin conditions

        • Women’s health

        Languages

        • Fluent in English & Russian. Some Swedish & Polish
        Kalee Moses, PA-C

        Kalee Moses, PA-C

        • Internal Medicine

        Locations

        • AMA Health Providers
          425 Nursing Home Drive
          Arcadia, FL
          Phone: (863) 993-2966
        • AMA Health Providers
          701 Manatee Ave West, Suite 101
          Bradenton, FL
          Phone: (941) 748-3065

        Education

        • Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
        • PA School Prerequisites, Biomedical Science, Keiser University, Tampa, FL
        • Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Child Development, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

        Board Certifications

        • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certified Physician Assistant

        Conditions treated include

        • Asthma
        • Asthma/COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
        • Cardiovascular Disease
        • Chronic Kidney Disease
        • Diabetes Type 1 and 2
        • Gastrointestinal disorders
        • Hyperlipidemia
        • Hypertension
        • Hypo/Hyperthyroid
        • Psychiatric Illnesses
        • Upper Respiratory Infections
        • Vitamin Deficiencies
        • Women’s Health Exams

        Hospital affiliations

        • N/A

        Surgery Center privileges

        • N/A

        Languages

        • English
        Frank Oliver

        Frank Oliver, DO

        • Family Medicine/Addiction Medicine

        Locations

        • AMA Health Providers
          701 Manatee Ave West, Suite 101,
          Bradenton
          (941) 748-3065

        Education

        • Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ

        Residency

        • Family Medicine Residency, Jefferson Health Northeast, Philadelphia, PA,

        Fellowship

        • Addiction Medicine Fellowship, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

        Board Certifications

        • Family Medicine – Board Certified
        • Addiction Medicine – Board Eligible

        Conditions treated include

        • Alcohol Use Disorder

        • Bipolar Disorder

        • COPD/Asthma

        • Depression

        • Diabetes

        • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

        • Hyperlipidemia

        • Hypertension

        • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

        • PTSD/Trauma

        • Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

        • Substance Use Disorder – Street/Prescription Drug Use & Addiction (opioids, benzodiazepine, methamphetamine, amphetamine, etc)

        • Thyroid disease

        • Tobacco Use Disorder

        • Vaccinations

        • Wellness Exams

        Hospital affiliations

        • N/A

        Surgery Center privileges

        • N/A

        Languages

        • English & Conversational in Spanish
        Bassam Altajar, MD

        Joseph Pace, MD, FACC

        • Cardiology / Electrophysiology

        Locations

        • AMA Health Providers Heart & Vascular 6001 21st Avenue West, Bradenton
        • AMA Health Providers 2415 University Parkway, Bldg 3, Suite 111, Sarasota
        • AMA Health Providers 508 S. 6th Avenue, Wauchula

        Education

        • Hahnemann University Medical School, Currently Known as Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA Board Certification.

        Residency

        Internal Medicine Residency, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

        Fellowship

        • Electrophysiology Fellowship, Allegheny University of Health Sciences, Philadelphia, PA
        • Cardiology Fellowship, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

        Board Certifications

        • American Board of Internal Medicine
        • American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

        Conditions treated include:

        • Arrythmia

        • Atrial Fibrillation

        • Chronic Heart Failure monitoring

        • Coronary Artery Disease

        • Defibrillators

        • Hypertension

        • Implantable Loop Recorders

        • Lead Restrictions

        • Pacemakers

        • Palpitations

        • Pericarditis & Pericardial Disease

        • Peripheral Vascular Disease

        • Shortness of Breath

        • Stroke

        • Syncope or Loss of Consciousness

        • Valvular Heart Disease: Aortic, Mitral & Tricuspid

        • Watchman Implants

        Hospital affiliations:

        • HCA Florida Blake Hospital

        • Manatee Memorial Hospital

        Surgery Center privileges:

        • Gulf Coast Surgery Center

        Languages:

        • English
        Bassam Altajar, MD

        Jordan Panicco, DPM

        • Foot & Ankle Surgery

        Locations

        • AMA Health Providers
          425 Nursing Home Drive
          Arcadia, FL
          Phone: (863) 993-2966
        • AMA Health Providers
          701 Manatee Ave West, Suite 101
          Bradenton, FL
          Phone: (941) 748-3065
        • AMA Health Providers
          2415 University Parkway, Bldg 3, Suite 111
          Sarasota, FL
          Phone: (941) 359-3337

        Medical School

        • Kent State University, College of Podiatric Medicine, Independence, OH

        Residency

        • Chief Resident, Podiatric Medicine & Surgical Residency, INOVA Fairfax Medical Campus, Falls Church, VA

        Fellowship

        • Las Vegas Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Fellowship, Desert Orthopaedic Center, Las Vegas, NV

        Board Certifications

        • The American Board Foot & Ankle Surgery, Qualified

        Conditions treated include

        • Achilles tendon
        • Acute Achilles tendon rupture
        • Ankle pain & injury
        • Arthritis
        • Bunion
        • Flat feet
        • Foot & ankle fracture
        • Foot & ankle trauma
        • Hammer toes
        • Sports Medicine

        Hospital affiliations

        • DeSoto Memorial Hospital
        • Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

        Surgery Center privileges

        • Bayview Surgery Center

        Languages

        • English
        Bassam Altajar, MD

        Samir Dawod Rajiha, MD

        • Internal Medicine

        Locations

        • AMA Health Providers 425 Nursing Home Drive
          Arcadia
          Phone: (863) 993-2966

        Medical School

        • Damascus University Faculty of Medicine, Damascus Syria

        Residency

        • Internal Medicine Residency, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, Pontiac, MI

        • Externship, Heart and Vascular Institute, Detroit Medical Center

        • Internal Medicine Residency, Ministry of Health Hospitals, Damascus, Syria

         

         

        Board Certifications

        American Board of Internal Medicine

        Conditions treated include

        • Abdominal Pain

        • Acid Reflux

        • Acute Sinusitis

        • Anemia

        • Anxiety

        • Anxiety Disorder

        • Arthritis

        • Asthma

          Hospital affiliations

          • DeSoto Memorial Hospital

          Languages

          Fluent in English & Arabic

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          Christian Reynes, MS, MPAS, PA-C

          • Internal Medicine

          Locations

          • AMA Health Providers 2415 University Parkway, Bldg 3, Suite 111
            Sarasota
            Phone: (941) 359-3337

          Education

          • Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
          • Master of Medical Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
          • Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

          Fellowship

          • Hospitalist/Critical Care Postgraduate Fellowship Program, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

          Board Certifications

          • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certified Physician Assistant

          Conditions treated include

          • Asthma

          • COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

          • Heart failure

          • BPH

          • Hypertension

          • Diabetes

          • Hypothyroidism

          Languages

          • English
          Bassam Altajar, MD

          Robert J. Subbiondo, MD, FACC

          • Cardiology

          Locations

          • AMA Health Providers Heart & Vascular
            6001 21st Avenue West
            Bradenton, FL
            Phone: (941) 761-4448

          Medical School

          • The State University of New York at Stoney Brook, NY

          Residency

          • Internal Medicine Residency, Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

          Fellowship

          • Clinical Fellow, Division of Cardiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

          Board Certifications

          • American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
          • American Board of Internal Medicine

          Hospital affiliations

          • HCA Florida Blake Hospital
          • Manatee Memorial Hospital

          Languages

          • English
          Dr. Tanyous

          Walid Tanyous, MD

          • Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine

          Locations

          • AMA Health Providers
            435 Commercial Court, Floor 1 & 2
            Venice
            Phone: (941) 559-0262

          Medical School

          • Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt

          Residency

          • Internal Medicine Residency: Scranton, PA
          • Temple Residency Program, Scranton, PA

          Fellowship

          • Pulmonary, Critical Care Medicine & Sleep
          • Medicine Fellowship, Wayne State University
          • Hospital- Detroit Medical Center, Michigan

          Board Certifications

          • American Board of Internal Medicine
          • American Board of Pulmonary Medicine
          • American Board of Critical Care Medicine
          • American Board of Sleep Medicine

          Conditions treated include

          • Asthma
          • COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
          • Interstitial lung diseases
          • Lung cancer
          • Pleural disease
          • Sleep Disorders

          Hospital affiliations

          • Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice
          • HCA Florida Englewood Hospital

          Languages

          • Fluent in English & Arabic
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          Alexander P. Troum, DO

          • Gastroenterology

          Locations

          • AMA Health Providers
            810 North Mills Ave
            Arcadia, FL
            Phone: (941) 741-2030
          • AMA Health Providers
            2816 Manatee Ave West
            Bradenton, FL
            Phone: (941) 741-2030
          • AMA Health Providers
            2415 University Parkway, Bldg 3, Suite 111
            Sarasota, FL
            Phone: (941) 359-3337

          Medical School

          • Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, VA

          Residency

          • Internal Medicine Residency, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, Jefferson Health, Our Lady of Lourdes, Stratford, NJ

          Fellowship

          • Gastroenterology Fellowship, Kent Hospital, Warwick RI

          Board Certifications

          • American Board of Gastroenterology
          • American Board of Internal Medicine

          Conditions treated include

          • Abdominal pain syndrome

          • Acid reflux and heartburn

          • Anal fissures and fistulas

          • Appendicitis

          • Barrett’s esophagus

          • Celiac disease

          • Cirrhosis of the liver

          • Clostridium difficile (C.diff)

          • Colon polyps

          • Constipation

          • Crohn’s disease

          • Diarrhea (acute and chronic)

          • Diverticulitis

          • Dysphagia

          • Esophageal cancer diagnosis

          • Fecal incontinence

          • Gallbladder disorders, including:

          • Gallstone pancreatitis

          • Gallstones

          • Gas (in the digestive tract)

          • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

          • Gastroparesis

          • GI bleeding

          • Hemorrhoids

          • Indigestion

          • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

          • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

          • Lactose intolerance

          • Liver cancer diagnosis

          • Microscopic Colitis

          • Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

          • Non-cardiac chest pain

          • Ostomy care

          • Pancreatic cancer diagnosis

          • Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)

          • Rectal bleeding

          • Rectal prolapse

          • Rectocele

          • Ulcerative colitis

          • Ulcers

          • Viral hepatitis

          • Wilson disease

          Hospital affiliations

          • DeSoto Memorial Hospital

          • Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

          Surgery Center privileges

          • Bayview Surgery Center

          • Desoto Memorial Hospital

          Languages

          English

            Georgia Varner

            Georgia A. Varner, APRN, FNP-C, MSN

            • Internal Medicine

            Locations

            • AMA Health Providers
              425 Nursing Home Drive, Suite 2
              Arcadia, FL
              Phone: (863) 993-2966

            Education

            • Master of Science in Nursing from Purdue University, Global Layfette, IN
            • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, South College, Knoxville, TN

            Board Certifications

            • American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

            Conditions treated include

            • Asthma/COPD
            • Diabetes
            • Hyperlipidemia
            • Hypertension
            • Hypothyroidism
            • Seasonal Allergies
            • Viruses/ colds

            Hospital affiliations

            • N/A

            Surgery Center privileges

            • N/A

            Languages

            • English
            Bassam Altajar, MD

            Deborah Zolkos, APRN

            • Cardiology

            Locations

            • AMA Health Providers
              425 Nursing Home Drive, Suite 2
              Arcadia, FL
              Phone: (863) 993-2966
            • AMA Health Providers
              508 S. 6th Avenue
              Wauchula, FL
              Phone:(863) 473-4733

            Education

            • Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track, Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, IL
            • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, IL

            Board Certifications

            • American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

            Conditions treated include

            Non-Interventional Cardiology Care, including, but not limited to:

             

            • Angina Pectoris
            • Arrhythmias
            • Cardiac Stress Testing
            • Coronary Artery Disease
            • Heart Failure
            • Management of Implanted Cardiac Devices
            • Sleep Apnea
            • Surgical Clearance
            • Valvular Heart Disease

            Hospital affiliations

            • DeSoto Memorial Hospital

            Surgery Center privileges

            • N/A

            Languages

            • English