About
Dr. Ronald Vicencio grew up in Evanston, Illinois, after immigrating from the Philippines. Raised by a nurse and a physician, he developed an early interest in medicine. He earned his B.S. in Biology and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of South Florida. His residency in Family Medicine took place at Bayfront Medical Center's Family Medicine Residency Program in St. Petersburg, Florida, where his peers selected him as Chief Resident in his final year.
Dr. Vicencio holds Fellowship status in the American Academy of Family Practice and board certification in Family Medicine. He also earned additional credentials as a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, reflecting his passion for the relationship between nutrition and health. After nearly 24 years as an employed family physician in Oldsmar, Florida, he launched VMedcare to deliver personalized primary care on his own terms. Patients consistently describe him as thorough and genuinely attentive. Outside the office, he is an accomplished cook with deep ties to the Tampa Bay hospitality scene. He and his wife Lisa have two grown children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of South Florida, B.S. Biology
Medical School
University of South Florida
Residency
Family Medicine, Bayfront Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program, St. Petersburg, FL (Chief Resident, final year)
Additional Training
Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Vicencio right for?
Dr. Vicencio serves adults and adolescents ages 12 and up managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and thyroid disease. Patients who want a consistent, relationship-driven physician will find his nearly 24 years of family medicine experience valuable. He works well with patients focused on weight management and body composition. Those interested in combining primary care with aesthetic wellness treatments will benefit from his integrated approach at VMedcare.
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Family MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Vicencio treats a broad range of chronic and acute conditions. His chronic disease focus includes hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, COPD, arthritis, GERD, depression, anxiety, and thyroid disease. He also handles acute care needs as part of the membership.
Yes, Dr. Vicencio holds board certification in Family Medicine. He also holds Fellowship status in the American Academy of Family Practice, a distinction reflecting advanced commitment to the specialty.
Dr. Vicencio earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Bayfront Medical Center's Family Medicine Residency Program in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he served as Chief Resident in his final year.
Culinary Medicine is a specialty that connects food science with clinical care. Dr. Vicencio completed additional training to earn this certification, which informs how he approaches nutrition and lifestyle as part of managing chronic disease and overall wellness.
Dr. Vicencio brings nearly 24 years of experience as a family physician to VMedcare. He spent that time as an employed physician in Oldsmar, Florida, before launching his own Direct Primary Care practice in Tampa.
Yes. Dr. Vicencio integrates aesthetic services into his practice under the Aesthetic Speakeasy Tampa brand. Treatments include Opus Plasma, ClearLift, Dye VL, Harmony XL Pro, Alma IQ skin analysis, Opus Colibri eye treatment, and medical-grade skin care products.
Dr. Vicencio sees patients ages 12 and up at VMedcare. The practice welcomes individuals, families, and patients across a wide range of health needs and backgrounds.
Patients describe Dr. Vicencio as very thorough and genuinely attentive. One long-term patient noted trusting him with her health for 22 years. His approach centers on listening carefully and addressing the full picture of a patient's health.
Doctor profile last updated October 31, 2026