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MEDICAL DIRECTOR

J. Albert Avila, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

Medical School

Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

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

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

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-Med-Staff

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

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

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

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

Amber Rowan

APRN, FNP-C

MSN - Spalding University, Louisville, KY
BSN - Spalding University, Louisville, KY
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-Nurse-Mng

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

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

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

Brittnee

Practice Administrator

Braden River High School Graduate
Attending State College of Florida - Associates in Arts

Cheyanne-Staff

Cheyanne

Front Office Manager

Braden River High School Graduate
Attending State College of Florida - Associate in Arts

Evelyn

Office Staff

Palmetto High School Graduate
Attending State College of Florida - Associate in Arts

Katie

Office Staff

East Bay High School Graduate
Hillsborough Community College - Associate in Arts

Nikolett

Office Staff

Lakewood Ranch High School Graduate
Attending Meridian College - Diagnostic Ultrasound Program

Medical Assistants

Wendy

Wendy

Medical Assistant

Manatee Technical College - Medical Assistant & Phlebotomist Program
5 Years of Experience as a Certified Medical Assistant

Steph

Steph

Medical Assistant

Hardee Senior High School Graduate
Keiser University - AA

Office Staff

Primary Care - Assisted Living

Yesenia

Yesenia Adkins

ALF Manager

MA - Manatee Technical College- Medical Assistant & Phlebotomist Program

Lily Lopez

ALF Administrator

Riverview High School Graduate
State College of Florida - Associate in Arts

Billing

Sue

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