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Joanne Broccoli, APRN, ARNP

(26 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Professional interests include: chronic illness, acid reflux (GERD), headache, and more.

3066 Sw Martin Downs Boulevard
Palm City, FL 34990

1-877-463-2010

Joanne Broccoli, APRN, ARNP is a nurse in Palm City, FL specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). Joanne Broccoli, APRN, ARNP is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Health and Wellness Center, Palm City and MARTIN MEMORIAL PHYSICIANS CORPORATION INC.

Office Locations

Address:

3066 Sw Martin Downs Boulevard
Palm City, FL 34990

Some issues Joanne Broccoli, APRN, ARNP can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

doctor visit	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	75
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	158
lab tests	8

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	29
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

doctor visit	232
lab tests	22
preventive care	18
vaccines	19

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	408
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	64
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

doctor visit	533
lab tests	15
preventive care	19
thoracic (chest) imaging	13
vaccines	20
X-rays	13

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	84
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

doctor visit	927
lab tests	41
preventive care	67
thoracic (chest) imaging	35
vaccines	68
X-rays	35

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	454

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	657
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	117
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

doctor visit	1108
lab tests	71
preventive care	119
vaccines	120

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	492

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	712
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	284
85 and over	131
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

doctor visit	746
lab tests	58
preventive care	41
vaccines	31

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	115
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

doctor visit	593
preventive care	22
vaccines	23

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	500
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	87
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

doctor visit	1326
lab tests	11
preventive care	155
vaccines	142

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne Broccoli, APRN, ARNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Joanne Broccoli, APRN, ARNP treated as a nurse in Palm City, FL were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and X-rays.

doctor visit	629
lab tests	34
preventive care	65
thoracic (chest) imaging	24
vaccines	62
X-rays	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne Broccoli, APRN, ARNP.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	337
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	124
85 and over	62
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	157

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne Broccoli, APRN, ARNP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Joanne Broccoli, APRN, ARNP treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	9
Dementia	4

Education & Training

She is certified by the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and has a state license in Florida.

Board Certification: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Joanne Broccoli, APRN, ARNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Health and Wellness Center, Palm City

MARTIN MEMORIAL PHYSICIANS CORPORATION INC

Ratings & Reviews

Joanne Broccoli, APRN, ARNP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Joanne Broccoli, APRN, ARNP from all over the web to help you find the right in Palm City, FL.

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Biography

Ms. Joanne Broccoli's clinical interests include depression, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and internal medicine. She is professionally affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.