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
Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants
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
Julianna Pennucci
MS, PA-C
BS - Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA
MS - Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA
Board Certified - NCCPA
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
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
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)
Lacy
RN
ASN - Hillsborough University, Tampa, FL
2 Years of Emergency Nursing
2 Years of Cardiac Cath Lab
CT/X-Ray Technicians
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
Carrie
RT (R) (CT) (MR) (CV) (M)
AS - State College of Florida
ARRT/CT Certified
29 Years of Radiology Experience
Michele
RT (R) (CT)
BS - University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
ARRT/CT Certified
35 Years of Radiology Experience
Office Staff
Teri
Front Office
OB/GYN Office Manager - 25 years
Urgent Care Office - 3 years (Co-Manager)
Debi
Front Office
GI Office Manager - 30 years
Urgent Care Office - 2 years (Co-Manager)
Keena
Front Office
5 Years of Experience as a Certified Medical Assistant
Mimi
Front Office
20 Years of Experience in the Medical Field
Amanda
Front Office
BA - Health Services Administration, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
2 Years of Experience in the Medical Field
Ashley
Front Office
AS - Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CT
7 Year of Experience in the Medical Field