Medical Education: Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL Internship: Martin Army Community Hospital, Ft. Benning, GA Residency: Grandview Hospital (Ohio University), Dayton, OH Clinical Interests: Dr. Bear practices general neurology and has a special interest in headache, epilepsy, movement disorders and sleep disorders. Additional Information: Dr. Bear served as a brigade surgeon at Ft. Bliss and the Middle East.
Medical Education: University of Alabama Residency: National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD Board Certifications: Orthopedics Current Society Memberships: » American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons » Escambia County Medical Society
Medical Education: Medical University of South Carolina Residency: Jacksonville Hospital Fellowship: University Hospital, Jacksonville, FL Board Certifications: Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
Medical Education: University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL Residency: Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA Board Certifications: American Board of Urology Clinical Interests: All general urology conditions including: Robotics, laparoscopy and other minimally invasive proceedures; kidney stones; male and female incontinence; pelvic prolapse; urologic cancer; general pediatric urology.
Current Society Memberships: » American Urologic Association » American Medical Association » Society of Women in Urology and Florida Medical Association
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Dr. Beth Cruit is a board certified urologist and urologic surgeon with Baptist Medical Group - Urology, working alongside Dr. Charles Yowell. Dr. Cruit is one of the only female urologists serving the greater Pensacola area and conveniently offers urology appointments in Pensacola, Atmore and Gulf Breeze. She welcomes patients of all sexes and ages, including men, women and children.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At Baptist Medical Group – Urology, you can count on receiving quality, personalized medical care for all your urologic needs in our state-of-the-art facilities. Our team of skilled, board-certified urologists are committed to providing you with comprehensive treatment for urological disorders using the most advanced technology available. We have convenient locations in Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Jay and Atmore and are known for our expertise in minimally invasive procedures.
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Medical Education: University of Southern California School of Medicine Residency: University of Southern California Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship: Sports Medicine Fellowship - Kerlan and Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic; AO Trauma Fellowship in Ulm, Germany Board Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Clinical Interests: Sports medicine, team care, shoulder and knee surgery, baseball injuries, adolescent and female athletes. Specializing in treatment of shoulders, knees including arthroscopy Current Society Memberships: Fellow of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Arthroscopy Association of North America American College of Sports Medicine President of the FORUM of women orthopaedists
Additional Information: President of the FORUM of women orthopaedists; Medical Director for the Pensacola Pelicans; Team Physician for Pine Forest High School. Bilingual in Spanish.
Medical Education: University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, WI Residency: Internal Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN Fellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI » Advanced Training in Echocardiography, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI » Vascular Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine » American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease » National Board of Echocardiography Clinical Interests: Acute and Chronic Coronary Artery Disease, Valvular Heart Disease,
Cardiomyopathy, Vascular Medicine, Heart Disease in Women, Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, Comprehensive Adult Echocardiography & Stress Testing,
Vascular Ultrasound, Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Current Society Memberships: » Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC) » Fellow, American Society of Echocardiography (FASE) » Society of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Dr. Duong-Wagner joined Cardiology Consultants in 1999. She is bilingual in English and Vietnamese.
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Medical Education: Ponce School of Medicine, Ponce, Puerto Rico, U.S.A Internship: Eisenhower Army Medical Center Residency: San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Care Education Consortium; Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brooke Army Medical Center, Wilford Hall Air Force Medical Center, Darnell Army Community Hospital Board Certifications: Diplomate American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Current Society Memberships: » Fellow American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONDr. Ervin is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Related Center of Care:
Baptist Gynecology Care Learn more about Menopause, Urinary Incontinence In Women, Pelvic Floor Medicine, Menstrual Disorders, Breast Center, Gynecologic Robotic Assisted Surgery, Online Annual Exam eReminders, Women’s Health Education.
Medical Education: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD Residency: David Grant Medical Center, Sacramento, CA Board Certifications: American Academy of Family Physicians
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Dr. Diego Freitas is a board-certified internal medicine physician and spent 20 years as an Air Force physician. His medical interests include adult ambulatory care, cardiology and geriatrics. Dr. Freitas, formally of FirstPhysicians Group, joined Baptist Medical Group in Spring 2011. His office is conveniently located within Baptist Medical Park - Nine Mile in Pensacola. He welcomes new patients.
What led you to become a doctor or choose your focus of medicine?
I have always felt as though the study of medicine is the study of God's greatest creation.
What is your top priority with every patient you see?
Making sure I address the true reason for their visit.
What about being a doctor do you find most rewarding?
Patient interaction. Every patient is unique and everyone has a story to be heard.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Dr. Freitas is fluent in both English and Spanish.
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Medical Education: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD Residency: Eglin Air Force Base Board Certifications: American Board of Family Practice Current Society Memberships: » American Academy of Family Practitioners
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Dr. Paul Freitas is a board-certified family medicine physician and a member of the American Academy of Family Practitioners. Dr. Freitas, formally of FirstPhysicians Group, joined Baptist Medical Group in Spring 2011. His office is conveniently located within Baptist Medical Park - Nine Mile in Pensacola. He welcomes new patients.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Dr. Freitas is fluent in both English and Spanish.
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Medical Education: University of Virginia Residency: University of Kentucky Fellowship: University of Kentucky Board Certifications: Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
Medical Education: Western University of Health Sciences and the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, California Residency: Flint Osteopathic Hospital in Flint, Michigan Current Society Memberships: » American College of Osteopathic Obstetrics and Gynecology » American Osteopathic Association » Florida Osteopathic Medical Association Related Center of Care:
Baptist Gynecology Care Learn more about Menopause, Urinary Incontinence In Women, Pelvic Floor Medicine, Menstrual Disorders, Breast Center, Gynecologic Robotic Assisted Surgery, Online Annual Exam eReminders, Women’s Health Education.
Medical Education: Duke University Internship: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Residency: Yale New Haven Hospital Fellowship: Yale New Haven Hospital Board Certifications: Radiology
Clinical Interests: Orthopaedic MRI, uterine fibroid embolization, dialysis intervention, carotid stenting, kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty, endovascular aortic aneurysm repair and cancer interventions. Additional privileges include Carotid Artery Stenting and Balloon Kyphoplasty.
Additional Information: Dr. Gupta was born in India and immigrated to the US when he was 12 years old. He is married with three children. He is very involved in the Gulf Coast Indian community and enjoys tennis and running.
Medical Education: University of Alabama School of Medicine Internship: University of Virginia Residency: University of North Carolina Board Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons Research Specialties: Knee Arthritis Clinical Interests: Knees: Arthritis, Early Intervention; Minimally Invasive Surgery; UNI Compartmental Knee; Pre UNI Knee; Sports Medicine Current Society Memberships: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Florida Orthopaedic Society Alabama Orthopaedic Society Gulf Coast Orthopaedic Society
Medical Education: Louisiana State University Internship: Louisiana State University Hospital Residency: Shands Hospital - University of Florida Board Certifications: Radiology
Clinical Interests: Breast cancer, breast cancer imaging, breast interventional procedures and osteoporosis screening/bone densitometry.
Additional Information:
Dr. Hellein is married with three children. She enjoys travel and water activities.
Medical Education: University of Arkansas Residency: University of Missouri, Kansas City Fellowship: Tulane University Board Certifications: Allergy, Immunology and Internal Medicine
Medical Education: Loyola University Stritch School Medicine Residency: St. Frances, Peoria Fellowship: Walter Reed Army Medical Center Board Certifications: Rheumatology, Internal Medicine, Geriatric
Medical Education: Medical College of Virginia - Virginia Commonwealth University Residency: Emory University Hospital Fellowship: Emory University Hospital Additional Information: Dr. Mutz is married with two children.
Medical Education: University of Mississippi School of Medicine Internship: University of Mississippi School of Medicine Residency: University of South Florida Fellowship: University of South Florida Board Certifications: Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Current Society Memberships: » Florida Medical Association » Escambia County Medical Society » American Board of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
Medical Education: University of Miami School of Medicine Internship: National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD Board Certifications: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Clinical Interests: Dr. Porter practices in general neurology and has a special interest in traumatic brain injury, sleep disorders, headache, multiple sclerosis and aerospace medicine.
Addtitional Information: Dr. Porter is married and has one child.
Medical Education: University of South Alabama Residency: Medical University of South Carolina Fellowship: Medical University of South Carolina Board Certifications: Internal Medicine and Gastroenterolgy
Medical Education: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Internship: Garden City Hospital Residency: St. John Oakland Hospital, Michigan State University Current Society Memberships: » American Osteopathic Association
Medical Education: Universidad central del Caribe Internship: Louisiana State Health Science Center Residency: University of Tennessee Health Science Center Board Certifications: Radiology
Additional Information: Dr. Rivera was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Medical Education: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Internship: Garden City Hospital (Michigan State University) Residency: Garden City Hospital (Michigan State University)
Clinical Interests: Dr. Ross practices general neurology and has a special interest in headache, epilepsy, movement disorders and sleep disorders.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Dr. Ross is married with two children. Prior to entering medical school, Dr. Ross worked professionally as a classical musician, playing the French horn. He now serves on the board of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra.
Medical Education: American University of the Caribbean of Plymouth, Montserrat-British West Indies Residency: Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in Niagara Falls, New York Fellowship: Fellow with the Florida Academy of Family Physicians Board Certifications: Family Practice Current Society Memberships: » American Academy of Family Physicians
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Dr. Richard Russo is a board certified family medicine physician who sees patients seeking urgent care for minor illnesses and injuries. Located at Baptist Medical Park - Nine Mile in Pensacola, Dr. Russo and dedicated staff can also help patients with immunizations, school physicals and more.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Dr. Russo holds active medical licenses in Florida, Alabama and Georgia. He also holds certifications in:
» Advanced Cardiac Life Support » Pediatric Advanced Life Support » Advanced Trauma Life Support
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Medical Education: Louisiana State University Residency: Virginia Mason Medical Center Fellowship: Washington Medical Center Board Certifications: Radiology Clinical Interests: MRI, Ultrasound, CT and Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Injuries
Additional Information: Dr. Samuels enjoys biking, sailing and other outdoor actvities.
Medical Education: Tulane University Residency: University of South California Fellowship: Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic Board Certifications: Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical Education: Medical College of Pennsylvania: Hahnemann School of Medicine Internship: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Residency: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Fellowship: Arizona Institute for Bone and Joint Disorder - Total Joint/Adult Reconstruction Board Certifications: The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Research Specialties: Hip Arthroplasty; Neurovascular injury; Carpal Tunnel Clinical Interests: Total Joint Preservation; Total Joint Reconstruction; Total Joint Replacement; Arthritis Current Society Memberships: Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Medical Association Escambia County Medical Society
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Dr. Brett Smith is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon specializing in total joint surgery with The Andrews Institute, an affiliate of Baptist Health Care. Because he's an employed physician, Dr. Smith is also a proud part of the Baptist Medical Group network of quality, caring physicians serving the greater Pensacola area. He serves patients at Baptist Medical Park - Nine Mile.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Click here to learn more about Dr. Smith and Bapist Medical Park Nine Mile. Click here to learn more about The Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida.
Medical Education: Tulane University Residency: Tulane Medical Center Hospital Fellowship: University of Alabama Board Certifications: Gastroenterology; Internal Medicine
Medical Education: University of Iowa Residency: Washington University, Barnes Hospital Fellowship: Cardiology, Washington University, Barnes Hospital; Interventional Cardiology, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation Board Certifications: Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology Current Society Memberships: » Fellow, American College of Cardiology » Fellow, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Joined Cardiology Consultants in 2005. Click here to learn more about Dr. Stewart and Cardiology Consultants.
Medical Education: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine Internship: Southern Ohio Medical Center Residency: Grandview Medical Center Current Society Memberships: » American College of Neurology » American Osteopathic Association » American College of Osteopathic Neurologists & Psychiatrists » American Headache Society; American Stroke Association
Medical Education: St. Christopher`s College of Medicine Residency: Warren Hospital Family Practice Residency Program an Affiliate of the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey Board Certifications: American Board of Family Medicine Clinical Interests: Hypertension, Diabetes, Allergies and Preventative Medicine.
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Inspired by serving as a Navy Corpsman caring for the Marines and then in Somalia for families that had no other medical resource, Dr. Mark Thiele become a family physician after his honorable discharge in June 1995. He now provides compassionate care for families with an office conveniently located inside Baptist Medical Park - Nine Mile. He is currently accepting new patients of all ages including children ages 2+.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONClick here to learn more about Dr. Thiele and the services he provides at Baptist Medical Group Family Medicine - Medical Park Nine Mile. Click here to learn more about Baptist Medical Park Nine Mile.
Medical Education: New York College of Podiatric Medicine Residency: St. Vincent's Medical Center, Jacksonville Board Certifications: Podiatry Current Society Memberships: » American Podiatric Medical Association » Florida Podiatric Medical Association » Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics » Fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association
Additional Information: Dr. Torres-Hodges treats children, adults and seniors.
Medical Education: University of Florida Residency: Wills Eye Hospital Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Board Certifications: American Academy of Ophthalmology Clinical Interests: Microincision Topical Cataract Surgery
Medical Education: Stanly Medical College, Chennai, India Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR Fellowship: Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR; Nuclear Cardiology and Research, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT; Interventional Cardiology, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT Board Certifications: » Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR » Nuclear Cardiology and Research, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT » Interventional Cardiology, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT
Current Society Memberships: » Member, of the Royal College of Physicians of the UK » Member, of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Joined Cardiology Consultants in 2002.
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Medical Education: Louisiana State University School of Medicine Internship: Emory University Residency: Internal Medicine, Emory University Fellowship: Cardiology, Emory University Board Certifications: Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology Clinical Interests: Invasive and Noninvasive Cardiology, Congenital Heart Disease, Preventative Cardiology, Valvular Heart Disease, CT Angiography Current Society Memberships: » Fellow, American College of Cardiology
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Joined Cardiology Consultants in 1994.
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Medical Education: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA Residency: UT Southwestern – Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, TX Fellowship: Cardiology, University of Florida Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL; Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL Board Certifications: Internal Medicine; Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinical Interests: Providing specialized cardiac care in conjunction with a patient's primary care physician that enables improved quality of life for patients served. Specialized cardiac care includes diagnosis and tailored treatments (including ablation) of atrial fibrillation and other heart arrhythmias, implantation of pacemakers and other cardiovascular devices, as well as cardiac resynchronization therapy for symptomatic heart failure. Current Society Memberships: » Member, Heart Rhythm Society » Member, American College of Cardiology » Member, American Heart Association
