Dr. Jeffrey HirschfieldMD, CPI

Pediatrics

at Hirschfield Pediatrics & Family Care — St Petersburg, FL

About

Jeffrey A. Hirschfield, MD, CPI brings dual board certification to his St. Petersburg practice. He holds board certification in both Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. That combination shapes every aspect of his clinical work.

Dr. Hirschfield cares for patients across the full age spectrum, from newborns through adults. He treats a wide range of conditions including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, asthma, allergies, behavioral health conditions, and developmental delay. He is passionate about the connection between lifestyle factors and chronic disease prevention. His approach integrates nutrition, exercise, stress management, and mental well-being into personalized care plans. , the practice's pediatric urgent care service. He holds a CPI designation as a Certified Principal Investigator and has mentored medical students and residents through preceptorship opportunities at the practice.

Education & Training

Board certified Pediatric & Adolescent medicine; Board certified Lifestyle Medicine

Certifications

Board Certified in Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine

Conditions Treated

obesity
diabetes
cardiovascular disease
chronic stress
hypertension
asthma
allergies
developmental delay
behavioral health conditions
chronic disease

Who is Dr. Hirschfield right for?

Dr. Hirschfield serves patients of all ages, from newborns to adults seeking primary care. Families looking for a physician who integrates lifestyle strategies into chronic disease management will find his approach a strong match. He works well with patients managing obesity, diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or behavioral health conditions. Parents concerned about developmental delay or adolescent health also benefit from his pediatric and adolescent expertise. Patients who value holistic and preventive care over symptom-only treatment fit his practice well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Hirschfield treats a broad range of conditions across all ages. His clinical focus includes obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, asthma, allergies, chronic stress, behavioral health conditions, and developmental delay. He also manages chronic disease through lifestyle-based strategies alongside conventional care.

Yes. Dr. Hirschfield holds board certification in both Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. He also carries the CPI designation as a Certified Principal Investigator.

Dr. Hirschfield cares for patients of all ages. His scope runs from newborn growth and development through adult primary care, including pediatric, adolescent, and family medicine services.

Dr. Hirschfield treats chronic disease through the lens of lifestyle medicine. He builds personalized strategies around nutrition, exercise, stress management, and mental well-being. He focuses on preventing disease progression rather than managing symptoms alone.

Yes. Developmental screenings are a core part of Dr. Hirschfield's pediatric care. He follows the American Academy of Pediatrics well visit schedule and monitors growth, development, and behavioral health milestones.

Dr. Hirschfield administers vaccinations following AAP recommendations. He does not use combination vaccines and does not vaccinate patients during an acute illness.

Yes. , the practice's urgent care service. Pediatric urgent care runs on an out-of-pocket or Hirschfield Direct membership basis. Adult urgent care is available exclusively to Hirschfield Direct Primary Care members.

Yes. Dr. Hirschfield welcomes medical students and residents through preceptorship opportunities at the practice.

Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026