Dr. James Cocco | Lerner-Cohen Healthcare

A native of the “Jersey Shore,” Dr. James Cocco attended medical school in Virginia before continuing his residency training in Tampa. “After eight years being landlocked in Richmond, I wanted to get back to saltwater,” Dr. Cocco says. 

In 2016, Dr. Cocco had the opportunity to join Lerner-Cohen Healthcare, a concierge medical practice here in Sarasota. Prior to his arrival, Lerner-Cohen focused on adult internal medicine, but with Dr. Cocco being board-certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics, they now offer care to patients of all ages. In this setting, he could spend more time with patients and not feel beholden to insurance rules or the volume-centered demands of a traditional medical practice. His new practice is limited to about 300 patients. 

Dr. Cocco describes the concierge model as a refreshing opportunity to work with a small group of patients and families that are genuinely committed to their health. “It’s always easier to keep people healthy than it is to make them healthy,” he explains. That’s why he encourages his patients to schedule regular visits simply to check in, so he can ensure they’re doing well. 

New parents especially appreciate having the full attention of a private pediatrician. “We offer after-hours access, house calls, ER visits, and televisits,” says Dr. Cocco. “We’re in charge of our patients from start to finish. We stay involved—especially if our patients require hospitalization.” Dr. Cocco and his partners all maintain full hospital privileges at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Cocco is a calming force for his patients. “Rather than rush through complex medical issues, I now take as much time as needed to explain things. It’s the personal part of concierge medicine. I have a real relationship with my patients. They specifically chose me, and I care about each of them.”

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