Providers
Meet Our Doctors
Primary Care Medicine has exceptional staff who want to deliver exceptional care.
Dr. Minesh Patel, MD, MBA
Internal Medicine | MBA
Dr. Patel did his residency at St. Joseph Mercy–Oakland in Pontiac, MI. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and earned his MBA from Boston University in Health Care Management.
Autumn Wood, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Autumn holds a B.S. in Microbiology (UF) and an M.S. in PA Studies (Barry University). She specializes in asthma, allergies, COPD management, and women’s health.
Tony Lambert, PA-C
Physician Assistant
With 26+ years in practice, Tony is Air Force trained (UNMC grad) and has served Lake City for 17 years.
Danny Thornton, APRN
Family Nurse Practitioner
Danny brings 20 years of experience—from Fire/EMS to trauma nursing—to family practice. He holds an M.S. in Nursing/Family NP from Purdue Global.
Mary Kladde, APRN
Family Nurse Practitioner
Mary has been a UF-educated, board-certified Family NP since 1997 (RN since 1986). Interests: Women’s Health, Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Disease, CKD, Acid Reflux, Urinary Incontinence, SCI & MS. Avid Gator (and sometimes FSU) fan, always Michigan.
Shelley Perry, APRN
Family Nurse Practitioner
Honors grad from FIU in Family Practice APRN. Interests: Cardiology, Diabetes & Family Health. Volunteers at Shepherd’s Hands Free Clinic. Loves travel, skiing & horseback riding.
Stephanie Finnell Johns, APRN, FNP-BC
Board Certified Family NP
31 years in healthcare (23 as an NP): Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Women’s Health, Rehab & more. UF post-master’s FNP. Passionate reader, writer & family time.
Awards & Recognition
Honored for our commitment to exceptional patient care.
FL Top Doctors
2017 & 2019
Best of the Best – Best Doctor
2007
Best of the Best – Best Doctor
2017
Reader’s Choice – Best Medical Clinic
2010
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