Specialist Doctors Group
Comprehensive Family Medicine for Your Whole Family
At Specialist Doctors Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible, and comprehensive. Our family medicine practice serves patients from birth through their golden years, providing continuity of care that builds lasting relationships and better health outcomes.
Led by Dr. Michael Salvato, DO, our family medicine team combines over 20 years of medical expertise with a patient-centered approach that prioritizes your health goals, lifestyle, and family needs. We understand that each patient is unique, and we tailor our care to meet individual circumstances while maintaining the highest standards of medical excellence.
Our Family Medicine Services
Preventive Care & Wellness
Preventive care is the foundation of good health. Our comprehensive wellness services help detect potential health issues early and keep you on track for optimal wellness throughout every stage of life.
Annual Physical Examinations Our thorough annual physicals include complete physical assessment with vital signs, weight, and BMI measurements. We conduct comprehensive health risk screening and assessment, cardiovascular evaluation, and provide cancer screening recommendations based on age and risk factors. Each visit includes immunization status review and updates to ensure you stay protected against preventable diseases.
Health Screenings & Diagnostics We offer extensive screening services including cholesterol and lipid panel testing, diabetes screening with A1C and glucose tolerance tests, blood pressure monitoring and management, and thyroid function testing. We coordinate mammography and colonoscopy referrals when appropriate and provide thorough skin cancer screenings to detect potential issues early.
Chronic Disease Management
Living with chronic conditions requires ongoing support, monitoring, and adjustment of treatment plans. Our team specializes in comprehensive chronic disease management that helps you maintain quality of life while controlling symptoms and preventing complications.
Diabetes Care Our diabetes management program covers both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes with comprehensive blood sugar monitoring and A1C tracking. We provide medication optimization and insulin management, coordinate diabetic foot care with our podiatry specialists, offer nutritional counseling and lifestyle modifications, and arrange diabetic eye exam referrals to prevent complications.
Hypertension Management We provide ongoing blood pressure monitoring and medication adjustment, lifestyle modification counseling, cardiovascular risk assessment, home monitoring education, and coordination with cardiology specialists when needed. Our goal is to help you achieve optimal blood pressure control while maintaining your quality of life.
Asthma & Respiratory Conditions Our respiratory care includes asthma action plan development, inhaler technique education, allergy testing coordination, COPD management and monitoring, and pulmonary function test referrals. We work with you to identify triggers and develop strategies for optimal respiratory health.
Acute Care Services
When illness or injury strikes, our same-day appointment availability ensures you get the care you need promptly without the long waits often associated with urgent care centers.
Same-Day Sick Visits We treat cold, flu, and respiratory infections, sinus infections and allergies, urinary tract infections, skin conditions and rashes, minor injuries and wound care, and stomach and digestive issues. Our goal is to get you feeling better quickly while ensuring appropriate follow-up care.
Minor Procedures Our in-office procedures include skin tag and mole removal, wound care and suturing, joint injections for arthritis, ear wax removal, and simple laceration repair. These services save you time and provide convenient care in a familiar environment.
Meet Dr. Michael Salvato, DO
Dr. Michael Salvato, DO
Dr. Michael Salvato is a board-certified family physician with over 20 years of experience providing comprehensive healthcare to families in Central Florida. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and completed his family medicine residency with additional training in chronic disease management and preventive care.
Dr. Salvato’s Approach to Care: “I believe in treating the whole person, not just symptoms. My goal is to build lasting relationships with my patients and their families, providing healthcare that considers their lifestyle, goals, and individual needs. Preventive care and early intervention are key to maintaining optimal health throughout life.”
Professional Credentials: – Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Member: American Academy of Family Physicians – 20+ years of clinical experience – Specialized training in chronic disease management
Specialized Care by Age Group
Pediatric & Adolescent Care
Children have unique healthcare needs that require specialized attention and a gentle approach. Our pediatric services ensure your children get the best start in life with comprehensive care that supports healthy development.
Well-Child Visits We provide newborn examinations within the first week of life, regular developmental screenings, growth and development monitoring, age-appropriate health education, and parent guidance and support. These visits are crucial for early detection of potential issues and ensuring proper development.
Immunizations Our vaccination services include the complete CDC-recommended vaccination schedule, school and camp required immunizations, travel vaccines when needed, flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines, and comprehensive vaccine education and safety discussions with parents.
School & Sports Physicals We conduct comprehensive physical examinations, vision and hearing screenings, sports clearance evaluations, health history reviews, and complete forms for school activities. Our thorough approach ensures your child is ready for academic and athletic participation.
Men's Health Services
Men often delay healthcare, but regular checkups and preventive care are essential for long-term health and wellness. Our men’s health services address the unique health concerns that affect men throughout their lives.
Men’s Wellness Exams Our comprehensive men’s exams include prostate screening with PSA testing, testosterone level evaluation, cardiovascular risk assessment, colon cancer screening, and skin cancer prevention and detection. We focus on early detection and prevention of common men’s health issues.
Specific Men’s Health Issues We provide erectile dysfunction consultation, low testosterone evaluation and treatment, heart disease prevention, weight management and fitness planning, and mental health and stress management. Our confidential approach ensures you feel comfortable discussing sensitive health concerns.
Women's Health Services
We provide comprehensive women’s health services in a comfortable, confidential environment that respects your privacy and individual needs.
Routine Gynecologic Care Our women’s health services include annual pelvic examinations, Pap smears and HPV testing, breast examinations, birth control counseling and management, and menopause symptom management. We provide compassionate care throughout all stages of a woman’s life.
Family Planning We offer contraceptive options counseling, IUD insertion and removal, pregnancy testing and early pregnancy care, preconception counseling, and fertility awareness education. Our goal is to support your reproductive health decisions with comprehensive information and quality care.
What to Expect at Your Visit
First Appointment (60-90 minutes)
Your initial visit is comprehensive and thorough, designed to establish a complete picture of your health status and goals. We begin with a complete health history review including medical history assessment, family health history evaluation, current medications and supplements review, lifestyle and social history discussion, and previous medical records review.
The physical examination includes comprehensive physical assessment, vital signs measurement, age-appropriate screenings, and system-specific examinations based on symptoms or concerns. We conclude with care plan development including discussion of health goals and priorities, preventive care scheduling, treatment plan for existing conditions, health education and lifestyle recommendations, and follow-up appointment scheduling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you treat my whole family?
Yes—infants, children, adults, and seniors.
Do you offer same‑day visits?
Call early; we reserve slots for urgent needs.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
ID, insurance card, medication list, prior records.
How often should I get a wellness exam?
Usually yearly, or as advised by your provider.
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What Our
Patients Say
Specialist Doctor’s Group is definitely a 5 group! They get you in quickly. Dr. Gerarda Lascaze is prompt with your checkup and the front staff is friendly and accommodating to your scheduling needs. They now also offer virtual visits. If you need to get fasting bloodwork done, get there early and ask for Armando! I was in and out in less than five minutes and never even felt the needle!….
Maria Rodriguez
Plant City
James Thompson
Lakeland
- Patricia Williams
Plant City
Specialist Doctor’s Group is definitely a 5 group! They get you in quickly. Dr. Gerarda Lascaze is prompt with your checkup and the front staff is friendly and accommodating to your scheduling needs. They now also offer virtual visits. If you need to get fasting bloodwork done, get there early and ask for Armando! I was in and out in less than five minutes and never even felt the needle!….
Maria Rodriguez
Plant City
James Thompson
Lakeland
- Patricia Williams
Plant City
iNSURANCE pLANS
We Accept Most Insurance Plans
