New Family Medicine Physician Joins FPG Team in Venice

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new family medicine doctor to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network this week.
Preventing Osteoporosis Through Diet and Exercise

with FPG Endocrinologist Angela Boldo, MD
(VIDEO) The Importance of Prenatal Care

Establishing with an OB/GYN and getting quality prenatal care can make an enormous difference in the course of a pregnancy. In this first episode of a three part maternity mini-series, FPG OB/GYN Malorie Lipman, MD, discusses what parents can expect throughout the course of prenatal care, and why it’s so important.
(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