About
Michelle Williams Saunders, MD is a board-certified family physician and the founder of Harmony Health DPC in Lutz, Florida. She grew up in a small rural town in Nova Scotia, Canada, where she saw firsthand what a skilled, compassionate family doctor means to a community. That experience shaped the kind of physician she became.
S. in Biochemistry from East Carolina University, where she also competed as an NCAA Division I golfer. She earned her medical degree from St. Matthew's University School of Medicine in Grand Cayman Island and completed her Family Medicine residency at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, a program she chose after falling in love with the Tampa Bay area. After ten years practicing in a traditional fee-for-service setting, she built Harmony Health DPC to practice medicine the way she believes it should work: direct, unhurried, and centered on the patient. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and belongs to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, and the Florida Academy of Family Physicians. She has traveled to rural parts of the Dominican Republic to provide medical care. Outside the office, she enjoys traveling with her husband, gardening, golfing, and staying active in the local community.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
East Carolina University, B.S. Biochemistry (NCAA Div I Golf)
Medical School
St. Matthew's University School of Medicine, Grand Cayman Island
Residency
Family Medicine, Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Williams Saunders right for?
Dr. Williams Saunders serves patients of all ages, from children to seniors. She is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or thyroid disorders. Patients who want a physician they can reach directly by text, phone, or video benefit most from her approach. She also works well with families looking for a single trusted doctor to handle routine, urgent, and preventive care needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Williams Saunders treats a wide range of conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, migraines, mental health conditions, and acute illnesses like colds, flu, and strep. She also handles minor injuries, rashes, and skin concerns. Her scope covers both ongoing chronic care and same-day urgent needs.
Yes. Dr. Williams Saunders holds board certification in Family Medicine. She is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, and the Florida Academy of Family Physicians.
She completed her undergraduate degree at East Carolina University, where she majored in Biochemistry and competed in NCAA Division I golf. She earned her medical degree from St. Matthew's University School of Medicine in Grand Cayman Island. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg in Florida.
Yes. Dr. Williams Saunders cares for kids, adults, and geriatric patients. She handles pediatric physicals, school and sports physicals, adult chronic disease management, and geriatric care all within her practice.
Dr. Williams Saunders takes a thorough, relationship-driven approach to chronic conditions. She focuses on patient education, helping members understand their diagnoses and make informed lifestyle decisions. Members managing conditions like diabetes or hypertension benefit from her extended appointment times and direct access via phone, text, or secure message.
Yes. Members receive Dr. Williams Saunders' cell phone number and access to a secure messaging service. She is reachable by phone, text, video chat, or email. This direct line makes it easy to ask questions, report symptoms, or follow up without scheduling a formal visit.
Yes. Dr. Williams Saunders performs a range of in-office procedures including minor suturing, cryotherapy, skin biopsies, ear wax removal, drainage of abscesses, and pap smears. Rapid testing for strep, flu, and COVID is also available. Most of these procedures fall within the flat monthly membership fee.
Growing up in rural Nova Scotia, Dr. Williams Saunders witnessed the central role a family doctor plays in a small community. That early experience drew her toward a comprehensive, relationship-first style of practice. She chose direct primary care specifically because it lets her spend real time with patients and help them make well-informed health decisions.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026