East County Internal Medicine

East County Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Doctor's Office offering the highest quality of Primary Care

The End of “Wait and See”: New Alzheimer’s Blood Test Predicts Symptoms Years in AdvanceIn Lakewood Ranch, we value bein...
02/26/2026

The End of “Wait and See”: New Alzheimer’s Blood Test Predicts Symptoms Years in Advance

In Lakewood Ranch, we value being prepared—whether it's for hurricane season or our long-term health. For years, the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has been a "wait and see" game, often only confirmed after significant memory loss had already taken hold. That is changing. A groundbreaking study recently published in Nature Medicine has validated a single blood test that can predict the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms three to four years before they start....

In Lakewood Ranch, we value being prepared—whether it’s for hurricane season or our long-term health. For years, the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has been a “wait and see” gam…

Reclaiming Your Radiance: Navigating Menopause with East County Internal MedicineTo the women of Lakewood Ranch and Brad...
02/25/2026

Reclaiming Your Radiance: Navigating Menopause with East County Internal Medicine

To the women of Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton: If you feel like you haven't been "yourself" lately, you are not alone. Whether it’s the sudden jolt of a hot flash in the middle of a meeting, the frustration of insomnia keeping you up until dawn, or a cloud of dysphoria and depression that won't seem to lift—these aren't just "parts of getting older." They are signals from your body that deserve expert, compassionate attention....

To the women of Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton: If you feel like you haven’t been “yourself” lately, you are not alone. Whether it’s the sudden jolt of a hot flash in the middle of …

The Green Thumb Revolution: Is Home Grow Coming to Florida?EastCountyIM.com For years, the one thing missing from Florid...
02/24/2026

The Green Thumb Revolution: Is Home Grow Coming to Florida?

EastCountyIM.com For years, the one thing missing from Florida’s medical cannabis program has been the right to "home grow." While other states allow patients to tend their own small gardens, Floridians have been required to purchase exclusively from licensed centers. That conversation is changing rapidly in 2026. Here is an update on the movement that could soon allow you to cultivate your own wellness at home....

https://eastcountyim.com/2026/02/24/the-green-thumb-revolution-is-home-grow-coming-to-florida/

EastCountyIM.com For years, the one thing missing from Florida’s medical cannabis program has been the right to "home grow." While other states allow patients to tend their own small gard…

The 2026 Manatee County Cannabis Report: Why “Lower and Slower” is the New Gold Standard
02/24/2026

The 2026 Manatee County Cannabis Report: Why “Lower and Slower” is the New Gold Standard

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The 2026 Healthcare Shift: Why Lakewood Ranch Entrepreneurs are Choosing “All-Cash” Primary Care
02/23/2026

The 2026 Healthcare Shift: Why Lakewood Ranch Entrepreneurs are Choosing “All-Cash” Primary Care

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Big News for Bradenton: A Breakthrough in Heart Care Right in Our BackyardBy: Shaan Kunwar, DO As a physician here at Ea...
02/20/2026

Big News for Bradenton: A Breakthrough in Heart Care Right in Our Backyard

By: Shaan Kunwar, DO As a physician here at East County Internal Medicine, my goal has always been to ensure our community has access to the highest level of care without needing to trek across the bridge to Tampa or down to Miami. Today, I’m incredibly proud to highlight a massive milestone for Bradenton: Manatee Memorial Hospital has performed the county’s first-ever tricuspid valve replacement using the Edwards EVOQUE system....

By: Shaan Kunwar, DO As a physician here at East County Internal Medicine, my goal has always been to ensure our community has access to the highest level of care without needing to trek across the…

Sustaining the Future: Why Florida is Reforming ADAPBy: Shaan Kunwar, DO & Gemini Cross-posted from eastcountyim.com As ...
02/19/2026

Sustaining the Future: Why Florida is Reforming ADAP

By: Shaan Kunwar, DO & Gemini Cross-posted from eastcountyim.com As we serve our patients here in Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton, it is our responsibility at East County Internal Medicine to stay ahead of the legislative and fiscal changes affecting healthcare access in Florida. This morning, a major conversation is unfolding in Tallahassee regarding the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). While the headlines are dominated by protests, it is important for our community to understand the fiscal realities and the shift toward program sustainability....

https://eastcountyim.com/2026/02/19/sustaining-the-future-why-florida-is-reforming-adap/

By: Shaan Kunwar, DO & Gemini Cross-posted from eastcountyim.com As we serve our patients here in Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton, it is our responsibility at East County Internal Medicine to stay…

Tired of Waiting? How to Manage Urinary & Prostate Issues Without the 4-Month WaitTired of Waiting? How to Manage Urinar...
02/18/2026

Tired of Waiting? How to Manage Urinary & Prostate Issues Without the 4-Month Wait

Tired of Waiting? How to Manage Urinary & Prostate Issues Without the 4-Month Wait If you live in East Manatee County, youve likely noticed a frustrating trend: trying to see a specialistespecially a urologistcan feel like a full-time job. With our growing population in Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton, wait times for new urology patients can now stretch into late spring or even summer....

Tired of Waiting? How to Manage Urinary & Prostate Issues Without the 4-Month Wait If you live in East Manatee County, youve likely noticed a frustrating trend: trying to see a specialistespeci…

The Hard Truth About Your Back: Why the “Surgical Fix” is FadedIf youre sitting in my office at East County Internal Med...
02/17/2026

The Hard Truth About Your Back: Why the “Surgical Fix” is Faded

If youre sitting in my office at East County Internal Medicine with a stack of MRI reports and the hope that a surgeon is going to "cut out" your painI need you to pause. As your primary care doctor, my goal isn't just to give you a referral; it's to protect you from a surgical cycle that, for decades, often caused more harm than good....

If youre sitting in my office at East County Internal Medicine with a stack of MRI reports and the hope that a surgeon is going to "cut out" your painI need you to pause. As your primary …

The Hard Truth About Healthcare in East County: It’s a Commodity, and Quality VariesLet's be blunt about healthcare here...
02/16/2026

The Hard Truth About Healthcare in East County: It’s a Commodity, and Quality Varies

Let's be blunt about healthcare here in Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton: for most of us, it functions far more like a commodity than an inherent right. While the legal nuances of emergency care offer a safety net, the everyday reality of getting quality primary care boils down to choices, access, and often, what you're willing to invest. We're not here to debate the philosophical "shoulds" of healthcare....

Let’s be blunt about healthcare here in Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton: for most of us, it functions far more like a commodity than an inherent right. While the legal nuances of emergency care …

Chronic Insomniac: I Know Why You Don’t SleepAs a primary care doctor here in Lakewood Ranch, I see it every single day....
02/14/2026

Chronic Insomniac: I Know Why You Don’t Sleep

As a primary care doctor here in Lakewood Ranch, I see it every single day. Patients walk into my office with heavy eyes, frayed nerves, and a desperate plea for a "magic pill" to finally get some rest. Theyve tried the teas, the weighted blankets, and the blue blocker glasses, yet the ceiling fan remains their only companion at 3:00 AM....

As a primary care doctor here in Lakewood Ranch, I see it every single day. Patients walk into my office with heavy eyes, frayed nerves, and a desperate plea for a "magic pill" to finally…

More Isn’t Always BetterAs we age, its common to manage multiple health conditionsfrom high blood pressure and cholester...
02/13/2026

More Isn’t Always Better

As we age, its common to manage multiple health conditionsfrom high blood pressure and cholesterol to arthritis or sleep concerns. Often, each condition comes with its own prescription. Before you know it, your daily pill organizer is overflowing. At East County Internal Medicine, we see many patients in Lakewood Ranch managing five, ten, or even fifteen medications at once. This is a clinical scenario known as polypharmacy, and while each drug may have been prescribed with good intentions, the combination can sometimes do more harm than good....

As we age, its common to manage multiple health conditionsfrom high blood pressure and cholesterol to arthritis or sleep concerns. Often, each condition comes with its own prescription. Before you …

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