About Emerald Medical
We have over 35 years of combined experience in primary and emergency care.
Emerald Medical’s board-certified providers bring world class medical and behavioral health care directly to you and your family. Our providers are former Special Operations service members, supported by a staff of veterans who seek to “continue the mission” and provide the highest standard of care to our patients.
A Modern Approach
It’s essential for us that our patients get personalized attention and care, so we’ve created a system designed around our your needs.
You can book a virtual consult or visit one of our clinics located within the Indian River Mall in Vero Beach or at the Pruitt Center in Port St. Lucie, FL.
Meet Our Team
We are former Special Forces doctors and physician assistants, supported by a staff of combat medics and nurses, bringing with us over 35 years of combined experience in primary and emergency medical care.
Kris Hasenauer, MPAS, PA-c
CEO
Kris is a board-certified physician assistant & graduated from the Army's Interservice Physician Assistant Program in 2014. He is a former Special Forces A-Team Member Medical Specialist (18D) & held multiple operational & medical advisory positions within the U.S. Special Operations Command since 2005.
Dr. Edil Josue Agosto, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Agosto is a board certified emergency medicine physician. He received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2005. He currently serves as a Special Forces Battalion Surgeon and is the Emergency Medicine Attending Physician at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne FL. Dr. Agosto is fluent in Spanish.
Mandy Espinal
COO
Mandy is a retired Army Combat Medic that served for 6 years. After her time in service, she worked for several years as a Case Manager as well as a Medical Records Manager where she assisted veterans with substantiating their VA disability claims. She had the pleasure of working in the non-profit sector which helped veteran’s mental health by assigning and training service dogs.
Adrian Marquez, LMHC
Director of Behavioral Health
Adrian Marquez served 16 years in the Marine Corps as a Reconnaissance Marine and Marine Special Operations – Critical Skills Operator. During this time he served as a Sniper, Combatant Diver, military free-fall, Force Reconnaissance Team Leader, and Special Operations Team Chief. Combat related injuries awarded him a purple heart and led him to transition careers. He earned his Bachelors in Psychology at Campbell University and his Masters is in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. Adrian is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Dr. Paula Robinson, LMHC
Paula is a veteran of the United States Army Reserves who served for 10 years. She is a nationally board-certified licensed mental health counselor who specializes in trauma. She earned her bachelor’s in psychology and her master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in 2020. She is also certified practitioner of Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Paula is an active member of several professional organizations including American Counseling Association, National Board for Certified Counselors, and the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Nicole Schneeberg
Office Manager
Nicole is our Medical Office Manager, with over 10 years of experience in management. She previously worked for several years as a team lead at a local hospital's outpatient registration department. She helped to manage the daily operations in a fast paced environment, performing administrative and clerical tasks to ensure efficient patient flow and experience.
Jasper Hasenauer
K-9 in Charge
Meet the adorably amazing Jasper! Jasper is an ADI-certified trained service dog assigned to owner and CEO, Kris Hasenauer. Kris and Jasper met in May of 2020 at Dogs For Life, a non-profit organization that trains service dogs for veterans and those with disabilities in Vero Beach, FL. Jasper is an amazingly-trained pup that accompanies Kris to all appointments and events, and will smother anyone with kisses!
Please ask before before petting as he is always working!