Radiculopathy near North Port, FL

Care Philosophy: We consistently offer a personalized approach to healthcare.

Care Philosophy: cost-effective, state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive, and compassionate care

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Care Philosophy: When treating patients, I believe it's important for physicians to form a partnership with their patients. My goal is to provide patients with all the resources they need to make informed decisions with respect to their care, and this takes listening, conversing, and connecting. I want my patients to understand all aspects of their care, and no question or concern is too small.

Biography: Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in North Port, FL. She is 59 years old and has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital.

Care Philosophy: We have recently expanded to our beautiful state of the art office where you will feel as comfortable as in your home. Although our practice is continually expanding, we continue to provide personalized service with same day appointments with YOUR doctor through our open access scheduling model. That means, no seeing the ``doc of the day`` as with other group practices and no ``squeezing you in`` with long waits. You will be seen by YOUR doctor at YOUR scheduled time the same day you call. Our highly rated physicians and caring staff invite you to come join our family today.

Care Philosophy: We're motivated to treat each patient, and their family members or caregivers, with the utmost respect so that we can resolve their immediate health concerns as well as build long-lasting relationships for future needs. We recognize that the time of our patients is valuable. I will put your best health interests first. I never forget that a patient is a person.

Care Philosophy: We strive to form a lasting partnership between patient and physician to jointly meet your health needs. We consistently offer a personalized approach to healthcare by putting the patient first. Healthcare is built on a foundation of trust and understanding. We treat each patient with compassion and treat the total patient not just the disease. We will try to see the patient on the same day if needed. Also, we will accept most insurance.

Care Philosophy: Compassionate Care for Children

Biography: Lee S. Gross, M.D. is the founder of our North Port practice. He is a 5 time recipient of the North Port Sun Readers' Choice award for Best Physician. The practice is a 2-time winner of the Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year. Dr. Gross is inducted into the North Port Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame for community leadership. He received his Bachelors degree from The Ohio State University. After 3 years of clinical research for the cardiology department of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, he then earned his MD from Case Western Reserve University. After graduating from medical school he completed his residency in Family Medicine at University Hospitals of Cleveland, where he was elected chief resident. He has been Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has been in private practice in North Port since 2002. After North Port was turned down for a hospital by the State in 2004, he was instrumental in the development of North Port's 24 hour emergency care facility, now owned and operated by Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and continues to seek out ways to offer care to the under-served. Dr. Gross is a national speaker for Direct Primary Care (DPC). He is the President of the Docs 4 Patient Care Foundation, a national non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the sanctity of the doctor and patient relationship. He has testified before the US Senate and been a consultant to The White House on healthcare reforms. He is the President of the Charlotte County Medical Society; a delegate to the Florida Medical Association; an appointee to the FMA Council on Medical Economics and Practice Innovation, and serves on the Board of Trustees of Fawcett Memorial Hospital. Dr. Gross serves patients in our North Port and DeSoto locations.