Sarasota Memorial Health Care

Dr. Vesco’s experience and skills strengthen and further diversify the range of robotic and minimally invasive heart, lung and esophageal surgery to Sarasota Memorial patients. He is a board-certified surgeon with Sarasota Memorial’s nationally ranked Cardiothoracic Surgery program.

Dr. Walker specializes in cardiovascular and aortic surgery including endovascular procedures and surgical treatment of aortic valve disease, coronary artery disease, aneurysms, heart tumors, and pericardial disease.

Following a fellowship specializing in Gynecologic Oncology, Dr. Long held an Assistant Professorship of Obstetrics and Gynecology and was also the Director of Resident Robotic Training at The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She is dedicated to the care of women with gynecologic malignancies and complex surgical needs.

Dr. Sharma is dedicated to the treatment of Endocrine, Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders. Dr. Sharma works closely with her colleagues to provide a comprehensive and integrative treatment plan for her patients.

Dr. Pankratz is a board certified Neurologist and is fellowship trained in Neurophysiology and Epilepsy. Dr. Pankratz works closely with his colleagues to provide a comprehensive and multidisciplinary treatment plan for his patients. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society.

Breast cancer accounts for 30 percent of all new cancer cases among women worldwide, with more than 2 million new diagnoses expected this year, according to the American Cancer Society. When it comes to breast cancer, the best prevention is early detection — to find it at an early stage, before symptoms arise and when it is most treatable — through regular screening tests. Breast cancer screening technologies are continually evolving, and great strides have been made in both accuracy and patient comfort. In fact, these advances are credited for the significant, 40-percent decrease in breast cancer death rates over the last two decades.

Dr. Nicholas Sakellarios, DO is an internist in Northport, NY. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Manivel K. Eswaran is an endocrinologist in Sarasota, Florida and is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He received his medical degree from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He has expertise in treating diabetes, among other conditions