Meet the Doctors
Dr. Gregory Berland
Born in Richmond, Virginia, and raised in Oklahoma City, Dr. Berland earned his undergraduate degree in mammalian physiology at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, in 1996. There he coached a youth soccer team and enjoyed his volunteer work in the new Friends program for children at risk. The first in his family to enter the field of medicine, Dr. Berland graduated from the University of Oklahoma Medical School in 2000. He subsequently moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, where he served his medical residency in Bayfront Medical Center’s Family Residency Program, with distinction as chief resident. Dr. Berland is board certified in Family Medicine. His professional pursuits include involvement with the American Academy and the Florida Academy of Family Physicians. He has worked as a clinical professor at Bayfront Medical Center in the Family Practice Residency Program. Dr. Berland has been involved with the hyperbaric medicine program at Town and Country hospital, and is medical director of wound care at Westbay nursing home. In addition, he currently holds inpatient privileges at Town & Country and Mease Countryside hospital. He is also the medical director of Look Who’s Kickin’ 4-D ultrasounds.
Dr. Berland’s special interests include sports medicine, cardiovascular medicine, weight loss, preventative care, scuba dive medicine, and cosmetic medicine. Now residing in Westchase, Florida with his wife Amy, he enjoys a variety of sports, including mountain biking, scuba diving and following Oklahoma football.Dr.
Bobbie Bullian, PA-C
Born in Michigan and raised in North Carolina, Bobbie attended the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology. In 1989, she graduated from the Physician Assistant Program at the University of Florida in Gainesville. She has 19 years of experience including Internal Medicine, Trauma, Surgery and has spent the last ten years working in Cardiovascular Medicine. Bobbie and her husband, Aaron, reside in Tampa with their daughters, Hannah and Abigail. Her particular interests include cardiovascular and preventative medicine.
ANTHONY YARAND M.S., PA-C
Born and raised in Minnesota, Anthony attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, and in 2006 obtained his master’s of science and Physician Assistant degrees at Des Moines University in Des Moines, IA. He is currently obtaining his doctorate in health sciences from Nova Southeastern University.
Anthony brings his skill and knowledge of family practice and medical aesthetics as he joins us in 2009. He specializes in cosmetic procedures such as Botox®, dermal fillers including the “Liquid Face Lift”, and a variety of laser treatments to reduce red and brown spots and rejuvenate the skin. He also uses prescription topical medicines designed to reduce discoloration and improve skin texture. Anthony is familiar with the most cutting-edge, sophisticated cosmetic procedures and products that medicine offers today. On our Medical side, Anthony will be caring for patients age 10 and up.
Elizabeth J. Thompson, MS, PA-C
Born and raised in Minnesota, Elizabeth attended the University of Minnesota – Minneapolis campus and graduated in 2003 with a BA in psychology. She then moved to Des Moines, Iowa to attend the PA program at Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center. After graduating in 2006 with her Master of Science degree, she moved to Florida to begin practice.
She is an active member of the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, currently serving on their Board of Directors as Secretary for the 2009-2010 term. The Academy works to improve healthcare for all Floridians.
Elizabeth worked for 2 years prior to joining Patients First in internal medicine, and her special interests include geriatrics, prevention of cardiovascular disease incorporating healthy diet and exercise, and chronic kidney disease and diabetes management. She also enjoys in-office skin procedures such as mole removal, suturing, and other biopsies.
She is available for well-woman exams, Pap smears, and other women’s health issues. Elizabeth is available to see children ages 5 and up for physicals as well.
