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Florida Digestive Specialists is a private gastroenterology group based in Saint Petersburg, FL (founded 1981). The practice, led by physicians including Dr. Kamath, Dr. Patel, and Dr. Saline, focuses on diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas issues, aiming to maximize quality of life with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic options. They operate a 3-office presence in Saint Petersburg, with an Endoscopy Surgery Center and a small team (approximately 6 employees). Services target general gastroenterology care, diagnostics, and endoscopic procedures. Contact: fdsmanager@floridadigestivespecialists.com; main phone numbers: 727-443-4299, 727-443-0255. Website: fldigestivespecialists.com.

Clinic Type

Gastroenterology

Address

5651 49th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33709

Phone

727-443-4299

Email

FDSManager@floridadigestivespecialists.com

Opening Hours

Not specified

Telehealth

Televisits for established patients

Emergency Care

Not specified

Services Offered

  • Colonoscopy
  • Anorectal Manometry
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Hepatitis C Treatment
  • Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Acid Reflux Treatment
  • Upper Endoscopy
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • ERCP
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Esophagus
  • H. pylori
  • Colon Polyps
  • Gastric/Intestinal Diagnostics
  • Gas and Bloating
  • Hemorrhoid Banding
  • Upper GI Endoscopy
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis (if applicable)

Technology & Equipment

  • Upper Endoscopy
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • ERCP
  • Colonoscopy

Team

  • Jay Kamath, MD, MD — Gastroenterologist
  • Nimal Patel, DO, DO — Gastroenterologist
  • Micaella Kantor, MD, MD — Gastroenterologist
  • Kevin Shah, MD, MD — Gastroenterologist
  • Lina Hernandez Tumaneng, APRN, APRN — Nurse Practitioner

Insurance & Payment

  • Most major insurance providers

If your provider is not listed, contact the office to confirm acceptance

Not specified

Financing: Not specified

Savings plan: Not specified

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

Do you accept most major insurance providers?

Yes, they accept most major insurance providers.

How can I schedule an appointment?

Call the office or schedule online.

What services does Florida Digestive Specialists provide?

Gastroenterology services for disorders of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract with personalized and collaborative care.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes, most major insurance providers are accepted. If your provider isn’t listed, call to confirm.

Do you offer telemedicine?

Yes, Televisits are available for established patients; please contact the office to schedule.

Commitments

  • Not specified

Awards & Accreditations

  • Not specified

Social Media

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Florida Digestive Specialists website: 4.87 out of 5 stars (from practice-reported data) (707 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (for Dr. Abhitabh Patil): 4.5 out of 5 stars (98 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Friendly and professional office staff observed by some patients
  • Helpful and attentive bedside manner from doctors like Dr. Kamath
  • Efficient and well-organized clinical operations experienced by some patients
  • Clear explanations provided during consultations

Common complaints

  • Poor communication and follow-up regarding test results
  • Unprofessional or dismissive attitude from some staff members
  • Long waits for appointments and results
  • Issues with scheduling or office administration

"Communication afterward was extremely poor. I waited far longer than expected for my results (months) and ultimately had to repeatedly follow up myself just to get a response."

— Patient review on LocalityBiz

"This entire office and these doctors are a 10 star in my experience."

— Patient testimonial on practice website

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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