Meet the Medical Care Team
Dr. Bob Rahmanian
Cypress at Home Medical Director
Dr. Rahmanian completed his pre-medical studies at Wayne State University and medical schooling at Des Moines University. He has 20 years of experience as an emergency department physician and has worked with telehealth since 2008. Dr. Rahmanian has been providing care in the skilled nursing community for the past 5 years at facilities in Lee and Collier Counties and is also a hospice credentialed physician.
Tim Klatt
Licensed Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Mr. Klatt is a board certified physician assistant. He received his bachelors degree from Colorado State University and masters degree at Nova Southeastern University. Tim started his career at Physicians Regional Hospital in the emergency room and has been a rounding PA in Lee County skilled nursing facilities for the last three years.
Mary Lewis
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Mary Lewis earned her nursing degree from the University of Wisconsin and her doctoral degree in nursing from Walden University. Prior to joining Cypress Cove in 2014, Mary was a nurse practitioner in gastroenterology and worked under the doctor who performed the first cardiac catheterization in the United States at South Miami Hospital. She supports nursing and nursing education at all levels. She received her Ph.D. in nursing education from Nova Southeastern University and has held multiple educational roles including that of Associate Dean of the Health Professions program at Edison State College.
High-quality personalized health care that comes to you.
Medical Care by Cypress at Home provides the care that’s just right for you through in-office, in-home and virtual-based visits. Medical Director Dr. Bob Rahmanian and his team of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are committed to being the care team you can trust to help you age successfully at home.
Schedule an appointment with our Physicians or Nurse Practitioners at our conveniently located clinic. The team is available for preventative and routine healthcare such as annual physicals, as well as with diagnosis and treatment of existing conditions. If you already have a Primary Care Physician, you can still take advantage of our services. We will gladly work with both of you to ensure you receive the most comprehensive care possible.
For Appointments: Please call 239.349.3300 ext. 3 or click here to schedule.
Clinic Location: 10200 Cypress Cove Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Call us at 239.349.3300 ext. 3 to schedule an appointment at a time that works best for you
Please arrive to the clinic 15 minutes prior to your appointment time in order to complete any necessary paperwork. Your Physician or Nurse Practitioner will take your vitals and address the reason for your visit.
Clinic appointments are available for routine healthcare needs, i.e. check-ups, annual physicals, health screenings and on-going care for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension or asthma and non-urgent needs such as colds and flu.
Emergencies should be tended to immediately. Please call 911.
We accept major insurances and private pay.
Our Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners can bring the same great attention and care you’ll receive in the clinic right to you in your own home. If it’s difficult for you to get to the clinic for an in-office visit, please call to schedule an appointment at a time that is best for you.
For Appointments: Please call 239.349.3300 ext. 3 or click here to schedule.
Call us at 239.349.3300 ext. 3 to schedule an appointment at a time that works best for you
The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will arrive at your home at the appointment time. He/she will help you complete any necessary paperwork, take your vitals and address the reason for the visit. Loved ones and caregivers are encouraged to be present.
At-home visits treat the same concerns as in-clinic visits. Appointments are available for routine healthcare needs such as check-ups, annual physicals and health screenings, as well as on-going care for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension or asthma and non-urgent needs such as colds and flu.
Emergencies should be tended to immediately. Please call 911.
We accept major insurances and private pay.
Virtual Care from Cypress at Home allows you to schedule an appointment with our Physician or Nurse Practitioner for non-urgent medical needs while at home or on the go. Use your smart phone, tablet or laptop to meet with the care team, get a diagnosis, treatment plan and even a prescription if needed.
For Appointments: Call 239.349.3300 ext. 3 or click here to schedule
1. Schedule an appointment
View available appointments and choose the day and time that works best for you. Securely share your name, email address and phone
number and we’ll send you a confirmation email and text message. You can even add the appointment time to your calendar so that you
won’t forget.
2. Provide us with a few details and confirm the time of your visit
If you are already a Cypress at Home client, we’ll look you up in our system prior to your call. If not, we’ll enter what we know about
you and collect additional information when your visit begins.
3. Download the Microsoft Teams App on your device
Find the Microsoft Teams app in the APP Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). Make sure you’re running the most up-to-date version
of the app and your operating system. *The Microsoft Teams app is available for mobile phones, tablets and most workstations. If you
don’t want to install the Microsoft Teams app, that’s OK. You can also use a computer instead of a mobile device, just make sure it has a
working web camera, microphone, speakers, and high-speed internet connection. Internet Explorer and Google Chrome web browsers
are compatible with this service.
4. Join your virtual visit 10 minutes prior to your appointment time
Open the confirmation email that you received when you scheduled your appointment and click on the link in that email to “Join
Teams Meeting.”
5. Connect with Cypress at Home via video
After Cypress at Home connects, begin your visit and get the treatment that you need.
During your virtual care visit, you will meet with one of Cypress at Homes’ physicians or nurse practitioners. Virtual visits are secure and your privacy is assured. We treat adults 55 years and older and clients are more than welcome to have a loved one or caregiver present during the visit.
During your visit you will receive:
- An examination, diagnosis and treatment recommendations from a Cypress at Home provider
- An after-visit summary containing a care plan and any follow-up instructions, including referrals for a specialist visit or diagnostic imaging
- The option to have us ask your primary care physician to contact you about your visit
- Prescriptions, if necessary, sent to the pharmacy of your choice
- Help scheduling an in-person appointment if needed
Virtual care is not intended to replace a visit to your doctor for routine healthcare needs such as an annual physical. This service is
intended to support your care when the doctor’s office is closed or in between appointments for urgent needs. A referral is not needed
to see a virtual care provider.
Our virtual care providers treat a variety of minor concerns and complaints. Common conditions we treat include:
- Abdominal pain (minor)
- Allergies
- Arthritis
- Back ain (minor)
- Cold sores
- Conjunctivitis
- Cough
- Cuts & bruises
- Infections (mild)
- Headache (mild)
- Heartburn (minor)
- Hypertension (with a home blood pressure cuff)/
- Nausea
- Otitis media
- Sore throat
- Rashes
- Runny nose
- Sinus pain
- Upper respiratory illness (mild)
- Urinary tract infection
- Vomiting
More serious conditions require an in-person visit with a doctor.
Such conditions include:
- Acute vision changes
- Acute difficulty breathing
- Behavioral and mental health issues
- Blood in the stool
- Breast complaints
- Chest pain
- Chronic pain
- Complications of cancer treatment
- Coughing up blood, or hemoptysis
- Drug overdose
- Fractures
- Genital complaints
- Hemorrhage
- Stroke-like symptoms
- Psychiatric disorders
- Seizure
- Sickle cell disease
Medical emergencies such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, choking, significant bleeding, stroke related symptoms, or thoughts that
could result in personal harm or harm to others require immediate care. Please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency care location.
Cypress at Home virtual care is just $79 per visit regardless of the duration or outcome.
We don’t want you to fret over payment to see a provider when you’re not feeling well, so after your appointment is over, we’ll e-mail
you a copy of your statement with instructions for making a payment online.
Currently, Cypress at Home virtual care is a private-pay service. We’re continuing to look at alternative payer models, including Medicare to cover the cost of a virtual care visit. Check back here often for updates about additional payers that we’re partnering with.