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Alex was born and raised in Staten Island, New York, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree and Physician Assistant Certificate from Wagner College in 1999. She later completed her Master of Science degree in Advanced Physician Assistant Studies at Wagner College in 2005.

For 27 years, Alex had the privilege of caring for patients as a Physician Assistant in the Department of OB/GYN at Staten Island University Hospital, part of Northwell Health. In 2026, she relocated to Florida and is excited to continue serving women in her new community.

Women's health has always been Alex's passion. She enjoys building meaningful relationships with her patients and helping them navigate every stage of life with compassion and personalized care.

Outside of work, Alex enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, spending time outdoors, and staying active. She looks forward to getting to know her patients and becoming a trusted partner in their health and wellness.

Abby Quigley, PA-C, is a board certified physician assistant specializing in women's health and gynecologic surgery. A Sarasota native and proud double Gator, Abby earned both her Bachelor of Health Science (2023) and Master of Physician Assistant Studies (2026) from the University of Florida.

Abby's passion for women's health began long before PA school while working as a medical assistant in obstetrics and gynecology for 1.5 years. That experience confirmed her commitment to caring for women through every stage of life and inspired her to pursue a career dedicated to improving women's health.

As a physician assistant, Abby is passionate about building meaningful relationships with her patients and providing compassionate, individualized care. She enjoys partnering with women longitudinally throughout their healthcare journey, from routine gynecologic care and preventive screenings to contraceptive counseling, menopause management, procedural care, and patient education. Abby also works closely alongside the practice's surgeons, first assisting in a wide range of gynecologic procedures and helping guide patients through the entirety of their surgical experience, from consultation to recovery.

Born and raised in Sarasota, Abby is especially grateful for the opportunity to serve the community that shaped her. She is honored to care for the women of her hometown and looks forward to helping patients feel informed, empowered, and supported throughout every stage of life.

When not at work, Abby enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, boating, and staying physically fit. She recently completed her first half marathon!

With healthcare becoming more expensive, many residents of Lehigh Acres and throughout Southwest Florida are concerned about obtaining high quality medical services within a realistic budget. 

Galenus Group is a group medical practice founded to deliver outstanding care within an affordable cost structure, where the team of practitioners shares a passion for personalized care. They also take great pride in offering cutting-edge health services using state-of-the-art medical technology, from primary care to outpatient services.

Preventive care is a central focus, including comprehensive annual physical exams, laboratory services, and onsite blood draws. When health issues arise, acute care options through the medical clinic focus on diagnosing symptoms swiftly and putting patients on an immediate treatment track. 

Patients with one or more chronic health conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension, rely on chronic care management to improve their quality of life. With proper care and diligence, patients can even reduce their risk of negative outcomes related to chronic disease.  

The physicians, medical support staff, and administrative professionals at Galenus Group share a dedication to keeping members of their community as healthy and happy as possible. The practice motto, “Great physicians & quality care you can trust,” is exemplified through each and every patient interaction.

Galenus Group offers value-based payment structures designed to make high quality care accessible and affordable. 

The practice is a proud partner of Aetna Medicare and offers Medicare annual wellness exams and low or no deductibles or copayments in certain circumstances. Patients have access to telemedicine services in addition to a 24/7 nurse advice hotline.

Residents of Lehigh Acres and the rest of Southwest Florida can learn more about the benefits available through Galenus Group by booking an initial visit online or by phone.

James J. Talano, MHA, FACHE established SWICFT in 2005 alongside his father, and in 2007 assumed the role of Administrative Director and began building the Group. Jim is also the co-founder and Managing Director of Southwest Florida Research, a research center of excellence for the administration of Phase II-IV clinical trials in pharmaceutical and medical devices. Jim received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Northwestern University, a Master of Healthcare Administration degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Jim has had a diverse career that has spanned many facets of the health care field. He has held the positions of Director of Managed Care and IT Integration for Northeast Health Systems, an integrated delivery system located outside of Boston, MA. He was a manager with the Chicago office of First Consulting Group specializing in healthcare information technology and strategy consulting. He held the title of Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Business Development for Medical Systems Management (MSM), a Boston-area-based medical software company, and then went on the become a Vice President with and later serve on the Board of Directors of Picis after helping orchestrate the merger of Picis and MSM. Jim has since been involved in several healthcare-related entrepreneurial ventures and sold a home health and geriatric care management company in 2010 that he developed and grew through the acquisition and merger of two Naples-based companies.

Jim recently served as President of the Western Florida Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He was also a founding Board Member and is currently a Mentor for FusionPointe, a venture development organization driving economic impact in the region by helping to increase the number of investment-ready companies.

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