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(941) 743-3311

Welcome to Blue Ocean Healthcare

Welcome to Blue Ocean HealthcareWelcome to Blue Ocean HealthcareWelcome to Blue Ocean Healthcare

Our Family Caring for Your Family

(941) 743-3311

Welcome to Blue Ocean Healthcare

Welcome to Blue Ocean HealthcareWelcome to Blue Ocean HealthcareWelcome to Blue Ocean Healthcare

Our Family Caring for Your Family

COVID-19 INFORMATION

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Overview

Hello,


At least three new Covid-19 vaccines have been approved here and in the U.K.  Distribution began in late December, with healthcare personnel, extended care facilities and those over 65 getting initial priority.  


At this time, there is no plan to get the vaccine in the office, although we have procured a larger, hospital-grade refrigerator in the event we get access to the vaccine, and have applied to the state to get it.  We will let you know if and when that happens.


The Charlotte County Health Department is the primary location that currently has vaccine on hand.  It is by appointment only, and the website is listed on the attached link to the Health Department website:


http://charlotte.floridahealth.gov/events/2021/01/CharlotteCOVID-19VaccineInfo.html


We've heard that registering for an appointment has been difficult, as the demand for the vaccine is understandably high.  But if you do wish to register, keep trying, since new appointments open up as they continue to receive more vaccine.   


The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County launched a call center for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Appointments may now be made by calling 866-200-9160 (or 833-990-3549 for TTY users).  Appointments are based on vaccine availability. New appointment openings will be announced in advance. To receive a text message about vaccine appointment openings, text CharCoCares to 888-777.


CVS and Walgreens are gearing up to begin vaccinations as well, we just haven't heard that it has begun locally yet.  


Publix began offering the vaccine January 20th.  Vaccinations are scheduled online by appointment only.  Appointments cannot be made by calling Publix or the Publix pharmacy. 


Here is a list of Charlotte County Publix locations offering the vaccine:

  • Merchants Crossing 1500 Placida Road Englewood, FL 
  • Port Charlotte Crossing 4265 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 
  • Publix at Gulf Cove 13435 S. McCall Road Port Charlotte, FL 
  • Quesada Commons 19451 Cochran Blvd. Port Charlotte, FL 
  • Peachland Promenade 24051 Peachland Blvd. Port Charlotte, FL 
  • Punta Gorda Crossing 2310 Tamiami Trail Punta Gorda, FL 
  • Burnt Store Marketplace 3941 Tamiami Trail Punta Gorda, FL


This is the link to the Publix Florida Covid vaccination program:


https://www.publix.com/covid-vaccine/florida


PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE DOCTORS DIRECTLY BY PHONE, EMAIL OR TEXT REGARDING COVID TESTING OR VACCINATIONS.  What we know will be on the website.


So, as mass vaccination gets underway, keep in mind we still need to practice mask use, social distancing and good hand hygiene.  The pandemic is not over yet, but hopefully within a few months, the worst should be behind us.


Stay healthy and stay safe!


Your friends,


Drs. Steve and Stephanie Shell


Covid Testing link for Charlotte County

http://charlotte.floridahealth.gov/events/2021/01/CharlotteCOVID-19TestSites.html

Covid Vaccine link for Charlotte County

http://charlotte.floridahealth.gov/events/2021/01/CharlotteCOVID-19VaccineInfo.html

Covid Vaccine link for Lee County

https://www.leegov.com/covid-19/vaccine

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Our Services

Our Services

Our Services

  • Management of diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure
  • Heart attack and stroke prevention
  • Medical weight loss treatment
  • EKGs
  • Orthopedic injections
  • Coumadin monitoring
  • Dermatology services such as removal or treatment of skin cancers, warts and other lesions
  • School, sports and work physical exams
  • Holter (overnight) heart monitoring
  • Pulmon

  • Management of diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure
  • Heart attack and stroke prevention
  • Medical weight loss treatment
  • EKGs
  • Orthopedic injections
  • Coumadin monitoring
  • Dermatology services such as removal or treatment of skin cancers, warts and other lesions
  • School, sports and work physical exams
  • Holter (overnight) heart monitoring
  • Pulmonary Function Test (breathing test)
  • Medical marijuana prescribing

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Our Practice

Our Services

Our Services

Blue Ocean Healthcare is a membership model that emphasizes wellness and personalized healthcare. 

 

Several years ago, Drs. Steve and Stephanie Shell became tired of what has become assembly line medicine, with impersonal care, long waiting room times, short visits, inaccessibility to your doctor, hand-offs to midlevel providers, poor offi

Blue Ocean Healthcare is a membership model that emphasizes wellness and personalized healthcare. 

 

Several years ago, Drs. Steve and Stephanie Shell became tired of what has become assembly line medicine, with impersonal care, long waiting room times, short visits, inaccessibility to your doctor, hand-offs to midlevel providers, poor office communication and automated phone trees.


To us, that was unacceptable. 


We decided there was a better way to practice medicine.


Check out our practice model: 

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Our Accolades

The Charlotte Sun Newspaper Reader's Choice Award

Drs. Steve and Stephanie Shell have been awarded the Charlotte Sun newspaper award for Best Primary Care Physician or Best Preventive Physician 11  times.   This is a noteworthy achievement in a county of nearly 200,000 people with hundreds of primary care doctors to choose from.


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Health Grades

Health Grades is an online website that evaluates claims from federal data and private reviews to rate doctors based on patient satisfaction, physician education and experience, awards and accolades, and hospitals where they practice.  Click on the Healthgrades logo to see how we did.


★★★★★

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patient testimonials

"I am so happy I was convinced to go to Dr. Stephanie Shell. The Wellness program is very worthwhile. Dr. Shell is extremely thorough, professional and laughs at my corniness!! That's a sure plus!! I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Shell and know that she is giving me her best in all forms of treatments, diagnosis and just listening. I never feel rushed to get out. I am always welcomed by Dr. Shell and her entire staff. They are professionals extraordinaire."

"I could not ask for a better person to take care of my primary health needs. She is an amazing Dr. I have been to other Doctors where I felt like just a number. Not with Dr Shell she truly cares about her patients."

"Speaking for my wife and myself, Dr. Steve Shell has made a major difference in our physical health and our mental attitude about taking better care of ourselves and each other. He is an intelligent and totally dedicated medical doctor who cares very much about his patients. He knows and loves medicine and is a great guy to boot. What more could anyone ask for in a doctor? We both heartily recommend Dr. Steve as a primary care physician."

"Caring, knowledgeable, smart. We think Dr. Steve is great. Gets us to specialists when we need them, and treats us with dignity & professional skill as our GP."

 "I have been a patient of Dr. Stephanie Shell for many years. Simply put she is the best primary care doctor that I have experienced throughout my life time. After moving to Florida from NY I struggled for months finding a doctor. A close friend recommended Dr. Shell and promised I would not be disappointed! Dr. Shell treats the whole person. Under her guidance I have been able to remain a productive senior. I trust her with my life and feel blessed to be under her care."

"Dr. Steve has a wonderful bedside manner with the ability to understandably describe medical conditions to the layperson."

"Dr. Steve Shell is not only extremely professional and remains up to date on the latest advances and changes in clinical medicine, but also is very personable and is able really connect with his patients. He is highly responsive to the needs of his patients. Highly recommended!"



"She is the best! Very thorough, understanding, and spends as much time as I need. I was in Florida a few years before I found the right doctor. I definitely recommend her very highly. "Staff is great as well. Receptionist very friendly and helpful and the nurse is wonderful.

"Besides being a knowledgeable practitioner Dr. Steve Shell is a very good "listener" and one with an open, friendly disposition. I highly recommend him and his practice!"

 

"I have been a patient of Dr. Stephanie Shell for many years. Simply put she is the best primary care doctor that I have experienced throughout my life time. After moving to Florida from NY I struggled for months finding a doctor. A close friend recommended Dr. Shell and promised I would not be disappointed! Dr. Shell treats the whole person. Under her guidance I have been able to remain a productive senior. I trust her with my life and feel to be under her care."

"I have been with Dr. Steve Shell for over 10 years, and can't recommend him highly enough.  He always spends plenty of time with me and explains complicated things in a way that I can understand them.  My office visits never feel rushed, and they get me in right away when I'm sick.  Dr. Steve is smart, caring and compassionate, and makes me feel like a family friend.  The office is clean, nice and relaxed.  The staff is friendly and attentive, and the nurses are great.   Dr. Steve is a gem! "

 "My husband and I have been patients of Dr. Stephanie Shell since 2002. We were lucky to find her and are well pleased. Although the MDVIP program is expensive, it has been worth it to us. "Dr. Shell personally answers our calls on her cell phone after hours. She recommends excellent specialists and gets us in to see them immediately. My husband has chronic health issues so this has been a blessing. She has seen visiting family members when needed. As long as we can afford it, we will stay with her. There is a big difference in this program-much more attention and individual care. I do not feel like I'm in an assembly line like in the other doctors' offices. We feel blessed and extremely lucky to have Dr. Shell.

This is the healthcare I'm looking for!

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