The best ....He's the real deal, old fashioned, excellent diagnostic skills along with excellent bedside manner

Excellent quality of care. Walking are welcome also. Dr Fitz is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. Very caring

Dr Fitzgerald is outstanding! He's knowledgeable, personable, intelligent and funny! He has a background in blood labs so he can explain your blood work FAR BETTER than any doctor I've ever seen. I'm thrilled to have him as my GP! read more

Very caring and listen to all my questions and concerns. refer to me to lots of specialist in the area. Made me feel very comfortable. Staff was very sweet at check in. Dr Fitzgerald was not rushing on getting to his next patients like most Dr do. I really appreciate this. read more

I have had a good experience with Dr Fitz. He has always been available which is not like other doctors in this area. He has steered me in the right direction every time and refers to other drs when needed. I have been impressed his knowledge and his treatment of my various medical issues. read more

I have not had great luck with doctors lately, so when I heard about this practice, I was intrigued. The "Fitztropics" website touts a wide range of services that theoretically limit the number of specialists our family would need to see, so it seemed worth a try. Bonus that Dr. Fitz is not just blindly demanding highly politicized "treatments" of late. Plus, he's the doctor of record for many of my wife's clients, so it seemed like a safe bet. There were some signs. They do not use technology for appointments, questions, paperwork or seemingly much of anything. It started as an inconvenience (new patient paperwork) and grew from there. The initial visit was okay, and Dr. Fitz was every bit the character I had been warned he was. Other than a couple moments of feeling like he was a carnival barker (yelling commands or names and then a staffer would scurry in with a referral or documents) it was unremarkable. I left with a blood work script (to confirm the years worth of results I supplied) and some age-appropriate referrals. (First sign that the services listed on the site aren't all actually there.) Of course, Labcorp screwed up my blood work and didn't do the test I was most concerned with (and primary reason I was looking for a new provider -- having fired Advanced Urology Specialists for what amounted to gross incompetence.) So I spoke to the staff and decided I'd do another blood draw in the office ... "just walk in, it's quick" they said ... I did, the next day (a Friday) before work, and after signing in and being completely ignored for an hour, I had to leave for work (all before 9 am.) Finally, after calling in and specifically asking if I could make an appointment for the draw (interestingly, I had to email them back a picture of their own script for bloodwork to prove I needed an additional test, because labcorp collected the only handwritten copy yet failed to perform the specified test -- I took a pic, because Labcorp has done this before) or find some other way to not sit being ignored ... I was told to come in on a day that them he Doctor and PA/ARNPs were all off -- just office staff, no patient appointments. That worked, but the blood draw was tough, lots of bruising ... but it was finally done. And based on conversations that day with staff and the doctor previously, if the results were as expected, they'd take over my medication and send me a script to resume the treatment that had lapsed. So, the results finally come back. They are exactly what was expected and I called in asking when I can pick up the script at that point I am told I have to schedule a new appointment (which is a pain) because my "results were in range" (they actually weren't). Not happy, I attempt to walk in the following Saturday (knowing full well it will be a circus. I get in and see that the "walk in hours" don't match what is on the site (which is becoming a trend) and inform them that my employer insurance has changed. Upon giving them my new card (received yesterday) they announce "we don't take this" which is news, and I shared with them that I confirmed with the plan administrator that they are on the plan prior to selecting the plan (not a small company or cheap plan), all my new plan paperwork has Dr. Fitzgerald name all over it ... AND their site indicates they take it ... So at that point, I informed them that I was done. And in front of a lobby overcrowded with people waiting to be seen, I explained that I was not happy that they lied to me about my results (which apparently they were not aware I can view on the lab's website) and were demanding unnecessary billable office visits just to pick up a script (if technically not insurance fraud, it is certainly unethical). And that I'd be changing providers to a practice that is more concerned about accuracy and patient needs than billable visits. read more

Warning I am a vet and use to see Dr Fritz for my meds ( PDST) Xanax. First he will make you come in ever month for a refill (money maker). When I first asked why I was told it was the law. I've been taking this med for 20 years so I knew this was a lie. I goggled it and showed the nurse. She then admitted it was just the Dr policy. By law dr. Fritz can write a prescription of Xanax for three months. So we started our professional relationship based on a lie. I should have walked then. Vet to Vet don't go to this guy. most not all of the staff plus nurses are horrendous and need to move on. you can since they're miserable working at this facility. I go for anxiety medication and I always get so much anxiety by just entering this location. wait times are extremely long. The system is set up for walk ins. with a few appointments thrown in here and there. very unorganized. I've been seeing Dr fritz for years due to the fact his office is close to my house . moving on now. he is extremely political and getting worse. 2 many Good Dr in the area. I do not recommend this one.. read more

I met Dr. Fitzgerald a few months ago and had sinusitis and bronchitis. He was super supportive and wants you to feel better! I got 3 shots in my butt, and antibiotic and vitamins and was sent off with a piece of chocolate and a glass of water so I didn't pass out from not eating. How could you not love this place! The staff was handling a very busy office with professional grace! Hugs to them for keeping up with everything! Before you get an attitude and judge the front desk staff, think could you do this job? I am thankful for them! I'll be seeing them at their walk in hours today for the same help as last time! read more

Update: Trigger alert; political advertisement campaign in the back of house. Left about 60 seconds after being called into the back to get vitals. What physician in their ethical mind pushes their political agenda on their patients? Completely inappropriate and nada to do with getting medical attention when you're already feeling ill. As a Veteran, both disappointed and disgusted at this practice. read more

Unbelievably unprofessional doctor- save yourself the time and awful experience of a doctor with a very short fuse and severe anger issues. Going through a terrible health crisis of a surgery and then an awful boat accident in a swamp with at home care after many hospitals, I sought his medical advice for a lingering parasitic infection. Visiting this doctor's office was completely a mistake, and I wish I hadn't had this experience. He actually yelled at me from his office chair. I was shocked at how a doctor could behave this way that swore to uphold the Hippocratic Oath. Now I'm reading other people have had the same experience as me, and it's awfully sad since people go through emergencies and have real health issues. I hope and pray you find a spiritually grounded doctor that encompasses empathy for another, as our health can be a sensitive area; we all need true understanding and someone that can ask questions and shows real concern for another. read more

Thanku Dr Fitzgerald for offering such great care, consideration, professionally amazing medical care. Our family and friends have been very happy, blessed and grateful for all you do for our wonderful community We we're promptly, kindly offered great personable care by the receptionist, office staff was professional, nice and super friendly. We're very thankful for offering such personable service. Thanku so much especially during these nutty times. read more

Wouldn't say I had a bad experience with this doctor, but certainly not an honest one. I moved from NY and on acct of being diagnosed and 100% service connected with the VA for a TBI I sustained in Baghdad Iraq from an IED blast that constitutes seizures, severe combat related PTSD, and bilateral hand lacerations on both hands that required skin grafts, I'm completely disabled. Unfortunately the substantial amount of narcotic pain med prescribed to me, I developed a tourtourous addiction that required me to seek medication assisted treatment w/ Methadone. Before being prescribed Methadone in May 2015 (I've been sober since June 2015), I was prescribed Valium in 2007 for anxiety, panic attacks, and the suppression of siezures by my Army Brigade doctor, while I was still active duty. It's a class of anti anxiety/sedative medication called Benzodiazapams. I ETSed from the Army and began seeing a VA doctor that began prescribing Xanax, another benzodiazapam. I realized the Xanax was making me extremely lathargic so My doctor switched me to Klonopin, also a benzodiazapam, which had a longer half life that made everyday functioning tolerable. BTW, benzodiazapams are extremely addicting. I have grand maul withdrawal seizures when I forget to take my dose or circumstances render me from taking. On Christmas of 2016 and 2017 I spent Christmas night and a cple more days in the cardiology unit of the hospital after suffering a withdrawal seizure that stopped my heart until paramedics resusitated me. Believe it or not, This happened 2 Christmases in a row. My family calls it the Christmas curse. Fast forward to 2022. I've been on benzodiazapams going on 15 years. Any doctor will tell you, abruptly stopping this medication, after 15 straight years WILL CAUSE MALIGNANT WITHDRAWALS. I moved to St Petersburg from Albany NY where for 6 years I've been on Methadone along with the Klonopin and I'm very responsible with my medication. The head doctor at Bay pines Methadone clinic in Pinellas Park, FL, highly suggested Dr Fitzgerald. She said, as long as you're working the program with clean urinalysis, he'll prescribe your meds while being very involved with your treatment. My doctor at the methadone clinic has clients that utilize his medical services and he prescribes this particular drug. My Casac counselor also has clients on her case load that use him as well.. however when I went, I began explaining that I'm on Methadone and I've also been on benzos, particularly Klonopin for, at the time,14 years. He immediately cut me off without listening and said "Can't do it...it against the law for me to prescribe benzos with Methadone." Dr Fitzgerald was courteous enough to refund my money but I left his office confused and petrified because the withdrawals were starting. I had a withdrawal seizure the next morning that sent me to the ER and a I got a temporary prescription but when I told the doctor at the methadone clinic and my case manager what he said, especially cause it's, in fact, NOT against the law. they were both surprised, knowing their are numerous patients in the same boat as me that he prescribes them to with no problem.. I don't know why he decided to give me the boot but not the many patients my methadone doctor and case manager referred him too. Me and my case manager plan on calling him on Monday, May 2...Other than that, He's a good doctor, down to earth, talks to you like a human rather than most doctors, serious, formal and creepy voice...I'm hoping my experience was just a misunderstanding. read more

Great doctor, always been courteous and polite. Even with my parents when I needed a plan to come off220mg of methadone. After getting off subutext, after suboxobe. It was just one more drug after another with every other doctor. He was about to still provide my medicine prescribed by my previous doctors, as long as I was admit to provide documents. I'm very pleased. And I saw tons of bad reviews that really grounded my gears. But after going to the real "quacks", trust me. He is NOT even close. He's very blunt. Could come off aggressive or rude. But, I rather the nasty truth then you lie to me about MY HEALTH. Then again, to each it's own. read more

I love Dr Fitz. He is very knowledgable and a very caring Doctor. He takes his time to talk because he really cares about everybody he sees. The best Doctor Ive been to in this area. read more

Was extremely unprofessional to my friend's grandmother when all she wanted was to not have a colonoscopy done since she has had several bad experiences before she would rather avoid them and because of that he wrote down right then and there on a piece of paper that she was going to get colon cancer and asked her to sign in. Thankfully she did not sign it but she almost did. This quack takes advantage of elderly patients, do not go here!!! Don't bring your parents here unless you want them to be abused and humiliated. Trash. Trash. Trash Oh .. he also committed a HIPAA violation by discussing another patients personal info in front of them. So yeah go here if you like others knowing your personal medical info. read more

Thank you Dr. Fitzgerald for getting me in the same day, quickly diagnosing me getting me the right prescriptions. I came in aching all over, horrible sore throat, headache, and congestion and within just a few hours hours feeling so much better! We are so thankful for you!! Blessings!! Victoria Forbes read more

The staff is very rude. Came here very sick and I couldn't even ask any questions. DO NOT COME HERE!

Dr. Fitzgerald is very nice and he's an amazing doctor, I have gone to see him twice. However, the woman up front handling the patients is EXTREMELY rude and I'm hesitant to go back. Dr. Fitzgerald is very nice and he's an amazing doctor, I have gone to see him twice. However, the woman up front handling the patients is EXTREMELY rude and I'm hesitant to go back. Dr. Fitzgerald is very nice and he's an amazing doctor, I have gone to see him twice. However, the woman up front handling the patients is EXTREMELY rude and I'm hesitant to go back. read more

I love Dr. Fitz! He's been my primary doctor since I was a kid and has helped me through everything. This is one of the most honest, real doctors out there. He always brings me to better spirits with his comedy ,compassion and expertise. His chiropractor skills are Top notch as well! I feel very blessed to have Dr. Fitz in my life. Thank you so much doc for all your help throughout the years! You and your staff are awesome people. read more

I love Joe, he's really the real deal. He cares, he shows up and he saved my life. Great Guy award 2015

Scheduled a physical and a flu shot for high school son. First: medical assistant stated they had no forms for physicals and that high school students didn't need physicals. He was 21 and didn't have a physical for high school. Eventually he found the form. Second nurse came in and reviewed prior forms that I had brought in and began unprofessionally questioning his learning disability. Obviously needs some sensitivity training. Third: office ran out of flu shots and would not be ordering more. Recommended publix or CVS/Walgreens but our insurance doesn't cover retail locations. Now I will have to pay for another office visit to get a flu shot. DEFINITELY WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS OFFICE!! read more