About
Drew Meriwether, MD, brings more than 12 years of clinical experience to AnswersMD, where he joined in November 2024. He holds dual board certifications in pediatrics and internal medicine, a combination few physicians carry. The American Academy of Pediatrics awarded him Fellow status, and the American Board of Internal Medicine designated him a Diplomate. USF Health named him Clinician of the Year.
Dr. Meriwether cares for patients from newborns through grandparents. He sees childhood health history as directly connected to adult outcomes, which allows him to reduce unnecessary referrals and coordinate care across generations more effectively. m. m. That kind of continuity defines his practice.
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Meriwether right for?
Dr. Meriwether is an excellent fit for families who want one physician to care for every generation under one roof. Parents with young children, teenagers, and aging parents all fall within his clinical scope. Adults managing chronic conditions benefit from his internal medicine background and his longitudinal understanding of how health evolves over time. Families who value a physician who knows their full medical history, including childhood context, will find his approach especially effective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Meriwether sees patients of all ages, from newborns through older adults. His dual board certifications in pediatrics and internal medicine allow him to care for an entire family within a single practice. Parents, children, teenagers, and grandparents can all see Dr. Meriwether as their primary physician.
Yes. Dr. Meriwether holds board certification in both pediatrics and internal medicine. He carries the FAAP designation as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the DABIM designation as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. This dual certification is uncommon and allows him to serve families across all life stages.
USF Health named Dr. Meriwether its Clinician of the Year. This award reflects his clinical excellence and his commitment to patient-centered care across pediatric and adult medicine.
Dr. Meriwether connects childhood health history to adult outcomes in ways that specialists often cannot. Understanding a family's medical background across generations helps him catch patterns earlier and coordinate care more precisely. He believes knowing the full family context makes each individual patient easier to care for well.
Yes. Dr. Meriwether provides his direct contact information to all members. m. from a parent whose child had a 104-degree fever, called back within five minutes, and followed up again the next morning. Members never navigate a call center or an answering service to reach him.
Dr. Meriwether manages adult internal medicine conditions including chronic disease, preventive care, and wellness planning. His 12-plus years of experience cover a broad scope of primary care needs. He coordinates specialist referrals when needed and tracks patients over time to identify health trends early.
Dr. Meriwether sees patients at the Tampa flagship location and the St. Petersburg office on the St. Anthony's Hospital campus.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026