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“Here at Florida Radiology Consultants, we have devoted our careers to improving the quality of life of every patient we see. We do this by offering you today’s most innovative health imaging technologies. And because the field of radiology is always evolving, we know how important it is to stay informed. We do this by completing more than the required amount of continuing education each year. We also maintain membership in some of the most respected organizations in our field, including the American College of Radiology, the Radiological Society of North America and the Florida Radiological Society.

“What’s more, we believe that friendly, compassionate care can make all the difference in the world. We never forget that behind every chart is a person with family and friends who wants their questions answered, their concerns addressed and their peace of mind restored. By offering this unique combination of personalized care and innovative solutions to patients’ healthcare needs, we are trusted by hundreds of area physicians for their patients. We look forward to caring for you, too.” - The Physicians and Staff at Florida Radiology Consultants

Don E. Gerson, M.D. Joseph E. Tienstra, M.D.
CEO President

In 1976, Dr. Don Gerson began his radiological career in Ft. Myers with Smith, Hendra, and Gerson, M.D., P.A.  In 1997, Dr. Don helped to form Lee Radiology Physicians Group, today known as Florida Radiology Consultants, P.A.  Dr. Gerson is the CEO of our group. 

Dr. Don received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, graduating at the top of his class.  He completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston, MA, and in 1966, Dr. Don completed his fellowship in GI Radiology at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Don is a member of the American College of Radiology, the Radiological Society of North America, and the Society of Breast Imaging.  He is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology.

Dr. Joseph Tienstra became affiliated with Florida Radiology Consultants, P.A., in 1985, when he joined Smith, Hendra, and Gerson, M.D., P.A.  Receiving his medical degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa in 1980, Dr. Tienstra went on to complete his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH.  In 1985, he completed a fellowship in Abdominal Imaging and Mammography at the Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL.

Dr. Tienstra became board-certified by the American Board of Radiology in 1984, and is a member of the American College of Radiology, American Medical Association, Florida Radiological Society, Florida Medical Association, and the Lee County Medical Society.

James S. Walters, M.D.

Dr. James Walters is an original member of the Smith, Hendra, and Gerson, M.D., P.A. group, joining in 1984.  Having earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, Dr. Walters went on to complete his residency in Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY.  In 1984, he earned his fellowship in CT/US from the University of Kentucky Medical Center as well.

Dr. Walters is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology, and is a member of the American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, American Medical Association, Florida Radiological Society, Florida Medical Association, and the Lee County Medical Society.

Richard J. Pry, M.D.

In 1988, Dr. Richard Pry joined Smith, Hendra, Gerson, M.D., P.A., and has been a member of our group since then.  Dr. Pry received his medical degree from the University of Utah College of Medicine in Salt Lake City, UT.    He went on to complete his residency in Diagnostic Imaging at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI.  In 1988, Dr. Pry completed his fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

Dr. Pry holds memberships in the American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, the Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, American Medical Society, Florida Medical Association, and the Lee County Medical Society.  In June 1987, Dr. Pry became board-certified by the American Board of Radiology.

Thomas G. Presbrey, M.D.

Dr. Thomas Presbrey has been affiliated with Florida Radiology Consultants, P.A. since 1989 when he joined Smith, Hendra, Gerson, M.D., P.A.  A graduate of Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL, Dr. Presbrey completed his residency in Diagnostic Imaging at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.  He completed his fellowship in 1989 in Neuroradiology at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center as well.

Board-certified by the American Board of Radiology, Dr. Presbrey holds memberships in the American College of Radiology, the Radiological Society of North America, the American Medical Association, the Florida Radiological Society, the Florida Medical Association, and the Lee County Medical Society.

John L. Howard, M.D.

In 1991, Dr. John Howard joined the group that later became known as Florida Radiology Consultants, P.A.  Earning his medical degree in 1985 from the University of Miami, Dr. Howard went on to complete his residency in Diagnostic Imaging at Baylor College of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals in Houston, TX., and in 1991, Dr. Howard completed his fellowship in Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.  Always having an interest in business, in 1997, Dr. Howard earned his M.B.A. from the University of South Florida in Tampa.

Dr. Howard holds memberships with the American College of Radiology, the Radiological Society of North America, American Roentgen Ray Society, Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, the Florida Radiological Society, American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, and the Lee County Medical Society.  He is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology.

Geoffrey A. Negin, M.D.

In 1994, Dr. Geoffrey Negin joined Smith, Hendra, and Gerson, M.D., P.A. and has ever since been affiliated with our group.  A graduate of the University of Miami School of Medicine, Dr. Negin earned his medical degree in 1989.  He completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa.  In 1994, he completed his fellowship in MRI and Neuroradiology at the University of South Florida College of Medicine as well.

Dr. Negin is a member of the American College of Radiology, the Radiological Society of North America, the American Society of Neuroradiology, the American Medical Association, the Florida Medical Association, the Florida West Coast Radiological Society, and the Lee County Radiology Society.  He is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology.

Michael J. Weiss, M.D.

A member of our group since 1994, Dr. Michael Weiss is a graduate of the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.  He completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the Hahnemann University Hospital, also located in Philadelphia.  In 1994, he completed his fellowship in Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging and Intervention at Philadelphia’s St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.

Dr. Weiss holds memberships in the American Medical Association, the American Roentgen Ray Society, the Florida Radiological Society, the Florida Medical Society, the Lee County Medical Society, and the Society for Pediatric Radiology.  Dr. Weiss is board-eligible with the American Board of Radiology.

Mai F. Saif, M.D.

Dr. Mai Saif joined our group in 1994. She received her medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland. From 1984 - 1993, Dr. Saif completed several residencies in: Pediatrics, Neonatology, Pediatric Cardiology, Medicine, and Diagnostic Radiology. She completed two residencies in Diagnostic Radiology from the University of Alabama in Birmingham, AL, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Also at the University of Alabama, Dr. Saif completed her fellowship in Body Imaging in 1994.

Holding memberships in the American College of Radiology, the Radiological Society of North America, and the American Roentgen Ray Society. She is also board certified by the American Board of Radiology.

Steve F. Merandi, M.D.

In March of 2001, Dr. Steve Merandi became a member of our group.  Having earned his medical degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Dr. Merandi went on to complete his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the University of South Florida in Tampa.  

Dr. Merandi is a member of the Radiological Society of North America, the American Roentgen Ray Society, the American College of Radiology, the Society of Breast Imaging, and the American Medical Association.  He became board-certified by the American Board of Radiology in 1992.

Greg A. Michaels, M.D.

Dr. Greg Michaels came to our group in 2001 from a private practice in Southern California.  He is a 1986 graduate of the University of Southern California School of Medicine.  He completed his four year residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the University of California, Irvine.  He is board certified with the American Board of Radiology.

Dr. Michaels completed a fellowship in Interventional Radiology & Musculoskeletal MRI at the UCLA affiliated St. Mary’s Medical Center.  He later achieved a Certificate of Added Qualification in Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology.

Michael L. Carlino, M.D.

Dr. Michael Carlino became affiliated with our group in April 2002.  He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL.  Dr. Carlino completed his residency at the Brooke Army Medical Center in Ft. Sam Houston, TX.  While in the United States military, Dr. Carlino was the Chief of Diagnostic Radiology at the Beach Pavilion Hospital in Ft. Sam Houston, TX.

Dr. Carlino is a member of the Lee County Medical Society and the Florida Medical Association.  He is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology.

John C. Rodriguez, M.D.

Dr. John Rodriguez joined our group in July of 2002, after completing his fellowship. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. In 1997-2001, he completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology and in July 2002, he completed his fellowship in Musculoskeletal Imaging and MRI, both from the University of Miami School of Medicine.

Dr. Rodriguez holds memberships in the American Roentgen Ray of Society, the American College of Radiology, the American Medical Association, and the Florida Medical Association. He earned board-certification from the American Board of Radiology in 2002, and in 2004, he earned board-certification in Nuclear Cardiology.

Russell V. Radcliffe, M.D.

Dr. Russell Radcliffe became a member of our group in January of 2003.  A graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, Dr. Radcliffe completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont.

Dr. Radcliffe is a member of the American Medical Association, the Radiological Society of North America, the American College of Radiology, the Maine Radiological Society, the Maine Medical Association, and the Androscoggin County Medical Association.  He earned board-certification from the American Board of Radiology in 1975.

Jeffrey S. Bisker, M.D.

Dr Jeffery Bisker joined Florida Radiology Consultants in April 2003. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College. In 1980 - 1981, he completed his residency and in 1982, he completed his fellowship in Body CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Breast Imaging, both from the New York Medical College.

Dr Bisker holds memberships in the American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, American Society of Emergency Radiology, American Roentgen, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology, Eastern Society of Neuroradiology: Senior Member, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology Charter Member, Society of Breast Imaging, Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound, and the American College of Radiology: CPI Panel-Nuclear Radiology. He is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology.

Jeffrey R. Sonn, D.O.

Dr. Jeffrey Sonn became the newest member of Florida Radiology Consultants in July 2003. He earned his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, MO. In 1998 - 2002, he completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Ohio University, and in 2003, he completed his fellowship in Body Imaging at the University of Florida.

Dr. Sonn holds memberships in the American Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, and the American Roentgen Ray Society. He is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology.