About
Dr. Matthew Dorman graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Alabama in 1993 with a Bachelor of Sciences in Biomedical Sciences. He then earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 1997, finishing first in his class. Along the way, he earned membership in the Alpha Omicron Alpha Medical Honor Society, the Pathology Honor Society, and took top honors in both Anatomical Sciences and Physiology. He completed his family practice residency at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach in 2000, choosing the program for its intense hands-on training and its proximity to family.
Dr. Dorman holds board certification in Family Medicine and belongs to both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Florida Academy of Family Physicians. He has practiced in Palm Coast since 2005 and owns Palm Coast Family Practice as an independent, community-rooted clinic. He manages chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, COPD, and anxiety, and he performs minor procedures such as joint injections, cryotherapy, and suturing. His practice style is patient-centered, evidence-based, informal, and conversational. He believes the best medicine happens when a physician has time to listen and build realistic, personalized plans. Outside the office, Dr. Dorman lives in Palm Coast with his wife and four children. He is an avid runner and cyclist and regularly participates in local 5K races.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of South Alabama, B.S. Biomedical Sciences (1993), graduated summa cum laude
Medical School
University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile, AL (1997), graduated #1 in class
Residency
Family Practice, Halifax Medical Center Family Practice Residency Training Program, Daytona Beach, FL (completed 2000)
Additional Training
Alpha Omicron Alpha Medical Honor Society; Top Gun in Anatomical Sciences; Top award in Physiology; Pathology Honor Society
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Dorman right for?
Dr. Dorman is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a long-term primary care relationship with one consistent physician. Patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or thyroid disorders benefit from his focus on personalized, evidence-based care plans. He also serves patients who need same-day urgent care, DOT physicals, or weight management support with Tirzepatide. Individuals who want direct access to their doctor through telehealth or walk-in visits will find his practice structure well-suited to their needs.
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Family MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Dorman treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. His chronic disease focus includes hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, asthma, COPD, anxiety, and depression. He also sees patients for acute illness, urinary tract infections, sinus infections, bronchitis, sprains, strains, and skin infections. Additionally, he manages obesity and metabolic syndrome through a supervised weight loss program using Tirzepatide.
Yes, Dr. Dorman holds board certification in Family Medicine. He also maintains active membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Florida Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Dorman earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 1997, graduating first in his class. He completed his family practice residency at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Florida in 2000. He has practiced family medicine in Palm Coast since 2005.
Dr. Dorman describes his practice style as patient-centered, evidence-based, informal, and conversational. He believes patients do best when their doctor genuinely knows them. Rather than applying one-size-fits-all protocols, he builds realistic, personalized care plans for each patient. Many of his patients have trusted him as their physician for well over a decade.
Yes, Dr. Dorman performs a range of in-office procedures. These include joint injections, trigger point injections, cryotherapy, skin cancer treatment, laceration suturing, abscess drainage, splinting, and B-12 injections. On-site EKG, X-ray, urinalysis, and glucose monitoring are also available during visits.
Yes, Dr. Dorman offers a doctor-supervised weight loss program using Tirzepatide, a GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist. The program focuses on improving overall health alongside weight reduction. Patients can discuss eligibility and program details during a visit or telehealth appointment.
Yes, Dr. Dorman performs DOT physicals as a Certified Medical Examiner listed on the FMCSA National Registry. The practice offers same-day DOT exams seven days a week, and most exams finish in under an hour. Patients should call ahead to confirm an examiner is on-site at their preferred time.
Dr. Dorman has practiced family medicine in Palm Coast since 2005. He owns Palm Coast Family Practice as an independent clinic, and he has cared for many patients continuously over that span. Patient reviews frequently note relationships of ten years or more.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026