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you are in need of a specialist, how do you know where to turn? Sure your general

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Janelle Park, MDTampa Bay Cancer Center

Two premier cancer centers, Manatee Cancer Center and Tampa Bay Cancer Center - both

part of Florida Radiation Oncology Group - are in our community’s backyard. Both centers

work together to bring to our area the best-in-class cancer treatment in technology, as well

as provide premier emotional and physiological support in dealing with cancer.

Manatee Cancer Center is proud to be the area’s home of the Siemens Artiste. The

Artiste is the state-of-the-art linear accelerator and provides technology such as Image

Guided Radiation Technology (IGRT) and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT).

This means common types of cancer may be treated with pinpoint accuracy resulting

in healthy tissue being spared and patients receiving less side effects than ever before.

“Image Guided Radiation Therapy is the biggest leap forward in the field of radiation

oncology in the last decade,” says Dr. Mary Koshy.

Dr. Mary Koshy, raised in Sarasota, attended Cornell University where she graduated

Top cancer centers

provide emotional

and physiological

support to patients

as well as pinpoint

accuracy using the

latest technology

available.

Mary Koshy, MDManatee Cancer Center


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Suma Cum Laude. Dr. Koshy completed her internship and residency at Emory University

and served as Assistant Professor in Radiation Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine

in Houston for two years prior to returning to Florida; where she joined Florida Radiation

Oncology Group. She is board-certified in radiation oncology.

Dr. Janelle Park, also board-certified in radiation oncology, graduated from Ohio State

College of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Southern California.

Dr. Park now serves on the American College of Radiology’s Guidelines and Standards

Committee, the American College of Radiology’s Physics Committee, and is a member of

the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology. She is the Medical Director of

the CyberKnife Cancer Center at Brandon Regional Hospital and Director of the Tampa

Bay Cancer Center Breast Cancer Care Clinic.

In addition to the Siemens Artiste, Manatee Cancer Center is further revolutionizing local

cancer care by providing stereotactic radiosurgery in 2012. Stereotactic radiosurgery

(SRS) is not surgery in the conventional sense. SRS is a non-invasive treatment that

uses pencil-thin beams of radiation generated by a specially modified linear accelerator

to treat tumors safely, effectively, and without any incisions. SRS is virtually painless and

frameless. It is performed on an outpatient basis without many of the usual risks and

side effects associated with surgery. In addition, patients may only need a few treatment

sessions versus the typical four - six week daily treatments.

This technology is also available with Dr. Janelle Park at the Brandon CyberKnife. “We are

so proud that Tampa Bay Cancer Center and Manatee Cancer Center are providing the

best in cancer technology that is currently available today,” said Dr. Park. “We want to not

only provide the latest in technology, but want to be team members with patients as they

battle their way through the disease.” This is why Tampa Bay Cancer Center has started

the ‘Breast Cancer Care Clinic.’

The Breast Cancer Care Clinic is a comprehensive clinic being held at the Sun City Center

office on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (813-633-5513) and at the Tampa Center on

Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (813-870-0162). “Patients hear about our state-of-the-

art treatment modalities and they sound so complicated,” said Dr. Park. “The science is

complicated. The doctors and staff are highly trained. But the result is simple – precise

and accurate targeting of tumors.”

Both centers host regular events and seminars designed to help patients become more

comfortable with the medical surroundings of treatment and to build friendships with

other cancer patients. Events such as the “Pink Martini Spa-tini”, “Monday Makeover”,

and “Masterclass at the House of Chanel”, attract patients, caregivers, and community

leaders to support nonprofit organizations and the overall mission of the centers. These

events provide patients and their caregivers with free makeovers, mini manicures,

massages, spray tanning, and wig/hair trimming.

Manatee and Tampa Bay Cancer Centers posts patient testimonials on its patient and

family friendly websites, giving everyone an opportunity to read for themselves what

success can look and feel like. Please visit www.myfloridacancer.com.


Dr. Jenifer BackSarasota Smile Design

As a child, Dr. Jenifer Back remembers experiencing a bit of dentistry fear which fortunately

culminated into mostly very positive experiences. These memories inspired Dr. Back to ensure

her patients not only get healthy smiles, but gave her a mission to take away the fear factor.

Patients are instantly at ease as they are greeted in her inviting, living-room style waiting area

painted in colors selected for their soothing properties. Instruments are hidden in custom

cabinets. If that’s not enough to soothe nerves, patients can relax with a massage chair and a

warm blanket or, if needed, oral sedatives are available. “I’ve taken it as a personal mission to build

relationships with patients so we know more about them and can meet their needs,” Dr. Back says.

While practicing in all areas with the goal of lifelong dentistry and healthy smiles for life,

she has a strong focus on cosmetic dentistry, including cosmetic bonding and veneers

as well as total smile makeovers. “Cosmetic dentistry is one of the most complex and

rewarding areas because when you are finished someone’s life is changed,” she says.

Dr. Back’s work has been recognized nationally in New Beauty magazine, the Woman’s

Dental Journal and PinkTooth.net. She also is a mentor/teacher of other dentists at the

Nash Institute for Dental Learning.

Cosmetic veneers and bonding are the most common procedures, particularly with

improvements in affordable bonding materials that are durable and more aesthetically

appealing. “If someone has been thinking of cosmetic dentistry, now’s the time because

it’s more affordable than ever,” Dr. Back says. Her approach to smile design is highly

customized allowing patients to have input on each tooth if they wish. “People sometimes

have dreamed of this their whole life,” she says. “Their smile is my canvas, and I want to

make their vision come true.”

“We’ve created a

spa atmosphere

where patients

feel so well cared

for that they look

forward to being

here whether

it’s for a routine

checkup or total

smile makeover.”


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Dr. Paul BrannanDermatology & Oculoplastic Consultants

Dr. Paul Brannan knows the benefits of focus whether in his Eyelid-Facial Plastics practice,

balancing time with his family or serving the community. As one of only 400 doctors who have

completed a two-year fellowship in oculoplastics, Dr. Brannan is an expert on the eyelids, eye

sockets and tear ducts. He also has a special proficiency in facial reconstruction, particularly

following skin cancer surgery. “I like to concentrate and excel in my area of expertise,” he

says. “Our patient satisfaction is very high.”

As part of a thriving practice with his dermatologist wife, Dr. Heidi Anderson, Dr. Brannan

likes being able to offer comprehensive care to skin cancer patients in particular. “My wife can

diagnose cancerous lesions, our associate can do MOHS surgery if required, and immediately

after,I can perform the surgery to ensure everything functions properly and is aesthetically

pleasing,” he says. “It is convenient for our patients, and we enjoy helping them through the

whole process of treatment and recovery.”

Dr. Brannnan also performs facial cosmetic procedures. “Everything I do is minimally invasive, done

with proven products, and customized for a natural look,” he says. “It’s always rewarding when

an individual comes to us who has been referred by a patient who has had a good experience.”

With two young children at home and an equally dedicated and busy wife, Dr. Brannan strives

to put his family first without sacrificing patient care, whether it is organizing schedules to drop

off and pick the children up from school or finding the time to coach soccer and baseball. He

and Dr. Anderson also are active with a variety of nonprofits, including co-chairing Children

First’s gala fundraiser. “We enjoy working together and helping as much as we can,” he says.

“It’s not easy, but it is rewarding.”

Specializing in

cosmetic and

medically necessary

eyelid procedures as

well as skin cancer

facial reconstruction

allows a board-

certified

ophthalmologist with

a rare subspecialty

to hone his expertise.


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Erick Calderon, MD, FACC, FSCAILakewood Cardiovascular Consultants

Motivated by his early training with a brilliant Nobel Prize-winning cardiologist, Dr. Erick Calderon

has played a pivotal role in bringing advanced technology and techniques to Lakewood

Ranch Hospital’s cardiology program. Most recently, he has launched a radial artery program

for cardiac procedures, which has many advantages over the traditional pathway to the heart

through the femoral artery in the groin. “Advancements in technology now allow us to insert a

catheter into the radial artery in the wrist for complex cardiac interventions,” said Dr. Calderon,

who is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, nuclear cardiology and

interventional cardiology. “Patients can sit up immediately after surgery, require no bed rest

and have reduced risks of complications.”

Following his passion to make more minimally-invasive procedures available to his cardiac

patients, he also brought carotid artery angioplasty to the hospital, at first for high risk patients.

Because of the phenomenal success rate, the procedure is now FDA approved for all patients.

Dr. Calderon also instituted the Crosser catheter program that allows ballooning and stenting a

completely blocked artery that may have previously required a more extensive bypass operation.

Recently, Lakewood Cardiovascular Consultants launched a venous treatment program offering

advanced radiofrequency ablation to treat varicose veins and venous insufficiency. The

treatment is done in the office under local anesthesia. “Technology brings us new tools that

help patients undergo safer procedures successfully, and I’m proud to help bring those here

for the treatment of our patients,” Dr. Calderon says. He credits his training with cardiologist

Dr. Bernard Lown, who won the Nobel Peace Prize, for inspiring him. “He changed my

life and direction in medicine. I felt compelled to do something better,” he says. “Nothing

is more fulfilling than to see happy patients recovering well, quickly and comfortably.”

“We provide

patients with state-

of-the-art cardiac

care in the most

minimally-invasive

way with the fastest

recovery possible,

and we are always

striving to bring

the best and latest

technology here.”


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Dr. Sean Castellucci, D.O.Urology Partners

Dr. Sean Castellucci practices general urology, but delves into each area of his practice with a

specialist’s enthusiasm. Dr. Castellucci is one of only a handful of urologists in Manatee County

proficient in the use of the DaVinci® robotic surgical system for prostate cancer treatment, which

lowers blood loss, allows for shorter hospital stays, and accelerates recovery rates. It also has

the potential to lower the incidence of the side effects men fear, including erectile dysfunction and

incontinence. “We are dedicated to our patients and do everything possible to make sure we cater

to their needs,” he said. “Because we talk about very intimate subjects, we want to be sure their

questions are answered, and they are satisfied with the attention and care they have received.”

Additionally, Dr. Castellucci educates patients about the importance of hormone replacement

therapy to overall health. “Testosterone not only is critical to sexual function and energy levels,

it also plays a crucial role in cardiovascular health for men, just as estrogen does for bone

disease in women,” he says.

With this more holistic view of his profession, he looks not only to address symptoms, but to

resolve the underlying condition, such as incontinence in women. “This important issue is not

looked at as much as it should be,” Dr. Castellucci says. “We incorporate what is on the forefront

of treatment like biofeedback, pelvic floor therapy and medication. It’s not always about surgery.”

His practice also helps patients with kidney disease, including cancer; treatment of kidney

stones, which encompasses how to prevent them, and incontinence in men and women. “I want

my patients to know that I am comfortable discussing a vast spectrum of personal and private

health concerns, not limited by gender.” Dr. Castellucci says. “I feel I am showing them respect by

taking the time to understand what they are going through and treating them compassionately.”

Board-certified

urologist deftly

handles the latest

therapies & treatments,

including high-tech

DaVinci robotic

surgeries, while also

ensuring patients

feel comfortable

discussing some of

life’s most intimate

matters.


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Dr. Anne ChauvetCritical Care & Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota

As a veterinary neurologist and neurosurgeon, Dr. Anne Chauvet delves into her patient’s most

complex systems, routinely performing spinal surgeries to help paralyzed patients and brain

surgery to remove tumors. Because advancements in veterinary medicine have made these and

other life-prolonging treatments more widely available, Dr. Chauvet saw the need for a high-tech

intensive-care unit staffed with critical care specialists to heal the most critically ill or injured pets.

In 2010, she founded Critical Care & Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota (CCVSS) as an advanced

24-hour emergency clinic providing a level of care similar to an intensive care unit (ICU) for

humans. “Until then, the closest similar unit was in Tampa, which is too far to help seriously ill or

injured pets. Losing a pet can be like losing a member of the family,” Dr. Chauvet said, “and that

has fueled demand for high-quality, highly-advanced life-prolonging treatments.”

In addition to being one of only about 20 centers worldwide that offers dialysis for pets, CCVSS

has an in-house MRI and two high-tech operating suites with microscopes designed for human

neurosurgery that allow advanced surgical and other treatments to save the lives of pets who

may not have survived previously, said Dr. Timothy Schneider, who makes surgical services

available at CCVSS 24 hours a day. Sophisticated diagnostic and life-support equipment and

advanced training allow Dr. Stacy Armstrong, who is a board certified emergency and critical

care specialist, to treat and continually monitor pets along with emergency room professionals

Dr. Benjamin Gage Furtado and Dr. Lara de Courtivron.

“Pets have become members of our families,” Dr. Armstrong said. “Our goal with these inno-

vations is to provide the highest level of compassionate expert care for the health of our patients,

the emotional health of our clients, and the professional health of our veterinary community.”

A local veterinary

clinic has brought

to this area some of

the most advanced

veterinary medicine

available worldwide

to benefit pets,

their owners and

the local veterinary

community.


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Dennis Corona, DDSBee Ridge Dental & Manatee Dental

Being willing to put himself in his patient’s shoes has encouraged a culture of compassionate

customer care and has allowed Dr. Dennis Corona to grow his dental practice significantly

despite a less-than-robust economy.

Having practiced in the two county area for 18 years, Dr. Corona founded his own practice

in Manatee County seven years ago to offer comprehensive dental care. He now has to two

locations there, Manatee Dental at College Plaza and Manatee Dental East, and this year

added a third location, Bee Ridge Dental in Sarasota County.

“If you are going to have a good dental practice, offering excellent dentistry is, of course,

required. However, you also have to understand the things that can prevent people from

receiving the dental care they need,” Dr. Corona says. “We know people can be very stressed

with a lot of fears. They may be afraid that their visit will be painful or that they will need

expensive work and not be able to afford it. It’s important to get them to open up about these

things so they can be addressed.”

The three locations offer a broad range of services, including preventive dentistry, such as

exams and cleanings as well as fillings, root canals, implant restoration, crowns and bridges.

Cosmetic procedures such as teeth whitening and cosmetic bonding also are available. Dr.

Corona emphasizes the important role good oral health plays in patients’ overall health and

strives to encourage them to get regular checkups by making the whole experience less

stressful with quieter drills and using the latest techniques to make dentistry as pain free as

possible. “If people ask what the secret to our success is,” he says, “I say it is our focus on

patient care. We continually look for ways to make our patients more comfortable.”

“I understand

what it’s like being

the person in the

chair. We develop

a rapport with our

patients and create

trust. That has been

key to our success.”


Michael J. Dattoli, MDRichard A. Sorace, MD, PhDDattoli Cancer Center & Brachytherapy Research Institute

In 2011 Dattoli Cancer Center celebrated its 10th anniversary in

Sarasota, reaching a milestone few privately owned specialty

medical centers see in this era of changing healthcare delivery

and challenging economics. In fact, the center is one of very few

in the world that remains as a prostate cancer only center.

What this means to the men fortunate enough to choose this

center for prostate cancer treatment is that they have access to

all the resources of a world class center, right in their backyard.

There is no other place – no matter where you look – that can

equal the success rate of Dr. Michael Dattoli and his partner of 25

years, Dr. Richard Sorace, or match their suite of unique prostate

specific technology.

Together these two specialists have treated and tracked more

than 17,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer. The nonsurgical

treatment protocol they have designed is individually calibrated to

each man’s anatomy and disease profile, with intent to defeat the

cancer while leaving the man healthy and whole after treatment.

Quality of life following prostate cancer is a major concern

considering that most patients have many potential years of life

ahead of them.

Advice from the Dattoli team begins with taking time to fully

research your options. Today there are at least 10 different

approaches to treating this most common non-skin cancer

in men. And some of these approaches have several different

variations. It is a complicated field but this cancer is usually slow

growing and the patient has time to investigate the entire list. The

Dattoli team believes the best treatment for you may not be what

your diagnosing physician recommends. They advise you to talk

to as many patients as you can about their decision and if they

would do the same thing again. In-depth information is available

on the Dattoli website: www.dattoli.com.

“In fact, our cancer center is one of very

few in the world that remains as a prostate

cancer only center.”


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Harry B. Grabow, MDSarasota Cataract & Laser Institute

During the course of his career, Dr. Harry Grabow, founder of Sarasota Cataract & Laser

Institute, has helped more than 20,000 people improve their quality of life through lens

replacement surgery. Whether suffering loss of vision from cataracts or desiring to live without

glasses and contact lenses, Dr. Grabow specializes in bringing their world into clearer focus

with leading edge technology and techniques.

“After surgery, 85 percent of patients no longer have to wear eyeglasses for far or near vision

depending on the type of implant they choose,” he says. “The surgery itself takes only 10 minutes

and is done painlessly without needles or stitches.” Over the past 30 years, Dr. Grabow has stayed

abreast of the latest techniques by participating in more than 20 FDA studies and pioneering the

use of lens advancements like accommodative intraocular lenses that can focus near or far and

multifocal lens implants that work like trifocals for near, intermediate and farther distances.

Although he performs more than 1,000 surgeries annually, the practice retains a personal

approach with patients. “Our staff is well trained and cordial. We don’t treat patients like a

number,” Dr. Grabow says. “We have experience with all the lens implants, and I get to know

what every patient’s interests are so we can help them choose the correct surgery for them.”

In fact, Dr. Grabow has lectured and performed surgeries around the world to teach other

physicians the latest advancements in techniques and technology. His Institute also hosts

visiting surgeons who travel from across the globe to study his techniques.

Using his success as a way to help others, Dr. Grabow regularly sets aside an afternoon

dedicated to free cataract screenings, and he accepts Medicaid patients and those from free

clinics. “I like making significant improvements in people’s lives,” he says.

Eye surgeon

specializes in

painless, 10-minute

lens replacements

that have helped

thousands see

clearly without

glasses. With 30

years of experience,

he teaches leading

edge techniques to

physicians worldwide.


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Dr. Braun Graham, Dr. James Schmidt,Dr. David Mobley & Dr. Scott EngelSarasota Plastic Surgery Center

Providing aesthetically pleasing, natural looking results in a supportive environment is the

goal of the Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center’s four highly credentialed plastic surgeons

whose combined experience exceeds 70 years. The four men believe educating patients

about realistic expectations and the qualifications of their practitioners is crucial for safe and

pleasing results. “You notice the bad facelifts and overdone fillers, but you don’t notice the

good ones, and that’s exactly what we want,” said Dr. Braun Graham.

All four surgeons are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and focus

on cosmetic procedures, including eyelids, fat grafting, face lifts, mini lifts, breast and body

surgery, mommy makeovers and Brazilian buttocks lifts. “We focus on patients’ needs first,”

says Dr. James Schmidt. “Everyone comes in with a different canvas, and our brush strokes

are a little different for each person.”

Patients also have the advantage of an on-site surgical center with two operating suites that

meets all the regulatory requirements of an ambulatory care center. “The center was designed

to be most effective for cosmetic surgery. It is equipped to handle emergencies that occur rarely,

and it is a convenience for patients,” said Dr. David Mobley. “Plus, our staff has tremendous

specialized expertise. We work well as a team and provide a nice continuity of care.”

The center also offers educational seminars and has extensive information on its website

aimed at ensuring patients have the data necessary to make wise decisions. “I spend a lot of

time with patients to understand what they are trying to achieve and talking with them about

what I can do,” said Dr. Scott Engel. “If I stand on my principles, that helps me get great

results. I always ask ‘would I do this if the person was a member of my family’?”

Having built a

sterling reputation

over 30 years,

local plastic

surgery center

relies on the highly

developed skills

of its physicians

and specialized

expertise of staff to

deliver consistently

beautiful results.


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Jeff Hudson, DCTodd Hudson, DCHudson Chiropractic Wellness Center

Drs. Jeff and Todd Hudson can’t hide their passion for their

work as chiropractic physicians. Not that they’d want to.

Growing up with a father who founded his chiropractic practice

in Sarasota 52 years ago, both have experienced the health-

restoring benefits of chiropractic medicine. “When I was born,

I was given two months to live because of asthma,” Dr. Jeff

says, “but my Dad loved me so much, he worked on me every

day. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for that.”

Dr. Todd, a talented athlete who played football and professional

baseball, also benefitted from his father’s chiropractic expertise.

“I always knew I was going to follow his footsteps,” he says,

“because of how chiropractic helped me with backaches,

elbow tendonitis, headaches and stomach problems.” Today,

the brothers help others with numerous health issues including

neck, shoulder, back and leg pain, bladder/bowel issues,

plantar fasciitis, acid reflux, whiplash, slipped discs and even

sore throats and ear infections. Once their initial condition

is corrected, patients are encouraged to take the necessary

steps to improve their overall health whether that is additional

treatments to correct underlying causes of the problem or

therapies like massage, hydrotherapy and advanced laser

treatments to speed healing.

The two physicians also provide nutritional education,

exercise programs and open lines of communication. “We

use a gentle approach, and I like to communicate with

my patients,” Dr. Todd says. “I consider myself a primary

physician. If people come to me first, and I can’t help them,

I often can steer them on the right path.” Dr. Jeff concurs. “I

always want to treat people with compassion and let them

know that there is hope,” he says. “We help people avoid

surgery and pills with their side effects. Your body will heal

itself if you let it.”

Two brothers carry on a long

family legacy of eliminating pain

and restoring patients’ health

through their gentle approach to

chiropractic medicine and emphasis

on natural approaches to wellness.


http://www.hudsonchirowellness.com

Brian C. James, MD, PAPain Medicine Consultants

Dr. Brian James and Pain Medicine Consultants believe that life is full of

pain — however, the suffering is optional. With more than 16 years of

experience treating chronic pain, Dr. James utilizes a compassionate

and thorough multidisciplinary approach to pain management.

Board certified in anesthesiology and interventional pain

management, Dr. James underwent his fellowship training at

the world-renowned Mayo Clinic. While there, he wrote and

completed patents on two separate medical devices for pain

management. (Both have been granted U.S. patents.)

Dr. James and his staff use a multi-disciplinary approach including

hydrotherapy, acupunture, physical therapy, bioelectrical therapy,

nerve blocks, psychological and/or psychiatric counseling,

and implantable devices (such as spinal cord stimulators and

intrathecal pumps). If necessary, Dr. James is able to burn nerves

that carry pain signals, which in some cases eliminates the pain

altogether. With this approach, Dr. James is able to increase the

functioning and quality of life for the majority of his patients. In

many cases, he is able to alleviate their pain altogether.

Pain Medicine Consultants offers treatments and relief for a long

list of chronic painful disorders, including facet syndrome, sciatica,

complex regional pain syndrome (RSD), lower back and neck pain,

herniated disk, failed surgery syndrome, shingles/postherpetic

neuralgia, neuropathic (nerve damage) pain, cancer pain, arthritic

spine disease, arachnoiditis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Dr. James and his team gladly accept Medicare and most health

insurance plans, as well as auto accidents/personal injury and

workers compensation. If you’re suffering from chronic pain, the

specialists at Pain Medicine Consultants urge you to visit their

office. The goal of Dr. James and his team is to improve your

quality of life by providing you with safe, long-term pain relief.

Non-narcotic options are available.

Using both non-invasive, and if

necessary, invasive techniques,

Dr. James has been able to increase

a majority of his patient’s level of

functioning. In many cases, he is able

to alleviate their pain altogether.


http://www.painmedconsultants.com

Peter G. Livingston, MDMacula and Diabetic Eye Center

Working from a new facility with leading edge technology, Dr. Peter Livingston preserves

the eyesight of those with retinal disorders that put them at risk of losing their sight. While

he is well-qualified as a board certified ophthalmologist who has specialized in the retina

for 12 years, it is how he delivers patient care as much as the high quality of care he

provides that is important to him. “People often come to me who don’t really understand

what is happening to them, so communicating clearly is really important,” Dr. Livingston

says. “I strongly believe in providing the highest quality care with compassion and always

following the golden rule. If I wouldn’t do a treatment for a loved one, I wouldn’t do it for

a patient.” He says he is happy to provide a second opinion if someone is uncertain of a

diagnosis or treatment plan.

Dr. Livingston specializes in macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, detached retinas,

and retinal vascular disorders. He is the only ophthalmologist here who performs in-office

vitrectomies, removing the gel within the eye when floaters that are common in everyone’s

vision become severe enough to prevent people from performing daily tasks. He also uses

his skills to help the community, providing pro bono services to the indigent at Manatee

Memorial Hospital and teaching at the University of South Florida College of Medicine.

Having moved to Sarasota to be close to his wife’s family, Dr. Livingston invested in

leading edge equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of retinal disease, and he

stays current on new treatments and procedures. “Treatment of diabetic eye disease

is changing rapidly with excellent results,” he says. “We have the ability to treat with

any leading edge therapy, but my approach tends to be conservative. I believe in doing

whatever is most effective.”

Retinal specialist

applies the golden

rule when helping

those at risk of

losing their eyesight

from macular

degeneration,

diabetes and other

disorders at new,

state-of-the-art clinic.


http://www.madecmd.com

Alissa Shulman, MD, FACSSovereign Plastic Surgery

Using her artistic training and medical skills as a board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Alissa

Shulman sculpts the human form bringing out the unique beauty of each patient. Whether

performing breast reconstruction following cancer surgery or helping someone improve their

overall body shape, the focus is on the patient’s own unique circumstances and desires. “I try to

see what they would like changed the most, and it’s different for everyone,” Dr. Shulman says.

Except for skin cancer, she primarily works with patients from the neck down with particular

emphasis on breast reconstruction and overweight patients desiring body sculpting. “I

understand the plight of the overweight female and mother. I’ve gone through that,” Dr.

Shulman says. “I work with a lot of healthy, active, full figure women who have been ignored

and told not to do anything until they lose weight. We can get a much better body shape that

looks smoother under clothes and gives them a waistline.”

In the area of breast reconstruction, she has been working with leading edge fat grafting to

improve post-surgical appearance. “I do a lot of breast reconstruction and we’ve seen good

results,” Dr. Shulman said. “The whole point of reconstruction is to get people past what they

went through, which is difficult if they still see reminders of it.”

When Dr. Shulman moves her practice to a larger office in January, she will offer the area’s

only fitness program for post-surgical patients with exercise specifically adapted to their

individual surgery. “This gets them back to working out sooner,” she says. “They work with

a trainer under a doctor’s supervision. I worked on them surgically and can help develop a

program tailored to their situation. Patients look better after surgery, and this helps them

continue to look better and feel better about themselves.”

“Beauty is not

cookie cutter

sameness. It is

very individual.

Whether you come

for a cosmetic

procedure or breast

reconstruction, you

leave here feeling so

much better about

yourself.”


http://www.sovereignps.com

David A. Sugar, MD, FAAOSORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON, Sugar Orthopaedics

Whether he’s helping earthquake victims in Haiti or getting to know his local patients, Dr.

David Sugar never forgets what it’s like to be a patient. Having had eleven orthopedic

surgeries, the athletic Dr. Sugar has definitely been there. “I wanted to be a doctor since I

was 13 because I thought it was neat to be able to help people,” Dr. Sugar says. “By the

time I started medical school, I had six orthopedic operations, and that got me interested

in this area of medicine.” With five additional surgeries including a knee replacement this

year, he says he can empathize with patients. “I’ve been in their shoes many times,” he

says. “It’s good for physicians, especially surgeons, to be patients once in awhile. It keeps

things in perspective.”

Working out of Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Doctors Hospital, Dr. Sugar treats all parts

of the musculoskeletal system. His surgical procedures focus primarily on the knee and

shoulder. Dr. Sugar also devotes about one-third of his practice to Pediatric Orthopaedics.

While his practice has grown significantly, he still serves everyone with the patient-focused

care of a small practice. To ensure his patients receive the highest quality care, he recently

completed the rigorous two-year process to renew his board certification. “In medicine, big is

not necessarily better,” he says. “My philosophy is to treat everyone as if they were our family.

That’s one reason we always explore nonsurgical treatments first.”

Aside from his busy professional life, he is devoted to spending time with his wife, Stephanie,

who also is his office administrator, and their three young sons. Dr. Sugar also has helped

bring medical care to those suffering in Haiti, making five trips to the devastated country in 18

months. “It is a big part of my professional and spiritual development,” he says. “It is such a

blessing to be able to help.”

“Even after 15

years, I still come

to work every day

humbled by the fact

that people let me

help them in their

time of need.”


http://www.drsugar.md

Dr. John SylvesterRADIATION ONCOLOGIST, Urology Partners

Thanks to the pioneering work of board certified radiation

Oncologist Dr. John Sylvester, men diagnosed with prostate

cancer now have minimally-invasive options with high cure rates

and fewer side effects. Dr. Sylvester was one of three Seattle

physicians who, in the mid-1980s, brought ultrasound guided

brachytherapy to North America. They implanted tiny radioactive

seeds that deliver radiation to the prostate with minimal damage

to surrounding tissues. In the 1990’s he initiated Image-Guided

Radiation Therapy (IGRT) in Seattle, which allows increased

precision for IMRT, and in 2009 co-authored the white paper on

4-d real time prostate cancer IGRT

“We remain very active doing research protocols using the

newest technologies” said Dr. Sylvester. “Right now, we are the

only practice in Florida using the new THINStrand brachytherapy

seed, which I helped to create with Oncura/General Electric. The

THINStrand is 30 percent thinner (minimizes trauma for fewer

side effects), but provides better dose to the prostate.”

Dr. Sylvester has conducted more than 3,500 brachytherapy

procedures on patients from around the world, has trained

thousands of doctors, and is one of four doctors who wrote the

current prostate cancer guidelines for the American Brachytherapy

Society. He is the first physician to publish 15-year prostate

cancer outcomes with radioactive seed implant monotherapy

(International Journal Radiation Oncology Biology and Physics,

Oct. 2011). Dr. Sylvester is part of a select group of specialists

on the U.S. Radiation Oncology Advisory Board working to bring

a new “game-changing” radio-isotope, Alpharadin, for metastatic

prostate cancer to the U.S.

Reflecting his published success rates (up to 99.1%, Cancer 2011)

and minimal side effects, Dr. Sylvester says his facility has a very

upbeat atmosphere. “I see patients every week while they are

here for treatment,” he says, “and those treatments are showing

great cure rates and quality of life outcomes, so it’s definitely a

win-win situation.”

World-renowned radiation

oncologist, who pioneered

advancements in prostate cancer

treatment, uses leading edge

technology and techniques to give

patients bright hopes for cures and

good quality of life.



Jennifer Trent, MD, FAADAmerican Dermatology Associates, Inc.

Based on her wealth of medical and cosmetic dermatology experience, Dr. Jennifer Trent is a bit zealous about

letting people know that taking skin for granted really is not an option in Sarasota. The good news, however,

is that with today’s sophisticated cosmetic procedures it is possible to turn the clock back and undo unsightly

damage caused by years of inadequate protection. “People have to understand how fragile the skin is. You

have to protect it from the harsh sun,” Dr. Trent said. “Unlike up North, in Florida the sun will get you every

day of the year.” Her practice, American Dermatology Associates, Inc., offers a wide selection of procedures,

including dermal fillers and advanced laser treatments along with microdermabrasions and micro-peels to

refresh the skin. “I find that baby boomers have a very young mindset, but the sun is ageing them faster than

they feel,” Dr. Trent said. “We have so many great procedures, you don’t have to tolerate brown spots or cover

up broken veins with make-up. We can even get rid of those angry 11 lines between your brows.”

Medical dermatology also is an important part of her practice, such as treatment of rashes, moles and skin

cancer, including precision Mohs surgery. Dr. Trent has received numerous awards for her work and has

published more than 40 articles and published six book chapters in dermatologic text books on surgery

and wound care. She also is a strong advocate of extremely thorough skin checks. “It is very important

because you never know where a skin cancer could be,” she says.

Dr. Trent relishes both aspects of her practice, medical and cosmetic. “I like the fact that we also treat

people medically. Most of my cosmetic patients came to me first medically,” she said. “We want to make

them look as good as they feel.”

“When patients come here,

they get the best care possible.

They’re in the best hands. I

like to think we’re the gold

standard in skin care and

dermatology.”


http://www.americandermatology.net

Heidi Ward, DVMGulfcoast Veterinary Oncology and Internal Medicine

When pet owners on the gulf coast realize their best friend faces a battle with cancer, they

turn to Dr. Heidi Ward for comfort, compassion, quality care and an honest answer to their

many questions. Dr. Ward has been passionate about caring and befriending animals her

whole life. “I can remember the exact day Laddie, my first dog, got sick. I felt so helpless

that I knew I had to dedicate my life to veterinary medicine.” That passion has led to a career

that has involved participation in many clinical trials, multiple publications and numerous

awards including the Robert Brodey Award from the Veterinary Cancer Society and the

Gold Star Award from the Florida Veterinary Medical Association. She was one of the few

chosen in the country to partner with Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York to try a

new melanoma vaccine with the potential of helping people down the road. Dr. Ward is also

a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

“Oncology/Internal Medicine is not the easiest specialty in animal care but for me it’s the

most intimate because it requires a great deal of diagnoses that are unique to each patient.”

Dr. Ward uses some of the same technology available for diagnosing human illnesses. “My

clients and patients are counting on me to deliver accurate and timely treatments. We develop

a close relationship with all of our patients because it is crucial in being able to constantly

monitor and modify each treatment as necessary.” That closeness is one of the reasons why

Gulfcoast Veterinary Oncology and Internal Medicine is a unique personalized practice.

Dr. Ward also feels passionately about animals outside of the office and donates her skills to help

local animal rescue organizations and with many fundraisers. “Sometimes I provide medicine,

sometimes treatment and often money and time, but who wouldn’t when there are so many

pets without people. They can always count on me to be their watchdog,” says Dr. Ward.

Local veterinary

oncologist brings

highly advanced

medicine to her

practice giving

owners more

precious, high-

quality time with

their pets.


http://www.gulfcoastvetoncology.com

Jonathan Yunis, MDCenter for Hernia Repair

Nationally known as a specialist in hernia repair, Dr. Jonathan Yunis is the only surgeon in the

region who focuses his practice exclusively on this seemingly simple operation. While hernia

repair is a common surgery, it has a relatively high rate of complications and recurrences,

some of which can be serious or even disfiguring. Dr. Yunis has devoted the past 12 years

of his professional life to perfecting this procedure, which also can involve abdominal wall

reconstruction. He has worked with hernia specialists throughout the world in an effort to

develop expertise in the variety of surgical approaches that are innovative for hernia and

abdominal wall repair. In addition to his local practice, Dr. Yunis frequently treats patients

from all over the country. His customized approach and use of minimally invasive techniques

allow for quicker postoperative recovery and considerable reduction in post surgical pain. A

hernia is a weakening of the muscles of the abdominal wall. When such a weakness occurs,

a defect forms much like a gap, and runs the risk of entrapping delicate structures from within

the abdominal cavity. A bulge or fullness of the groin or abdominal wall appears and is often

painful and tender. Hernias occur in virtually all age individuals, from infants to the elderly, and

in both men and women.

The early portion of Dr. Yunis’ career was focused on the specialty of vascular surgery, but

he has always had a passionate interest in hernia surgery due to its anatomic complexities.

His vascular surgery experience in repairing delicate blood vessels has contributed to his

confidence and success in repairing high risk hernias. “Doing vascular surgery,” he states,

“has made me a better surgeon.” Dr. Yunis performs over 500 hernia repairs and abdominal

wall reconstructions a year. “I’ve gained an extraordinary understanding and appreciation of

the variation and complexity of hernia problems,” he states. “My extensive experience allows

for a more efficient and gentler surgery, resulting in a happier patient.”

“A hernia repair is

not such a simple

procedure to

perform. I love

what I do, and

I do a lot of it,

and that usually

leads to better

outcomes.”


http://www.centerforherniarepair.com

DIRECTORY

Dr. Jenifer C. BackSarasota Smile Design 3800 Clark RoadSarasota, FL 34233 941.927.5411sarasotasmiledesign.com

Paul A. Brannan, MDDermatology & Oculoplastic ConsultantsInstitute for Advance Medicine, Ste. 2015880 Rand Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34238941.925.3627 / skineyedocs.com

Erick Calderon, MD, FACC, FSCAILakewood Ranch Cardiovascular Consultants 6310 Health Park Way Ste. 230Bradenton, FL 34202 941.907.1113lakewoodcardiovascular.com

Sean A. Castellucci, D.O.Urology Partners 200 3rd Ave. W. Ste. 210Bradenton, FL 34205 941.792.0340urology-partners.com

Anne Chauvet, DVM, DACVIM-NeurologyCritical Care & Veterinary Specialists4937 S. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34231 941.929.1818petneuro.com

Dennis Corona, DDSBee Ridge Dental2947 Bee Ridge Rd.Sarasota, FL 34239941.921.7227Manatee Dental:38705 State Rd. 64 E.Bradenton, FL 34208941.747.4000

Michael J. Dattoli, MDRichard Sorace, MD, PhDDattoli Cancer Center & Brachytherapy Research Institute 2803 Fruitville RoadSarasota, FL 34237 941.957.4926dattoli.com

Doctors Hospital of Sarasota 5731 Bee Ridge Road

Sarasota, FL 34233 941.342.1100doctorsofsarasota.com

Florida Cardiac Consultants, Inc.1540 S. Tamiami Trail, Ste. 401Sarasota, FL 34239 941.917.0060600 Nokomis Ave., S., Ste. 101Venice, FL 34285941.485.819flcardiac.com

Harry B. Grabow, MDSarasota Cataract & Laser Institute 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F-Ste. ASarasota, FL 34233 941.921.7744sarasotacataract.com

Dr. Braun Graham, Dr. James Schmidt, Dr. David Mobley & Dr. Scott EngelSarasota Plastic Surgery Center2255 S. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34239 941.366.8897sarasotaplasticsurgery.com

Jeff Hudson, DCTodd Hudson, DCHudson Chiropractic Wellness Center 3030 S. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34239 941.366.8383hudsonchirowellness.com

Brian C. James, MD, PAPain Medicine Consultants 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg E-FSarasota, FL 34233 941.926.2270painmedconsultants.com

Mary Koshy, MDManatee Cancer Center 401 Manatee Ave. E., Ste. ABradenton, FL 34208 941.748.4324myfloridacancer.comBreast Cancer Care Clinic: 813.870.0162

Peter G. Livingston, MDMacula and Diabetic Eye Center 4916 26th St. W. #200Bradenton, FL 34207 941.567.4078 / madecmd.com

Janelle Park, MDTampa Bay Cancer Center & CyberKnife Cancer Center atBrandon Regional Hospital425 South Parsons Avenue, Ste. 102Brandon, FL 33511813.982.3460myfloridacancer.comBreast Cancer Care Clinic: 813.870.0162

Alissa Shulman, MD, FACSSovereign Plastic Surgery 1921 Waldemere St., Ste.810Sarasota, FL 34239 941.366.5476sovereignps.com

David A. Sugar, MD, FAAOSSugar Orthopaedics 1921 Waldemere St., #610Sarasota, FL 34239 941.556.6900drsugar.md

John Sylvester, MDUrology Partners 200 3rd Ave. W. Ste. 210Bradenton, FL 34205 941.792.0340urology-partners.com

Jennifer Trent, MD, FAADAmerican Dermatology Associates 5741 Bee Ridge Road, Ste.450Sarasota, FL 34233 941.379.6647americandermatology.net

Heidi Ward, DVMGulfcoast Veterinary Oncology & Internal Medicine 7519 S. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34231 941.926.1920gulfcoastvetoncology.com

Venice Regional Medical Center540 The RialtoVenice, FL 34285941.485.7711veniceregional.com

Jonathan Yunis, MDCenter for Hernia Repair 1921 Waldemere St. #504Sarasota, FL 34239 941.953.5917centerforherniarepair.com


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http://www.sarasotacataract.com

http://www.sarasotaplasticsurgery.com

http://www.hudsonchirowellness.com

http://www.painmedconsultants.com


http://www.madecmd.com


http://www.sovereignps.com

http://www.drsugar.md


http://www.americandermatology.net

http://www.gulfcoastvetoncology.com

http://www.veniceregional.com

http://www.centerforherniarepair.com

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Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, call our free health

information and physician referral line at 1-888-685-1596.

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