Community Events



FREE SEMINARS
New Knees and Healthy Hips
Thursday, March 11th, 5:30 pm
LWRMC Conference room 1
Join Orthopedic Surgeon, John Ayers, M.D. as he discusses the options available to those experiencing pain in the knees or hips. Dr. Ayers will discuss cartilage injuries, partial and total knee replacement and resurfacing as well as partial and total hip replacement and resurfacing. This seminar is free and refreshments will be provided.
Get your Back… Back on Track
Saturday, March 13th, 10 am
LWRMC, Conference room 1
Dr. Mark Harper with Sarasota Orthopedic Associates is hosting a Saturday morning seminar on back and leg pain. Dr. Harper will discuss minimally invasive pain relief options such a spinal stenosis. He will also provide information on the X-stop procedure. This seminar is free and refreshments will be provided.
Heartburn and Reflux Relief …for good
Thursday, March 18th, 6:30 pm
Hampton Inn, 5995 Cattleridge Blvd., Sarasota
Join Dr. Jose Erbella to learn about an incisionless procedure that alleviates heartburn and reflux for many patients. The procedure uses the Esophyx device to correct the anatomical cause of reflux. Dr. Erbella is the only physician in the Manatee/Sarasota County area performing this innovative procedure. This seminar is free.
Spinal Stenosis = Back Pain Relief
Tuesday, March 23rd, 4:30 pm
LWRMC Conference room 1
Join Dr. Gennedy Gekht with Coastal Orthopedics and Pain Management to learn more about minimally invasive options available to patients experiencing back pain. Dr. Gekht will discuss Spinal Stenosis along with other surgical and non surgical treatment options. This seminar is free and refreshments will be provided.
Overcoming Addictions… with a Doctor’s Help
Thursday, March 24th, 5:00 pm
Polo Grill, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch
Join Psychiatrist, Dr. Jamie Smolen to learn how Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's Bright Vista program is helping patients overcome drug and alcohol addictions through medical stabilization. Dr. Smolen will explain how medical stabilization often provides improved patient response to psychiatric treatment. This seminar is free and refreshments will be provided.
Causes and Treatments for Foot and Ankle Pain
Tuesday, March 30th, noon
LWRMC, Conference room 1
Join Dr. Daniel Howard, DPM of Sarasota Orthopedic Associates to learn more about common causes of pain in the foot and ankle. Dr. Howard will discuss both surgical and non surgical treatment options to get you back on your feet. This seminar is free and refreshments will be provided.
Overcoming Addictions… with a Doctor’s Help
Wednesday, March 31st, noon
Polo Grill, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch
Join Richard Aranibar, MD to learn how Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's Bright Vista program is helping patients overcome drug and alcohol addictions through medical stabilization. Dr. Aranibar will explain how medical stabilization helps patients overcome their most intense withdrawal symptoms. This seminar is free and refreshments will be provided.
Overcoming Addictions… with a Doctor’s Help
Thursday, April 8th, 6:00 pm
Polo Grill, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch
Join Psychiatrist, Dr. Lester Permesly to learn how Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's Bright Vista program is helping patients overcome drug and alcohol addictions through medical stabilization. Dr. Permesly will explain how medical stabilization often provides improved patient response to psychiatric treatment. This seminar is free and refreshments will be provided.
Seminar Seminar seating is limited so please call Direct Doctors to register at 1-800-454-8215.



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