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There are 1,321 Primary Care Doctors in Saint Petersburg, FL and 36% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Anthony's Hospital and Morton Plant Hospital.
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (603)
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Gender
  • Female (653)
  • Male (668)

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Distance
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  • 25 miles (4450)
  • 50 miles (6857)
  • 100 miles (13034)
  • National (436657)

Specialty

Specialty
  • Family Medicine (522)
  • Internal Medicine (493)
  • Pediatrics (275)
  • Geriatric Medicine (59)
  • Adult Medicine (10)
  • Family Medicine (Nurse Practitioner) (10)
  • General Medical Practice (9)
  • Pediatric Medicine (7)
  • Men's Health Medicine (4)
  • Women's Health Medicine (4)
  • Age Management Medicine (4)
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Age
  • Under 40 (325)
  • 41-50 (286)
  • 51-60 (262)
  • 61-70 (214)
  • Over 70 (135)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (136)
  • Tomorrow (137)
  • Schedules online (13)
  • Accepts new patients (584)
  • Telehealth (459)

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Patient Satisfaction

Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (215)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (473)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (716)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (789)
  • 1 Star And Higher (839)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • St. Joseph's Hospital (160)
  • St. Anthony's Hospital (139)
  • Morton Plant Hospital (134)
  • Bayfront Health Saint Petersburg (122)
  • HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital (107)
  • Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital (87)
  • HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital (86)
  • HCA Florida Northside Hospital (79)
  • HCA Florida Largo Hospital (57)
  • Adventhealth Orlando (42)
  • Tampa General Hospital (32)
  • HCA Florida Brandon Hospital (20)
  • Mease Countryside Hospital (19)
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital (18)
  • Adventhealth Tampa (17)
  • Mease Dunedin Hospital (11)
  • Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (10)
  • HCA Florida Trinity Hospital (9)
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  • Manatee Memorial Hospital (7)
  • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital (6)
  • Adventhealth Carrollwood (6)
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  • HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital (5)
  • Uf Health The Villages Hospital (5)
  • HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital (5)
  • Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (5)
  • Winter Haven Hospital (5)
  • Morton Plant North Bay Hospital (4)
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  • Ascension Sacred Heart Bay (3)
  • Desoto Memorial Hospital (3)
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1,321 Results for Primary Care near Saint Petersburg, FL
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Dr. William Minnix, MD

Internal Medicine
4.6 (104)
Accepting new patients
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Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospitals’ primary service area and/or have been granted access to our hospitals’ clinical information systems. Physicians participating in the Endocrine Surgery Center of Excellence referral program have met certain board requirements and clinical thresholds to ensure providers have proficiency in the field of Endocrine Surgery. With respect to community endocrinology only, physicians have committed to see patients within designated timeframes, and/or may be employed by competitors. Physicians offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(352) 632-6147
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Dr. Tim Carlson, MD

Family Medicine
4.5 (159)
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospitals’ primary service area and/or have been granted access to our hospitals’ clinical information systems. Physicians participating in the Endocrine Surgery Center of Excellence referral program have met certain board requirements and clinical thresholds to ensure providers have proficiency in the field of Endocrine Surgery. With respect to community endocrinology only, physicians have committed to see patients within designated timeframes, and/or may be employed by competitors. Physicians offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(786) 591-1611
On staff at HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital

Healthcare at a Glance in Saint Petersburg, FL

Residents local to the St Petersburg area have access to many healthcare facilities. There are facilities such as St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Petersburg General Hospital, and the Northside Hospital-St. Petersburg. Children’s care can be found through the John Hopkins All Childrens Hospital. Veterans can find care through the St. Petersburg VA Clinic, among other local VA health care facilities in the area.

St. Petersburg’s Top-Rated Facilities

U.S. News ranks St. Anthony’s Hospital as #5 in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area, and #24 in the state of Florida. As part of the BayArea healthcare network system, they’re high performers in 6 different procedures/conditions, including:

  • heart attack
  • kidney failure
  • colon cancer surgery

U.S. News ranks the Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital as #11 in the Southeast region and #4 in Florida. They rank nationally in 8 different children’s specialties, including:

  • #18 in Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery
  • #34 in Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology
  • #34 in Pediatric Nephrology

Primary Care Frequently Asked Questions

Medically reviewed by Meredith Goodwin, MD, FAAFP – Written by Megan Lentz
What is a primary care doctor?

Primary care physicians (PCPs) — also known as primary care providers — are a vital part of your preventive care and wellness. All your routine care needs such as annual physicals, vaccinations, and lab work can be addressed by your PCP.

A PCP can be a family medicine provider, internist, or some other healthcare professionals who practice general medicine.

By working with other members of your healthcare team, your PCP can help you manage your overall health.

How often should I see a PCP?

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It's recommended that you see a primary care doctor once a year. You may need to see them more often if you have new healthcare concerns or are living with a chronic health condition.

What procedures do PCPs perform?

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Primary care physicians can perform the following procedures:

This is not an exhaustive list. Reach out to your PCP to find out what they can do or what might need a referral to a specialist.

What conditions do PCPs treat?

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Primary care physicians can treat a wide range of symptoms and conditions. Some conditions your PCP may be able to treat are:

PCPs are also great resources for all of your health concerns. Even if you see your PCP for a condition that they don't directly treat, they can help refer you to a specialist.

Types of PCPs

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The following are specific types of primary care physicians:

  • Family practitioners can treat everyone in your family, regardless of age.
  • Internists only treat adults.
  • Geriatricians specialize in treating older adults.
  • Pediatricians specialize in treating babies and children under the age of 18.

You can also receive primary care from a physician's assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP).

What should I ask a PCP?

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Top questions to ask a primary care physician during your next appointment include:

  • Do you have a specialty or area of interest?
  • Are there vitamins or supplements you recommend?
  • Do you recommend seeing a specialist? Can you refer me to one?
  • What are common health concerns for people my age? What can I do to reduce my risk?
  • Can I manage this condition with diet and lifestyle changes?
  • Is this test necessary? Are there other tests you recommend?
  • Do you have recommendations for managing my weight?
  • How much sleep should I get at night? What can I do to improve my sleep?