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, 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 StaffUrgent Care
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
Lisa Alexander
ARNP, FNP - BC
BS - Washington State University, Pullman, WA
MSN - Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
Board Certified - ANCC
Katie Bernas
MMS, PA-C
BA - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
MMS - Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Board Certified - NCCPA
Derek Sisk
APRN, FNP-BC
BSN - Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, IL
MSN - Southeast Missouri State University, MO
Board Certified - ANCC
Medical StaffPrimary Care
Danielle Davis
APRN, FNP-C
BSN - State College of Florida, Bradenton, FL
MSN - Chamberlain College of Nursing, Chicago, IL
Board Certified - AANP
Nicole Kay
APRN, FNP-C
BSN - State College of Florida, Bradenton, FL
MSN - Chamberlain College of Nursing, Chicago, IL
Board Certified - AANP
Nurses
Kelly
RN - Nurse Manager
MSN-FNP Student- South University, Tampa Florida
BSN, Keiser University Florida
30 years Critical Care & Emergency Nursing
20 years Emergency Leadership and Education
Mandy
RN - Nurse Manager
ASN - Keiser University, Sarasota, FL
15 Years of Emergency Nursing
13 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 Community College, Tampa, FL
2 Years of Emergency Nursing
2 Years of Cardiac Cath Lab
Melanie
RN, BSN
ASN-State College of Florida, Bradenton, FL
BSN-State College of Florida, Bradenton, FL
4 years of Medical/Surgical and Orthopedic Nursing
CT/X-Ray Technologist
Tonya
RT (R) (CT) (MR) (M)
AS - State College of Florida
ARRT/CT Certified
24 Years of Radiology Experience
Julie
RT (R) (CT)
AS - University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
ARRT/CT Certified
40 Years of Radiology Experience
Lauren
RT
AS - Keiser University, Sarasota, FL
ARRT
5 Years of Radiology Experience
Office StaffUrgent Care
Brittnee
Office Staff Lead
Braden River High School Graduate
Attending State College of Florida - Health Services Administration Bachelor Program
Victoria
Office Staff
Lakewood Ranch High School Graduate
Attending State College of Florida - Health Services Administration Bachelor Program
Ashley
Office Staff
Lakewood Ranch High School Graduate
Attending State College of Florida - Focusing on Political Science
Alexis
Office Staff
Lennard High School Graduate
Attending Galen College of Nursing - Bachelors of Science in Nursing Program
Kayla
Office Staff
Braden River High School Graduate
Attending State College of Florida - Focusing on Physical Therapy
Office StaffPrimary Care
Yesenia Adkins
ALF Coordinator
MA - Manatee Technical College- Medical Assistant & Phlebotomist Program
Medical Assistants
Wendy
Medical Assistant
Manatee Technical College - Medical Assistant & Phlebotomist Program
5 Years of Experience as a Certified Medical Assistant
Amanda
Medical Assistant
Southeast High School Graduate
Attending the University of South Florida - Focusing on Biology/Pre-Med
Billing
Maria
Billing Director
AA-Keiser University, Sarasota, FL
9 years experience in Revenue Cycle Management
Sue
Billing Coordinator
B.S. Nazareth College, Rochester, NY
Certified in Medical Billing and Coding
20 years of experience
Kim
Billing Coordinator
Ross Medical Education Center, Fort Wayne, IN
10 Years Medical Billing Experience
20 years of experience
Community Relations
Christine
Director of Community Relations and Business Development
10+ Years of Healthcare Marketing Experience