General Practitioners

• Pediatric Care
• Family Practice
• Emergency Care
  Founded in 1925, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional medical center offering Southwest Florida’s greatest breadth and depth of care, with more than 1,900 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than a million patient visits a year across its network of care. Sarasota County’s largest employer, the health system includes two full-service hospitals in Sarasota and Venice, a freestanding ER in North Port, and a comprehensive network of outpatient centers, urgent care clinics and physician practices that stretch from Manatee County to North Port. As the region’s only public health system and not-for-profit health care provider, SMH serves as a critical safety net for the uninsured in Sarasota County.

Gynecologists

• Gynecology
• Obstetrics
• Pregnancy

Internists

• Internal Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• Urology

Neurologists

• Neurology

Psychiatrists

• Psychiatry
• Behavioral Health
  First Physicians Group does not accept “Short Term” or “Limited Benefits” Plans administered by United Healthcare because these plans do not meet the minimum essential coverage requirements as stated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These plans are not regulated by the ACA and are commonly referred to as Limited Benefit Plans and Discount Plans. These types of plans are often identified on the member’s insurance card using names like, “ALL PremierChoice,” “Premier MED,” “Short Term Medical,” or “TriTerm Medical. This may include policies/plans marketed as Freedom Life, US Health Group, or Golden Rule.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Endocrinology
• Thyroid

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Dr. Shepherd is board certified in general surgery, vascular medicine and endovascular surgery. He performs surgeries for a wide range of abdominal disorders including appendix, gall bladder, hernia, spleen, colon and rectum. Dr. Shepherd specializes in robotic and minimally invasive surgery.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Robotic Surgery
  Dr. Shinn is a board certified head and neck surgeon who treats patients with both benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck involving the oral cavity, nose, pharynx, larynx, salivary glands, thyroid and skin. He also specializes in airway reconstruction, partial laryngectomy/voice preservation, microvascular reconstruction and transoral robotic surgery (TORS).
• Otolaryngology

Plastic Surgeons

• Plastic Surgery
• Bariatric Surgery

Dermatologists

• Dermatology

Physical Therapists

• Neuro Rehabilitation
  Neuro rehabilitation specifically helps patients who have suffered from an event like a stroke or other neurological injury. First Physicians Group Physiatrist Ryan Hafner, MD specializes in spasticity management, and More..
• Geriatrics