Dr. Jessica Thomas

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Jessica Thomas, who serves patients in Sarasota, Florida. 

Dr. Thomas is a family physician who is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine, a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties. 

After earning her undergraduate degree from Valdosta State University and her medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine, Dr. Thomas went on to complete her residency at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 

Currently, she practices at Intercoastal Medical Group – Beneva Professional Center in Sarasota, Florida. Founded in 1993, Intercoastal Medical Group is a professional association of more than 100 highly credentialed physicians encompassing many medical specialties. Intercoastal is committed to providing the highest quality care possible by offering superior healthcare to adults no matter their medical need. At nine convenient locations in Sarasota and Bradenton, patients benefit from a seamless and efficient transfer of expertise and information, creating a unique continuum of care.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person whom a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility. 

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