Dr. Greg BerlandMD

Family Medicine

at Patients First Direct Primary Care — Tampa, FL

About

Dr. Greg Berland grew up in Oklahoma and earned his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University in 1996. He went on to complete medical school at the University of Oklahoma in 2000. His Family Medicine residency took him to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he was selected as Chief Resident. He opened his own practice in Tampa immediately after finishing his residency in 2003 and has cared for that community ever since. Tampa Magazine has named him one of the Top Family Doctors in the Greater Tampa Bay area twice in the last six years.

Dr. Berland holds board certification in Family Medicine and certification in Hyperbaric Medicine. He has personally interpreted more than 750 sleep studies and rounded on his own patients at four local hospitals for 15 years. He carries American Academy of Anti-Aging certifications in peptide therapy, bioidentical hormone management, weight management, and IV nutrition protocols. He has prescribed and managed bioidentical hormone treatments for more than 22 years. He is actively pursuing Lifestyle Medicine board certification, which he plans to sit for in fall 2026. Outside the office, Dr. Berland is an athlete with ten triathlons, five Tough Mudders, nearly a decade of CrossFit, and a 50K race in Aspen to his name. He coaches flag football and enjoys boating with his wife and two daughters.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Oklahoma State University, graduated 1996

Medical School

University of Oklahoma, graduated 2000

Residency

Family Medicine, Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg, FL, completed 2003 (Chief Resident)

Additional Training

Certified in Hyperbaric Medicine; interpreted 750+ sleep studies; American Academy of Anti-Aging certifications in peptide treatments, weight management, bio-identical hormone management, and IV nutrition protocols; pursuing Lifestyle Medicine board certification (fall 2026)

Certifications

Board Certified Family PhysicianCertified in Hyperbaric MedicineAmerican Academy of Anti-Aging certifications: peptide treatments, weight management, bio-identical hormone management, IV nutrition protocols

Conditions Treated

diabeteshypertensionasthmaCOPDanemiathyroid disordersdepressionanxietymood disorderslow testosteroneperimenopausemenopauseobesitymetabolic syndromecardiovascular diseasesleep apneainflammatory bowel diseaseulcerative colitisCrohn's diseasecognitive declinecoronary artery disease

Who is Dr. Berland right for?

Dr. Berland is a strong fit for adults who want a physician engaged in both prevention and root cause medicine. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, or cardiovascular disease benefit from his depth of clinical experience. He also serves patients interested in hormone optimization, peptide therapy, and weight management. Men and women navigating age-related hormonal changes find particular value in his 22-plus years of bioidentical hormone experience. The practice accepts patients age 8 and older, making it a practical choice for families seeking a single trusted physician.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Berland treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, thyroid disorders, anemia, depression, anxiety, low testosterone, perimenopause, menopause, obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, and inflammatory bowel conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He also addresses cognitive decline and coronary artery disease through a functional and preventive lens.

Yes. Dr. Berland holds board certification as a Family Physician. He also carries certification in Hyperbaric Medicine and has earned American Academy of Anti-Aging certifications in peptide therapy, bioidentical hormone management, weight management, and IV nutrition protocols. He plans to sit for Lifestyle Medicine board certification in fall 2026.

Dr. Berland focuses on identifying the root causes of illness rather than managing symptoms alone. He uses patient history and storytelling as diagnostic tools, believing a patient's own account often reveals what standard testing misses. He draws on advanced lab partners, hormonal assessments, and lifestyle analysis to build individualized treatment plans aimed at improving healthspan.

Dr. Berland has prescribed and managed bioidentical hormone treatments for more than 22 years. He works with both men experiencing low testosterone and women navigating perimenopause and menopause. He monitors patients closely with body composition testing, metabolic markers, and lab work throughout treatment.

Yes. Dr. Berland holds American Academy of Anti-Aging certification in peptide treatments. He works with peptides targeting muscle recovery, body composition, anti-aging, and cognitive health. He designs peptide protocols as part of a broader optimization plan that includes lifestyle, nutrition, and hormonal factors.

Dr. Berland completed medical school at the University of Oklahoma in 2000. He then trained in Family Medicine at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he served as Chief Resident. He completed his residency in 2003 and went on to teach medical students and residents as a clinical professor for several years after graduation.

Dr. Berland has practiced in the Tampa and Westchase area since 2003. Over that span, he has accumulated more than 25 years of experience and completed more than 150,000 patient visits. Tampa Magazine recognized him among the Top Family Doctors in Greater Tampa Bay twice in the last six years.

Dr. Berland sees patients age 8 and older. Membership fees reflect patient age, with a reduced rate of $75 per month for patients between 8 and 25 years old. This makes the practice a practical option for families looking for consistent care across age groups.

Dr. Berland offers a broad set of advanced diagnostic tools as part of membership. These include coronary artery calcium scoring, home sleep apnea testing, coronary CT angiography including Cleerly CT scans, whole body MRI prescriptions, wearable fitness device evaluation, and in-office body composition testing with the InBody scale. He also works with specialized lab partners including Genova, Spectracell, Boston Heart Lab, Dutch, Galleri, Cancerguard, and Genesight.

Dr. Berland believes that a patient's own story is one of the most powerful diagnostic tools available. He focuses on unhurried appointments where patients have time to share their full health picture. He integrates lifestyle medicine, functional health strategies, and personalized treatment plans to help patients improve not just how long they live, but how well they live.

Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026