About
James W. Reed III, MD is a board-certified family medicine physician with over eight years of experience in primary care. He completed his undergraduate studies at West Virginia University and the University of Charleston before earning his medical degree with honors from Saint James School of Medicine in 2013. Most of his clinical training took place in Chicago, Illinois. He finished his Family Medicine residency at Prisma Health in Greenville, South Carolina in 2017.
Before founding Reed Medical Group in March 2022, Dr. Reed served as lead physician and Medical Director of the Urgent Care Center at Pinnacle Medical Group in Bradenton, caring for more than 10,000 patients over four years. His clinical experience spans inpatient medicine, emergency departments, ICUs, and outpatient settings. He is passionate about hormone replacement therapy and testosterone optimization for men. Dr. Reed holds membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians. Originally from Clay, West Virginia, he now lives in Bradenton with his wife and four children. He is an avid swimmer, runner, and outdoorsman.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
West Virginia University and University of Charleston
Medical School
Saint James School of Medicine (graduated with honors, 2013)
Residency
Family Medicine, Prisma Health, Greenville, South Carolina (completed 2017)
Certifications
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Reed right for?
Dr. Reed is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who takes time for thorough diagnostics and builds long-term relationships. Men managing low testosterone or hormonal imbalances benefit from his medically supervised HRT and TRT expertise. He treats chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and COPD. Patients who value a physician with broad experience across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings will feel well-supported under his care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Reed treats a broad range of conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, arthritis, low testosterone, and hormonal imbalances. He practices full-scope family medicine with experience in both acute illness and chronic disease management. He also provides medically supervised hormone replacement therapy and testosterone replacement therapy for men.
Yes, Dr. Reed holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Prisma Health in Greenville, South Carolina in 2017.
Dr. Reed earned his medical degree with honors from Saint James School of Medicine in 2013 and completed most of his clinical training in Chicago, Illinois. He then finished his Family Medicine residency at Prisma Health in Greenville, South Carolina in 2017.
Dr. Reed takes time to get to know each patient thoroughly before building a treatment plan. He conducts detailed diagnostic workups and focuses on realistic, effective treatment goals. His philosophy centers on forming genuine partnerships with patients over the long term.
Yes, Dr. Reed provides medically supervised hormone replacement therapy and testosterone replacement therapy for men. He uses evidence-based methods focused on safety, proper diagnosis, and restoring hormone balance. He is passionate about helping men understand and manage low testosterone.
Dr. Reed served as lead physician and Medical Director of the Urgent Care Center at Pinnacle Medical Group in Bradenton from 2017 to 2021, seeing over 10,000 patients. His career also includes experience in inpatient medicine, emergency departments, and ICUs. He founded Reed Medical Group in March 2022.
Dr. Reed practices at the Reed Medical Group Longboat Key location at 509 Bay Isles Pkwy.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026