Medical School
Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
J. Albert Avila, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
The Center for Urgent Care
The Center for Geriatric Care
Emergency Medicine Residency
The University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA
Aeromedical Experience
New England Life Flight, Worcester, MA
Academic Experience
- Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor – Department of Internal Medicine & Emergency Medicine
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Bradenton, Florida - Assistant Professor – Department of Emergency Medicine
Tufts University – 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
- 33 years living and serving in the Sarasota/Bradenton area
Kyle Bailey, MD
ASSISTANT MEDICAL DIRECTOR
The Center for Geriatric Care
Medical School
St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
Internal Medicine Residency
Blake Hospital, Bradenton, Florida
Board Certifications
- Board Eligible – American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Memberships
- American Geriatric Society
Primary Care Providers
Lisa Alexander
APRN, FNP - BC
MSN - Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
BS - Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - ANCC
Heather Sanders
MMS, PA-C
MSPA - Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
BS - University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL
Board Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA
Katie Bernas
MS, PA-C
MS - Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
BA - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Board Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA
Derek Sisk
APRN, FNP - BC
MSN - Southeast Missouri State University, MO
BSN - Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, IL
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - AANP
Melanie Wilhelm
APRN, FNP - BC
MSN - West Texas A&M University - Canyon, TX
BSN - West Texas A&M University - Canyon, TX
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - AANP
Alberto Teijelo
MS, PA-C
MSPA - SUNY at Stonybrook, Stonybrook, New York
BS - SUNY at Stonybrook, Stonybrook, New York
Board Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA
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
Geriatric Primary Care Providers
Danielle Davis
APRN, FNP-C
MSN - Chamberlain College of Nursing, Chicago, IL
BSN - State College of Florida, Bradenton, FL
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - AANP
Halea Blair
APRN, FNP - BC
DNP - Samford University, Birmingham, AL
BSN - Samford University, Birmingham, AL
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
Stacey Royce
MS, PA-C
MS - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
BS - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Board Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA
Janelle Kalle
MS, PA-C
DMS - Butler University, Indianapolis
BSN - University of Florida, Gainesville
Board Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA
G. Ashley Castenir
MS, PA-C
MS - Marietta College, Marietta, OH
BS - The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Board Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA
Geriatric Psychiatry Specialist
Deena Ganesh
DNA Behavioral Health, LLC
DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC
DNP - University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
MSN - University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
BSN - Molloy College, Rockville Center, NY
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - ANCC
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
7 years of Emergency Nursing
Sandy
RN, ADN
ADN- Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, WA
15 Years of Emergency & Critical Care Nursing
Megg
RN, BSN
BSN - Augusta University, Augusta, GA
5 years of Intensive Care & Critical Care Nursing
Alyssa
RN, BSN
BSN - Galen College of Nursing
3 years of Emergency Nursing
CT/X-Ray Technologist
Tim
RT (R) (CT) (MR)
BS - University of Akron
20 years of Radiology Experience
Kim
RT (R) (CT) (M)
AS - Delaware Technical and Community College
32 years of Radiology Experience
Linda
RT (R) (CT) (M)
AS - Sinclair Community College
30+ years of Radiology Experience
Gigi
RT (R) (CT)
AS - Keiser University
4 years of Radiology Experience
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
Practice Administrator
Brittnee Thayer
Practice Administrator
Braden River High School Graduate
Attending State College of Florida - Associates in Arts
Administrative Staff
Katie
Front Office Lead
East Bay High School Graduate
Hillsborough Community College - Associate in Arts
Lily Lopez
Office Staff
Riverview High School Graduate
State College of Florida - Associate in Arts
Evelyn
Office Staff
Palmetto High School Graduate
Attending State College of Florida - Associate in Arts
Administrative Staff
Cheyanne
Communications Liaison
Braden River High School Graduate
Attending State College of Florida - Associate in Arts
Yesenia Adkins
Medical Assistant
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
Director of Community Relations & Business Development
Chelsea Caldwell
BS (Public Health) - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL