FPG Surgical Oncologists Moving To New Office Location
The following First Physicians Group practices will be moving from their current office locations onto the 6th Floor of the Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion on the SMH-Sarasota campus: Thoracic Surgery and Lung Cancer Phone number: (941) 917-8791 Dr. M. Blair Marshall Spencer Bouton, PA-C Phaylinh Smith, PA-C Linda Kessel, APRN Colon/Rectal Surgery Phone number: (941) 262-1400 […]
Sarasota Memorial Launches Clinical Trial to Improve Prenatal Screening for Expecting Families
SARASOTA, Fla. (May 12, 2026) – Pregnant women on the Suncoast have the opportunity to take part in a global study aimed at improving prenatal screening and helping families understand their baby’s health before birth.
(VIDEO) The Rise in Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Colorectal cancer is making headlines — and increasingly, it’s affecting younger adults. Stephen Kucera, MD, FPG Gastroenterologist and Medical Director of Gastroenterology and Endoscopic Oncology at SMH, explains why diagnoses are rising in people under 55, what may be driving the trend, and the warning signs no one should ignore. He also shares the lifesaving […]
(VIDEO) Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Disorders
No matter the sleep disorder a person may be experiencing, getting an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment is essential, as quality sleep plays a critical role in overall health. Rabih Loutfi, MD, FPG Pulmonologist and Medical Director of Sarasota Memorial’s Sleep Disorder Center, explains how sleep impacts overall well-being and highlights the comprehensive diagnostic services […]
(VIDEO) Treating Colorectal Cancers
Cancers of the colon or rectum are more common than many people think. Alexander Casella, MD, discusses how the cancers are different and treatment options available to patients.
Sarasota Memorial Joins International Study to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation After Heart Surgery
Clinical trial explores whether adding procedures during planned heart operations can reduce a common and serious complication.
The Connection Between HPV and Throat Cancer
With FPG Head & Neck Surgeon and Cancer Specialist Peter Vosler, MD, PhD, FACS
New OB/GYN Joins FPG Provider Team in Sarasota
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new obstetrics and gynecology specialist to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network.
Sarasota Memorial Enrolls First Patient in Novel Clinical Trial for the Treatment of Papillary Thyroid Cancer
SARASOTA, Fla. (March 26, 2026) – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH) has enrolled the first patient in a clinical study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a novel, minimally invasive treatment for papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) using Pulse Biosciences’ nPulse™ technology. The study is led locally by thyroid and parathyroid surgeon Ralph P. Tufano, […]
(VIDEO) DIEP Flap Reconstruction
For patients who’ve faced breast cancer, it’s important they know all of their options if they choose to have reconstructive surgery. FPG Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Justin Bryant, DO, explains what DIEP flap reconstructive surgery is, and why it benefits so many patients.