SMH Recognized for Mitral Valve

Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award 2024

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 […]

Lung Associates Joins First Physicians Group

Lung Associates Joins First Physicians Group

First Physicians Group is delighted to announce the addition of Lung Associates of Sarasota to our award-winning healthcare system. As part of this exciting transition, they will now operate under the name First Physicians Group Pulmonology. With over 30 years of expertise in Pulmonology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Lung Associates of Sarasota has delivered […]

Common Questions for Pediatricians

Common Pediatrics Questions with Dr. Scheer and Dr. Mihm

With Jennifer Scheer, DO and Susan Mihm, MD – Kids don’t come with a manual, but they sure do come with lots of questions. So we sat down with two FPG Pediatricians—Dr. Jennifer Scheer and Dr. Susan Mihm—for a quick primer on some common concerns.

Need Medical Care This 4th of July?

Sarasota Memorial Urgent Care and First Physicians Group Primary Care in Venice

Illness and injury don’t take holidays, but most physician offices are closed on the 4th of July. Do you know where to go if you need medical care? SMH Urgent Care Centers are open 8 am-8 pm daily. And SMH Emergency Care Services are available 24/7 for any after-hours emergencies. Most First Physicians Group offices will […]