(VIDEO) Development of Premature Babies

A premature baby’s developmental curve in the first few months can be different than a full term babies. First Physicians Group’s Ronald Laracuente, MD, discusses how the family can work with their pediatrician to understand where their child is, and what they need moving forward.
New Gastroenterology Physicians Join FPG

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming two new gastroenterology physicians to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network this month.
New Internal Medicine Physicians Join FPG

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming two new internal medicine physicians to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network this month.
New Pediatric Physician Joins FPG in Venice

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new pediatrician to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network.
Sarasota Memorial Welcomes Head and Neck Cancer and Microvascular Surgeon to FPG Provider Network

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new Head and Neck Cancer and Microvascular Surgeon to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network.
(VIDEO) Anesthesia and Aging

Depending on the type of procedure a patient needs, different kinds of anesthesia may be used to ensure that patient’s safety and comfort. Matthew Waldron, MD, Department Chair and Medical Director of Anesthesiology at Sarasota Memorial discusses how age can also impact anesthesia, and what patients can do to prepare themselves for anesthetic as they […]
The Dangers of Sleep Medication Vs. The Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

By Internal Medicine Specialist Randall C. Raine, DO
FPG Urologist Utilizes New Treatment Aimed at Destroying Prostate Cancer

With FPG Urologist and Urologic Oncology Surgeon Robert Carey, MD, PhD, FACS
Sarasota Memorial Welcomes New Allergy and Immunology Specialist to FPG Provider Network

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new Allergy and Immunology specialist to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network.
SMH Recognized for Mitral Valve

Sarasota Memorial Hospital- Sarasota has been honored with the Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award for the fourth time by the American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation. It is the only center recognized in the region, and one of only two in the state of Florida. The recognition underscores the heart team’s exceptional and […]