Best Geriatricians in Port Charlotte
Finding the right geriatrician in Port Charlotte means weighing insurance coverage, distance, and bedside manner. The metro has a growing bench of geriatricians — 19+ verified geriatricians are listed below.
19 geriatricians in Port Charlotte

Dona Kristine Smith
4.5Dona Kristine Smith · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4033 Beaver Ln(941) 625-3200
Samantha Etienne, APRN
4.5Samantha Etienne · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
22395 Edgewater Dr(941) 766-7222
Port Charlotte Hma Physician Management LLC
4.5Port Charlotte Hma Physician Management LLC · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
3508 Tamiami Trl(941) 883-3313
Beatriz Rose, AGACNP BC
4.5Beatriz Rose · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
18480 Cochran Blvd(872) 231-3162
Barbara Lee Riddle, APRN
4.5Barbara Lee Riddle · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
22395 Edgewater Dr(941) 766-7222
Elizabeth Fisher
4.5Elizabeth Fisher · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
19531 Cochran Blvd(941) 255-3535
Karen M Tar, APRN
4.5Karen M Tar · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
22226 Westchester Blvd(941) 625-3402
Nicholas John Newbold, ARNP
4.5Nicholas John Newbold · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
22395 Edgewater Dr(941) 766-7222
Sherly P Nelson, ARNP
4.5Sherly P Nelson · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3300 Tamiami Trl Suite 101A(941) 629-4676
Alina Kulakevich, APRN
4.5Alina Kulakevich · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4235 Kings Hwy Unit 103(941) 613-1777
Nyla Cooper, ARNP
4.5Nyla Cooper · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
21216 Olean Blvd Suite 6(941) 624-4800
Franzuel B Pamittan MD PA
4.5Franzuel B Pamittan MD PA · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
2525 Harbor Blvd Suite 308(941) 629-7777
Kenneth Schetrompf, ARNP
4.5Kenneth Schetrompf · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2300 Loveland Blvd(941) 629-4500
Luis A Casanova, MD
4.5Luis A Casanova · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
3508 Tamiami Trl(941) 883-3313
Bernadette Serafini, MSN AGPCNP
4.5Bernadette Serafini · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
22395 Edgewater Dr(941) 766-7222
Carrie Elizabeth Baker, APRN
4.5Carrie Elizabeth Baker · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2400 Harbor Blvd Suite 7(941) 766-5095
John R. Catania, APRN
4.5John R. Catania · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4235 Kings Highway(941) 613-1777
Luis A Casanova, MD
4.5Luis A Casanova · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
3508 Tamiami Trl(941) 883-3313
Seshadri & Seshadri Mds PA
4.5Seshadri & Seshadri Mds PA · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
2841 Tamiami Trl(941) 629-4949
Geriatricians in Port Charlotte by insurance
These providers list this insurance as accepted, but coverage should be confirmed directly with the provider before booking.
Geriatricians in nearby cities
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About finding a geriatrician in Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte has geriatricians practicing across hospital systems, group practices, and independent clinics. When choosing a geriatrician in Port Charlotte, the three factors most patients care about are: insurance acceptance, distance from home or work, and patient reviews. Heallexa shows all three on every listing so you can compare without clicking back and forth.
Many Port Charlotte geriatricians list major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings reflect what providers have indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before booking. Out-of-network visits can cost 3–5× more than in-network ones.
Common questions about geriatricians in Port Charlotte
How much does a visit to a geriatrician cost in Port Charlotte?+
In-network geriatricians in Port Charlotte typically run $120–$300 for an initial visit before insurance. Out-of-network rates can be 3–5× higher. Use the insurance filter above to see Port Charlotte geriatricians who list your specific plan, and confirm acceptance directly with the office before booking.
Are Port Charlotte geriatricians accepting new patients?+
Most Port Charlotte listings indicate new-patient status on the profile. Wait times vary by specialty and insurance; calling the office directly is the fastest way to confirm same-week availability.
Which insurance plans do Port Charlotte geriatricians list?+
Major plans in include Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings show plans the provider has indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before your appointment.
Do I need a referral to see a geriatrician in Port Charlotte?+
Most PPO plans in allow direct booking. HMO and many Medicare Advantage plans require a primary-care referral first. Confirm with your insurer or the office before booking.