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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.
Providers of Outstanding and Quality Women’s Healthcare
Sarasota OB/GYN Associates prides ourselves in maintaining highly skilled, up-to-date, comprehensive, and compassionate care to women of all ages. Our highly skilled, board-certified physicians possess unparalleled medical expertise and training in order to provide you with excellent care.

OBSTETRICS
Expectant mothers can count on Sarasota OB/GYN Associates for exceptional obstetrical care for both high and low-risk pregnancies.

GYNECOLOGY
At Sarasota OB/GYN Associates, we seek to provide the highest level of care for women of all ages.

PATIENT PORTAL
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We accept most major insurance plans. Please contact the medical office for all insurance related questions.
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Our Locations
Sarasota OB/GYN Associates
2439 Bee Ridge Rd
Sarasota, Florida 34239
Harborside OB/GYN Associates
3410 Tamiami Trail Suite 1A
Port Charlotte, Florida 33952
Bradenton OB/GYN Associates
4764 SR 64
Bradenton, Florida 34208
Charlotte Urogynecology Associates
3400 Tamiami Trail Suite 102
Port Charlotte, Florida 33952
Venice Urogynecologist Associates
411 Commercial CRT Suite F
Venice, Florida 34292