COOPER FAMILY MEDICAL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Certified Physician Assistant
Alexis Scott is a Nationally Certified Physician Assistant. She completed her Bachelor Degree at University of Central Florida, Orlando, with a major in Health Sciences Alexis completed her Masters in Medical Science in 2019 from Nova Southeastern University PA School in Jacksonville, Florida. Alexis is a native of Bradenton Florida and enjoys spending time with her family and her German Shepard, 'Atlas'!'
Job Titles:
- Certified Physician Assistant
Ashley Metzgar is a Nationally Certified Physician Assistant. She completed her Bachelor Degree at USF Tampa with a major in Biology, and minor in Psychology. She completed her Masters in Medical Science in 2010 from Nova Southeastern PA School in Ft. Myers, Florida, where she graduated as part of the Pi Alpha National Honors Society. Ashley has been practicing as a Primary Care Physician Assistant since 2011. She is a native to Sarasota, Florida, and enjoys spending quality time outdoors with her husband Brent, and her 2 sons.
Job Titles:
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Carlina White-Youssouf is a nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She obtained an Associated Degree in Nursing in 2001 at Hillsborough Community College in 2001. After working as a RN for 9 years in the Maternal Child Units (Pediatrics, PICU and Neonatal ICU) at Tampa General Hospital; she decided to pursue further studies to obtain her bachelor's degree and master's degree from the University of South Florida in 2011. A Florida native and enjoys spending time with her family (husband and 2 daughters) and extended, reading, and watching movies.
Job Titles:
- Certified Family Practice and Sports Medicine Physician
Dr. Andy Clark is a Board Certified Family Practice and Sports Medicine physician. He received his medical education from NOVA Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He completed his residency at Sun Coast Hospital in Largo, Florida. Dr. Clark has been a team physician for many Florida professional, collegiate, and high school athletic programs. Dr. Clark is past President for the Manatee County Medical Society. He also serves as the Medical Doctor for the U17 USA National Soccer Team. He joined Cooper Family Medical in 2007 and became a managing partner in 2009.
Dr. Bijal Patel is Board Certified in Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulation. She received her medical education from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Missouri. She completed her internship at Cooper Green Mercy Hospital in Birmingham, AL, completing her residency at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL. Dr. Patel speaks fluent Hindi and Gujrati. Dr. Patel is a published author.
Dr. Cassandra Hafner is Board Certified in Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulation. She received her B.S. in Human Biology and Chemistry from Minnesota State University. Shortly thereafter she relocated to Bradenton to attend The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Wishing to make Bradenton her permanent home, she completed her Family Medicine residency at Manatee Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hafner is a member of the Manatee County Medical Society and was previously on the Board of Directors for WeCare Manatee.
Dr. "Cathy" Cooper is Board Certified in Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulation. She received her medical education from NOVA Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She completed her residency at Sun Coast Hospital in Largo, Florida. Dr. Cooper is on the Board of Governors for Manatee Memorial Hospital. Dr. Cooper was instrumental in establishing a residency program at Manatee Memorial Hospital. Before opening her practice here in Bradenton, Dr. Cooper served as a physician in the United States Navy.
Dr. Chris Cooper is Board Certified in Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulation. He received his medical education from NOVA Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He completed his residency at Sun Coast Hospital in Largo, Florida. Dr. Cooper was previously the Chief of Staff at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. He also served in the United States Navy as a medical officer until 2004. Shortly thereafter, he opened Cooper Family Medical in Bradenton, Florida.
Dr. Pineno graduated from the University of Maryland with degrees in neurophysiology, Spanish and environmental science. He then attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine where he graduated in the top third of his class. Following medical school, he relocated to Florida and completed his residency in Family Medicine at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg. Dr. Pineno joined Cooper Family Medical in 2012.
Dr. Joseph Haider is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science at the University of California Irvine, and his medical degree at LECOM, in Bradenton, FL. Dr. Haider completed his Residency Program at Manatee Memorial Hospital in 2020 where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Haider is a native of Bradenton, FL. He is fluent in Farsi. When not working, Dr. Haider enjoys spending time with his two children, playing tennis, and cooking.
Dr. Natalie "Tasha" Borg is Board Certified in Family Practice and Osteopathic Medicine. She received her medical education from NOVA Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She completed her residency at Sun Coast Hospital in Largo, Florida, and joined Cooper Family Medical in 2009. Dr. Borg currently serves on the board for the Manatee County Medical Society.
Sabrina Baker is a board certified Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). She obtained an Associates of Science degree in Nursing in 2011, and continued her education at the University of South Florida, where she obtained a Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing. Wishing to gain experience in the medical field, she worked as a Registered Nurse at Manatee Memorial Hospital for 6 years. She desired increased independence in treating patients and chose to become a Nurse Practitioner. She obtained her Doctorate of Nursing in Family Practice from Florida State University. A Florida native, Dr. Baker loves deep sea fishing, scuba diving, spear fishing, and hunting with her husband, Jeremy .
Job Titles:
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Megan Hughes is a nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at University of Central Florida in 2000, and went on to complete her Associates Degree in Nursing at Florida South Western College in 2004. After working as an RN for 9 years with Lee Health System, she decided to further her education with a master's degree in nursing from University of South Florida and has been practicing as a Nurse Practitioner since 2015. After spending 20 years in the Fort Myers/Cape Coral area, Megan, her husband and her 2 kids relocated to Bradenton in 2019. They enjoy spending time with their extended family and friends, boating, snorkeling, and fishing.
Job Titles:
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Michelle Green is a nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She obtained an Associates of Science Degree from Allegany College of Maryland in 1995 and went on to complete a Bachelors Degree in Nursing from the University of Maryland. She decided to further her education with a Masters Degree in Nursing from Indiana State University and has been practicing as a Nurse Practitioner since 2010. She recently relocated with her family to Bradenton from Maryland.
Sean Smith RMSKS, RVT, came to Cooper Family Medical with over 20 years of experience, having trained under renown cardiologists and vascular specialists. Sean holds the distinction of being among the first sonographers to secure board certification in musculoskeletal ultrasound. Prior to joining Cooper Family Medical, Sean owned a successful mobile ultrasound company for 11 years. Sean, his wife Michelle, and their 3 children are natives of this area. They enjoy boating, travel, and soccer in their time away from work.