KEY WEST, Fla. – Keys Medical Group Gastroenterology welcomes Grace Maliberan, MSN, APRN, FNP-C. Maliberan is a board certified family nurse practitioner with over 18 years of nursing experience in Adult Hemodialysis/Apheresis, Vascular Access, and Endoscopy. 
 
Maliberan is a graduate of St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Florida.  Maliberan believes in providing a holistic approach and delivering patient care with compassion and emotional support. She joins Orlando Lopez-Roman, M.D., who is board-certified in Gastroenterology by the Gastroenterology Board at the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lopez-Roman is a Fellow of both the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterology Association, a distinction held by only 1% of practicing gastroenterologists.
 
Keys Medical Group Gastroenterology is accepting new patients and most major insurances, and treats patients with GI conditions including GI bleed, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal refllux disease (GERD), Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal strictures, eosinophilic esophagitis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), H. pylori, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), dyspepsia, celiac disease, diarrhea and constipation.
 
Keys Medical Group Gastroenterology is located within the multispecialty medical office at the Key West Professional Building, 1111 12th Street, Key West, Suite 210. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm. Appointments may be requested at KeysMedicalGroup.com or by calling (305)294-3458.

​KEY WEST, Fla. – As part of its work to bring more specialist services to Key West, Lower Keys Medical Center and Keys Medical Group Orthopedics recently welcomed Aldo R. Beretta, M.D., board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon.
 
Dr. Beretta specializes in spine, hip, and knee replacements. Advances in medical technology have made joint replacement therapy an effective option to treat chronic joint pain from arthritis and other degenerative joint diseases or injury.
 
A graduate of Brown University Medical School in Providence, R.I., Dr. Beretta completed his surgical residency at Harvard Surgical Services, Beth Israel Hospital, and his orthopedic residency at Tufts University, New England Medical Center, both in Boston, Mass. He completed a spine fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Mass. He is board-certified by the American Board of OrthopedicSurgery and is a Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners.
 
Orthopedic Care for the Keys
Keys Medical Group Orthopedics offers resources for patients in the Lower Keys through support from
specialists in Naples, Fla., to help Keep Care in the Keys. The multidisciplinary orthopedic care team at
Lower Keys Medical Center includes orthopedic doctors, surgeons, and physical therapists who provide care. Dr. Beretta joins Christopher Bensen, M.D., Lindsay Hickerson, M.D., Bryan Hanypsiak, M.D., and Amanda Meyer, PA-C at Keys Medical Group Orthopedics.
 
In addition to surgery, Lower Keys Medical Center and its providers offer a range of orthopedic services
to help you get back to the life you enjoy, from injury prevention and recovery to rehabilitation. An
important part of the surgical process is helping patients prepare for the procedure and understand the
steps to recovery after surgery. The team works with patients from diagnosis through recovery.
 
About Keys Medical Group Orthopedics
Keys Medical Group Orthopedics is located at 1111 12th Street, Suite 201, Key West, FL 33040.
Appointments may be requested at (305)295-3477 or at KeysMedicalGroup.com.

​KEY WEST, FL – November 27, 2024 - Keys Medical Group Family Medicine is relocating from Suite 203 to Suite 301 in the Key West Professional Building, 1111 12th Street, Key West. Norman “Rocky” Tingle, MD, and Sheryl Belanger, MD, will begin seeing patients in the new location on Monday, December 2, 2024. 
 
Office hours will remain Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5 pm. Appointments may be scheduled online at KeysMedicalGroup.com or by calling (305)294-1706. 

​KEY WEST, FL (JULY 15, 2024) – Keys Medical Group welcomes Brien W. Tonkinson, MD, board-certified Otolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgeon with additional focus on Facial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Tonkinson provides comprehensive medical and surgical care of the ears, nose, throat, head and neck for pediatric and adult patients. Conditions treated include airway conditions, cancers of the head and neck, salivary diseases, thyroid disease, sinusitis and nasal polyps, deviated nasal septum and obstruction, hearing loss, swallowing and voice disorders, tinnitus, tonsil or adenoid infections, tympanic membrane, mastoid, rhinoplasty and rhytidectomy and vertigo and dizziness.
 
Dr. Tonkinson began his academic career at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. He obtained his medical degree at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD and was the president of his medical class 1995. He completed his surgical internship at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, TX, and his residency at San Antonio Uniformed Services Education Consortium at Lackland Air Force Base, TX. He has also been awarded the residency professor of the year teaching ENT surgery.
 
A decorated military veteran of 29.8 years, Dr. Tonkinson’s many recognitions include Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Valorous Unit Award, and numerous Army Commendation Awards. He passed the Combat Diver Course in Key West in 1988 and was a diving instructor and the diving medical doctor stationed in Key West from 1996-1999. It has been a dream of his to serve the Keys community.
 
Lower Keys Medical Center CEO David Clay said, "We are pleased to welcome Dr. Tonkinson to our hospital, medical group and community. We are committed to supporting skilled, experienced providers and specialists that help our residents receive quality care close to home.”
 
Keys Medical Group Otolaryngology/ENT  is located at 1111 12th Street, Suite 210 in Key West. Appointments may be requested at (305)292-5811 or at KeysMedicalGroup.com. Medicare, Medicaid and most major health plans are accepted. 
 
Keys Medical Group is a multi-specialty physician practice offering primary care, otolaryngology/ENT, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics and sports medicine, gastroenterology, cardiology, and psychiatry. Telemedicine virtual visits are available with most providers. 

KEY WEST, FL (APRIL 30, 2024) - Keys Medical Group Outpatient Psychiatric/Mental Health/Counseling offices are relocating from the Key West Professional Building, 1111 12th Street, Suite 205, Key West to Lower Keys Medical Center's Depoo Campus at 1200 Kennedy Drive, Suite 1041, first floor. The move will take place May 1, 2024 to May 3, 2024. Beginning May 6, 2024, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners Kristie Santana, APRN; Erin Sheehan, DNP, ARNP; and Angela Halbrook, APRN, along with Licensed Clinical Social Worker John Borgens, will see patients by appointment at the new location. 
 
Office hours will remain Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm. Appointments may be requested online at KeysMedicalGroup.com or by calling (305)293-1299. Patients should continue to park in the back lot of the Professional Building and enter through the front door of the Depoo campus on the Kennedy Drive side. Patients with physical challenges may use the front parking lot at the Depoo building. Spaces are limited. 

​Making new year’s resolutions is a common tradition, but 77% of people who make them, break them within just a few weeks. This year, focus on long-term lifestyle changes that can make a big impact on overall health and longevity.
 
“The start of a new year symbolizes a time for change, but adopting new, healthy habits isn’t limited to just one time of year,” says Courtney Bonner, DO, board certified internal medicine physician with Keys Medical Group Primary Care at Searstown. “Even small, incremental changes in lifestyle can make a big difference in overall health.”
 
Dr. Bonner suggests adopting these seven habits for long-term healthy living:
 
●        Eat well: Incorporate nutrient dense whole foods into your diet like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and fish. Limit processed foods and sugar-sweetened drinks which are linked to obesity and heart disease.
●        Exercise regularly: Only 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise can prevent strokes, heart disease and help manage stress. Exercise can come in many forms like walking, biking, gardening and more. This year, find an activity you enjoy and look forward to that also increases your heart rate.
●        Get better sleep: Low quality sleep is linked to an increased risk of obesity, weight gain and can negatively impact brain function. To improve the quality of your sleep, avoid caffeine at night, reducing screen time before bed and keep a consistent sleep schedule.
●        Decrease stress: Stress can cause serious health conditions like high blood pressure and heart disease. Practice self care with your favorite activities and mindfulness techniques like meditation. But, if stress becomes overwhelming or chronic, consider talking with a mental health professional.
 
●        Cut down on alcohol: After the holidays, the new year is a great time to reevaluate your relationship with alcohol. Drinking over the recommended limit, one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men, is associated with short and long term health risks including impaired judgment, high blood pressure, heart disease and some cancers. To cut back, set a drink limit when out with friends or designate days of the week to completely abstain.
●        Stop smoking: If you smoke, stop. Over 16 million Americans live with chronic diseases caused by smoking like lung disease and cancer. Smoking also increases the risk of premature death and exposes loved ones to second-hand smoke. Increase your life expectancy by as much as 10 years by giving up the habit.
●        Visit your doctor: A study published by The Journal of The American Medical Association (JAMA) found adults with primary care providers are more likely to fill prescriptions and to receive health screenings such as mammograms and colonoscopies. Kickoff the year with a visit to your primary care physician for a wellness exam or to catch up on vaccinations.
 
To find a primary care physician or to learn more healthy habits, visit KeysMedicalGroup.com.
 
About Keys Medical Group:
Keys Medical Group is a multi-specialty practice of board-certified physicians and providers in Primary Care, General and Interventional Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine, and Psychiatry.
 

​Keys Medical Group welcomes Naomi Andrews, MS, CNM, WHNP-BC.  Andrews is a certified nurse midwife who obtained her Master of Science in Nursing, Midwifery-WHNP at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She joins Stanley Santiago, MD, MBA, FACOG, and Margo Von Mauw, MSN, APRN, CNM in Keys Medical Group Obstetrics and Gynecology.
 
Andrews provides trauma-informed midwifery care in miscarriage, pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum periods; gynecological care; family planning; patient education and family advocacy; disease prevention; menopause management; breast examination; cervical cancer screening/Pap smear; preventive and introductory adolescent gynecology; contraceptive care management; and women's annual and wellness visits. "I am passionate about providing compassionate and evidence-based care with respect to individual needs and am excited to join this diverse multi-specialty practice, Keys Medical Group," Andrews said. 
 
Appointments may be requested online at KeysMedicalGroup.com or by calling (305 )293-1830. Keys Medical Group Obstetrics and Gynecology is located at 1111 12th Street, Suite 104, in Key West. New patients are welcome and most major insurance plans are accepted.
 
About: Keys Medical Group is a multi-specialty practice of board-certified physicians and providers in Primary Care, General and Interventional Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine, Psychiatry and Pulmonology. 
 

​Keys Medical Group welcomes Jennifer Shue, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC. Shue is a certified family nurse practitioner who obtained her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL. She joins Courtney Bonner, D.O., board-certified internist, in Keys Medical Group - Primary Care at Searstown.
 
Keys Medical Group - Primary Care at Searstown providers offer general medical care for patients 16 years of age and older, including disease diagnosis and management, preventive medicine, annual wellness visits for men and women, and treatment for hypertension, diabetes, lipid disorders, and infectious diseases. Shue is passionate about providing care that is accessible, inclusionary, and non-judgmental. "I consider my relationship with a patient to be a 'partnership' because we both have to do our part to have positive outcomes," Shue said. 
 
Appointments, including telehealth, may be requested online at KeysMedicalGroup.com or by calling (305)293-4073. The Primary Care at Searstown office, located at 3224 N. Roosevelt in Key West, is open 7 days a week. New patients are welcome and most major insurance plans are accepted. 
 
About: Keys Medical Group is a multi-specialty practice of board-certified physicians and providers in Primary Care, General and Interventional Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine, Psychiatry and Pulmonology. 
 

Joseph R. Paprota, MD, Keys Medical Group Pulmonology, will begin seeing patients at a new location effective Monday, February 28, 2022. Dr. Paprota will be located at 1111 12th Street, Suite 210, Key West, joining the multi-specialty office of Michelle Bachtel, MD, FACC, General Cardiology; Steven Rowe, MD, FACC, Interventional Cardiology; Orlando Lopez-Roman, MD, FACG, AGAF, Gastroenterology, and Erin Kane, APRN, Gastroenterology.
 
Dr. Paprota is board-certified in Pulmonology, Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung and chest conditions, including asthma, COPD/emphysema, chest infections and pneumonia.
 
Appointments may be requested at KeysMedicalGroup.com or by calling (305) 296-1558. New patients and most major insurance plans are accepted.
 
About: Keys Medical Group is a multi-specialty practice of board-certified physicians and providers in Primary Care, General and Interventional Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine, Psychiatry and Pulmonology. More information is available at KeysMedicalGroup.com.

​Keys Medical Group welcomes Courtney Bonner, DO. Dr. Bonner is a board certified Internal Medicine physician with more than 25 years of experience. A graduate of Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, she completed her residency at St. Joseph’s Health Center in Warren, OH.
 
Dr. Bonner provides general medical care for patients 16 years of age and older, including disease diagnosis and management, preventive medicine, wellness visits, treatment for hypertension, diabetes, lipid disorders, and infectious diseases, preoperative evaluations and physicals, health education, basic joint injections and telehealth virtual visits.
 
“I look forward to becoming part of the lower Keys community and to working with the impressive team of providers in Keys Medical Group," said Dr. Bonner.
 
Dr. Bonner will see patients at Keys Medical Group – Primary Care at Searstown, 3224 N. Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West. Request an appointment at (305) 293-4073 or at KeysMedicalGroup.com. New patients are welcome and most major insurance plans are accepted.
 
Keys Medical Group is a multi-specialty practice of board-certified physicians and providers in Primary Care, General and Interventional Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine, Psychiatry and Pulmonology. More information is available at KeysMedicalGroup.com.