Primary care in St. Petersburg, FL: family medicine with Dr. Jason Saylor, DO, board-certified osteopathic family physician with 17 years of clinical experience. Ascend Mind and Body doesn't have a physical primary care office in St. Pete. New patients see Dr. Saylor in person at our Tampa-Carrollwood office (about 35 to 50 minutes across the Howard Frankland or Gandy bridge depending on traffic) or at our Wesley Chapel office. Telehealth follow-ups are available where clinically appropriate (medication refills, stable-condition check-ins, lab review). Most major insurance plans accepted. Call (813) 670-3331 or book online.
Family medicine for St. Petersburg residents
Primary care should be the steady center of your healthcare, not a revolving door. The model we built is straightforward: one physician, one chart, one ongoing relationship. Dr. Saylor sees patients across the lifespan - physicals, preventive screening, chronic disease management, sick visits - and coordinates care with specialists when needed. The osteopathic philosophy means he treats the whole person, not just the chief complaint. Sleep, stress, work-life pressure, GI issues, weight, family history: it all stays connected.
For St. Pete patients, the question is usually distance. The Tampa-Carrollwood office is across the Howard Frankland (about 35 minutes off-peak) or the Gandy (about 40-50 in light traffic). Most established patients see Dr. Saylor in person for the annual physical and any acute issue, then handle lab follow-ups, refill check-ins, and stable chronic-disease visits via telehealth. The visit cadence and modality is something Dr. Saylor sets with you at your first appointment, based on what you're being treated for. [NEEDED: confirm Dr. Saylor's telehealth scope to St. Pete / Pinellas patients - primary care telehealth policy may be limited to established Tampa or Wesley Chapel patients.]
Areas we serve in St. Petersburg: Downtown St. Pete (33701, 33704), Old Northeast (33704), Snell Isle (33704), Crescent Lake (33703, 33704), Disston Heights (33710), Tyrone (33710), Pinellas Point (33712, 33705), Shore Acres (33703), Greater Pinellas Park (33781, 33782), and the surrounding Pinellas County. The Tampa-Carrollwood office is the closest in-person clinic.
What we treat
The full breadth of adult primary care:
- Hypertension: diagnosis, lifestyle integration, medication titration, ongoing monitoring
- High cholesterol: lipid panels, statin discussion, lifestyle approach, family-history risk assessment
- Type 2 diabetes: A1c management, medication selection, GLP-1 / SGLT2 / metformin, dietary counseling, ophthalmology and podiatry referrals when needed
- Hypothyroidism: TSH monitoring, levothyroxine titration, evaluation for Hashimoto's
- Chronic pain: non-opioid approaches, PT referral, integrative options, judicious medication management
- Preventive screenings: age-appropriate cancer screening, vaccinations, baseline labs, cardiovascular risk assessment
- Annual physicals and wellness visits: the foundation of the relationship; comprehensive review of all systems
- Acute / sick visits: respiratory infections, GI complaints, skin issues, injuries, anything that comes up between physicals
Our provider
Dr. Jason Saylor, DO is a board-certified osteopathic family medicine physician. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and has 17 years of clinical experience across urgent care and private practice settings. The pattern that draws patients to him is also what draws him to family medicine: he sits down, listens, and treats the whole person - not just the chief complaint. He sees patients in person at Tampa-Carrollwood and Wesley Chapel.
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine complete the same medical training as MDs plus additional training in the musculoskeletal system and a whole-person philosophy. DOs prescribe medication, order imaging, and refer to specialists exactly like MDs. The philosophical difference is integrative, and it shows up in how Dr. Saylor handles a 30-minute visit: more time on context, more time on what you've already tried, more time connecting the dots between systems.
What to expect at your first appointment
Before the visit. Complete the intake forms online. Pull together a list of any current medications (including over-the-counter and supplements), past medical history, and prior records you'd like reviewed. Bring your insurance card so we can verify benefits before you sit down.
During your first visit (typically 45-60 minutes). Dr. Saylor reviews your full history, performs a physical exam, and works through your reason for the visit. He'll order any baseline labs that haven't been done recently and discuss the plan: which medications, which screenings, which referrals if any. You leave with a written summary in the patient portal.
Follow-up cadence. Annual physicals are the cornerstone. Chronic conditions (hypertension, diabetes, thyroid) are typically followed every 3-6 months once stable. Acute issues are handled as they come up. Most established patients build a comfortable rhythm of one in-person visit per year plus telehealth check-ins as needed. [NEEDED: confirm primary-care telehealth policy details for cross-bay Pinellas patients]
Insurance & pricing
Insurance accepted
Most major commercial insurance plans accepted, plus Medicare. Specific in-network status varies by carrier and plan. [NEEDED: confirm current Florida-state in-network panels for Pinellas County primary care; full Credex roster pending verification]
Call (813) 670-3331 with your insurance card and we will verify benefits before your appointment. We do not bill out-of-network for primary care without a clear conversation about cost first.
Self-pay
[NEEDED: confirm current self-pay rates for primary care office visits - initial, follow-up, telehealth tier. Do not publish a number until medical billing confirms the rate sheet.] If you are self-pay or paying out-of-pocket due to a high deductible, ask about our cash-pay options when you call.
Also see our nearby primary care options
Looking for in-person care, or comparing across Tampa Bay clinics?
- Primary care in Tampa: in-person at our Carrollwood office, ~35-50 min via the Howard Frankland or Gandy bridge
- Primary care in Wesley Chapel: in-person at our Pasco County hub (legal practice address)
- Primary care in Clearwater: northern Pinellas County
- Primary care in Brandon: eastern Hillsborough corridor
For mental health alongside primary care, see psychiatry in St. Petersburg (Anna Stouffer, PMHNP-BC, via Florida telehealth) or talk therapy in St. Petersburg (six-clinician team via Florida telehealth).
FAQs about primary care in St. Petersburg
Why doesn't Ascend have a St. Petersburg primary care office?
We focus on three physical locations (Wesley Chapel, Tampa-Carrollwood, and Lakeland). Tampa-Carrollwood is the closest in-person primary care clinic for St. Pete residents, about 35 to 50 minutes across the Howard Frankland or Gandy bridge depending on traffic. We don't operate a Pinellas County primary care office at this time.
Can primary care be done via telehealth?
Some primary care can - medication refills, stable-condition follow-ups, lab review, simple acute issues. Annual physicals and any visit requiring a hands-on exam need to be in person. Dr. Saylor sets the cadence and modality with you at your first appointment based on what you are being treated for. [NEEDED: confirm primary-care telehealth scope to cross-bay Pinellas patients]
How quickly can I get an appointment?
New patient appointments are typically available within 1-2 weeks. Established patients with acute issues can usually be seen the same week. Call (813) 670-3331 in the morning to ask about same-day availability.
Where do I get my labs drawn?
Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp both have multiple draw sites across St. Pete. We send the orders to whichever location is most convenient for you. Results post to your patient portal within 1-3 business days for most panels.
What is the difference between a DO and an MD?
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) complete the same medical training as MDs plus additional training in the musculoskeletal system and a whole-person approach. DOs prescribe medication, order imaging, and refer to specialists exactly like MDs. The philosophical difference is integrative - treating the whole patient, not just the disease.
Will Dr. Saylor coordinate with my specialists?
Yes. With your written consent, we exchange records with your specialists by secure fax or portal. Care coordination is a core part of primary care, especially for patients with multiple chronic conditions or active treatment with cardiology, endocrinology, or other subspecialties.
Do you treat children?
Family medicine includes pediatrics, but our current panel is primarily adults. Call (813) 670-3331 with the patient's age and we will tell you whether we can take the visit or refer you to a pediatric office.