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Meet our Staff
Scott Elsbree, MD, PA
Internal Medicine, Primary Care
Dr. Elsbree grew up in Sarasota, Florida, then earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Duke University and then went on to attend medical school at the University of Florida School of Medicine. Dr. Elsbree completed his internship and residency at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Dr. Elsbree is board certified in internal medicine by American Board of Internal Medicine. He became a doctor because of a life long desire to help people. His number one priority is patient care and providing a safe and healthy atmosphere for his patients. Dr. Elsbree was nominated as “Top Doctor” in Sarasota Magazine in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. He was also voted as one of the “Ten Best Doctors” by Doctors Hospital Sarasota, Florida.
When he is not working, Dr. Elsbree enjoys opera, classical music, piano, boating, and time with his wife and four children.
Cheryl Best
Office Manager
Year started with Dr. Elsbree:
1987
Education:
BS Public Health, Community Health Education, SIU Carbondale
Family Life:
Married 43 years – 2 sons, 3 grandchildren, and 2 dogs; Grew up in Illinois; Moved to Florida from Wisconsin
Community Organizations:
Active in church and volunteers with community events, Day of Hope, Hospice Run, and Ryan’s Case for Smiles
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Sewing, reading, dancing, being with friends and family, walking at the beach, and cooking
Mandi Nehring, ARNP
Nurse Practioner
Year started with Dr. Elsbree:
2017
Education:
Graduated from the University of South Florida in 2012 with her Masters in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner
Graduated in 2005 from the University of South Florida with her Bachelors in Gerontology as well as Nursing.
Grew up in the area and is a graduate from Venice High School
Experience:
Has practiced as a Registered Nurse for over 10 years, mostly working on the Cardiovascular step down unit at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
As a Nurse Practitioner has experience working in Neurology with the Stroke Program at SMH and pain management over in Lakewood Ranch.
Community:
Currently is the President of the Sarasota County Nurse Practitioner’s Association. Very involved in her children’s activities/sports. Volunteering
Family life:
Married her wonderful husband Karl in 2011
Has two children together:
Son Karl James III 5 years old
Daughter Alexandra 2
Personal Interests:
Loves spending time with her family and friends, photography, outside sports with her kids, and has a passion for traveling and seeing the world.
Graduated from the University of South Florida in 2012 with her Masters in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner
Graduated in 2005 from the University of South Florida with her Bachelors in Gerontology as well as Nursing.
Grew up in the area and is a graduate from Venice High School
Has practiced as a Registered Nurse for over 10 years, mostly working on the Cardiovascular step down unit at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
As a Nurse Practitioner has experience working in Neurology with the Stroke Program at SMH and pain management over in Lakewood Ranch.
Currently is the President of the Sarasota County Nurse Practitioner’s Association. Very involved in her children’s activities/sports. Volunteering
Married her wonderful husband Karl in 2011
Has two children together:
Son Karl James III 5 years old
Daughter Alexandra 2
Loves spending time with her family and friends, photography, outside sports with her kids, and has a passion for traveling and seeing the world.
Jennifer Castro, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
Year started with Dr. Elsbree:
2016
Education
The medical field was always a passion and dream for Jennifer and nursing allowed her to follow that dream in helping others obtain health and wellness. After attending Keiser University for her initial nursing degree, Jennifer began working as a Progressive Care Nurse at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and later completed her undergraduate and graduate education at the University of South Florida.
Experience
After 6 years of working in adult cardiac care at Sarasota Memorial it is with great enthusiasm she begins her career as a Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.
Family Life
Originally from the Miami-West Palm Beach area, Jennifer made Sarasota her home back in 2006.
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
In her spare time she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two dogs out on the water in the Sarasota Bay.
Ben Machado
Nurse
Year started with Dr. Elsbree:
2014
Education:
Practical Technologist, 1995
Family Life:
Wife, Rae, step-sons: Matthew and Jacob; and cats
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Time with family, beach
Tammy Bralley
Front Office Coordinator
Year started with Dr. Elsbree:
2002
Education:
High school diploma, New Orleans, LA
Family Life:
1 daughter, 1 son, 2 grandchildren, 1 dog, husband of 16 years
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Music, dancing, spending time with family
Dee Dee Quillen
Medical Assistant
Year started with Dr. Elsbree:
2015
Education:
Business and paralegal degree
Family Life:
Married 27 years to Derrick, 3 children (Zach, Lucas, and Taylor), 1 dog (Bentley)
Community Organizations:
American Cancer Society; SHS Cheer Booster member; and Sarasota YMCA
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Spending time with family; going to the beach; football and hockey; reading, listening to music, traveling
Diane Eduardo
Patient Relations
Year started with Dr. Elsbree:
2017
Education:
University of Cincinnati
Family Life:
Married to John 1978
Two Children, Michelle and Peter
Three Grand Children, Madison, Capri and LuLu
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Gardening and Children’s Photography
