St. Pete Direct Primary Care
Primary Care • Saint Petersburg, FL
About
St. Pete Direct Primary Care is a monthly membership-based primary and urgent care provider in St. Petersburg, Florida. Designed for patients without insurance or with high-deductible plans, it offers unlimited same or next-day visits and direct messaging with a clinician. The practice operates from two offices at 5047 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33710. Key details: 1 employee, headquarters in St. Pete, serves primarily the United States, with a focus on direct primary care, urgent care, telehealth, preventive care, and affordability. Contact: stpetedirectprimarycare@gmail.com; Phone: 727-339-5496. Website: stpetedirectprimarycare.com.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
St. Petersburg, Florida
Phone
7273395496
stpetedirectprimarycare@gmail.com
Opening Hours
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Telehealth
Yes (free telehealth app; direct texting/emailing with provider)
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What is direct primary care (DPC)?
Direct primary care is a monthly membership health care model that provides unlimited same or next day visits, and texting and emailing directly with the provider. It is designed for those with no insurance or high deductible insurance plans.
Who is the owner/lead clinician?
Eric McDougle, PA-C, Owner
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Facebook: 100% recommend (8 reviews)
- Wheree (reviews): Highly regarded (review summary)
Patients praise
- Dr. Eric McDougle is praised for being genuinely concerned and thorough/personalized
- Staff are commended for prompt responses and friendly attitude
- Affordability compared with traditional insurance-based care
- Access to same or next day visits is a key benefit
- Convenient member communication via text/call (Spruce Health app)
Common complaints
- Scheduling can be challenging during peak/busy times
- A membership panel being full (availability limitation)
"Patients frequently praise Dr. Eric McDougle for his genuine concern and thorough approach, making each visit feel personalized and attentive."
— Wheree review summary for St. Pete Direct Primary Care"100% recommend (8 Reviews)"
— Facebook page for St. Pete Direct Primary CareSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- New concierge primary care office opens in Historic Kenwood offering preventive care, easy access, and longer visits — Jul 21, 2025
- AnswersMD Welcomes Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician Ellen Howard, MD, MPH, to Its St. Petersburg Team — Apr 24, 2026
- AnswersMD Officially Opens St. Petersburg Office on the St. Anthony's Hospital Campus - Concierge Medicine Today — Apr 4, 2026
- Comprehensive Health: DPC in Tampa, Florida is Coming Soon – DPC News® (Direct Primary Care News & Resources) — Feb 15, 2026
- AnswersMD Officially Opens St. Petersburg Office on the St. Anthony's Hospital Campus | Morningstar — Apr 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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