Dr. Douglas Shapiro is a board-certified family physician and the founding physician behind AnswersMD.com — a refined concierge medical practice for individuals who value excellence, privacy and immediate access to care. He’s known not just for clinical expertise but for building long-term, personal relationships with the patients he serves. His members don’t go through portals or wait on hold — they have his direct cellphone number.

After earning his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine and completing residency at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Dr. Shapiro returned to Florida with a vision: to reimagine modern medicine around fewer patients and deeper care. He launched his flagship Tampa office at 4100 W. Kennedy Blvd. — a calm, elegant space designed to feel like a retreat. A second location followed in St. Petersburg, and most recently, he opened in Boca Raton, with each office built around a single guiding principle: fewer patients, deeper care.

At AnswersMD.com, appointments are unhurried, communication is immediate, and every care plan is proactive, strategic and entirely personal. From annual executive physicals to real-time coordination with specialists, Dr. Shapiro ensures that every detail is handled — so his patients can focus on their life, not their health logistics. 

“My patients know they can reach me because I take their care personally,” Dr. Shapiro says. “That’s the trust I work to earn every day.”

Membership is limited by design. Each individual receives the kind of attention you’d expect from a private physician — one who knows your goals, anticipates your needs and is always within reach. Whether you’re traveling, managing a household or leading a business, Dr. Shapiro becomes an essential part of your inner circle.

As demand grows, he is hand-selecting like-minded physicians who share his values: discretion, dedication and the ability to make people feel deeply seen and cared for.

Alongside his wife, Lauren — who plays a vital role in operations and community outreach — Dr. Shapiro extends this commitment beyond the clinic. Together, they are active supporters of the Tampa Humane Society and share a deep love of animals.

AnswersMD welcomes members at 4100 W. Kennedy Blvd., in Tampa, in St. Petersburg by appointment and at 1801 S. Federal Highway in Boca Raton. To schedule, call or text (813) 727-3233 or visit AnswersMD.com