Posted on November 13, 2025 If you’ve noticed more lingering coughs among family members, coworkers, or classmates in the Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton area this fall, you’re not alone. At East County Internal Medicine, we’ve seen an uptick in patients presenting with symptoms of “walking pneumonia” — a milder form of pneumonia caused by the […]
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Florida’s 2026 Health Insurance Crisis: Premiums Set to Surge – Why More Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Parrish Residents Are Choosing Insurance-Free Primary Care
Posted on November 11, 2025 Shaan Kunwar DO With Florida health insurance premiums projected to rise 50–100%+ in 2026 after ACA subsidies expire, thousands in Manatee and Sarasota counties are turning to predictable, transparent cash-based primary care that costs less than most monthly premiums. East County Internal Medicine Florida families are facing the largest health […]
Affordable Self Pay Primary Care
We are proud to be operating independently of insurance providers. As a primary care office we can do this. Dr. Shaan Kunwar is Board Certified in Internal medicine, and if you are looking for a small and individualized care experience, look no further. We offer in person, phone, and televideo options. Our rates have not […]