Find a Family Doctor in Sarasota, Florida (FL)
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Local Family Doctors
Dr. Josette A. Grice, MD
- 8340 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard
- Bradenton,
- Florida
- 34202
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
Patient Feedback
Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
Dr. Marc L. Weinberg, MD
- 943 South Beneva Road
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34232
Specialties
- Family Practice
- Pediatrics
Gender
MalePatient Feedback
Average recommendation rating*: 3.5 out of 5
Dr. Carola Fleener, MD
- 3920 Bee Ridge Road
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34233
Specialties
- Family Practice
- Pediatrics
Gender
Patient Feedback
Average recommendation rating*: 3 out of 5
Dr. Leonard R. Schwartzbaum, MD
- 8592 Potter Parks Drive
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34238
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
MalePatient Feedback
Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Virind D. Gupta, MD
- 4541 Bee Ridge Road
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34233
Specialties
- Family Practice
- Geriatric Medicine
Gender
Patient Feedback
Average recommendation rating*: 3 out of 5
Dr. Krista A. Toomre, MD
- 943 South Beneva Road
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34232
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
FemalePatient Feedback
Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Alexandre W. Huin, MD
- 5350 University Parkway
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34243
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
Patient Feedback
Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. George E. Mansour, MD
- 935 North Beneva Road
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34232
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
MalePatient Feedback
Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
Dr. Loren Carlson, DO
- 2401 University Parkway
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34243
Specialties
- Dermatology
- Family Practice
Gender
Patient Feedback
Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
Dr. Emiliana R. Cruz-Hillis, MD
- 130 Medical Center Drive
- Carleton,
- Michigan
- 48117
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
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Dr. Albert A. Nestor, DO
- 2015 South Tuttle Avenue
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34239
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
MalePatient Feedback
Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Ella V. Varney, MD
- 1851 Arlington Street
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34239
Specialties
- Family Practice
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Dr. Robert E. Ford, MD
- 2020 Rose Street
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34239
Specialties
- Family Practice
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Dr. Joseph J. Larkin, MD
- 8592 Potter Parks Drive
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34238
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
MalePatient Feedback
Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. John R. Picken, MD
- 935 North Beneva Road
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34232
Specialties
- Family Practice
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Dr. Anit D. Ford, MD
- 3920 Bee Ridge Road
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34233
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
Patient Feedback
Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Joseph A. Sassano, DO
- 6813 South Tamiami Trail
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34231
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
MalePatient Feedback
Average recommendation rating*: 1 out of 5
Dr. Elizbieta G. Wozniak, MD
- 5573 Marquesas Circle
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34233
Specialties
- Family Practice
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Dr. Douglas O. Walsh, DO
- 3040 College Avenue East
- Ruskin,
- Florida
- 33570
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
MalePatient Feedback
Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Kevin J. Dunn, MD
- 6128 South Tamiami Trail
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34231
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
MalePatient Feedback
Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Sarasota Information
Sarasota, Florida is home to 95 practicing family doctors who have offices in 2 counties and 13 zip codes, including zip codes 34239, 34232, 34233, 34231, 34243, 34236, 34238, 34237, 34242, 34240, 34235, 34234, and 34230.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Sarasota has a population of 53,711, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 family doctor for every 565 residents.
Florida Information
Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital. Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864. Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18 and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.
Family Practice Information
Description
Family practice is the branch of medicine concerning the total health care of the person and the family. A family practice physician can have a varied and extensive medical background, including internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and geriatrics. A family physician has the skills and knowledge to provide care and health maintenance education for all ages. This physician is trained to diagnose and treat each member of the family, no matter what the problem.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are emphysema, broncho-esophagology, pneumonia, osteoarthritis , bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, asthma, pectus excavatum, osteoporosis, infection, diabetes, cancer, acne, alzheimer's disease, hypertension, autism, yeast infection, strep throat, anemia, and aneurysm.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including wart removal and mole removal.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including bone density test, faa-flight physicial, physicial / check up, physicial, biopsy, computed axial tomography (ct or cat scan), magnetic resonance imaging (mri), electrocardiogram (ecg or ekg), ultrasound, x-ray, blood test, upper gi (barium swallow), stool test, lower gi (barium enema), electrolyte test, microbiological culture, and ph probe test.
