Our Team
Our physicians chose concierge medicine to practice the way they always envisioned, with the time and attention your health deserves.
Founder & Lead Physician
DABFM — Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine
Board Certified Family Medicine
Dr. Douglas Shapiro founded AnswersMD with a vision to deliver healthcare the way it should be: personal, unhurried, and built on real relationships. With over 6 years of experience in family medicine, he brings deep clinical expertise along with a genuine commitment to knowing each patient as an individual. Dr. Shapiro believes medicine works best when your doctor knows your story, not just your chart. That belief drives everything about how AnswersMD operates.
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Pediatric & Internal Medicine
FAAP, DABIM — Fellow, AAP; Diplomate, ABIM
Board Certified Pediatrics & Internal Medicine
Dr. Drew Meriwether, a USF Health Clinician of the Year, brings exceptional versatility with dual board certifications in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, a rare combination that allows him to provide seamless care for entire families, from newborns to grandparents. His training across both specialties means fewer referrals, better coordination, and a physician who understands how a child's health history connects to their care as an adult. Dr. Meriwether joined AnswersMD because he shares the same commitment to relationship-driven medicine. Here, he has the time to truly know each patient and family he serves.
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Our dedicated staff ensures your experience with AnswersMD is seamless from start to finish.
Chief of Staff
Lauren brings structure and heart to everything behind the scenes. She coordinates physician schedules, manages clinical workflows, and ensures every operational detail aligns with the personalized care model our members expect. Her attention to detail keeps the practice running at the highest level.
Director of Operations
Jamie oversees the operational infrastructure that allows AnswersMD to deliver exceptional care at scale. With a background in healthcare administration, she focuses on strategic growth initiatives, process optimization, and expanding our capacity to serve more families, without compromising the concierge experience that defines us.
Patient Coordinator
Emma is the first point of contact for our members and often sets the tone for their entire experience. She manages scheduling, coordinates referrals, and handles the day-to-day communication that keeps our members informed and cared for. Her warmth and responsiveness reflect the standard we hold ourselves to.
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