Services
Here at Sarasota Bay Clinic, we are proud to offer a full spectrum of internal medicine, primary care, preventive health, cardiac evaluation, sleep evaluation, and monitoring services to help patients better understand and manage their health. Our goal is to create individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s history, symptoms, risks, and goals.
Some of our services include:
- Primary Care
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiac Health
- Exercise Stress Test for Cardiac Evaluation
- ECG
- Extended Holter Monitor for Palpitation and Syncope Evaluation
- Spirometer for Breathing Evaluation
- Home Sleep Study for Sleep Apnea Evaluation
- Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Nocturnal Pulse Oximeter
- Laboratory
- Women’s Health
- Weight Management
Internal Medicine
Here at Sarasota Bay Clinic, we are proud to provide internal medicine care focused on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of adult health conditions. As an internal medicine practice, we take a comprehensive approach to your health. We evaluate symptoms, manage chronic conditions, coordinate care when specialists are needed, and help patients stay proactive with screenings, lab work, and preventive care.
Whether you are dealing with a new concern, managing an ongoing condition, or due for a wellness examination, we are here to help you experience quality healthcare every time you visit us. Our team will work with you to make sure you understand each step of your evaluation and treatment plan.
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Primary Care
What is primary care?
Primary care is your go-to medical home for routine care, preventive screenings, acute concerns, and ongoing management of chronic health conditions.
Some of the services we provide include:
- Well visits and physicals
- Treatment of acute injuries and illnesses
- Managing chronic illness or conditions
- Nutritional guidance and weight loss care
- Preventive screenings and examinations
- Immunizations
Some conditions we commonly treat include:
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Chronic pain
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Eczema
- Immune system disorders
- Opioid addiction treatment
When do I need primary care services?
Even when you are in good health, annual physicals are important for monitoring changes, reviewing risk factors, and identifying early signs of potential health concerns. In addition to physicals, we also offer regular women’s and men’s preventive health screenings and exams. Preventive care is an essential part of staying healthy and reducing the risk of future complications.
Cardiac Health
Our Heart Health Toolkit
- Advanced Lab Work: We go beyond standard cholesterol tests. We look at genetic markers, such as Lp(a), and inflammation levels to find risks that regular blood tests may miss.
- ECG / EKG: A quick, painless test that checks your heart’s electrical rhythm. This is our baseline safety check for all new patients.
- Extended Holter Monitoring: If you have felt your heart race or felt dizzy, we provide a small wearable patch for 3 to 14 days. It works like a long-term security camera for your heart rhythm.
- Exercise Stress Test: You will walk on a treadmill while we monitor how your heart handles activity. This helps us evaluate whether chest pain or shortness of breath may be coming from your heart or lungs.
- Coronary Calcium Score: This specialized 10-minute scan looks for plaque, or calcium buildup, in your arteries. It is one of the best ways to see if heart disease has already started.
The Fast-Track Advantage
We do not just give you results. We give you a pathway. If your tests show something that needs more attention, we help coordinate the next step.
- Immediate Evaluation: We review your results to decide if you need specialist care.
- Specialist Referral: If needed, we use a Fast-Track referral system to help you get seen quickly by a cardiology specialist in our network.
- Coordination of Care: We stay in the loop so your weight management and heart health plans work together, not against each other.
Spirometer for Breathing Evaluation
A spirometer is a simple breathing test that helps evaluate how well your lungs are working. It may be recommended if you are experiencing shortness of breath, wheezing, chronic cough, asthma symptoms, COPD concerns, or unexplained exercise intolerance.
This test helps us better understand your lung function and determine whether your symptoms may be related to a respiratory condition, cardiac concern, or another underlying issue.
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Home Sleep Study for Sleep Apnea Evaluation
A home sleep study helps evaluate for obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that can affect breathing during sleep and contribute to fatigue, headaches, poor concentration, high blood pressure, and increased cardiovascular risk.
This evaluation may be especially important for patients who snore, wake up gasping, feel tired despite sleeping, or are being considered for weight management treatment where sleep apnea may affect insurance eligibility.
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Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring
Remote blood pressure monitoring allows us to track your readings outside of the office, giving us a clearer picture of how your blood pressure behaves during daily life.
This service can be helpful for patients with hypertension, medication adjustments, white coat hypertension, or cardiovascular risk factors that require closer follow-up.
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Nocturnal Pulse Oximeter
Nocturnal pulse oximetry measures your oxygen levels while you sleep. This test may help identify abnormal oxygen drops during the night, which can be associated with sleep apnea or other breathing-related concerns.
It is a simple and useful tool when evaluating sleep quality, nighttime oxygenation, and potential respiratory or cardiovascular risks.
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Laboratory
Laboratory testing is an important part of preventive care, diagnosis, chronic disease management, cardiac risk assessment, hormone evaluation, metabolic health, and overall wellness planning.
We use lab results to better understand your health, identify risk factors, monitor treatment progress, and create a more personalized care plan.
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Women’s Health
Our women’s health services are designed to support you through every stage of life, from family planning to the menopausal transition. We focus on proactive screening and personalized hormonal management to help you maintain a high quality of life.
1. Essential Cancer Screenings
Preventive screenings are one of the most effective ways to detect changes early, when they are most treatable.
- Mammograms: We follow current clinical guidelines for breast cancer screening. For most women, this begins at age 40, though we may recommend earlier screening based on family history or specific risk factors.
- Pap Smears & HPV Testing: Cervical cancer screening is performed according to your age and history. We use co-testing methods, checking for both cellular changes and the Human Papillomavirus, to provide a more accurate assessment.
- Colonoscopy: Recommended as indicated by age and risk factors.
- Lung Cancer Screening: Recommended as indicated, starting at age 55 for patients with a history of smoking.
2. Cardiovascular Health Screenings
Cardiovascular health screenings remain one of the most essential parts of your yearly physical. We provide risk assessment and testing as indicated.
3. Bone Health: DEXA Scan
As estrogen levels fluctuate during perimenopause and drop during menopause, bone density can decrease, increasing the risk of osteoporosis.
- Bone Density Testing: We use DEXA scans to measure the strength of your bones, specifically in the hip and spine.
- Proactive Care: This allows us to establish a baseline and intervene with nutrition, exercise, or medication before a fracture occurs.
4. Perimenopause & Menopause Transition
The transition to menopause is unique for every woman. We provide a full evaluation of symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and sleep disturbances.
- Hormonal Contraception: During perimenopause, hormonal contraceptives such as pills, patches, or IUDs can be used for birth control and to regulate irregular cycles and heavy bleeding.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy: For patients experiencing significant menopausal symptoms, HRT may be a highly effective option if no contraindications exist, such as certain history of blood clots or breast cancer.
5. Modalities for Hormone Therapy
We believe in shared decision-making. We discuss the different ways to receive hormones to find the option that best fits your lifestyle and medical needs.
- Oral: Daily pills are familiar and easy to manage, and may be effective for overall symptom relief.
- Topical / Transdermal: Patches, gels, or creams are absorbed through the skin and may carry a lower risk of blood clots compared to oral options.
- Local / Vaginal: Creams, rings, or tablets specifically target vaginal dryness and urinary symptoms with minimal absorption into the rest of the body.
6. Integrating Women’s Health & Weight Management
For women interested in our 2026 Weight Management Program, hormonal balance is critical. Changes in estrogen can affect where your body stores fat, often shifting it to the midsection.
- Synergy: Balancing hormones may improve the effectiveness of weight-loss efforts and help preserve lean muscle mass.
- Insurance & The Bridge: We document these health screenings as part of your comprehensive Well Woman profile, which supports the medical necessity for integrated metabolic care.
Our Approach
Your evaluation starts with a conversation about your symptoms and goals. Whether you are seeking relief from hot flashes or simply want to stay on top of your screenings, we create a plan tailored specifically to you.
Weight Management
Managing weight with the help of modern medications can be confusing, especially with the 2026 insurance rules. Our goal is to make the process as simple and honest as possible.
The 2026 Weight Management Program
We use the latest medications, including GLP-1s and Dual-Agonists, which are currently among the most effective tools for significant weight loss and heart health. To help patients access these medications, we follow two main pathways.
1. For Seniors: Medicare Part D
Starting July 1, 2026, patients on Medicare may qualify for our Bridge Program to help lower costs.
- The Cost: Eligible patients may have a $50 monthly copay cap.
- How it Works: Our clinic handles the preauthorization paperwork for qualifying patients with obesity or specific heart health risks.
2. For Private / Commercial Insurance
Private insurance companies have become very strict about weight-loss-only prescriptions. To save you time and avoid automatic denials, we have a clear policy.
- The Sleep Apnea Pathway: We will only submit a request to your insurance if you have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.
- In-House Evaluation: You must first be evaluated at our clinic to confirm your sleep apnea. If confirmed, we will handle the insurance paperwork to show that the medication is a medical necessity for your breathing and heart health.
Quick Comparison Guide
- Medicare Part D: Dedicated senior support. We handle insurance for obesity and heart risk when criteria are met.
- Private Insurance: OSA-focused support. We handle insurance only if you have moderate or severe sleep apnea.
- No Coverage: Value-based self-pay options. No insurance paperwork needed; we use direct manufacturer pricing when available.
Why are we focusing on Sleep Apnea?
In 2026, getting insurance to pay for weight loss alone is extremely difficult. However, insurance companies recognize that weight loss can be an important treatment for sleep apnea because it may help clear the airway. By focusing on this medical link, we have a better chance of getting medication approved when criteria are met.
Our Promise to You
We will not give you false hope or waste your time on insurance requests that we know are likely to be rejected. If you do not meet the sleep apnea criteria, we will show you our self-pay options so you can still understand your choices clearly and move forward with the best possible plan.