Having a primary care provider may be a simple key to staying healthy. Many of us wait to find a primary care provider until we are sick. Why wait? Find a primary care physician that works for you today. As our community is growing and the need for primary care providers grows, we’ve got you covered. Our primary care team at Physicians Regional Medical Group continues to grow to best meet your needs. With over 19 providers across 5 convenient locations ranging from Marco Island to Bonita, our primary care team is here to help you.
Our board certified physicians serve patients from all ages. Some common conditions that our providers offer treatment for include but not limited to: diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, thyroid disease, infectious disease, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, sinusitis, bronchitis, skin and bladder infections.
It is important for community members to put their health first and to feel confident in their primary care provider. Here are 5 reasons to make an appointment for your next well-visit or check-up without delay:
1. Check on your general health. The clinic keeps track of your health metrics such as cholesterol, blood sugar, weight and more. If any numbers are trending in the wrong direction, your doctor can help you make a plan to get back on track with lifestyle changes, diet or medical treatment.
2. Manage chronic conditions. Ongoing medical concerns, whether diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or others require regular monitoring by a provider to keep them from progressing to life-threatening levels. Regular checkups can help you avoid a medical crisis.
3. Identifying issues early with routine screenings. The practice keeps records of your screening exams to help you remember when it’s time to get your colonoscopy, mammogram, bone density test, prostate exam and other screenings. Early identification of many illnesses can give you the most options for treatment and better outcomes.
4. Stay current on vaccinations for your protection, there are a number of vaccinations to prevent disease as your immune system weakens over time. Flu shots annually. Tetanus shots every ten years. Vaccines for shingles and pneumonia and more. The practice will remind you when it’s time to get your immunizations.
5. Keep prescriptions updated. Bring a full list of your medications, including any over the-counter, so your physician has a complete picture of what you’re taking. An annual review can identify possible side effects or medication conflicts.
Getting checkups regularly and on schedule can help create a prevention plan to prevent diseases and disability based on your current health and risk factors.
The Primary Care team is comprised of physicians specializing in Family Medicine as well as Internal Medicine. Alongside our physicians, members of the Primary Care team include Nurse Practitioners as and Physician Assistants.
Primary Care Team
Yanet Acosta, M.D.
Dr. Yanet Acosta is board certified in family medicine, and specializes in prevention and management of multiple chronic illnesses for all ages to include diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, asthma, and COPD. She also offers adult and child routine wellness exams, physicals, gynecological exams, and immunizations.
Walter Bigit Milla, M.D.
Dr. Walter Bigit Milla, is board certified in internal medicine, specializing in adult health including preventive medicine, management of patients with chronic health conditions and patient education.
Eduardo Cabrera, M.D.
Dr. Eduardo Cabrera is board certified in family medicine, and offers treatment for a wide range of conditions to include diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, thyroid disease, infectious disease, congestive heart failure, and coronary artery disease. He also offers procedures that include skin biopsy, laceration repair, removal of lipomas and sebaceous cysts, and IUD placement and removal.
Joy Christianson, APRN-C
Joy Christianson is a Board Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP-C), specializing in adult and geriatric health including preventative medicine, management of patients with chronic conditions, and patient education.
Shirlynn Chu, M.D.
Dr. Shirlynn Chu is board certified in family medicine, specializes in newborn/pediatric care and wellness exams for babies, children, men and women of all ages, including annual PAP exams. In addition, she specializes in hypertension, diabetes, preventive medicine, annual physicals and chronic disease management.
Nicole Costello, M.D.
Dr. Nicole Costello is board certified in family medicine, specializes in newborn/pediatric care, well baby exams, well child exams, and well exams for men and women of all ages, including annual PAP tests. In addition, she specializes in cryotherapy, preventive medicine, annual physicals and chronic disease management and treatment for hypertension and diabetes.
Aimee Herrington, PA-C
Aimee Herrington, PA-C, is a primary care physician assistant who has been treating adolescent, adult and geriatric patients throughout southwest Florida since 2012. She manages numerous chronic conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. She welcomes acute injuries and illnesses to her practice as well.
Lloyd Hughes, D.O., ABFM
Dr. Lloyd Hughes is board certified in family medicine, specializes in primary care for adolescents and adults. His preventive care services include physical exams, pre-operative assessments and Medicare wellness visits. He provides treatment for sports injuries, diabetes, hypertension, arthritic disorders, asthma, COPD, lipid disorders and skin lesions and offers simple wound management.
Leonard Glaser, M.D.
Dr. Leonard Glaser, board certified in internal medicine, specializes in all aspects of primary care for adults and geriatrics. His services include wellness visits and preventative care and treatment for acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, hyperlipidemia, depression and back pain.
Manuel Jimenez Rodriguez, M.D.
Dr. Manuel Jimenez Rodriguez, board certified in internal medicine, specializes in all aspects of primary care for adults and geriatrics. His services include preventive care and treatment for chronic conditions such as hypertension, COPD, diabetes and heart disease.
Betty Kupracz, M.D.
Dr. Betty Kupracz, board certified in internal medicine, offers preventive medicine including complete physical exams and wellness visits. She treats diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia as well as common infections such as sinusitis, bronchitis, skin and bladder infections.
James Maciejewski, M.D.
Dr. James J. Maciejewski, board certified in internal medicine, specializes in all aspects of primary care for adult men and women, which includes routine adult health management, preoperative clearance, and chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, depression and cholesterol management.
Catalina Niculae, M.D.
Dr. Catalina Niculae is board certified in family medicine, specializes in newborn/pediatric care and wellness exams for men and women of all ages, including annual Pap tests. In addition, she specializes in preventive care for men and women of all ages, from newborn to geriatric.
Anthony Scola, M.D.
Dr. Anthony Scola III, board certified in internal medicine, specializes in primary care for adults. His services include routine physicals and pre-operative clearance, treatment for chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, heart disease, or kidney failure, advanced lipid analysis and cholesterol management, and geriatric or end-of-life care.
Ryan Severo APRN-MSN
Ryan Severo, APRN, specializes in all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment and consultations for children and adults. He assists in wound care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a variety of conditions including diabetes, sinusitis, bronchitis, allergies, flu, urinary tract infections, asthma, hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
If you are in need of a primary care physician or would like more information on our current providers please call (239)920-4503 or visit our website www.physiciansregionalmedicalgroup.com to learn more.