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Dr. Ruben Guzman is a board-certified gynecologist with subspecialty training in urogynecology who provides services to women who need comprehensive gynecological care, as well as care for urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Guzman is specially trained in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery techniques, allowing him more precision with smaller incisions, less pain and quicker recovery in many cases.

Lyvie-Sara Sylvestre, MD, is an OB/GYN serving patients at Sarasota OB/GYN Associates, with two locations in Sarasota and Port Charlotte, Florida. Known for her charismatic nature, she is a life-long learner who practices patient-centered, evidence-based medicine. 

Originally from Haiti, Dr. Sylvestre has called Florida her home since moving to the United States as a teenager. She earned her Bachelor of Science in interdisciplinary studies with a specialization in integrative biology from the University of Florida. She then graduated with her Master of Science in biomedical sciences and her medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine. Finally, she completed her OB/GYN residency at Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

Dr. Sylvestre has special interests in high-risk obstetrics, benign gynecology, minimally invasive gynecological surgery (including laparoscopy and robotic surgery), office procedures, and preventive medicine. She is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Medical Association, and Society of Gynecologic Surgeons.

Outside of work, Dr. Sylvestre enjoys traveling, learning different languages and cultures, playing multiple musical instruments and sports, web designing, participating in community service, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Cohen has been providing excellent obstetrics and gynecology services to his patients in Sarasota since 1996. He is a board-certified Gynecologist and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is currently the Medical Director for the Venice and Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Centers, which are non-profit pregnancy counseling services, assisting pregnant women in need or crisis. Dr. Cohen has been married for 28 years and has 2 grown children. He enjoys an active dedication to his church and faith-based activities.

Education

• Harlem Hospital, Affiliate of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital – OB/GYN Residency 
• University of West Indies, Jamaica – Medical School

Specialized Training

• 3D High-Definition Surgery
• da Vinci Robotic Surgery
• Essure Tubal Occlusion
• MyoSure Hysteroscopy 
• Novasure Endometrial Ablation

Board Certified: Board-Certified OB/GYN

Medical Societies

• Director, Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center
• Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Member, Sarasota County Medical Society

Dr. Ruben Guzman is a board-certified gynecologist with subspecialty training in urogynecology who provides services to women who need comprehensive gynecological care, as well as care for urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Guzman is specially trained in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery techniques, allowing him more precision with smaller incisions, less pain and quicker recovery in many cases.

Dr. Cohen has been providing excellent obstetrics and gynecology services to his patients in Sarasota since 1996. He is a board-certified Gynecologist and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is currently the Medical Director for the Venice and Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Centers, which are non-profit pregnancy counseling services, assisting pregnant women in need or crisis. Dr. Cohen has been married for 28 years and has 2 grown children. He enjoys an active dedication to his church and faith-based activities.

Education

• Harlem Hospital, Affiliate of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital – OB/GYN Residency 
• University of West Indies, Jamaica – Medical School

Specialized Training

• 3D High-Definition Surgery
• da Vinci Robotic Surgery
• Essure Tubal Occlusion
• MyoSure Hysteroscopy 
• Novasure Endometrial Ablation

Board Certified: Board-Certified OB/GYN

Medical Societies

• Director, Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center
• Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Member, Sarasota County Medical Society

Lyvie-Sara Sylvestre, MD, is an OB/GYN serving patients at Sarasota OB/GYN Associates, with two locations in Sarasota and Port Charlotte, Florida. Known for her charismatic nature, she is a life-long learner who practices patient-centered, evidence-based medicine. 

Originally from Haiti, Dr. Sylvestre has called Florida her home since moving to the United States as a teenager. She earned her Bachelor of Science in interdisciplinary studies with a specialization in integrative biology from the University of Florida. She then graduated with her Master of Science in biomedical sciences and her medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine. Finally, she completed her OB/GYN residency at Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

Dr. Sylvestre has special interests in high-risk obstetrics, benign gynecology, minimally invasive gynecological surgery (including laparoscopy and robotic surgery), office procedures, and preventive medicine. She is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Medical Association, and Society of Gynecologic Surgeons.

Outside of work, Dr. Sylvestre enjoys traveling, learning different languages and cultures, playing multiple musical instruments and sports, web designing, participating in community service, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Doris Ramirez Nessetti is a second generation Obstetrician Gynecologist who brings a tremendous amount of compassion and dedication to every patient she treats. She graduated from the University of Houston with a B.S. in Biology. Dr. Ramirez Nessetti followed her fathers footsteps to pursue a career in Obstetrics Gynecology, hoping to receive the same gratification her father enjoyed throughout his years of practice. She received her M.D. from New York Medical College in 1999. Dr. Doris Nessetti provides women’s health services, aesthetics, and integrated care for women of all ages. She was a DaVinci trained robotic surgeon. She takes pride in her knowledge and commitment to preventative care for her patients. Dr. Doris Nessetti has invested a lot of training in women’s health and started her interest in antiaging in 2016. She enjoys the gratification of her patient’s with her services and always loves learning new innovations.

Lyvie-Sara Sylvestre, MD, is an OB/GYN serving patients at Sarasota OB/GYN Associates, with two locations in Sarasota and Port Charlotte, Florida. Known for her charismatic nature, she is a life-long learner who practices patient-centered, evidence-based medicine. 

Originally from Haiti, Dr. Sylvestre has called Florida her home since moving to the United States as a teenager. She earned her Bachelor of Science in interdisciplinary studies with a specialization in integrative biology from the University of Florida. She then graduated with her Master of Science in biomedical sciences and her medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine. Finally, she completed her OB/GYN residency at Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

Dr. Sylvestre has special interests in high-risk obstetrics, benign gynecology, minimally invasive gynecological surgery (including laparoscopy and robotic surgery), office procedures, and preventive medicine. She is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Medical Association, and Society of Gynecologic Surgeons.

Outside of work, Dr. Sylvestre enjoys traveling, learning different languages and cultures, playing multiple musical instruments and sports, web designing, participating in community service, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Ruben Guzman is a board-certified gynecologist with subspecialty training in urogynecology who provides services to women who need comprehensive gynecological care, as well as care for urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Guzman is specially trained in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery techniques, allowing him more precision with smaller incisions, less pain and quicker recovery in many cases.

Dr. Cohen has been providing excellent obstetrics and gynecology services to his patients in Sarasota since 1996. He is a board-certified Gynecologist and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is currently the Medical Director for the Venice and Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Centers, which are non-profit pregnancy counseling services, assisting pregnant women in need or crisis. Dr. Cohen has been married for 28 years and has 2 grown children. He enjoys an active dedication to his church and faith-based activities.

Education

• Harlem Hospital, Affiliate of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital – OB/GYN Residency 
• University of West Indies, Jamaica – Medical School

Specialized Training

• 3D High-Definition Surgery
• da Vinci Robotic Surgery
• Essure Tubal Occlusion
• MyoSure Hysteroscopy 
• Novasure Endometrial Ablation

Board Certified: Board-Certified OB/GYN

Medical Societies

• Director, Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center
• Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Member, Sarasota County Medical Society

Michael Swor, MD, FPMRS is a well-known top-ranked gynecologist who has been serving women of all ages in and around Sarasota, Florida, for over 25 years. He founded Swor Women’s Care to provide the highest-quality, patient-focused gynecological care for every stage of a woman’s life.

Dr. Swor earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed his OB/GYN specialty training at the University of Florida in Jacksonville. Since then, Dr. Swor has continued to study and expand his expertise with emerging best practices and technologies. He is double board-certified in OBGYN and female reconstructive surgery and was one of few gynecologists in the country certified in MIGS, minimally-invasive gyn surgery. He was also one of the first to use the daVinci® robotic surgery system for gynecological surgery beginning in 2006 and has accomplished over 10,000 successful gyn procedures in his career, including some of the most complex referred from other specialists.

In addition to his interest in advanced medical technologies, Dr. Swor also studies natural health alternatives, including probiotic and bioidentical hormone therapies and other specialty treatments. He is committed to helping each patient improve and protect their overall health and well-being.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Swor enjoys an active outdoor life with his wife and family and making the most of the beautiful Sarasota community.

Dr. Lichon (she/her) is a board-certified OB/GYN, recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOOG). She provides comprehensive, evidence-based obstetric and gynecologic care to patients of all ages, with a particular passion for supporting women through all stages of reproductive health.

Dr. Lichon has special expertise in perimenopausal and menopausal care and is one of the few physicians in the area certified as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) by the National Menopause Society. Dr. Lichon earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science from Michigan State University (Go Green!) and completed her medical degree at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) in Bradenton, Florida. She returned to Michigan to complete her OB/GYN residency at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton.

Dr. Lichon specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic gynecological surgeries, addressing conditions such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, tubal sterilization and performing hysterectomies. Her in-office expertise includes colposcopy, LEEP, hysteroscopy dilation & curettage, uterine ablation, IUD insertions and more. She is particularly sensitive to managing pain and anxiety for patients during office procedures, ensuring comfort and compassionate care.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Lichon enjoys spending time with her husband, Eric, and their daughters, London and Claire. Together, they love staying active, traveling, and enjoying outdoor adventures in sunny Sarasota, where their extended families also reside.

Dr. Lichon is looking forward to partnering with you on your healthcare journey. Please contact our office to schedule your appointment today!

Kelly-Anne Shedd-Hartman, DO aka Dr. KASH offers holistic, patient-focused OB/GYN care to women of all ages at Swor Women’s Care in Sarasota, Florida. Since 2014, Dr. KASH has helped her patients optimize their wellness with expert OB/GYN services as well as nutritional counseling, exercise, and natural healthcare.

Dr. KASH completed her undergraduate degree in biology with minors in human anatomy and neuroscience at Colorado State University. She went on to earn her medical degree at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. KASH served her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.

Dr. KASH has a particular interest in prenatal health and works closely with patients to help them stay healthy during pregnancy as well as improving neonatal and infant safety. Her holistic approach to improving patient health works to give women an understanding of their bodies so they can make better wellness choices. She also provides outstanding preventive care and evaluation and treatment of gyn problems. She is a top-rated gyn surgeon and specializes in advanced microlaparoscopic procedures.

When not providing expert women’s health care services, Dr. KASH enjoys spending time actively, outdoors with her husband, daughter and pampering her many pets.

Dr. Doris Ramirez Nessetti is a second generation Obstetrician Gynecologist who brings a tremendous amount of compassion and dedication to every patient she treats. She graduated from the University of Houston with a B.S. in Biology. Dr. Ramirez Nessetti followed her fathers footsteps to pursue a career in Obstetrics Gynecology, hoping to receive the same gratification her father enjoyed throughout his years of practice. She received her M.D. from New York Medical College in 1999. Dr. Doris Nessetti provides women’s health services, aesthetics, and integrated care for women of all ages. She was a DaVinci trained robotic surgeon. She takes pride in her knowledge and commitment to preventative care for her patients. Dr. Doris Nessetti has invested a lot of training in women’s health and started her interest in antiaging in 2016. She enjoys the gratification of her patient’s with her services and always loves learning new innovations.

Dr. Ruben Guzman is a board-certified gynecologist with subspecialty training in urogynecology who provides services to women who need comprehensive gynecological care, as well as care for urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Guzman is specially trained in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery techniques, allowing him more precision with smaller incisions, less pain and quicker recovery in many cases.