Primary Care Providers
Michael Ipock, APRN Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Michael is a Board Certified Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in the medical field; most of that experience was in Emergency Departments in Missouri and Florida. Michael is compassionate about his care for others and hopes to build lasting relationships with his patients and their families.
Michael is a Graduate of Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri. He and his wife Erin and their two children, William and Kenzi, moved to the Tampa area in 2016. Living professional lives with teenagers is tough, which is one of the reasons why Michael is passionate about 24/7 Direct Primary Care memberships. These memberships allow busy professionals like them to receive the care they deserve and can trust.
Sinan Ahmad, FNP-C Family Nurse Practitioner
Sinan Ahmad, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in primary care, preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and acute care across the lifespan. He has been practicing as a family nurse practitioner for several years, providing evidence-based, patient-centered care.
He offers care in the following languages: English, Arabic
He is able to treat a wide range of conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, respiratory illnesses, infections, and common acute concerns, as well as symptoms such as pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.
He chose to enter the medical profession out of a strong desire to help people improve their health and quality of life through accessible, compassionate care. He values building long-term relationships with patients and believes that listening, education, and shared decision-making are essential to achieving meaningful health outcomes.
Patients appreciate his approachable, thorough care style and his commitment to treating the whole person—not just the diagnosis. He strives to create a supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered to take an active role in their healthcare.
Athena L Valencia, MD
Athena is an Internal Medicine Physician that has been practicing for more than 30 years. She completed her residency in 1990 at Mercy Hospital after graduating from University of the East/Ramon Memorial Medical Center in 1987.