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, Re-Certified 2012)
Fellowships
- Fellow – American College of Emergency Physicians
- Fellow – American Academy of Emergency Medicine
Additional Experience
- 30 years of experience working in Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Facilities
- Level 1 Trauma Center and Trauma Medivac Helicopter flight experience
- 27 years living and serving in the Sarasota/Bradenton area
Medical StaffUrgent Care
Christine Ward
ARNP, FNP - BC
BS - Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY
MSN - Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
Board Certified - ANCC
Certified Hyperbaric Clinical Practitioner
Certified DOT Examiner
Julie Sabin
ARNP, FNP - BC
BS - Mac Murray College, Jacksonville, FL
MSN - Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, HI
Board Certified - ANCC
MEPN Instructor
Paige Barnini
MS, PA-C
BS - University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
MS - Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Board Certified - NCC PA
Certified D.O.T. Examiner
Julianna Pennucci
MS, PA-C
BS - Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA
MS - Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA
Board Certified - NCCPA
Lisa Alexander
ARNP, FNP - BC
BS - Washington State University, Pullman, WA
MSN - Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
Board Certified - ANCC
Medical StaffPrimary Care
Katie Rasmussen
MS, PA-C
BS - University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
MS - Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN
Board Certified - NCC PA
Kirsten Patterson
MS, PA-C
BS - Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
MS - South University, Savannah, GA
Board Certified - NCCPA
Certified DOT Examiner
Nurses
Kelly
RN - Nurse Manager
ASN - St. Francis University, Fort Wayne, IN
27 Years of Emergency Nursing
20 Years of Education & Leadership
Mandy
RN - Nurse Manager
ASN - Keiser University, Sarasota, FL
12 Years of Emergency Nursing
10 Years of Family Medicine
Lacy
RN
ASN - Hillsborough University, Tampa, FL
2 Years of Emergency Nursing
2 Years of Cardiac Cath Lab
Molly
RN, CEN
ASN - State College of Florida, Bradenton, FL
7 Years of Emergency Nursing
Board Certified Emergency Nurse
Danny
RN, BSN
BSN - Murray State University, Murray, KY
17 Years of Emergency Nursing
Veteran - US Air Force Reserves (Flight Nurse)
Veteran - US Army Reserves (Medic)
CT/X-Ray Technicians
Carrie
RT (R) (CT) (MR) (CV) (M)
AS - State College of Florida
ARRT/CT Certified
29 Years of Radiology Experience
Julie
RT (R) (CT)
AS - University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
ARRT/CT Certified
40 Years of Radiology Experience
Tonya
RT (R) (CT)
AS - State College of Florida
ARRT/CT Certified
20 Years of Radiology Experience
Jason
RT (R) (CT)
AS- Union County College, Cranford, NJ
ARRT/CT Certified
6 Years of Radiology Experience
Office Staff
Peg Gerding
Director of Development
38 years of experience in Healthcare Operations & Management
Ashley
Office Staff Supervisor
AS - Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CT
7 Year of Experience in the Medical Field
Teri
Case Management Coordinator
OB/GYN Office Manager - 25 years
Urgent Care Office - 3 years (Co-Manager)
Debi
Office Staff
GI Office Manager - 30 years
Urgent Care Office - 2 years (Co-Manager)
Mimi
Office Staff
20 Years of Experience in the Medical Field
Keena
Office Staff
5 Years of Experience as a Certified Medical Assistant
Amanda
Office Staff
BA - Health Services Administration, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
2 Years of Experience in the Medical Field
Brittnee
Office Staff
Braden River High School Graduate
Attending State College of Florida - Focusing on Health Care
Michelle
Office Staff
BS (Business Administration) Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA
2 Years of Experience in the Medical Field
Medical Assistants
Niki
Medical Assistant
EMT - Manatee Technical College
Paramedic - Manatee Technical College
Working in the Emergency Medical Field since 2015
Wendy
Medical Assistant
Manatee Technical College - Medical Assistant & Phlebotomist Program
5 Years of Experience as a Certified Medical Assistant
Tiffany
Medical Assistant
EMT - Emergency medical Institute
Phlebotomist - Life support training solutions
7 years experience in emergency medicine