About
Dr. John MacKay earned his undergraduate degree in Geology from Rice University in Houston in 1985. He went on to complete his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville in 1989. His internship and Family Medicine residency both took place at Florida Hospital in Orlando, finishing in 1992. That same year, he began practicing family medicine in the Tallahassee and Monticello area, where he has built his career ever since.
Dr. MacKay holds dual board certification through the American Board of Family Medicine, including a specialty certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He also serves as a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner, a credential that shapes his interest in aviation medicine. His clinical focus extends to cholesterol management, travel medicine, and end-of-life care. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Florida Academy of Family Physicians, and the Capital Medical Society. Dr. MacKay holds hospital privileges at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc. He believes that building trust over time is central to good medicine, and patients consistently describe him as unhurried, attentive, and genuinely invested in the health of their entire families.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Rice University, Houston, TX - Bachelor of Art, Geology, 1985
Medical School
University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL - Doctorate of Medicine, 1989
Residency
Family Medicine, Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL, 1990-1992
Additional Training
Internship, Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL, 1989-1990
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. MacKay right for?
Dr. MacKay suits adults and families seeking a long-term primary care relationship with a deeply experienced physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, vascular disease, or high cholesterol benefit from his focus on lifestyle-driven treatment. Pilots and frequent travelers find particular value in his aviation medicine and travel medicine expertise. Those navigating end-of-life planning or palliative care needs will find his Hospice and Palliative Medicine certification directly relevant. He works best with patients who want a physician who knows their full health history and remains reachable outside of office hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. MacKay focuses on family and preventive medicine, with particular depth in managing chronic conditions. He treats high blood pressure, vascular disease, diabetes, and high cholesterol. He also holds a specialty certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, which informs his approach to end-of-life care.
Yes. Dr. MacKay holds dual certification through the American Board of Family Medicine, including a specialty designation in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He also holds credentials as a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner.
Dr. MacKay earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in 1989. He then completed both his internship and his Family Medicine residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, finishing his training in 1992.
Dr. MacKay believes that conditions like high blood pressure, vascular disease, and diabetes respond best to an intense focus on lifestyle changes combined with appropriate medications. He pursues this approach consistently across his patient panel and tracks outcomes closely.
Yes. Dr. MacKay serves as a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner, making him a strong resource for pilots who need FAA medical evaluations. Aviation medicine is one of his primary clinical interests.
Yes. Through the MDVIP travel benefit, Dr. MacKay can help coordinate care with a local hospital, pharmacy, or physician when you need urgent attention away from home.
Dr. MacKay has practiced family medicine in the Tallahassee and Monticello area since 1992, giving him over three decades of experience serving this community.
Yes. Dr. MacKay practices family medicine and has a long history of caring for multiple members of the same household. Patient reviews frequently highlight his attentiveness to spouses, children, and extended family members.
Yes. Dr. MacKay makes himself reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Patients report being able to contact him by phone or text for urgent matters outside of regular office hours.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026