Practice statement
Welcome to Sarasota OB/GYN Associates
Sarasota OB/GYN Associates provides outstanding women’s health care to patients in Sarasota, Venice and Port Charlotte, Florida. Wayne Cohen, MD, Lyvie-Sara Sylvestre, MD, Melisha Baldwin, MD, James Patenge, MD, Urogynecologist Rubin Raju, MD, Katrina Davis, MD, offer compassionate, comprehensive care to women of all ages. Their unparalleled medical expertise and training help women maintain stellar reproductive health during adolescence, their child-bearing years, and during and after menopause.
Expectant mothers can count on Sarasota OB/GYN Associates for exceptional obstetrics care for both routine and high-risk pregnancies. The practice supports women throughout their pregnancy with education and screenings and helps them develop a birth plan that may include vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC). For women who struggle to conceive, the practice offers infertility treatments.
Gynecology care is comprehensive and includes preventive well-woman exams, Pap smears, and urogynecology. Patients with symptoms of pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, or urinary incontinence are evaluated and treated with the most up-to-date methods. If any symptoms require a surgical solution, women benefit from minimally invasive in-office surgery. The practice also supports women approaching or in menopause with treatments like hormone replacement therapy and recommendations for lifestyle changes. Sarasota OB/GYN Associates offers a high level of care for all of a woman’s healthcare needs. Book an appointment by phone or online today.
Specialties
OB-GYN
Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Nurse Specialist
22 Providers at 5 locations
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Dr. Rubin Raju, MD
OB-GYN
411 Commercial Crt
Suite F
Venice, FL 34292
Dr. Rubin Raju, MD
OB-GYN
4764 State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34208
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Dr. Lyvie-Sara Sylvestre, MD
OB-GYN
4764 State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34208
Dr. Lyvie-Sara Sylvestre, MD
OB-GYN
411 Commercial Crt
Suite F
Venice, FL 34292
Dr. Lyvie-Sara Sylvestre, MD
OB-GYN
2439 Bee Ridge Road
Sarasota, FL 34239
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Haley Dowdy, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
2439 Bee Ridge Road
Sarasota, FL 34239
Haley Dowdy, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
4764 State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34208
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Nakeisha Lindsay, CNM
Clinical Nurse Specialist
2439 Bee Ridge Road
Sarasota, FL 34239
Nakeisha Lindsay, CNM
Clinical Nurse Specialist
4764 State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34208
Reviews
Dr Sylvestre was so caring and very reassuring.
Dr Raju is professional, answers question in clear concise manner. Staff is friendly and attentive.
Dr Raju Dr is attentive and personable. Puts patients at ease, listens and follows through. He is a very good physician and I would highly recommend him
My favorite providers are Dr. Sylvestre, Dr. Cohen, and Crystal Patel! They make me feel so safe and care for everytime I come in. Everyone in the practice really are phenomenal but emphasis on them because they’ve really made a difference in my pregnancy and great at assurance. I’d recommend any woman to come to this practice.
For the last 3 years I have been a patient of Dr Raju at Sarasota OB/Gyn. The experience and service has been exceptional due to caring staff and a doctor who I trust and appreciate his openness as well as his knowledge and understanding.
Very thorough and compassionate. Took his time to answer any questions or concerns. You can tell he truly cares about his patients and making sure they understand everything necessary about their health.
Everything went smoothly according to plan. Everyone was prepared and attentive. Overall a positive experience
Very professional!
Dr. Raju is a phenomenal OBGYN! He is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. He takes time to explain everything and I never felt rushed. Highly recommend him, his staff and practice.
Excellent experience, Dr. Raju was very professional, knowledgeable and helpful.
Dr Sylvestre is very kind, compassionate and takes her time explaining everything so it makes sense!
Dr. Sylvestre is amazing. Her bedside manner is caring and approachable, it’s apparent she has a calling for this type of work. She is a wealth of knowledge 10/10 recommend.
Dr Raju took the time to explain my prior test results as well as the procedure he was performing. He was very patient, professional, knowledgeable and caring. I highly recommend!!
Aside from the fact the referral was faxed twice. I arrived and they didn’t have the referral. I wouldn’t have made the appt without the referral so not sure the break down. Dr. Raju is excellent. Thorough, caring, and I would recommend him for both urology and gym issues
Dr.Raju is very thorough ,listens to your concerns ,answers questions, all with patience ,he is also very personable .
Dr Raju Very kind, explained well asked permission before exam. Office clean, quiet, professional. I'd recommend
Dr. Raju is a great doctor. He is specific with my concerns and addresses them with information that will help what is wrong. He follows through, is friendly, and a good doctor.
Great bedside manners. Very informative. Can take a joke ( kind of)
Dr. Raju is very thorough and explains everything in detail so you understand what’s gonna happen
he is great with patient and he listens to your niece. Great person.
Dr. Ruju is very thoughtful and goes over all my issues so that I understand.
Thanks so much for your ongoing assistance!
Dr Raju was very thorough in his examination and explained everything in details. He was warm and compassionate. Would highly recommend him
I appreciate Dr Raju’s willingness to listen to my concerns, respond to my questions, his patience, and his desire to educate me as to my symptoms, outcomes, and choices to be made. I also appreciate his agreeing to try least invasive options first!
Dr. Raju is professional, caring, patient. He takes his time and makes sure to answer all questions and explains procedures in detail. I recommend Dr. Raju 100%.
Very clean and the staff and Dr. were very kind
Dr. Raju is an amazing asset to the area. He is genuinely cares about difficult bladder issues and has an impressive depth of knowledge regarding new treatments and medications that have become available. His staff is warm, lighthearted, and welcomed me with smiles and joyfulness that made me feel right at ease. This goes a long way for me in healthcare today! It’s a wonderful vibe.
Caring, interested, listens, knowledgeable
Dr. Raju identified my needs, discussed options, and set follow-up. I look forward to improving my heath with his guidance.
As usual Dr. Raju was kin, supportive and forward thinking. He made me feel at ease and answered all my questions.
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