Southwest Florida native returns to open medical clinic

NAPLES — A certified family practice nurse practitioner and a doctor who have partnered in their own internal and primary care practice in Maryland have relocated to Naples to open Prestige Primary Care.

The practice, which focuses on preventative medicine, chronic disease management and health screenings for adults 18, was founded by Naples native Jessica Bartalino and Dr. Mahesha Thimmarayappa, according to a statement. They moved to Naples to be closer to family, the release adds.