SITE PROFILE


Nature Coast Clinical Research

The NCCR Inverness office is located along Central Florida’s Gulf Coast, 90 minutes north of Tampa International Airport or 90 minutes west of Orlando International Airport. The investigators and staff have been among the highest enrollers in numerous studies. The office is located in close proximity to a county hospital that features a close-knit and active medical community. The site is well equipped to perform Phase 1 through Phase 4 studies, including first-in-human PK and PD protocols.


MANAGEMENT


PHASE 1


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Site Manager:


PHASE 2-4


Medical Director:

Site Manager:



CONTACT US

Main Office: (352) 341-2100

Address:  411 West Highland Boulevard; Inverness, FL 34452

Business Inquires: (904) 732-6683

Contact: Jolenne Wolfer, Vice President of Business Development


FACILITY DESCRIPTION

  • 4 exam rooms
  • 5 bedroom Phase 1 Unit
  • 2 private baths with showers
  • Dedicated space for 4 monitors
  • Full kitchen
  • IBC registered
  • Large community outreach room
  • Treadmill & cardio-respiratory
  • < 1 mile to Emergency Room

INVERNESS

Population: 7,543
Land: 8.3 sq. mi.
Caucasian: 89.5%
African American: 3.8%
Hispanic: 8%
Asian: 3.8%
Under 18: 12%
Over 65: 39%
Female: 56%


DIAGNOSTIC / CLINIC EQUIPMENT

  • Access to ambulatory endoscopy center
  • Access to imaging facilities – PET, MRI, X-Ray, DEXA, CT
  • Calibrated weigh scales (analog and digital)
  • Centrifuge (refrigerated and ambient)
  • Drug storage-locked and temperature controlled
  • Drug storage – refrigerated
  • Dry ice machine
  • ECG Machine
  • Freezer (-20 degree and -70 degree Celsius)
  • IV infusion capability, compounding of sterile materials
  • Telemetry

THERAPEUTIC EXPERTISE

  • Cardiovascular
  • Diabetes
  • Gastroenterology
  • General Medicine
  • Hospital Studies
  • Hypertension
  • Lipids
  • Men’s Health
  • NASH / NAFLD
  • Obesity
  • Pain Management
  • Podiatry
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Surgery
  • Vaccines


PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS



Rafik Abadier, MD, FACC

Clinical Research Investigator
Cardiology


Paul Hellstern, MD

Clinical Research Investigator
Gastroenterology


Siddharth Mathur, MD

Clinical Research Investigator
Gastroenterology


Smita Padala, MD

Clinical Research Investigator
Nephrology

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As a proven clinical research organization, we take every precaution to ensure the safety of and maximize the value for our research volunteers. Qualified doctors, nurses and study coordinators on staff provide support and care throughout the research trial. Participation is always voluntary. We appreciate the time and effort that research volunteers bring to this important process.

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