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Randy Armstrong, MD, is an experienced and compassionate OB/GYN at Garcia Weight Loss Aesthetics & Hormone Therapy serving patients in Brandon, Palm Harbor, Tampa, and South Tampa, Florida. Dr. Armstrong is also a bioidentical hormone specialist, medical weight loss physician, and aesthetic medical director.
He completed his undergraduate degree at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. Dr. Armstrong was then accepted into the charter class at the University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida.
After receiving his medical degree, he became an intern and resident in the OB/GYN department at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida, serving as chief resident from 1977-1978. After completing his residency, Dr. Armstrong joined Dr. Jay Garcia at his private OB/GYN practice and became board certified in 1980.
Dr. Garcia and Dr. Armstrong ran a successful OB/GYN practice in Tampa for 27 years. In 2004, Dr. Garcia retired to start what would soon become the most successful and respected weight management, aesthetics, and hormone replacement practice in Tampa.
Just one year in, Dr. Garcia asked Dr. Armstrong to join him in this practice, bringing together two long-term friends and medical partners.
Dr. Armstrong currently serves as medical director at Garcia Weight Loss Aesthetics & Hormone Therapy at all four offices and is excited to be part of this respected, successful, and growing practice honoring the legacy of Dr. Garcia.
Dr Ruiz, MD, FACOG, is board certified in OB-GYN. Her goal is to provide comprehensive gynecologic care to women in every stage of life. She strives to collaborate with her patients to provide compassionate individualized care that meets their needs and expectations while achieving optimal outcomes.
Dr. Ruiz earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. She completed her OB-GYN training at the State University of New York at Buffalo, NY.
She has been caring for women in the Tampa Bay area since 1993. Her areas of interest are minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, with particular specialty in the management of pelvic organ prolapse. She also manages menopause, hormone replacement therapy, contraception, adolescent gynecology as well as a wide range of gynecologic issues, such as abnormal bleeding, fibroids, pelvic pain and ovarian cysts.
She looks forward to meeting new patients and helping them reach the best possible gynecologic care.
Karin Stanton, DO, FACOG, is a board-certified OB-GYN who recently relocated and now serves the Trinity and surrounding Tampa Bay, Florida area at Orange Blossom Women’s Care. She has over 17 years of experience in the medical field, and she specializes in women's health, caring for the female reproductive system, and delivering babies.
Dr. Stanton graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in dance from the University of South Florida in Tampa. In 2003, she received her Osteopathic Medical degree from Nova Southeastern University, in Broward County, Florida. She rounded out her medical training with an OB-GYN residency at Michigan State University in East Lansing. She believes in a holistic approach to medicine and takes a special interest in hormone therapy. Dr. Stanton also specializes in minimally invasive robotic surgery.
Dr. Stanton is married and has a young son. When she’s not in the office, she enjoys dancing, tennis, and boating.
“I really appreciated the fact that she made me feel heard! My situation wasn’t resolved in one visit, but I left with a plan that I was comfortable with! I know this sounds like common sense for a good practice, but it’s so hard to find that now a days! All I can say is “thank you!!””
Reut Bardach, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB-GYN at Orange Blossom Women's Group in Trinity, Florida. In addition to healthy and high-risk pregnancy and routine gynecology care, Dr. Bardach specializes in advanced, robotic-assisted gynecological surgery. Her goal is to provide the best care possible in a timely and reasonable manner. She makes sure the patient’s needs come first, and she strives to provide the best service to obtain the utmost in patient satisfaction.
Dr. Bardach earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida, in Florida, in 2000. She then went on to earn her graduate degree at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, in Coral Gables, Florida, in 2008. Following graduation, she completed a residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center.
To better serve her patients, Dr. Bardach is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish.
She looks forward to meeting new patients and ensuring they receive the best gynecological care possible.
Monique Monard, M.D. is passionate about providing comprehensive care to women at every stage of life. She strives to collaborate with her patients to help them achieve optimal health through treatment and prevention. She uses a compassionate approach to patient care and views each patient holistically.
Dr. Monard’s areas of special interest and expertise include pregnancy and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. She is a recipient of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Award for Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery. She is dedicated to performing innovative procedures with the latest technology. She also manages contraception, hormone replacement, fertility, and menopause as well as a wide range of gynecologic issues including abnormal bleeding, ovarian cysts, and fibroids.
Dr. Monard earned a B.S. in Pharmacology from the University of California at Santa Barbara. She received her medical degree from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Pennsylvania. She went on to complete her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Dr. Monard is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In her free time she enjoys going to the beach, reading, cooking, and spending time with her pug, Hamlet.
Founder of the Visionary Centre for Women, Dr Hayes is a veteran surgeon who for the past 11 years has run a busy GYN practice in the Tampa Bay, Florida area that specializes in the burgeoning field of Cosmetic Gynecology. Women come from all over the country to find out how they can regain or enhance their sexual vitality. There is no “abnormal” as she feels that all women are created different. She performs what she calls “a careful, loving reconstruction” so women can step back and say “this is MY body and I love it.”
Monique Monard, M.D. is passionate about providing comprehensive care to women at every stage of life. She strives to collaborate with her patients to help them achieve optimal health through treatment and prevention. She uses a compassionate approach to patient care and views each patient holistically.
Dr. Monard’s areas of special interest and expertise include pregnancy and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. She is a recipient of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Award for Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery. She is dedicated to performing innovative procedures with the latest technology. She also manages contraception, hormone replacement, fertility, and menopause as well as a wide range of gynecologic issues including abnormal bleeding, ovarian cysts, and fibroids.
Dr. Monard earned a B.S. in Pharmacology from the University of California at Santa Barbara. She received her medical degree from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Pennsylvania. She went on to complete her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Dr. Monard is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In her free time she enjoys going to the beach, reading, cooking, and spending time with her pug, Hamlet.
Karin Stanton, DO, FACOG, is a board-certified OB-GYN who recently relocated and now serves the Trinity and surrounding Tampa Bay, Florida area at Orange Blossom Women’s Care. She has over 17 years of experience in the medical field, and she specializes in women's health, caring for the female reproductive system, and delivering babies.
Dr. Stanton graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in dance from the University of South Florida in Tampa. In 2003, she received her Osteopathic Medical degree from Nova Southeastern University, in Broward County, Florida. She rounded out her medical training with an OB-GYN residency at Michigan State University in East Lansing. She believes in a holistic approach to medicine and takes a special interest in hormone therapy. Dr. Stanton also specializes in minimally invasive robotic surgery.
Dr. Stanton is married and has a young son. When she’s not in the office, she enjoys dancing, tennis, and boating.
“I really appreciated the fact that she made me feel heard! My situation wasn’t resolved in one visit, but I left with a plan that I was comfortable with! I know this sounds like common sense for a good practice, but it’s so hard to find that now a days! All I can say is “thank you!!””
Reut Bardach, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB-GYN at Orange Blossom Women's Group in Trinity, Florida. In addition to healthy and high-risk pregnancy and routine gynecology care, Dr. Bardach specializes in advanced, robotic-assisted gynecological surgery. Her goal is to provide the best care possible in a timely and reasonable manner. She makes sure the patient’s needs come first, and she strives to provide the best service to obtain the utmost in patient satisfaction.
Dr. Bardach earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida, in Florida, in 2000. She then went on to earn her graduate degree at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, in Coral Gables, Florida, in 2008. Following graduation, she completed a residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center.
To better serve her patients, Dr. Bardach is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish.
She looks forward to meeting new patients and ensuring they receive the best gynecological care possible.
Dr Ruiz, MD, FACOG, is board certified in OB-GYN. Her goal is to provide comprehensive gynecologic care to women in every stage of life. She strives to collaborate with her patients to provide compassionate individualized care that meets their needs and expectations while achieving optimal outcomes.
Dr. Ruiz earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. She completed her OB-GYN training at the State University of New York at Buffalo, NY.
She has been caring for women in the Tampa Bay area since 1993. Her areas of interest are minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, with particular specialty in the management of pelvic organ prolapse. She also manages menopause, hormone replacement therapy, contraception, adolescent gynecology as well as a wide range of gynecologic issues, such as abnormal bleeding, fibroids, pelvic pain and ovarian cysts.
She looks forward to meeting new patients and helping them reach the best possible gynecologic care.
Rubin Raju, MBBS, MD, MS, FACOG, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Sarasota OB/GYN Associates in Bradenton and Venice, Florida. He specializes in women’s pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.
Originally from Lilongwe, Malawi, Dr. Raju attended medical school at Maulana Azad Medical College and trained at Lok Nayak Hospital in New Delhi, India. After graduating in 2010, he worked as a clinical observer in obstetrics and gynecology at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and Whittington Hospital in London, England.
Dr. Raju completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Michigan State University’s Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan. Beginning in 2016, he worked as a community obstetrics and gynecology provider with the Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing, Minnesota. Dr. Raju has also served as an obstetrician and gynecologist with the United States Army Reserve since 2016.
Dr. Raju returned to school in 2019, completing his master’s degree in biomedical sciences and his fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstruction at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester, Minnesota. He is now an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the school.
Dr. Raju is a fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is also a member of the Maulana Azad Medical College Old Student Association.
“I saw Dr Raju and was totally happy and even surprised at how much time he took with me to discuss my health and problems. I am more than satisfied with him and I am the daughter of Doctors, both my mother and my father plus my sister is also a doctor. I know a lot about Doctors! Dr Raju is right up there, five stars, excellent! He helped me a lot. I am very grateful that I was referred to him. ”
Lyvie-Sara Sylvestre, MD, is an OB/GYN serving patients at Sarasota OB/GYN Associates, with two locations in Sarasota and Port Charlotte, Florida. Known for her charismatic nature, she is a life-long learner who practices patient-centered, evidence-based medicine.
Originally from Haiti, Dr. Sylvestre has called Florida her home since moving to the United States as a teenager. She earned her Bachelor of Science in interdisciplinary studies with a specialization in integrative biology from the University of Florida. She then graduated with her Master of Science in biomedical sciences and her medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine. Finally, she completed her OB/GYN residency at Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Dr. Sylvestre has special interests in high-risk obstetrics, benign gynecology, minimally invasive gynecological surgery (including laparoscopy and robotic surgery), office procedures, and preventive medicine. She is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Medical Association, and Society of Gynecologic Surgeons.
Outside of work, Dr. Sylvestre enjoys traveling, learning different languages and cultures, playing multiple musical instruments and sports, web designing, participating in community service, and spending time with her family.
Dr. Cohen has been providing excellent obstetrics and gynecology services to his patients in Sarasota since 1996. He is a board-certified Gynecologist and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is currently the Medical Director for the Venice and Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Centers, which are non-profit pregnancy counseling services, assisting pregnant women in need or crisis. Dr. Cohen has been married for 28 years and has 2 grown children. He enjoys an active dedication to his church and faith-based activities.
Education
Harlem Hospital, Affiliate of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital – OB/GYN Residency
University of West Indies, Jamaica – Medical School
Dr. Doris Ramirez Nessetti is a second generation Obstetrician Gynecologist who brings a tremendous amount of compassion and dedication to every patient she treats. She graduated from the University of Houston with a B.S. in Biology. Dr. Ramirez Nessetti followed her fathers footsteps to pursue a career in Obstetrics Gynecology, hoping to receive the same gratification her father enjoyed throughout his years of practice. She received her M.D. from New York Medical College in 1999.
Dr. Doris Nessetti provides women’s health services, aesthetics, and integrated care for women of all ages. She was a DaVinci trained robotic surgeon. She takes pride in her knowledge and commitment to preventative care for her patients. Dr. Doris Nessetti has invested a lot of training in women’s health and started her interest in antiaging in 2016. She enjoys the gratification of her patient’s with her services and always loves learning new innovations.
Dr. Doris Ramirez Nessetti is a second generation Obstetrician Gynecologist who brings a tremendous amount of compassion and dedication to every patient she treats. She graduated from the University of Houston with a B.S. in Biology. Dr. Ramirez Nessetti followed her fathers footsteps to pursue a career in Obstetrics Gynecology, hoping to receive the same gratification her father enjoyed throughout his years of practice. She received her M.D. from New York Medical College in 1999.
Dr. Doris Nessetti provides women’s health services, aesthetics, and integrated care for women of all ages. She was a DaVinci trained robotic surgeon. She takes pride in her knowledge and commitment to preventative care for her patients. Dr. Doris Nessetti has invested a lot of training in women’s health and started her interest in antiaging in 2016. She enjoys the gratification of her patient’s with her services and always loves learning new innovations.
Michael Swor, MD, FPMRS is a well-known top-ranked gynecologist who has been serving women of all ages in and around Sarasota, Florida, for over 25 years. He founded Swor Women’s Care to provide the highest-quality, patient-focused gynecological care for every stage of a woman’s life.
Dr. Swor earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed his OB/GYN specialty training at the University of Florida in Jacksonville. Since then, Dr. Swor has continued to study and expand his expertise with emerging best practices and technologies. He is double board-certified in OBGYN and female reconstructive surgery and was one of few gynecologists in the country certified in MIGS, minimally-invasive gyn surgery. He was also one of the first to use the daVinci® robotic surgery system for gynecological surgery beginning in 2006 and has accomplished over 10,000 successful gyn procedures in his career, including some of the most complex referred from other specialists.
In addition to his interest in advanced medical technologies, Dr. Swor also studies natural health alternatives, including probiotic and bioidentical hormone therapies and other specialty treatments. He is committed to helping each patient improve and protect their overall health and well-being.
Outside of his practice, Dr. Swor enjoys an active outdoor life with his wife and family and making the most of the beautiful Sarasota community.
“Everyone I encountered at Swor was polite, professional, and capable. Dr. Swor is very focused in his examination and in his explanation of process. He seems sincerely interested in your issues and makes it easy to ask questions. ”
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