Family Medical Specialists of Florida and Research Center

contact the research department @ 863-409-8213

Merry Christmas from Family Medical Specialists of Florida staff!

You may receive a call changing your visit to a tele visit. Thank you for helping us stop the spread of COVID-19

.Masks are Required! Please come prepared with a mask. Expect your temperature taken and to wait in the car until you are called in for your appointment. Thank you for helping us stop the spread of COVID-19

Happy National Doctors Day! Thank you for your dedication, strength, and courage.

Thank you for bringing us lunch Mr. & Mrs. Carter!

Our office is dedicated to keeping our patients and staff safe.

Each of our providers is now offering Telemedicine Services! This means you are able to schedule online video appointments.

Call us with any questions.

To our patients: All Medicare,
Cigna and BCBS are now paying for telemedicine.

You can schedule a virtual video chat appoitment with any of our providers at the link below or give us a call at 813-567-5679.

https://doxy.me/drgimness

https://doxy.me/drkelliwoody

https://doxy.me/aprnkatienewman

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To our patients: All Medicare,
Cigna and BCBS is now paying for telemedicine.

You can schedule a virtual video chat with our providers. Give us a call at 813-567-5679.

We are now able to see Medicare patients remotely via secure video visits. You have to have a smartphone or other device that can connect via doxy.me link. We are also able to see other patients but if your insurance is denied your credit card will be charged the full office visit.

Call our office with any questions! 813-567-5679

To our patients, these are the current testing sites if you or anyone you know may be experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. You do have to call our office to get an order first if you meet the criteria.

*We are now able to see Medicare patients remotely via secure video visits. You have to have a smartphone or other device that can connect via doxy.me link. We are also able to see other patients but if your insurance is denied your credit card will be charged the full office visit.

Hello FMS Patients,

I want you to know that we are implementing sick protocols for the office. Patients who are sick will call (813) 652-9742 to be checked in by the office staff and remain in their vehicles. Only well patients will be allowed into the clinic waiting room -
All patients entering the clinic will be screened via thermometer - if a fever is documented the patient will be asked to wait outside in their vehicle. Once sick patients have been screened by the staff and worked up the providers will examine and treat as needed via our secondary clinic entrance. Covid19 screenings will be available soon from Labcorp. If you are sick with high fever and muscle aches taking fluids, Tylenol 1000mg every 8 hours as needed for fever, Motrin 800mg every 8 hours as needed for fever and resting is your best option. If these measures do not help then we can certainly evaluate you further at the office. If you develop shortness of breath and cannot breath properly than you will need to be evaluated either at the clinic or the nearest Emergency department.

Many patients are asking what can we do?
Canceling social gathering is completely appropriate. It is not advisable right now to go on trips or gather socially as the Covid19 virus spreads. That is why the Government is considering further measures for containment. Protect your loved ones and stay away from groups - if you go out order takeout and do not enter restaurants - wash hands and sanitize. Shoes at your doorway as the virus lives for days on hard services and you do not want to track it into your homes. Change clothes immediately when you get home into a contaminated pile and shower and have “house” clothes. Otherwise you will cross contaminate and potentially infect others and yourselves.

Best regards, be safe and well...by implementing higher standards and being prepared we will slow the virus progression. It is a national need to implement these measures so please pass on.
God bless you all,
Dr. Gimness

Dallas was all smiles at her appointment!

If you're feeling under the weather or just in need of a checkup, give us a call and schedule your next appointment.

Expert physician specialists and caring clinical staff provide you with an exceptional health care experience.

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We strive to provide top quality service every single day to all of our patients!

Meet Mrs. Johnston, she has been a patient of ours for 9 years.

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We are ready for the Florida Strawberry Festival’s Grand Parade! See you soon . 🍓

Our patients have been spoiling us this week with all kinds of strawberry items!

Thank you, Lane Wetherington, for the treats you dropped off today.

Thanks, Cindy & Bobby Griffin of Mavric’s Chocolate Barn and Chocolate Strawberry Express for these sweet treats!

Stop by and see them at the Florida Strawberry Festival.

Thank you, Mrs. Collins, for being a patient of ours for 9 years!

CDC warns Americans of 'significant disruption.”

57 Americans have tested positive for Coronavirus. 2 of the 57 have gotten the virus from person to person contact.

Please remember to cover your coughs, wash your hands, and stay at home when you are sick.

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