Medical School
Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
J. Albert Avila, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Emergency Medicine Residency
The University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA
Aeromedical Experience
New England Life Flight, Worcester, MA
Academic Experience
- Assistant Professor – Department of Emergency Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine – New England Medical Center, Boston, MA - Assistant Clinical Professor – Department of Emergency Medicine
Florida State University College of Medicine, Sarasota, FL
Administrative Experience
- Former Assistant Director – Department of Emergency Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine – New England Medical Center, Boston, MA - Former President – Sarasota Emergency Associates, PA
Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL
Board Certifications
- Diplomate – National Board of Medical Examiners
- Diplomate – American Board of Emergency Medicine
(Certified 1992, Re-Certified 2002, 2012, and 2022)
Fellowships
- Fellow – American College of Emergency Physicians
- Fellow – American Academy of Emergency Medicine
Additional Experience
- 36 years of experience working in Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Facilities
- Level 1 Trauma Center and Trauma Medivac Helicopter flight experience
- 33 years living and serving in the Sarasota/Bradenton area
Medical Staff
Urgent Care
Lisa Alexander
APRN, FNP - BC
MSN - Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
BS - Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - ANCC
Derek Sisk
APRN, FNP - BC
MSN - Southeast Missouri State University, MO
BSN - Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, IL
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - AANP
Morgan Benson
APRN, FNP - C
MSN - South University - Tampa, FL
BSN - University of Tampa - Tampa, FL
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - AANP
Katie Bernas
MMS, PA-C
MS - Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
BA - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Board Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA
Erin Gennocro
APRN, FNP - BC
Florida State University- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), degree in progress
MSN - Valparaiso University
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - ANCC
Paige Barnini
MS, PA-C
MS - Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
BS - University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Board Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA
Certified D.O.T. Examiner
Medical Staff
Primary Care - Assisted Living
Danielle Davis
APRN, FNP-C
MSN - Chamberlain College of Nursing, Chicago, IL
BSN - State College of Florida, Bradenton, FL
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - AANP
Nicole Kay
APRN, FNP-C
MSN - Chamberlain College of Nursing, Chicago, IL
BSN - State College of Florida, Bradenton, FL
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - AANP
April Shinn
APRN, AGNP - BC
MSN - University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
BS - University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - AANP
Stacey Royce
MS, PA-C
MS - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
BS - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Board Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA
Nurses
Mandy
RN - Nurse Manager
ASN - Keiser University, Sarasota, FL
15 Years of Emergency Nursing
13 Years of Family Medicine
Whittney
RN, BSN
BSN - Murray State University, Murray, KY
17 years of Emergency Nursing
Sandy
RN, ADN
ADN- Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, WA
15 Years of Emergency & Critical Care Nursing
Alyssa
RN, BSN
BSN - Galen College of Nursing
3 years of Emergency Nursing
Amanda
RN, BSN
BSN - Keiser University, Sarasota, FL
10 years of Emergency and Oncology Nursing
CT/X-Ray Technologist
Johna
RT (R) (CT)
AS - New Mexico State University
16 years of Radiology Experience
Kim
RT (R) (M) (CT)
AS - Delaware Technical and Community College
30 years of Radiology Experience
Kristina
RT (R) (CT)
AS - Keiser University
20 years of Radiology Experience
Gigi
RT (R) (CT)
AS - Keiser University
4 years of Radiology Experience
Office Staff
Urgent Care
Brittnee
Patient Care Coordinator and Assistant Business Manager
Braden River High School Graduate
Attending State College of Florida - Associates in Arts
Cheyanne
Front Office Administrator
Braden River High School Graduate
Attending State College of Florida - Associate in Arts
Lily
Office Staff
Riverview High School Graduate
State College of Florida - Associate in Arts
Katie
Office Staff
East Bay High School Graduate
Hillsborough Community College - Associate in Arts
Medical Assistants
Wendy
Medical Assistant
Manatee Technical College - Medical Assistant & Phlebotomist Program
5 Years of Experience as a Certified Medical Assistant
Steph
Medical Assistant
Hardee Senior High School Graduate
Keiser University - AA
Office Staff
Primary Care - Assisted Living
Yesenia Adkins
ALF Coordinator
MA - Manatee Technical College- Medical Assistant & Phlebotomist Program
Billing
Sue
Billing Coordinator
B.S. Nazareth College, Rochester, NY
Certified in Medical Billing and Coding
20 years of experience
Ahlia
Billing Clerk
B.S. University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
12 years of experience in Medical Billing and Coding