Dr. Karen Leggett, DO
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
3231 Gulf Gate Dr Suites 203A, B & M Sarasota FL, 34231About
Dr. Karen Leggett is a board certified geriatrician practicing in Sarasota, FL. She founded Leggett Medical Group and Memory Care Specialists.
Memory Care Specialists is a unique Memory Care Clinic providing full sevice memory care to patients who are living with, or have concern for, cognitive or memory decline, as well as offering support and training to their family and caregivers. Full service care starts with a comprehensive first visit where Dr Leggett is able to get to know patients in detail, followed by Neuro-gero-cognitive testing performed by Dr Leggett herself, appropriate diagnositc lab and radiology testing, for which then Dr Leggett focuses on developing a personalized comprehensive care plan to improve patients' lives both functionally and physically. Memory Care Specialists are also deeply involved in providing family and caregivers with the education and support they need to understand the care their loved one, and self need.
Leggett Medical Group is now comprised of 7 providers who specialize in comprehensive care for individuals in post acute rehabilitation after a hospitalzation as well as for residents residing in Assisted Living Facilities and Long Term Nursing Facilities. They focus on providing personalized care founded on the understanding and appreciation that the elderly deserve and need to be recognized for their experience and wisdom they have, and honored and appreciated for the valued importance they have in our society. Leggett Medical Group is diverse in caring for heart, lung, brain, kidney, liver and blood diseases as well as wounds, and musculoskeletal conditions.
As part of the foundational mission of both Memory Care Specialists and Leggett Medical Group, Dr Leggett and all of our providers focus on preventative care, personalized coaching and support on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent disease.
Dr. Leggett possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and in addition to her board certifations in both Family Medicine and Geriatrics, she also carries a special certification in Nutrtition and Metabolic Functional Medicine.
Education and Training
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine D.O. 1999
Board Certification
American Board Of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine)
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Complex Multi-System Medical Management
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Heart Disease
- Primary Care in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member AOA
- Professional Member AMA
- Professional Member American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Internships
- University Hospital - Tampa Florida
Fellowships
- Fellowship: Florida Hospital - Main Campus, Orlando, FL - Geriatric Fellowship
Professional Society Memberships
- AOAAMAAAAA
What do you attribute your success to?
- Caring, Passion, Loving the people I serve, Enjoyment of teaching and listening
Teaching and speaking
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine: Lakewood Ranch, FL - GeriatricsFlorida State University - Sarasota, FL - GeriatricsMany local teaching and speaking engagements over 25 years locally and nationally
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Cruising!
Hobbies / Sports
- Cooking, Gardening, Animals, Walking, Being with Friends and Family
Favorite professional publications
- I read everything I can get my hands on.
Dr. Karen Leggett, DO's Practice location
Memory Care Specialists
3231 Gulf Gate Dr Suites 203A, B & M -Sarasota, FL 34231Get Direction
Leggett Medical Group
3431 Gulf Gate Drive Suites A, B & M -Sarasota, FL 34231Get Direction
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