Providers
April Weliever, M.D.
Family Medicine
April Weliever, M.D., MSW is originally from Tampa, Florida. She attended undergraduate school at Florida College, the University of South Florida and graduate school at Florida State University completing her studies in social work. After spending 10 years working as a social worker with the Hillsborough County Public Schools she chose to pursue her education as a physician.
She attended medical school at Ross University in Dominica, West Indies and completed her residency at Louisiana State University where she served as chief resident in the Family Medicine program. She is Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Weliever has been practicing Family Medicine in Citrus County for 2 years and is very excited to be joining Nature Coast Health Care.
Dr. Weliever resides in Homosassa, Florida. She has been married to Kenny Weliever for 20 years and they have two children, ages six and four. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, outdoor activities, reading and traveling.
April Weliever, M.D., MSW is originally from Tampa, Florida. She attended undergraduate school at Florida College, the University of South Florida and graduate school at Florida State University completing her studies in social work. After spending 10 years working as a social worker with the Hillsborough County Public Schools she chose to pursue her education as a physician.
She attended medical school at Ross University in Dominica, West Indies and completed her residency at Louisiana State University where she served as chief resident in the Family Medicine program. She is Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Weliever has been practicing Family Medicine in Citrus County for 2 years and is very excited to be joining Nature Coast Health Care.
Dr. Weliever resides in Homosassa, Florida. She has been married to Kenny Weliever for 20 years and they have two children, ages six and four. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, outdoor activities, reading and traveling.
Antoinette Frussinetty, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, RN-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Antoinette Frussinetty, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, RN-BC is a board certified Nurse Practitioner who relocated from NYC to Citrus County in 2016. She has three degrees in Nursing which she obtained from Pace University in Manhattan, NY. She received her Bachelor of Science degree (BSN) in Nursing in 2005, her Master of Science (MSN) degree in Nursing in 2009 and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in 2015. She also has two American Nursing Credentialling Center (ANCC) Board Certifications; one as a Medical Surgical Nurse and the other as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been practicing as a Registered Nurse since 2005 and as a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2010. She is a member of the American Nurses Association. Dr. Frussinetty is married with one daughter and lives in Citrus County.
Antoinette Frussinetty, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, RN-BC is a board certified Nurse Practitioner who relocated from NYC to Citrus County in 2016. She has three degrees in Nursing which she obtained from Pace University in Manhattan, NY. She received her Bachelor of Science degree (BSN) in Nursing in 2005, her Master of Science (MSN) degree in Nursing in 2009 and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in 2015. She also has two American Nursing Credentialling Center (ANCC) Board Certifications; one as a Medical Surgical Nurse and the other as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been practicing as a Registered Nurse since 2005 and as a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2010. She is a member of the American Nurses Association. Dr. Frussinetty is married with one daughter and lives in Citrus County.
Ashley Thomas, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Ashley Thomas is a Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. After 10 years in medical office administration she received her Associates Degree in Nursing in 2010 from Lake Sumter State College. She received her Masters of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University in 2015 and has been working as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse since.
Ashley strives to provide quality care and enjoys assisting her patients to stay healthy throughout their lives.
Ashley Thomas is a Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. After 10 years in medical office administration she received her Associates Degree in Nursing in 2010 from Lake Sumter State College. She received her Masters of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University in 2015 and has been working as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse since.
Ashley strives to provide quality care and enjoys assisting her patients to stay healthy throughout their lives.
Christian Lopez, MD
Medical Doctor
Dr. Christian Lopez, MD, is a Primary Care Physician who relocated from New Jersey to Citrus County. He previously worked as a Professor of Human Anatomy & Physiology and Biology at Kean University and Middlesex College in New Jersey, as well as at Interamerican University in Puerto Rico. In addition, he holds a medical license as a practitioner of General Medicine from Puerto Rico.
Dr. Christian Lopez, MD, is a Primary Care Physician who relocated from New Jersey to Citrus County. He previously worked as a Professor of Human Anatomy & Physiology and Biology at Kean University and Middlesex College in New Jersey, as well as at Interamerican University in Puerto Rico. In addition, he holds a medical license as a practitioner of General Medicine from Puerto Rico.
Janet Slawinski, ANP
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Janet Slawinski is Board Certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Nursing from Stony Brook University in 1993. She returned there for her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which she completed in 1998.
She completed her Advanced Practice Registered Nurse degree in 2005, also from Stony Brook. She has been working as a Certified Nurse Practitioner since. She love what she does! She treats her patients like family.
Janet Slawinski is Board Certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Nursing from Stony Brook University in 1993. She returned there for her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which she completed in 1998.
She completed her Advanced Practice Registered Nurse degree in 2005, also from Stony Brook. She has been working as a Certified Nurse Practitioner since. She love what she does! She treats her patients like family.
Joseph McNerney, DO
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr McNerney, DO is an experienced board-certified osteopathic physician. He is an experienced medical educator. He is the past president of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. He is also a Distinguished Fellow of the college. Dr. McNerney is an Emeritus Chairman of the American Board of Osteopathic Family Physicians. This Board certifies all Osteopathic Family Physicians in the United States.
Dr. McNerney practiced Family Medicine for 20 years in rural Iowa before becoming the Clinical Dean of The Touro University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in California. He later assumed the role of Director of Medical Education of the Osteopathic Division of St. John Providence Health System, a large health system in and around Detroit Michigan. In both these roles Dr. McNerney established multiple new residency training programs and new clinical rotations for medical students.
Dr. McNerney moved to Florida in 2014 and has practiced in this area since that time. Dr. McNerney was also Board Certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine in 1988.
Dr McNerney, DO is an experienced board-certified osteopathic physician. He is an experienced medical educator. He is the past president of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. He is also a Distinguished Fellow of the college. Dr. McNerney is an Emeritus Chairman of the American Board of Osteopathic Family Physicians. This Board certifies all Osteopathic Family Physicians in the United States.
Dr. McNerney practiced Family Medicine for 20 years in rural Iowa before becoming the Clinical Dean of The Touro University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in California. He later assumed the role of Director of Medical Education of the Osteopathic Division of St. John Providence Health System, a large health system in and around Detroit Michigan. In both these roles Dr. McNerney established multiple new residency training programs and new clinical rotations for medical students.
Dr. McNerney moved to Florida in 2014 and has practiced in this area since that time. Dr. McNerney was also Board Certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine in 1988.
Ken Savage, DO
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Kenneth L. Savage Jr. D.O. is a Citrus County native. He comes from a long line of doctors including his grandfather, who practiced Family Medicine, and his father, who founded Citrus Cardiology 40 years ago.
Alumni: Univ South FL undergrad 2001, Kansas City University COM med school 2005, Suncoast Hospital internship 2006, Largo Med residency 2008
Kenneth L. Savage D.O. is a Board Certified, Diplomat of the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.
Kenneth L. Savage Jr. D.O. is a Citrus County native. He comes from a long line of doctors including his grandfather, who practiced Family Medicine, and his father, who founded Citrus Cardiology 40 years ago.
Alumni: Univ South FL undergrad 2001, Kansas City University COM med school 2005, Suncoast Hospital internship 2006, Largo Med residency 2008
Kenneth L. Savage D.O. is a Board Certified, Diplomat of the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.
Roger Danclar, MD
Medical Doctor
