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Dr. Paul Tritel was born in Washington, DC, but was raised in Fort Myers since the age of three. After graduation from Fort Myers High School, he attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. From there, he went on to Hahnemann University School of Medicine, where he obtained his Doctorate of Medicine. Dr. Tritel completed his residency training in internal medicine at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He worked as an Internist in West Palm Beach as a Primary Care Physician. He also worked as the Section Chief for the Hospitalist division at the Veterans Hospital. While living in West Palm Beach, he developed a passion for Hospice/Palliative Medicine working at Hospice of Palm Beach County. Prior to founding Tritel Concierge Medicine, Dr. Tritel practiced Internal Medicine/Primary Care at Internal Medicine Associates in Fort Myers since 2004.

Dr. Azad came to the practice in 2018 from the Cleveland Clinic located in Weston, Florida. During his time there, he served as the Chief Cardiology Fellow and completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Azad received his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami and is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University Medical School.

He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Adult Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology.  He is also board eligible in Vascular Ultrasound and Cardiac CT.  Dr. Azad is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and is a member of the American Society of Echocardiography, and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.

Dr. Azad brings many years of training and experience as a cardiologist specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of all cardiac disease. His special interests include aortic disease, valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure, and preventative cardiology.

James V. Talano, MD, MM, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist and the founder of SWICFT Cardiology, serving Southwest Florida with locations in Naples, Bonita Springs, and Marco Island, Florida. He is recognized internationally in noninvasive cardiology with expertise in cardiovascular care and management.

Dr. Talano is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease (heart disease). He is the clinical director of SWICFT Cardiology and is highly experienced in his field.

He received a medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (SSOM) in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Talano completed a residency and cardiovascular fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute in Washington DC. He finished his medical training with a clinical fellowship in cardiology at Tufts University Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Dr. Talano also holds a master’s degree in management from the Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management in Evanston, Illinois. He is a retired Major in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corp. 

Dr. Talano is the author of over 150 original articles, chapters, and reviews. He served as the chief of cardiology and lassen professor of medicine at Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was also a director of cardiology at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Naples.

Dr. Talano held the position of director of cardiology graphics and chief of clinical cardiology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. He was a Lester B. Knight professor of medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Lakeside Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Chicago.

Dr. Talano maintains his medical credentials with continuing education to stay up-to-date with the latest advances in cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association and serves on the Council of Clinical Cardiology. 

Dr. Talano was the president of Collier County Medical Society, chairman of the Emergency Medical Services Board for Collier County, and head of the Institutional Review Board for Naples Community Hospital.

Dr. Talano warmly welcomes his patients to SWICFT Cardiology and looks forward to caring for them. 

Dr. Baily has joined us from Pinnacle Health Cardiovascular Institute located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, Illinois where he originally met and trained under Dr. Talano.  Dr. Baily completed his Residency and Fellowship, Research Fellowship and Chief Fellowship training at Penn State University Hospital in Hershey, Pennsylvania and his teaching appointments include the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State University Hospital.

After completing his training he was appointed Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology and has published several peer reviewed articles in the field of integrative physiology during his tenure at the Pennsylvania State University Hospital.  He later served as the Chief of Cardiology, Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania for more than a decade and was also elected Chairman of the Medical Executive Board for Holy Spirit Hospital.
Dr. Baily is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association Council on Clinical Cardiology and a member of the American Society of Echocardiography. 

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.

Dr. Rajagopal Reddy joined our practice after relocating from Chicago where he most recently worked at Ascension Hospital and Saint Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center and served as Chairman of the Department of Medicine and Director of Critical Care. He received his post graduate training in Chicago at Grant Hospital and Illinois Masonic Medical Center after moving to the United States from India after medical school.

Dr. Reddy is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, Interventional Cardiology, and Critical Care Medicine. He has particular interest in coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension and arrhythmias.

He lives in Naples with his wife. In his free time, Dr. Reddy enjoys spending time with family and friends and golfing.