About
Frederic J. Guerrier, MD has practiced family medicine in St. Petersburg, Florida for over four decades. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Florida in 1977, then went on to complete his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Miami Medical School in 1981. He completed both his internship and his Family Medicine residency at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, finishing in 1984. He holds dual board certifications as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr. Guerrier has maintained deep academic and clinical roots in St. Petersburg throughout his career. He has served as a Part-time Faculty Family Medicine Preceptor at Bayfront Medical Center since 1984 and as Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine there since 2015. Since 1993, he has held the role of Clinical Associate Professor in the University of South Florida Department of Family Medicine. The Florida Academy of Family Physicians named him the 2019 State of Florida Family Physician of the Year. The American Academy of Family Physicians honored him with its Boundary Breaker Award in 2021. He also earned recognition in Best Doctors in America from 2005 through 2015. Beyond his practice, he has volunteered at the St. Petersburg Free Clinic since 1982 and participated in Medical Missions since 2006. He speaks English, French, and Creole fluently and brings conversational medical Spanish to patient encounters. He believes strongly in treating the patient rather than the disease or the test results. Outside medicine, he enjoys football, soccer, ping-pong, and tennis.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Florida, B.S. Chemistry, 1977
Medical School
University of Miami Medical School, Doctorate of Medicine, 1981
Residency
Bayfront Medical Center, Family Medicine, 1982-1984
Additional Training
Internship: Bayfront Medical Center, 1981-1982
Certifications
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Creole
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Guerrier right for?
Dr. Guerrier is a strong fit for patients seeking a seasoned family physician who handles every visit personally. He sees patients across all stages of life, from children to older adults managing chronic conditions. Patients who value multilingual care in English, French, Creole, or medical Spanish will find a comfortable fit. His philosophy centers on treating the whole person, making him well suited for patients who feel underserved by symptom-focused care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Guerrier specializes in family medicine, caring for patients across every stage of life. His clinical work spans preventive care, chronic disease management, and comprehensive wellness planning. He brings over four decades of experience to each patient encounter.
Yes. Dr. Guerrier holds dual board certifications as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Yes. Dr. Guerrier conducts every visit himself. Patients never see a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in his place.
Dr. Guerrier speaks English, French, and Creole fluently. He also brings conversational medical Spanish to patient encounters, allowing him to communicate comfortably with a wide range of patients.
Dr. Guerrier earned his medical degree from the University of Miami Medical School in 1981. He completed both his internship and Family Medicine residency at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, finishing in 1984.
Yes. The Florida Academy of Family Physicians named Dr. Guerrier the 2019 State of Florida Family Physician of the Year. The American Academy of Family Physicians also honored him with its Boundary Breaker Award in 2021. Best Doctors in America recognized him from 2005 through 2015.
Dr. Guerrier serves as Clinical Associate Professor in the University of South Florida Department of Family Medicine, a role he has held since 1993. He also serves as Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at Bayfront Medical Center since 2015.
Dr. Guerrier believes in treating the patient rather than the disease or the test results. He focuses on the full picture of a person's health rather than responding only to isolated symptoms or lab values.
Yes. Dr. Guerrier has volunteered at the St. Petersburg Free Clinic since 1982 and has participated in Medical Missions since 2006.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026