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Harvey S. Mishner, M.D. , Board Certified Internal Medicine
Medical Degree - University of Maryland
Internship and Residency - Maryland General Hospital
Team physician, Baltimore Orioles
Member American Society of Bariatric Physicians
Private Practice in Baltimore, MD until relocating to Florida
Private Practice currently in Lakewood Ranch, FL
Founder and CEO of Kaizen Total Wellness
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Jeanna Hepler, Nurse Practitioner
BS, Nursing – University of South Florida
MSN, ARNP – University of South Florida
Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner – ANCC
Certified Breast Health Educator – American Cancer Society
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Harvey Mishner, M.D., and Medically Supervised Wellness Programs
Dr. Mishner went to the University of Maryland Medical School, completed his training in Internal Medicine in Baltimore and became Board Certified in Internal Medicine in 1981. He started his first medical practice in the Baltimore suburbs, and in 2003 moved to Sarasota, Florida where he founded Lakewood Ranch Primary Care. Due to differences in practice philosophy, Dr. Mishner recently returned to his original role as solo practitioner, and he anticipates the opening of a new office by the end of 2009. He is temporarily maintaining his busy internal medicine practice in Suite 330, at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Office Building until construction is complete on a new state-of-the-art facility.
Located at Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and SR70, the office is designed to encompass Dr. Mishner’s philosophy culled from almost thirty years of practice experience - that it is “much less costly to teach wellness than to treat illness.” In addition to the standard examining and consultation rooms that will be used in Dr. Mishner’s private practice, it will feature a large conference room and fitness studio where ongoing classes and private nutritional and fitness consultation will run as part of the Medically Supervised Wellness Programs.
Although most doctors are trained to treat sickness, it has always been Dr. Mishner’s philosophy to teach and treat health, wellness and prevention.Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea and arthritis are epidemic in today’s society and all can be related to obesity, which is becoming more and more prevalent. The Metabolic Syndrome, which relates abdominal fat to cardiovascular disease, can be reversed with weight loss. By combining a weight management system of education, motivation and support along with exercise training, we can help prevent these illnesses.
The Medically Supervised Wellness Programs are very exciting in that patients and clients are offered a safe and healthy way to not only to lose weight but to keep it off. Dr/ Mishner supervises every person who joins the program from a medical point of view. We continuously monitor our clients’ weight, blood pressure and lab work to determine the efficacy of their lifestyle changes. In addition, Dr. Mishner maintains a flowchart of the entire group of participants, so that he can observe overall progress being made within the program, and make any adjustments if necessary. The professional staff includes Barbara Bingham, M.C.C., nutritionist and program director, and Janet Lombardo, CFT, an experienced fitness trainer with experience in corporate wellness management and senior/ special needs fitness.
When the new facility opens it will be the first to combine a primary care practice with a facility for wellness education. In view of the current healthcare crisis, Dr. Mishner views this innovation as one very viable solution.
Office Policies and Services:
Most insurances are accepted including Medicare and most Medicare replacement products. Please check with your insurance company to ascertain if our office is participating with your insurance. Feel free to contact our office to confirm our participation with your insurance.
Office Hours:
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Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Fridays 8:30 am to 1 pm
By appointment
After hours, weekends, and holidays, someone is always available for emergency phone calls. The number to call will be on the
office answering machine: (941)747-2090. True emergencies should contact 911.
Our prescription renewal policy: We need 24 hours notice to complete requests for prescription refills.
Services offered:
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Annual physical exams
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Preventive care and screenings
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Same day appointments for acute illnesses
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Electrocardiograms (EKG)
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Lung function testing (PFT)
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Peripheral artery disease (ABI-ankle/brachial indexes)
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Echocardiograms
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Carotid artery ultrasounds
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Peripheral vein ultrasounds
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Urine analysis
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Body fat measurements
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Computerized balance testing
Our Nurse Practitioner specializes in women’s health / bio-identical hormone replacement, well woman care. We have a nutritionist on staff to assist with dietary regimens, weight loss, and maintenance. Physical therapist and massage therapist in office. Computerized balance testing available. Two certified fitness trainers to work with patients on our specialized fitness equipment.
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