Christina Sciavolino-Day, MD

"As a daughter of two physicians, the world of medicine was introduced to me at an early age. My parents taught me the importance of the time proven principles of good communication with patients, the formation of a true patient-physician bond and going that extra mile. I was fortunate to have learned this from them and it has been my foundation ever since.

Born in Brooklyn, I went to Brooklyn College and graduated magna cum laude with a BA in psychology. I then obtained my medical degree from SUNY Downstate at Brooklyn, an experience which I will always cherish. After completing a Pediatrics Internship at Cornell at New York Hospital, I finished my Internal Medicine Residency at Staten Island University Hospital. During this time I was chosen as one of their Medical Chief Residents.

I have been in Naples for almost 20 years practicing at different locations, including 6 years in the urgent care realm. Because of this I have added an urgent care approach to my practice when needed. As an internist, dealing with multiple complex medical conditions is the usual for me. Optimizing the treatment of these conditions is what we will work together on.

Wellness and prevention has been a strong portion of my mission, and I am involved in community lectures and articles. Knowledge truly does empower people and it is important to continue this. Heart disease and stroke prevention as well as ongoing cancer screening have been a primary focus for me. Prevention does save lives and it is vital for my patients to take an active role in their health."

"My mission as a physician over the last 20 years has been to provide quality care by never rushing through issues, and by truly listening to my patients. Recently there has been increased pressure on traditional practices to see more patients in less time thus making my approach to medicine very difficult. In an effort to correct this I have decided to shift from a traditional practice to a concierge practice. As a result, I will be able to take my time with patients, make myself more available, monitor hospitalizations, and work with you to improve your wellness with our team approach. It all starts with you making that first step.

To better explain why I chose concierge medicine, please read my article, The Concierge Revolution, as published in the November issue of Old Naples News."