Patients with sleep apnea are often recommended lifestyle changes, and prescribed at CPAP for sleeping. However, what happens to patients who cannot tolerate the CPAP? Peter Vosler, MD, a head

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new urology specialist to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network.

Thank you to all of the amazing doctors at First Physicians Group!

First Physicians Group colon and rectal surgeon Jennifer Holl, MD, explains how enhanced recovery is used for all patients, and why its so important for people who have recently had

with FPG Colon & Rectal Surgeon Samir Agarwal, MD, FACS, FASCRS

The heart is a hefty muscle. As such, it needs a hefty artery to handle all that blood it’s pumping. This is the aorta, which is the largest, strongest blood

There are numerous causes for shortness of breath, but some require referral to a thoracic surgeon. Blair Marshall, MD, a thoracic surgeon with FPG, discusses what patients come to see

Osteoporosis causes bones to become brittle, and can result in regular breaks and significant pain. FPG Endocrinologist Angela Boldo, MD, explains how osteoporosis is diagnosed, how it’s treated, and why

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new interventional cardiologist to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network.

First Physicians Group plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Jerette Schultz, MD, discusses helping breast cancer patients recover with autologous breast reconstruction.

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new Gastroenterologist to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network.

Knowing the difference can make all the difference. If you’ve suffered an accident or sustained an injury, it’s important to know that you can find medical help nearby. And with

Brain aneurysms come in multiple different forms and have varying risk factors. Hear from FPG Neurointerventional Surgeon Eyad Almallouhi, MD, about types of aneurysms, treatments, and diagnosis procedures.

There are a number of risks for strokes, some modifiable. Advancements in treatment have saved countless lives. David Stone, MD, a vascular neurologist with First Physicians Group discusses what can

In 2023, First Physicians Group welcomed 63 primary and specialty care physicians and advanced practice providers, as well as over 100 Anesthesia providers. FPG Psychiatry got a new home in

In the cartoon world of Dr. Seuss, a heart suddenly growing three sizes in a day might be cause for celebration. But in this world, it’s called cardiomegaly—and it’s a

In the United States, roughly 1 in 5 people lives with mental illness of some sort. 1 in 25 live with a serious mental illness like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or

With FPG Endovascular Surgeon James Shepherd, MD

SARASOTA, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2023) – With its large, gleaming windows and contemporary design, Sarasota Memorial’s new Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion has been a welcome sight to many who have