Sookdeo Family Medicine PLLC

05/01/2026

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03/17/2026

Help us to wish a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our favorite Physician, Dr Sookdeo.
She's spending the day hiking mount konocti with the fam

03/16/2026

Keeping updated on evidence based medicine and new guidelines helps with personalized care.
Take a quick look at the newest guidelines

Join us and help us to determine how to
PREVENT ☆ OPTIMIZE ☆TRANSFORM
your cardiovascular health.

03/08/2026

03/07/2026

Women may start experiencing signs and symptoms of perimenopause as early as age 35 (8 to 10 years) before the final menstrual period.

These years of erratic Hormonal changes can wreck havoc.
Even worse is that every women has a different story and symptoms can be confused or masked as other diseases. Is it the thyroid? ADHD? Anxiety disorder? Depression? Or your marriage, your career causing stress?

Start with a diary of persistent symptoms AND schedule with your primary care clinic or a menopause trained clinician.

The menopause society provides a list of resources as will your P*P or gynecologist.

Take control today and let's work on goals to
PREVENT ☆ OPTIMIZE ☆TRANSFORM ☆

03/06/2026

☆REPOSTING FROM JAMA☆

Patient education and awareness is key to detection and having the right physician or provider in your corner is 🔑 to successful treatment

The most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide is insufficient intake of iodine, a mineral found in iodized salt and some foods (such as seafood and dairy) that is needed for production of thyroid hormones.

In the US and other high-income countries, the most common cause of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune condition called Hashimoto thyroiditis.

This JAMA Patient Page describes hypothyroidism and its risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, screening, and treatment.

https://ja.ma/4rKPhKx.

03/04/2026

In case you did not know...
Primary care +
☆PREVENT ☆OPTIMIZE ☆ TRANSFORM

03/03/2026

Lately, more and MORE men and women are coming to see us after trying online menopause and hormone platforms and most say the same thing:

💬 “I filled out a questionnaire.”
💬 “I never spoke to the same provider twice.”
💬 “They prescribed estrogen and progesterone or testosterone
💬 “But I still don’t feel right.”

I say this all the time — hormone care is not one-size-fits-all and it should include:
✅ Full metabolic evaluation
✅ hormone evaluation, discussion and optimization
✅ Dexa scans, body composition analysis
✅ heart screens, diet and exercise guidance
✅ Ongoing adjustment and treatment

While convenience is appealing, Convenience without individualized evaluation and plan of care often leaves women and men stuck.

You are not a protocol.
You are unique.
And you deserve personalized care that reflects that.

At Sookdeo Family Medicine we work to PREVENT☆OPTIMIZE ☆TRANSFORM

02/08/2026

YOU ASKED, NURSE PRACTITIONER JANKI PATEL ANSWERS.

What inspired you to become a Nurse Practitioner?

I’ve always had a heart for helping people, even before I knew what my career would be. After becoming an RN and working at Advent Health during the pandemic as a heart transplant nurse, I realized how much I loved connecting with people and being part of their healing journey. Becoming a Nurse Practitioner felt like the next step in being able to support others in a deeper, more meaningful way.

What do you love most about caring for patients?

What I love most is making a patient's day a little better—whether it’s easing a worry, treating acute and chronic conditions, answering a question, providing preventative care, or helping them feel hopeful again.

What makes your approach to primary care unique?

I want every person who sits across from me to feel seen, valued, and supported. My approach is personal, not rushed, and focused on building real relationships that help people feel at ease and know their opinion about their health matters.

How do you help patients feel comfortable and heard?

I encourage patients to share their concerns, big or small, and I like to take time to talk through everything in a way that feels comforting and clear. My goal is for every patient to leave feeling like they are cared for. My goal is to provide patients with the necessary information to answer their question and treat their chronic conditions , but also for patient's to have the autonomy to make decisions about their care from the information provided. 

What is your philosophy on prevention and wellness?

I believe wellness comes from nurturing yourself—physically, emotionally, and mentally. It’s about creating habits that make you feel good and support your long-term happiness, not just your health. I love helping patients find simple, achievable routines that make them feel their best.

02/07/2026

Sookdeo Family Medicine primary care clinic opened its doors in October 2020, fueled by Dr Sookdeo's desire to contribute to the health of the community in which she resides and raises her family.
Her vision was to create a clinic that she would go to for her own care and so Sookdeo Family Medicine was started and grew with its range of services offered. Her awesome team consists of 4 dynamic women and 2 fantastic virtual assistants.
Dr Sookdeo is a dual Board-certified Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine Physician, she holds a master's in public health with Distinctions, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, a member of the Menopause society and the Florida Academy of Family Physicians. She volunteers yearly as a Delegate to the Florida Medical Association House of delegates Assembly contributing to the development of the medical landscape of Florida.
She is trained in Laser skin and aesthetic treatments and microneedling for skin and hair restoration.
Our clientele benefits from
Primary Care Services
● Comprehensive Health Assessments: Regular health check-ups, screenings,
and preventive care and an emphasis on proactive care with a focus on lifestyle changes to prevent diseases, sleep, stress management, and overall mental health.
● Chronic Disease and Acute illness Management: Ongoing support for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, viral illness and more
● Hormonal therapy: focusing on perimenopause, menopause, sexual dysfunction and testosterone FDA approved treatments in men and women
● Medical Weight Loss: medically supervised meal plans, FDA approved medications, exercise guidance and treatments designed to help with weight loss
in a safe, effective way and maintain weight loss
● Body Composition Analysis: Monitoring changes in muscle and fat mass to ensure a balanced approach to weight loss.
Aesthetic Services
● Botox : Injectables to reduce wrinkles and enhance overall facial aesthetics.
● Laser Skin Treatments: laser hair removal, tattoo removal, skin tightening,
resurfacing, and pigmentation treatments.
● Skin and Hair Microneedling: Customized treatments that address acne, aging fine lines, pigmentation, and

02/03/2026

It's National Women's Physician day and I had to take a moment to congratulate my colleagues and Physicians in Medicine who have choosen the path of Medicine.

Many of us balance roles of mother, wife, boss lady, Physician, daughter and friend with grace, gratitude and pride.

So 👏 to all, keep up the phenomenal job.