AnswersMD Officially Opens St. Petersburg Office on the St. Anthony's Hospital Campus

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AnswersMD, the premier concierge medicine practice delivering personalized, proactive primary care through a membership model, is excited to announce the official opening of its St. Petersburg office, located on the St. Anthony's Hospital campus. The practice offers 24/7 direct physician access, unlimited visits, advanced diagnostics, executive physicals, house calls, and unhurried appointments free from traditional insurance barriers.

This strategic expansion strengthens AnswersMD's presence across Florida, joining the flagship Tampa location at Bayshore and the Boca Raton office adjacent to Royal Palm Yacht Club. The St. Petersburg office is now welcoming new members and provides the same exceptional concierge experience: same-day or next-day appointments, comprehensive preventive health roadmaps, extended visits, and proactive management tailored to individual wellness goals, all with direct access to board-certified physicians via call, text, or video.

The office is led clinically by board-certified Family Medicine physician Ellen Howard, MD, MPH, who delivers compassionate, patient-centered care focused on long-term health and clinical excellence. Dr. Howard completed her residency at HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital and holds unrestricted medical licenses in New York and Florida. Her expertise in preventive care, family medicine, and women's health enhances AnswersMD's ability to serve the St. Petersburg community with accessible, high-quality primary care.

"Opening our St. Petersburg office on the St. Anthony's Hospital campus is a significant milestone in expanding concierge medicine to more families and professionals throughout the Tampa Bay area," said Jamie Barber, Director of Operations at AnswersMD. "With Dr. Howard providing dedicated care at this location, we're delivering the personalized attention, immediate access, and preventive focus our members deserve, while ensuring seamless coordination across our growing network."

Dr. Douglas Shapiro, DO, DABFM, Founder and CEO at AnswersMD, added, "We are thrilled to establish a dedicated presence in St. Petersburg. As we continue to grow, this location allows us to better serve our members with consistent, exceptional care that redefines the patient-physician relationship and brings premium primary care closer to where people live and work."

AnswersMD members enjoy executive-level medicine, including advanced diagnostics, house calls, and a redefined healthcare experience without insurance hassles, long wait times, or rushed appointments.

The St. Petersburg office is now open and accepting new members. For more information, membership inquiries, to schedule a consultation, or to arrange an interview, visit AnswersMD.com or call/text 813-727-3233.

About AnswersMD

AnswersMD is a concierge medicine practice committed to redefining the patient-physician relationship through personalized, proactive primary care. With offices in Tampa (flagship at Bayshore), St. Petersburg (on the St. Anthony's Hospital campus), and Boca Raton (adjacent to Royal Palm Yacht Club), AnswersMD provides members with unlimited access to board-certified physicians, same-day or next-day appointments, extended visits, advanced diagnostics, house calls, and direct communication via call, text, or video, without insurance hassles or long waits. Founded by Dr. Douglas Shapiro, the practice combines cutting-edge medical expertise with genuine compassion and connection to help individuals and families live healthier, longer lives, with ongoing expansion planned across Florida. For more information, visit AnswersMD.com.

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