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J. Albert Avila, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

MEDICAL DIRECTOR
The Center for Urgent Care
The Center for Geriatric Care

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 – New England Medical Center, Boston, MA
  • Assistant Clinical Professor – Department of Emergency Medicine
    Florida State University College of Medicine, Sarasota, FL
  • Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor – Department of Internal Medicine & Emergency Medicine
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Bradenton, Florida
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

Academic Experience
  • Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor – Department of Internal Medicine
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Bradenton, Florida
Board Certifications
  • Board Eligible – American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Memberships
  • American Geriatric Society
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Primary Care Providers

Lisa Alexander

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 Illonois University, Carbondale, IL
BS - University of Illonois, Champaign-Urbana, IL
Board Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA

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

Derek Sisk

APRN, FNP - BC

MSN - Southeast Missouri State University, MO
BSN - Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, IL
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - AANP

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

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Geriatric Primary Care Providers

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

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

Halea Blair

Halea Blair

APRN, FNP – BC

DNP – Samford University, Birmingham, AL
BSN – Samford University, Birmingham, AL
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner – AANP

Stacey Royce

Stacey Royce

MS, PA-C

MS – University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
BS – University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Board Certified Physician Assistant – NCCPA

G. Ashley Castenir

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

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

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Nurses

Mandy

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

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CT/X-Ray Technologist

Tim

RT (R) (CT) (MR)

BS - University of Akron
20 years of Radiology Experience

KIM

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

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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

CFUC + CFGC

Practice Administrator

Brittnee

Brittnee Thayer

Practice Administrator

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

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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

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Administrative Staff

Cheyanne

Cheyanne

Communications Liaison

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

Yesenia

Yesenia Adkins

Medical Assistant

MA – Manatee Technical College
Medical Assistant & Phlebotomist Program

CFUC + CFGC

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

CFUC + CFGC

Director of Community Relations & Business Development

Chelsea Caldwell

BS (Public Health) - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL