About
Dr. Akash Shah is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and the founder of StrongHealth DPC. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from St. George's University. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he earned the Gerald R. Gehringer Family Medicine Award from the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians Foundation in June 2025. That award recognized outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to the specialty.
Dr. Shah holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and a Florida state medical license. He belongs to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Florida Academy of Family Physicians, the Direct Primary Care Alliance, the American Medical Association, and the Obesity Medicine Association. His clinical interests include preventive medicine, chronic disease management, men's health and testosterone replacement therapy, mental health, and obesity medicine. He built StrongHealth DPC around a philosophy of accessible, relationship-driven care rooted in evidence-based medicine.
Education & Training
Medical School
St. Georges' University
Residency
Family Medicine, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Shah right for?
Dr. Shah is a strong fit for adults aged 18 to 64 across Florida who want a consistent, accessible primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or thyroid disease benefit from his ongoing management approach. Men seeking evaluation and treatment for low testosterone will find dedicated clinical expertise here. He also works well with patients navigating anxiety, depression, or sleep disorders alongside their physical health needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shah treats a wide range of adult conditions virtually. These include diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, obesity, testosterone deficiency, asthma, GERD, gout, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, UTIs, respiratory infections, acne, allergies, kidney stones, menopause, and sexual health disorders. He also manages acute issues like colds, flu, and rashes.
Yes. Dr. Shah holds board certification in Family Medicine from the American Board of Family Medicine. He also holds a Florida state medical license and completed his residency training at Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Louisiana.
Dr. Shah evaluates and prescribes testosterone replacement therapy when it is clinically appropriate. He requires confirmed low testosterone levels, a review of symptoms and medical history, and the absence of contraindications before initiating treatment. He does not prescribe TRT without a thorough medical evaluation.
Dr. Shah takes a proactive, preventive approach to chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disease. He monitors patients over time, coordinates labs through LabCorp or Quest, and adjusts treatment plans based on updated results. His small panel size allows him to follow each patient closely between visits.
Men's health is a core clinical focus for Dr. Shah. He evaluates and manages testosterone deficiency, sexual health disorders, weight management, and related chronic conditions. He uses an evidence-based, science-driven approach and requires lab confirmation before initiating any hormone therapy.
Dr. Shah responds to direct messages within four hours. He maintains availability for messaging on evenings and weekends, so patients do not need to wait until the next business day to hear back on non-urgent questions.
Dr. Shah earned his MD from St. George's University. He then completed his Family Medicine residency at Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he received the Gerald R. Gehringer Family Medicine Award from the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians Foundation.
Yes. Dr. Shah manages anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders as part of his primary care scope. He incorporates mental health into overall wellness planning and handles medication management for these conditions virtually.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026