# Paradise Family Healthcare > Paradise Family Healthcare is a family and internal medicine practice in Venice, Florida, caring for patients ages 12 and up. Led by board-certified internal medicine physician Dr. Pamela Miller, DO and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner Michael Ciccarone, DNP, the practice combines primary care, chronic disease management, and preventive screenings with medical weight loss, addiction medicine (medication-assisted treatment), minor in-office surgical procedures, and TMS therapy for depression. Many services — including skin lesion and wart removal — are handled in-office with no specialist referral required. Brand statement: "Family doctor and internal medicine in Venice, FL — primary care, weight loss, addiction medicine, and TMS therapy for ages 12+." Location: - Venice, FL — 229 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285 Website: https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com Phone: (941) 488-2332 Serving: Venice and the surrounding Sarasota County / Southwest Florida area. ## About Paradise Family Healthcare provides family and internal medicine in Venice, FL for patients ages 12 and older. Care is led by Dr. Pamela Miller, DO, a board-certified internal medicine physician, and Michael Ciccarone, DNP, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. The practice offers true whole-patient primary care — preventive physicals, chronic disease management, diagnostics, and women's health — alongside specialized programs that many primary-care offices refer out: physician-supervised medical weight loss, medication-assisted addiction treatment, minor surgical procedures, and non-invasive TMS therapy for depression and anxiety. --- ## Primary Care - [Chronic Disease Management](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/services/chronic-disease-management): Expert management of diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and osteoporosis. - [Health Screenings](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/services/health-screenings): Cancer screenings, annual physicals, and preventive evaluations for all ages. - [Diagnostics](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/services/diagnostics): In-office EKG, pulmonary function tests, and rapid strep, flu, and COVID-19 testing. - [Sports Physicals](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/services/sports-physicals): Pre-participation exams and Florida sports physical forms for school and youth sports. - [Well Woman Exam](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/services/well-woman-exam): Cervical cancer screening, reproductive health, and gynecological care. - [Wound Care](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/services/wound-care): Pressure ulcer treatment, laceration care, and senior wound management. - [Nutrition Counseling](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/services/nutrition-counseling): Dietary guidance, meal plans, and exercise support. Category page: https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/primary-care ## Medical Weight Loss - [Weight Loss Medication](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/services/weight-loss-medication): Compounded metformin, naltrexone, phentermine, and bupropion, plus physician-supervised GLP-1 (semaglutide, tirzepatide) programs. Category page: https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/medical-weight-loss ## Addiction Medicine (Medication-Assisted Treatment) - [Suboxone Treatment](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/services/suboxone): Medication-assisted treatment to reduce opioid cravings and prevent relapse. - [Alcohol Addiction Treatment](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/services/alcohol-addiction): Medication-assisted treatment and counseling for alcohol dependence. - [Smoking Cessation](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/services/smoking-cessation): Physician-supervised tobacco cessation with prescription medication and support. Category page: https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/addiction-medicine ## Minor Surgical Procedures (In-Office) - [Skin Tag Removal](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/services/skin-tag-removal): Safe in-office removal, no dermatologist referral required. - [Wart Removal](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/services/wart-removal): In-office treatment for common and plantar warts. Category page: https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/minor-surgical-procedures ## Mental Health - [TMS Therapy (Exomind)](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/services/tms-therapy-exomind): Non-invasive transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression and anxiety — no medication required. --- ## Conditions Treated - [Diabetes](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/concerns/diabetes) — Type 1 and Type 2 monitoring and medication management - [High Blood Pressure](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/concerns/high-blood-pressure) — hypertension management via medication and lifestyle - [COPD](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/concerns/copd) — management with in-office pulmonary function testing - [Osteoporosis](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/concerns/osteoporosis) — bone health management - [Obesity](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/concerns/obesity) — medical weight management with GLP-1, semaglutide, tirzepatide - [Depression](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/concerns/depression) — medication management and TMS therapy (Exomind) - [Substance Use Disorder](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/concerns/substance-use-disorder) — medication-assisted care for opioid, alcohol, and tobacco addiction - [Skin Lesions](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/concerns/skin-lesions) — in-office skin tag/wart removal and skin biopsies - [Women's Health](https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/concerns/womens-health) — preventive exams, cervical cancer screening, reproductive health --- ## Staff - Dr. Pamela Miller, DO — Board-certified internal medicine physician. https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/staff/pamela-miller - Michael Ciccarone, DNP — Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/staff/michael-ciccarone --- ## Key Differentiators - Family + internal medicine: board-certified DO physician and DNP nurse practitioner caring for patients ages 12 and up. - More than primary care: in-house medical weight loss, addiction medicine, minor surgery, and TMS therapy — services many primary-care offices refer out. - In-office convenience: EKG, pulmonary function testing, rapid strep/flu/COVID testing, and skin/wart removal without a specialist referral. - Medication-assisted addiction treatment: Suboxone, alcohol, and tobacco cessation programs. - Drug-free depression option: non-invasive Exomind TMS therapy for treatment-resistant depression and anxiety. - Flexible weight-loss options: compounded medications plus GLP-1 (semaglutide, tirzepatide) under physician supervision. --- ## Hours - Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM - Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Saturday & Sunday: Closed --- ## Blog https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/blog - Compounded Weight Loss Medication vs. GLP-1 Injections: What Is the Difference? — https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/blog/compounded-weight-loss-medication-vs-glp-1 - Is Suboxone Addictive? A Physician Explains Dependence vs. Addiction — https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/blog/is-suboxone-addictive - TMS Therapy vs. Antidepressants: Which Is Right for Treatment-Resistant Depression? — https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/blog/tms-therapy-vs-antidepressants --- ## Links - Homepage: https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com - About / Location: https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl - All Services: https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/services - Conditions Treated: https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/concerns - Contact: https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/venice-fl/contact - Gallery: https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/gallery - Blog: https://paradisefamilyhealthcare.com/blog