Dr. Sampath Kumar Manickam, M.D.

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Get to know Rheumatologist Dr. Sampath Kumar Manickam, who serves patients in Sarasota, Florida.

Dr. Manickam is a fellowship-trained rheumatologist with clinical interests in wellness and prevention. He is affiliated with Millennium Physician Group, operating out of their office in Sarasota, Florida.

Formed in 2008, Millennium Physician Group has grown into one of the largest comprehensive primary care practices with more than 750+ health care providers located throughout Florida.

With corporate headquarters in Fort Myers, Florida, Millennium Physician Group consists of primary care offices, Imaging Centers, Lab Services, and Wellness Programs. One can also find various programs, such as weight management and smoking cessation, led by Millennium Physician Group doctors.

Academically, Dr. Manickam graduated with his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2012. He then went on to perform his residency in internal medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2015, and his fellowship in rheumatology at Georgia Regents University in 2017.

Subsequent to his education, he attained board certification in both rheumatology and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Rheumatology is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. Physicians who have undergone formal training in rheumatology are called rheumatologists. Rheumatologists treat arthritis, autoimmune diseases and osteoporosis.

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