Meet Our Providers
Ramakrishna P. Kanuri, M.D.
Dr Kanuri has been a practicing as a gastroenterologist in Brooksville for over 30 years and is a board certified gastroenterologist,
who strives to provide the highest quality medical care and services in a compassionate, professional and personalized manner. Dr. Kanuri
graduated from Osmania Medical College, India and completed his medical residency in internal medicine at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan
and at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan.
He completed his fellowship in gastroenterology from University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kanuri's clinical areas of interest and expertise
include: colonoscopy, endoscopy and acid reflux disorders. He is currently the president of Hernando Gastroenterology Associates and executive director
of Hernando Endoscopy & Surgery Center, Brooksville Florida.
Dr. Kanuri is a dedicated family man. He and his wife Radha have 3 beautiful children: Arjun, Nitya and Ajay.
He is affiliated with the following local Hospitals: Bayfront Health, Brooksville - Bayfront Health, Spring Hill and Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville.
Stacey Azzolino BS, MS, PA-C
Stacey Azzolino has been a Physician Assistant for over 20 years. She has spent the majority of her career specializing in Surgical
oncology with a focus in the cancers of the gastrointestinal tract..
Stacey completed her training in New York at Bronx Lebanon Hospital in 2003 where she was the recipient of the Director's award
pf Excellence at graduation. Prior to that she received a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University in New York and went on to complete a Master's degree
n Biomedical Research from University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ's school of Biomedical Science.
She has spent her career caring for and comforting both patients and their families as they made their journey through their
Cancer Diagnosis and treatment. She is certified by NCCPA and is licensed to practice in Florida, New York and New Jersey. She has worked as a PA at The Valley Health
system in Ridgewood, NJ and at Atlantic Health System in Morristown NJ.
In June 2022, she and her husband and son moved to Florida to be near their families. They live in Brooksville with their 3 dogs
and 2 chin chillas. She feels honored to be able to bring her 20 + year's experience to Hernando Gastroenterology Associates. In her free time she enjoys spending time
with her parents and family, reading, knitting, spending time outdoors at the beach and watching her son play ice hockey.
Arlene Bradford, APRN-C
Arlene Bradford, APRN-C has been a nurse for nearly 30 years. Before she became a certified Family Nurse Practitioner, caring
for elderly patients in their homes, she was a pediatric nurse for 15 years, caring for children with pulmonary issues at St. Joseph's hospital in Tampa. Arlene chose
to become a Family Nurse Practitioner so that she could expand her knowledge and expertise to care for patients throughout their lifespan. She now enjoys working
with adults who have gastroenterology issues. Arlene has a biology degree from George Mason University, and graduated with honors at both nursing schools; firstly,
with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Iowa Wesleyan College and a Master's degree in nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of South Florida.
The various locales reflect that she was firstly a daughter and then a wife of two military men. Arlene has also been a nursing instructor for Hillsborough
Community College, Rasmussen University and Florida College of Health Sciences in Tampa. She tells her students to treat patients as they would like to be treated.
Being personable, professional and competent is of the upmost importance to her.
Arlene is happily married to Robert, a professional musician, and loves being at home with their rescue dog, Harley. Her
hobbies include staying in shape with Pilates, being a home-body, listening to music and caring for flowering plants. Arlene has two beautiful children, Gary and
Amber and three wonderful grandchildren, who all live in Texas.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m. |
Saturday - Sunday: CLOSED |
OFFICE PHONE:(352) 597-1206 |
FAX:(352) 597-1208
Ramakrishna P. Kanuri, M.D.
Dr Kanuri has been a practicing as a gastroenterologist in Brooksville for over 30 years and is a board certified gastroenterologist, who strives to provide the highest quality medical care and services in a compassionate, professional and personalized manner. Dr. Kanuri graduated from Osmania Medical College, India and completed his medical residency in internal medicine at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan and at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan.
He completed his fellowship in gastroenterology from University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kanuri's clinical areas of interest and expertise include: colonoscopy, endoscopy and acid reflux disorders. He is currently the president of Hernando Gastroenterology Associates and executive director of Hernando Endoscopy & Surgery Center, Brooksville Florida.
Dr. Kanuri is a dedicated family man. He and his wife Radha have 3 beautiful children: Arjun, Nitya and Ajay.
He is affiliated with the following local Hospitals: Bayfront Health, Brooksville - Bayfront Health, Spring Hill and Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville.
Stacey Azzolino BS, MS, PA-C
Stacey Azzolino has been a Physician Assistant for over 20 years. She has spent the majority of her career specializing in Surgical oncology with a focus in the cancers of the gastrointestinal tract..
Stacey completed her training in New York at Bronx Lebanon Hospital in 2003 where she was the recipient of the Director's award pf Excellence at graduation. Prior to that she received a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University in New York and went on to complete a Master's degree n Biomedical Research from University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ's school of Biomedical Science.
She has spent her career caring for and comforting both patients and their families as they made their journey through their Cancer Diagnosis and treatment. She is certified by NCCPA and is licensed to practice in Florida, New York and New Jersey. She has worked as a PA at The Valley Health system in Ridgewood, NJ and at Atlantic Health System in Morristown NJ.
In June 2022, she and her husband and son moved to Florida to be near their families. They live in Brooksville with their 3 dogs and 2 chin chillas. She feels honored to be able to bring her 20 + year's experience to Hernando Gastroenterology Associates. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her parents and family, reading, knitting, spending time outdoors at the beach and watching her son play ice hockey.
Arlene Bradford, APRN-C
Arlene Bradford, APRN-C has been a nurse for nearly 30 years. Before she became a certified Family Nurse Practitioner, caring for elderly patients in their homes, she was a pediatric nurse for 15 years, caring for children with pulmonary issues at St. Joseph's hospital in Tampa. Arlene chose to become a Family Nurse Practitioner so that she could expand her knowledge and expertise to care for patients throughout their lifespan. She now enjoys working with adults who have gastroenterology issues. Arlene has a biology degree from George Mason University, and graduated with honors at both nursing schools; firstly, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Iowa Wesleyan College and a Master's degree in nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of South Florida. The various locales reflect that she was firstly a daughter and then a wife of two military men. Arlene has also been a nursing instructor for Hillsborough Community College, Rasmussen University and Florida College of Health Sciences in Tampa. She tells her students to treat patients as they would like to be treated. Being personable, professional and competent is of the upmost importance to her.
Arlene is happily married to Robert, a professional musician, and loves being at home with their rescue dog, Harley. Her hobbies include staying in shape with Pilates, being a home-body, listening to music and caring for flowering plants. Arlene has two beautiful children, Gary and Amber and three wonderful grandchildren, who all live in Texas.