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Dr. Caleb Calkins, MD

Concierge Family Medicine physician, Tampa, FL

Defy Medical
5.0 (8 reviews)

Dr. Calkins is a family medicine physician at Defy Medical, a telemedicine-first practice with an in-person clinic in Tampa.

4809 N. Armenia Ave., Suite #220, Tampa, FL 33603

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About Dr. Calkins

Dr. Calkins earned a bachelor's degree in Public Relations with a minor in Nutritional Science at the University of Florida. He received his medical degree from St. Matthews University and completed his internship and residency in the Tulane University/East Jefferson General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program in New Orleans, Louisiana. He also earned a master's degree in Hospital Administration from Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

At the University of Florida, he was involved in research on the benefits of a ketogenic diet in improving epilepsy. He believes in a proactive approach to medicine that balances nutrition, hormones and fitness. He works to find the root causes of his patients' symptoms.

He hosted a Defy Medical webinar on metabolism, weight gain, thyroid imbalance and aging.

Membership and fees

Defy Medical has no subscriptions or contracts, and patients pay only for what they need.

The practice also offers extended one-hour consultations.

Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
University of Florida (Public Relations, minor in Nutritional Science)
Medical school
St. Matthews University
Graduate school
Davenport University, Grand Rapids, Michigan (Hospital Administration)
Internship
Tulane University/East Jefferson General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program, New Orleans
Residency
Tulane University/East Jefferson General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program, New Orleans
NPI
1700229739
Board actions
Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Florida Board of Medicine

Location

4809 N. Armenia Ave., Suite #220, Tampa, FL 33603
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Recognition and research

Media and books

Hosted a Defy Medical webinar on metabolism, weight gain, thyroid imbalance and aging.

Teaching and research roles

Was involved in research at the University of Florida on the benefits of a ketogenic diet in improving epilepsy.

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Provides clear and thorough explanations in a calm manner."

FMDD UserJun 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Dr. Calebs maintains a warm and approachable demeanor."

FMDD UserFeb 2024

Questions patients ask

Does Defy Medical require a membership?

Defy Medical has no subscriptions or contracts, and patients pay only for what they need.

Where did Dr. Calkins train?

Dr. Calkins received his medical degree from St. Matthews University. He completed his internship and residency in the Tulane University/East Jefferson General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Does Defy Medical offer telehealth?

Defy Medical is a telemedicine-first practice that also runs an in-person clinic in Tampa.

Where is Dr. Calkins's office?

Defy Medical runs an in-person clinic in Tampa.

How long are visits at Defy Medical?

The practice offers extended one-hour consultations.

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