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LifeStream Family Medicine. Whole Person Care for You and Your Family.

Dedicated to Health, Hope, and Healing

LifeStream Family Medicine’s mission is to provide high-quality, personalized, holistic, and affordable health care to all our patients and families. We care for patients ages 12 and up.

LifeStream Family Medicine is a practice that incorporates not only conventional medicine but also is very open to integrative and functional approaches. We believe that massage, better nutrition through high-quality supplements, self -esteem, careful chiropractic adjustments, prayer, and counseling can be helpful strategies for health and wellness.
We believe that the Whole Person Care model can help improve healthcare and the relationship between our patients and our physician. We want to be your family doctor through your life’s journey.
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Dedicated to Health, Hope, and Healing

LifeStream Family Medicine’s mission is to provide high-quality, personalized, holistic, and affordable health care to all our patients and families. We care for patients ages 12 and up.

LifeStream Family Medicine is a practice that incorporates not only conventional medicine but also is very open to integrative and functional approaches. We believe that massage, better nutrition through high-quality supplements, self -esteem, careful chiropractic adjustments, prayer, and counseling can be helpful strategies for health and wellness.

We believe that the Whole Person Care model can help improve healthcare and the relationship between our patients and our physician. We want to be your family doctor through your life’s journey.
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A Better Model for Personalized Healthcare

PATIENT TESTIMONIALS

LifeStream Family MedicineExcellentLifeStream Family Medicine4.7 Based on 105 reviews fromSee all reviews review us onJohn SchraderJohn Schrader ★★★★☆ Very relaxed office. Doctor is very thorough and is not rushing with you to take care of the next patient. Would give five stars, but it’s always better to continue to strive for more.Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words, John! We're glad to hear that you had a relaxed experience at our office. Our doctor always takes the time to provide thorough care without rushing. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to strive for even better services in the future. David MobleyDavid Mobley ★★★★★ I love the detailed and patient focused attention from Dr. Sookra. The entire office staff frombeginning to end exemplifies professionalism, customer centric service, kindness and a level of competence like no other. I recently moved in the Bradenton area and had to find a new family doctor after 15 years of being with my previous doctor. I was reluctant to switch but I’m glad I did. Just when I thought I would not find a better doctor after 15 years, LifeStream provided that. I’m grateful and thankful for my new connection. My prayers were answered! Thanks team!Response from the ownerThank you David! Blessings! Chacee PerezChacee Perez ★★★★★ HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! I’ve been seeing Dr. Winslow for a bit now and she’s just amazing. The office is very clean and the staff is amazing! She addresses all of my health concerns and makes a plan to help fix them. Dr. Winslow is very respectful incredibly warm and personable I don’t ever feel awkward, uncomfortable or rushed. Thank you!Response from the ownerThank you Chacee! Kristen VidoliKristen Vidoli ★★★★★ The staff at LifeStream are very professional but also kind and welcoming. The Doctor is both professional and approachable. She listens to your concerns to come up with what course of action is right for your body.Response from the ownerThank you Kristen! Vickie McCordVickie McCord ★★★★★ Great visit and really liked the doctorResponse from the ownerThank you Vickie! Gail SourenGail Souren ★★★★★ Excellent experience. Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great office process. Doctor reviewed my medical history before seeing me and listened to me. Therefore I’m very comfortable with follow up and next visit.Response from the ownerThank you Gail! Nailah JohnNailah John ★★★★★ Excellent service, no wait time and wonderful Team!Response from the ownerThank you for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience with our service. We strive to provide efficient and prompt service to all our patients. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring that you receive the best care possible. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again in the future. Gene JeffressGene Jeffress ★★★★★ Dr Winslow is a very caring and concerned person. My wife and myself are very happy we found her.Response from the ownerThank you Gene! Brenda BodkinBrenda Bodkin ★★★★★ John AshtonJohn Ashton ★★★★★ This is a great medical office. The staff are amazing and really showcase personal care. From the time at check-in to the time you. You’re very comfortable in making this relationship your medical relationship of choiceResponse from the ownerThank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at our medical office. Our staff truly values providing personalized care and ensuring our patients feel comfortable. We appreciate you choosing us as your medical providers and look forward to continuing to serve you. ELIJAH MORINELIJAH MORIN ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you Elijah! Aaron FarmerAaron Farmer ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you Aaron! Jeremy VenletJeremy Venlet ★★★★★ Short wait time. Dr. Winslow truly cares about her patients and takes the time to answer questions. She also is receptive to how the patient feels about a course of treatmentResponse from the ownerThank you Jeremy! Julie TraubJulie Traub ★★★★★ Wonderful Doctor. Very kind and thoroughResponse from the ownerThank you for your kind words! We're glad you had a wonderful experience with our doctor. We strive to provide thorough and compassionate care to all our patients. Thank you for choosing LifeStream Family Medicine. Diana DenhamDiana Denham ★★★★★ Dr. Winslow has been very great and caring each time I've gone inResponse from the ownerThank you Diana! Jeannine ErvansJeannine Ervans ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you! Richard ThompsonRichard Thompson ★★★★★ I love Dr. Winslow she's not like other doctors, she is very concerning for your health, she actually listens to you and your concerns. After searching a year for a primary doctor that didn't have 3 month waits or not accepting new patients I found doctor Winslow and I'm glad I did.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your kind words Richard! Lisa NudyLisa Nudy ★★★★★ All of the staff members were friendly, attentive, and efficient. The office and exam rooms were clean and well organized. I’m a new patient who recently moved here, and Dr. Winslow spent a good bit of time going over my medical history with me and giving me a physical exam. She was very thorough and competent. I think she spent more time with me than any other physician has in the past. I was impressed and am very glad that I chose her as my new family physician.Response from the ownerThank you Lisa! Donna JeffressDonna Jeffress ★★★★★ My husband and I are extremely happy with Dr. Winsliow and Kiersten. The doctor was very informative and made us both feel confident with our choice of a new doctor and our recent move to Florida.Response from the ownerThank you Donna! S pinzS pinz ★★★★★ Great experience at the dr this morning. Staff was super friendly. There was really no wait and the dr was fantastic. New to the area so I’m so glad to have found a primary care! Very comfortable office.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your kind words! Jason MasilaJason Masila ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you for your positive review! We greatly appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you had a great experience at our clinic. Crystal GolmCrystal Golm ★★★★★ Dr. Winslow and her staff were wonderful. Dr. Winslow spent so much time with me, reviewed my old lab work, asked really thoughtful questions, and is working on a treatment plan for me that is holistic in nature, rather than focused on each individual issue. The staff was courteous and handled a very busy front office with courtesy and efficiency.Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words Crystal and trusting us with your care! Gary HershmanGary Hershman ★★★★★ Relatively new patient, but extremely happy so far. Small operation, which I like. Very efficient staff that takes a personal interest in the patient. Really like Dr. Winslow. She is very thorough and candid, as I prefer. Took my wife along to meet her. She’s also considering the switcheroo. Highly recommend this practice.❣️Response from the ownerThank you Gary! J PJ P ★★★★★ Response from the ownerthank you! Jeff TobinJeff Tobin ★★★★★ Absolutely great treatment. Totally recommend this practice.Kathy MungleKathy Mungle ★★★★★ Everyone was very friendly and professional. They all made me feel as if I had been there many times before. I really appreciated the fact that I was able to see Dr.Winslow in a very timely manner.Response from the ownerThank you Kathy! Elsa DownieElsa Downie ★★★★★ I am so happy , my friend told me about Dr. Winslow and Lifestream Family Medicine! The office staff is friendly, and professional. Dr. Winslow is a caring and thoughtful person, as well as a thorough doctor!Response from the ownerThank you Elsa! Rick T.Rick T. ★★★★★ Response from the ownerthanks so much :) Helen KayeHelen Kaye ★★★★★ Dr. Winslow was very patient and gracious during my first visit; and, I am scheduled to go back. She was very thorough and for the first time in a very long time, I'm looking forward to going back to see my care provider. We have worked to do and Dr. Winslow has reassured me, I'm not going to have to do this alone. I am very grateful.Response from the ownerThank you Helen! Kristine EsparzaKristine Esparza ★★★★★ Dr. Sookra-Winslow is both thorough and caring. She focuses on a wholistic approach and addresses patient concerns with data and experience. She is our family physician and we are so happy we found someone who takes her time and truly wants the best outcome for her patients.Response from the ownerThank you! David ParkerDavid Parker ★★★★★ Staff and doctor were attentive and personable. Would highly recommend if in need of a primary care physician.Mallie ShirkMallie Shirk ★★★★★ We have been looking for a family doctor for a long time. When we met Dr. Winslow she was very personable and good with all of my kids. She made us feel comfortable and was very thorough with their wellness checkups. The office was very clean and I love that she is open about her faith and even has scripture on her walls in the waiting room. Feeling very thankful to have her as our family doctor now. A prayer answered!Response from the ownerThank you Mallie! Katarzyna PLaszewskiKatarzyna PLaszewski ★★★★★ If you are looking for a good doctor look no further! Dr Winslow is wonderful; she truly cares about her patients. She listens and takes the time to not only explain everything but also to get to know her patients and their health situation. The staff is always nice and friendly, the office is inviting and clean. I’m glad I found Doctor Winslow and would highly recommend her to family and friends. THANK YOU!Response from the ownerThank you Katarzyna! Karla PadillaKarla Padilla ★★★★★ I’m so happy to found Dr. Winslow she really care about her patients, she take her time and give you excellent advices about your concernResponse from the ownerThank you Karla! Carmen MerriamCarmen Merriam ★★★★★ Our first visit could not have been more pleasant, Kirsten, Brandi and Dr Winslow were all friendly and chipper. We were seen within 20 minutes of arriving and this was a new patient appointment! Pretty amazing.Response from the ownerThank you Carmen! Anna VoyAnna Voy ★★★★★ I’m a patient of Dr. Winslow since 2020. She’s an excellent doctor, knowledgeable and kind, never rushes through an appointment. She takes time to listen to my health concerns, which is very important to me as a patient. The office is super clean and quiet, almost doesn’t feel like a medical clinic. The staff is very friendly. I never had problems with scheduling a short notice appointments. I would drive an extra mile to see Dr. Winslow, and definitely recommend her as a great family doctor!Response from the ownerThank you Anna!! Derrick ToneyDerrick Toney ★★★★★ Dr Winslow spends a lot of time with you. She seems to be genuinely concerned about your health and wellness. Most other practices like to pawn there patients off to PA’s.Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words, Derrick Toney. We are delighted that you had a positive experience with Dr. Winslow at LifeStream Family Medicine. Our dedicated team takes pride in providing personalized attention and genuine care for our patients' health and wellness. We value your trust in us. Deanna DubbsDeanna Dubbs ★★★★★ Doctor Winslow is awesome!Response from the ownerThank you Deanna! Vickie MauroVickie Mauro ★★★★★ The facility is clean. The staff is courtious and friendly. Dr Winslow is thorough and takes the time to answer your questions. Would highly recommend Dr Winslow to my family and friends.Response from the ownerThanks so much Vickie for your kind words! Robin DianeRobin Diane ★★★★★ Dr. Winslow is excellent. She takes very good care of her patients.Response from the ownerthank you! Bob SearfossBob Searfoss ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you for your positive review! We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you had a great experience at LifeStream Family Medicine. If you have any further questions or need any assistance, please feel free to reach out to us. Gail SearfossGail Searfoss ★★★★★ My husband and I are relatively new to Florida and have been spending the last year finding new doctors and such. We feel so fortunate to have found Dr Sookra-Winslow at Lifestream Family Medicine. The office is clean and restful, the staff is efficient and friendly and there has never been a time that I've had to wait past my appointment time.Dr. Winslow gives me her full attention when I'm there and I have never felt like just a number. I really appreciate her caring approach and willingness to look beyond prescription medicines to find health solutions.I would recommend this office 100%!!Response from the ownerThank you Gail! Jimmy SweeneyJimmy Sweeney ★★★★★ My family and I are so thankful that we found LifeStream Family Medicine!Dr. Winslow really takes her time to understand the issue. I never feel like I am just rushed in and rushed out like our previous doctor. She really, truly cares about our total wellbeing! Do yourself a favor, make an appointment and meet Dr. Winslow. I did, and it has changed my life!Response from the ownerThank you Jimmy! I have truly enjoyed getting to know you and your family! Key WesterKey Wester ★★★★★ (2020) I am going to pile my 5 stars on with everyone else! This practice deserves a wheelbarrow full of stars! It is never busy, you get right in and Dr Winslow is kind, warm, and non-judgemental! Staff is welcoming and pretty darn awesome!Response from the ownerThanks so much for your kinds words and allowing us to take care of you! josiah hartjosiah hart ★★★★★ Had such a great experience! I have been on the hunt for a doctor who would take the time to listen and show interest in my health! My search is over! Thank you Dr. Winslow!Marie AdamsMarie Adams ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you Marie! js_loader

FINDING A FAMILY DOCTOR IN LAKEWOOD RANCH FL

Understanding Your Needs

Before you start your search for a family doctor in Lakewood Ranch FL, it’s essential to assess your unique healthcare needs. Consider factors such as your age, any pre-existing medical conditions, and the specific medical services you may require. By understanding your needs, you can narrow down your options and find a doctor who is best suited to provide the care you require.

Qualifications and Credentials

One of the first things you should look for in a family doctor is their qualifications and credentials. Ensure that the doctor is licensed to practice medicine in your state or country. Check their educational background and whether they are board-certified in family medicine. These credentials are a testament to their knowledge and expertise.

Location and Accessibility

The location of your family doctor’s office is crucial, as it can impact how convenient it is to access healthcare services. Consider factors such as proximity to your home or workplace, availability of parking, and public transportation options. Choosing a doctor with a conveniently located office can make it easier to schedule and attend appointments.

Experience and Specializations

Experience matters when it comes to medical care. Inquire about the doctor’s years of practice and whether they have experience in treating patients with conditions similar to yours. Some family doctors may also have specializations or areas of expertise, such as pediatrics or geriatrics. If you have specific healthcare needs, finding a doctor with relevant experience can be beneficial.

Communication and Bedside Manner

Effective communication between you and your family doctor is essential for building trust and receiving quality care. Pay attention to the doctor’s bedside manner during your initial consultation. Are they attentive, empathetic, and willing to listen to your concerns? A doctor who communicates well can make your healthcare journey more comfortable and productive.

Patient Reviews and Recommendations

In the digital age, it’s easier than ever to research potential family doctors. Look for patient reviews and recommendations online to gain insight into the experiences of others. Keep in mind that no doctor is perfect, but consistent positive feedback from patients is a good sign. Conversely, if you find numerous negative reviews, it may be a red flag.

Insurance and Payment Options

Finances play a significant role in healthcare decisions. Check whether the family doctor accepts your health insurance plan. Understanding the billing and payment options available can help you avoid unexpected costs. If you’re uninsured, inquire about the doctor’s fees and whether they offer any payment plans or discounts.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

To find a family doctor near you, start by asking for recommendations from friends, family, or your current healthcare providers. You can also use online directories or contact your insurance company for a list of in-network doctors.

For your first appointment, bring your identification, insurance information, and any relevant medical records, such as previous test results or prescriptions. It’s also helpful to prepare a list of questions or concerns you want to discuss.

Yes, you have the right to switch family doctors if you’re not satisfied with the care you’re receiving. It’s important to find a doctor with whom you feel comfortable and confident in their abilities.

The frequency of check-ups can vary based on your age and medical history. In general, adults should have a check-up at least once a year, while children and seniors may require more frequent visits. Consult with your doctor for personalized recommendations.

During your first meeting, you can ask about the doctor’s qualifications, experience, and approach to healthcare. Inquire about their availability, office policies, and how they handle emergencies or after-hours care.

Choosing a family doctor is a significant decision that can impact your overall health and well-being. By considering factors such as your healthcare needs, the doctor’s qualifications, location, and communication style, you can make an informed choice. Additionally, don’t hesitate to seek recommendations and read reviews to ensure you select a family doctor who is the right fit for you. Remember that your health is worth the effort of finding the perfect family doctor who can provide the care and support you deserve. If you are searching google for best family doctor Lakewood Ranch FL or family doctor near me, Look no further then LifeStream Family Medicine.