Institute for Advanced Medicine
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 A regional referral center, the Institute for Advanced Medicine offers the most comprehensive and specialized continuum of care to help people maintain an active, healthy lifestyle and recover from illness or injury. For more information, call (941) 917-5111 or click here for a directory of services & providers.
Advancing the quality of care in our community.
An integral part of Sarasota Memorial's Neuroscience Center of Excellence, the Institute for Advanced Medicine offers patient-centered multi-disciplinary specialty care, customized rehabilitation programs, break-through imaging technology, onsite laboratory testing, educational and support services, as well as the region's first medically oriented fitness center - Healthplex. |
Quality care begins with a quality diagnosis, so the next time you need a CT scan,  ask your doctor about Sarasota Memorial's new
dual source Somatom Definition CT - at the Institute for Advanced Medicine. Only eight of these machines are in use in the nation; ours is the first in Florida and the first in a nonacademic medical center in the country. A new breakthrough in CT technology, this scanner using two x-rays enables physicians to obtain clearer images of the beating heart without the need for a patient to take medications. |
| The fastest, safest, most advanced CT scanner in the world, our dual source CT: |
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- Delivers unprecedented clarity and detail, faster than any beating
- Provides previously unattainable anatomical detail, including highly accurate coronary lesion measurements and plaque and tumor delineation.
- Scans patients without medications while using 50% less radiation than other CTs.
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| Radiology Services |
The Institute offers a full range of radiology services including:
To schedule a Radiology test, call (941)917-7322. Results are available quickly from an on-site physician.
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| The Center for Cardiovascular Disease Assessment |
The Center for Cardiovascular Disease Assessment at Sarasota Memorial offers people concerned about cardiac health the earliest and most complete series of tests available to detect early markers of the disease – long before any signs or symptoms appear. It also provides all of the vital information you and your doctor will need to safeguard your heart – and your quality of life.
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Advanced Cardiac Evaluation - The most in-depth series of heart, lung, and circulation tests available to identify early markers and signs of cardiovascular disease.
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State-of-the-Art Technique - Safe and comfortable screening techniques anchored in today’s advanced non-invasive diagnostic medicine.
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Individualized Risk Counseling & Recommendations - Detailed medical intervention plan for you and your doctor to slow progression of cardiovascular disease, if found, and prevention plan addressing contributing risk factors.
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| Multi-Disciplinary Specialty Care & Rehabilitation |
The Institute brings nationally recognized researchers and specialists together with our certified rehabilitation therapists to provide highly individualized diagnostic, treatment, rehabilitation, education and support services that address the physical, cognitive and psychological needs of people recovering from neurological injuries, disease or disabilities. The Institute has a special division devoted to the diagnosis, treatment and management of Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, as well as a multi-disciplinary team of neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic and spine specialists. |
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| Advanced Certification in Neuro Rehab |
| Certified in neuro-developmental treatment, the Institute's rehabilitation team works closely with each patient's physician, family and other health and fitness specialists to help them manage chronic diseases or recover from injuries, illnesses and surgery. |
Some of our specialized rehabilitation programs include:
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- Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Better Balance Program
- Orthopedics Rehabilitation
- Sports Medicine Rehabilitation
- Hand Rehabilitation (by certified hand therapists)
- Pain Management
To schedule a Rehab consult or appointment, call (941) 917-7600. |
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Pain Care Center
Sarasota Memorial's Pain Care Program at the Institute for Advanced Medicine offers a team of experts to provide interdisciplinary comprehensive pain management. Our pain care team works with each patient to develop an individualized treatment plan that allows for increased function ability and quality of life. The team is comprised of board-certified pain medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, registered & licensed practical nurses, clinical nurse researcher, and radiology technicians. We offer a wide range of services, from conservative medication management to advanced interventional procedures. We implement evidence-based pain medicine practices to provide the patient with the highest standard of care and are involved in clinical research initiatives to further the science of pain management.
For information about Sarasota Memorial's Pain Care Centers and services, call (941) 917-4500. |
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| Full-Service Laboratory Testing |
| Open daily. Walk-ins welcome. Hours:
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
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| Community Education |
The Institute offers visitors a health education and research library – the Hansen Neuroscience Resource Center – as well as ongoing educational programs for physicians and the community.
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| Childcare at the Institute |
| Childcare services are available for anyone visiting the Institute. |
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| Most Insurance Plans Accepted |
| All insurance plans accepted by Sarasota Memorial are accepted at the Institute. |
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| Maps and Directions |
| Driving directions and locater map for the Institute for Advanced Medicine and Healthplex. |
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