Ft. Pierce - St. Lucie Medical Specialists
Internal Medicine • Fort Pierce, FL
About
Summary: St. Lucie Medical Specialists (Heart and Family Health Institute) is a private multi-specialty group based in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, serving the Treasure Coast with cardiology, pulmonology, internal, and family medicine services. It operates two offices in Port Saint Lucie and is tied to the Heart and Family Health Institute brand. Key details: annual revenue around $22.4M, ~20 employees, ratings 3.2/5, contact 1-772-335-9600. For Ft. Pierce reference, the practice serves nearby Treasure Coast communities and includes cardiology, pulmonology, internal and family medicine offerings.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
5000 Okeechobee Rd, Suite B, Ft. Pierce, FL 34947
Phone
(772)464-6551
privacy@hcahealthcare.com
Opening Hours
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Services Offered
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are provided at St. Lucie Medical Specialists?
Family/internal medicine primary care for patients of all ages, with a team that treats a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses in adults and children.
What conditions do you treat?
Examples include anemia, colds, influenza, high cholesterol, hyperlipidemia, hypothyroidism, obesity complications, sore throat, among others.
How can I access my health information or schedule online?
Through the patient portal, which allows securely connecting with doctors, scheduling appointments, and reviewing medical history.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 3.7 out of 5 stars (56 reviews (for Dr. Jeffrey Gottfried, a provider at this location))
- Beautihost aggregate reviews: Mixed (ranging from 1 to 5 stars)
Patients praise
- Appreciation for individual compassionate and knowledgeable physicians
- Professional and helpful scheduling staff members
- Recognition of thorough and caring patient care by specific providers
Common complaints
- Challenges with office follow-up communication
- Difficulty receiving timely test result explanations
- Reports of neglectful practice experiences
- Concerns regarding staff responsiveness to patient symptoms
"Neglectful practice. Never experienced having to call in order to get explanations of test and treatment. Never get a call back after communicating that I’m experiencing symptoms."
— Patient review (Beautihost)"I have been a patient of Dr. Gottfried for over 10 years. He is the most kind, caring, and thorough doctor I have ever dealt with. His compassion towards patients makes him an incredibly personal and approachable physician."
— Patient review (Beautihost)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Ellis Christian’s fight for heart health equity | St. Lucie County | hometownnewstc.com — Feb 23, 2026
- EyeSouth Partners Affiliates With St. Lucie Eye Representing the Network’s 43rd Affiliation Overall and 10th in Florida | EyeSouth Partners — Jul 22, 2025
- Florida Eye Institute Vero, Sebastian, Fort Pierce settle fraud claims — Jan 21, 2026
- Ashley East, APRN - Port St Lucie, FL - Internal Medicine - Request Appointment — Apr 28, 2026
- Judy DaSilva, APRN - Port St Lucie, FL - Family Medicine - Request Appointment — Apr 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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