Sarasota Memorial Welcomes New OB/GYN to FPG Provider Network
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new obstetrics and gynecology specialist to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network.
New Family Medicine Physician Joins FPG’s Jacaranda Family Practice
SARASOTA, Fla. – (Aug. 23, 2021) – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new family medicine doctor to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network this week.
SMH Recruits World Leader in Thyroid/ Parathyroid Surgery to the Suncoast
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has recruited Ralph P. Tufano, MD, MBA, FACS, a widely recognized leader in the management of thyroid/parathyroid disease, to oversee its first multi-specialty practice dedicated to the care and treatment of patients with thyroid nodules, cancers and other diseases and disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands.
RSV in Kids: Symptoms, Risks & When to Worry
By FPG Pediatrician Deirdra Myers, MD Viral respiratory infections are on the rise across the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC). And in our own community, we’ve seen an uptick in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) at our First Physicians Group (FPG) practices.
FPG/SMH and BCBS Reach Agreement
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has reached a new, 3-year agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield/Florida Blue (BCBS).
Sun Safety Tips – Protecting Kids From Harmful Rays
With summer on the way, it’s a great time for kids to get outdoors and get active. FPG Pediatrician Dr. Deirdra Myers has some advice for keeping kids safe in the sun:
Common Ear Infections: All Requiring Proper Medical Attention
Ear infections, while not as common in adults as in children, can lead to various problems when left without proper medical care. Know the signs and symptoms of the various common ear infections.
Local ENT Specialists Join SMH’s First Physicians Group
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System welcomed the ear, nose and throat specialists of the Silverstein Institute into its First Physician Group (FPG) network today, bringing the institute and all 4 of its locations under the FPG umbrella and within the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, effective March 15, 2021.
When to Visit a Doctor For Your Sinus Infection: Symptoms to Consider
Sinus infections may be caused by a cold, the flu or allergies, but they can also be triggered by bacteria, including streptococcus pneumonia or staphylococcus aureus. Sometimes it can be difficult for patients to determine if they have a cold or a sinus infection because they share similar symptoms.
How Do I Cure Dizziness?
Do you suffer from dizziness? The good news is you are not alone. Around 15 million people in the United States suffer from dizziness, which can be caused due to many health issues, including sinus, tinnitus and balance disorders. They go pillar to post in hunt of remedies, medication or even miracles that can rid […]