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We are very proud of our team approach to patient care. It leads to a more effective relationship with our patients. In fact, many of our patients have commented that our office is among the best run and most friendly in the area. Telephone calls during business hours are answered by one of our staff and are seldom directed to an automated answering system, even during lunch hours.
Each member of our staff, regardless of job function or expertise, is personally responsible for ensuring that your questions are answered and your medical needs are addressed. We look forward to a long and healthy relationship with all of our patients. |
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Dr. Mark A. Lupo, is the medical director of the Thyroid & Endocrine
Center of Florida, located in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Lupo is board-certified in both Endocrinology and Internal Medicine. He received his medical degree and
Internal Medicine training from the University of Florida and then completed
Endocrinology training through a combined program at the University of California, San
Diego and Scripps Clinic. Dr. Lupo is the current secretary of the Academy of Clinical
Thyroidologists and serves on the American Thyroid Association Clinical Affairs
Committee, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Ultrasound
Faculty, AACE Nuclear Medicine Certifying Board and AACE Cytology Task Force. He
is ECNU certified in neck ultrasound. His primary clinical interests are neck ultrasound
and ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration in the management of thyroid nodules and
thyroid cancer. |
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Dr. Zsofia Geck is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, and has a sub-specialty focus in thyroid and parathyroid disorders.
Dr. Geck is a member of the American Thyroid Association (ATA), American
Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), American Clinical Thyroidologists
(ACT) and the Endocrine Society. Dr. Geck received her Bachelor of Science degree
from Tufts University, completed her Medical Doctorate from New York Medical
College and received post doctoral training in Internal Medicine and completed a
Fellowship in Endocrinology at Shands Hospital, University of Florida. Dr. Geck has medical staff privileges at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and will also have privileges at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota in early 2010. |
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Dr. Melissa Murfin is licensed in the State of Florida as both a
physician assistant and a clinical pharmacist. Melissa works closely with Dr. Lupo and
Dr. Geck to provide a team approach to patient care. A native of Ft. Myers, Florida,
Melissa received her Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Central Florida
in Molecular and Microbiology. She also completed a dual Masters degree in Physician
Assistant Studies and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida.
She is a member of the American Society of Endocrine Physician Assistants, American
College of Clinicians, Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, Florida Society of
Health-System Pharmacists, American Mensa Society, American Thyroid Association,
Academy of Clinical Thyroidologists and a Pharmacy Faculty member of LECOM. |
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Along with Dr. Lupo, Dr. Geck and Melissa Murfin, PA-C, PharmD, Debbie leads the nursing
staff and front office staff in a patient-oriented team approach to your medical health care needs.
Debbie studied at Emory University and received medical certification from Sarasota Technical
Institute. Debbie has over thirty years of management experience, with eighteen years in medical
management. Debbie is the Practice Management and Billing Consultant for the Advanced
Thyroid Ultrasound Guided FNA Course taught by Dr. Lupo and Dr. Nicole Massoll of the
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. |
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Shawna is the clinical coordinator for Dr. Lupo, Dr. Geck and Melissa Murfin and has
worked in the medical field for thirteen years. Shawna facilitates schedules for testing,
procedures, and physician referrals. Shawna is the founder of the local chapter of the
Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association (Thyca), a nonprofit organization dedicated to
thyroid cancer patients and their families. Shawna is also coordinating the efforts to start
a web-based support group for those with thyroid disorders. Shawna volunteers at the
Wellness Community of SW FL and is working to complete a degree in psychology. |
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Shelly has an Associate of Arts Degree from Keiser University and is currently working
on her bachelors degree in accounting from the University of South Florida. Shelly is
responsible for new patient in-take, scheduling, billing, authorizations, and is personal
assistant to the practice manager. Shelly assists the front office staff with check-in and
check-out. Shelly plans to become a full-time member of our practice upon graduation. |
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Kendra is a graduate of Keiser University where she received her Associates Degree of Applied
Sciences in Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy. Kendra is our senior nurse and works directly
with Dr. Lupo and Dr. Geck assisting with ultrasound, fine needle aspirations, patient intake,
patient calls and on-site phlebotomy. Kendra and Theresa share in their responsibilities to best
meet the needs of our patients. Kendra is a native of Sarasota, Florida. |
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Theresa received her Medical Assisting Certification, with honors, from LorenzoWalker
Institute of Technology in Naples, Florida. Theresa has eighteen years experience as a
medical assistant and phlebotomist. Theresa works directly with Dr. Murfin assisting
with patient intake, patient calls, ultrasound and on-site phlebotomy. Theresa and Kendra
work together meeting the needs of our patients with a team approach. |
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Rhonda received her phlebotomy certification from Sarasota Technical Institute in 1996.
Rhonda is responsible for coordinating the front office duties, patient check-in, patient
check-out, authorizations, new patient calls, chart preparation, patient re-calls, patient
scheduling, and appointment confirmation. Rhonda has also trained to assist Dr. Lupo
and Dr. Geck with biopsies. |
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Shekera has an Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Technology and General
Education and has conversational skills in American Sign Language. Shekera greets our
patients when they check-in and is responsible for new patient intake, answering phones,
chart preparation, scheduling, authorizations and assisting Rhonda with patient check-out. |
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John has an Associate of Arts Degree from the State College of Florida/Manatee
Community College. John is responsible for patient medical records, patient charts,
medical records requests, filing and faxing. John assists the front office staff with patient
chart preparation and new patient medical records. |
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Cindy is responsible for testing and lab results of our CLIA certified thyroid lab. She is
also a Phlebotomist at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota. Cindy received a Bachelor of
Science degree from the University of Southern Philippines and has obtained her Medical
Assistant Certification and certification in Phlebotomy. |
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MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: The information found on this website is for educational purposes only and is not providing medical or professional advice. It should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. It is not a substitute for professional medical care. If you have or suspect you might have any health problems, you should consult a physician. |
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