Gastro Florida

What Gastro Florida does

Gastro Florida is a physician-owned gastroenterology partnership founded in September 2010 through the unification of eight independent GI groups in Tampa Bay, Florida. Headquartered in Clearwater, the practice has grown via successive practice affiliations to become Tampa Bay's largest gastroenterology group, with 60+ providers (physicians, APRNs/PAs, registered dietitians, and pharmacists) and more than 25 clinical locations plus 6 outpatient ambulatory surgery centers spanning Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, and Hernando counties. The provider base includes fellowship-trained interventional endoscopists recruited from Harvard (Brigham & Women's), University of South Florida, University of Florida, and other tier-one institutions, enabling advanced procedural capabilities such as ERCP, EUS, bariatric endoscopy (including Orbera intragastric balloon), capsule endoscopy, cryotherapy, radiofrequency ablation for Barrett's esophagus, and volumetric laser endomicroscopy.

The clinical offering is structured as a vertically integrated digestive-care platform. Core services span general gastroenterology, colon cancer screening (with propofol anesthesia), IBD biologics and infusion therapy, hepatology (Liver Plus Program), HIV/hepatitis/STD testing and treatment, and FibroScan-based non-invasive liver assessment. Supporting layers include an in-house pharmacy with 340B federal drug-pricing affiliation with the Florida Department of Health, an in-house pathology service, a registered-dietitian-led nutrition and functional medicine program, a remote patient monitoring program (Gastro+ Connected Care), and a proprietary supplement brand (Vital Pro Naturals). The practice also maintains an active clinical research portfolio with pharmaceutical partners including Janssen, AbbVie, Takeda, Pfizer, BMS, Lilly, and Merck across Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, GERD, NAFLD/NASH, PBC, C-Diff, and cirrhosis indications.

Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service gastroenterology consultations and procedures billed to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurers, supplemented by 340B pharmacy spread, clinical trial site payments, self-pay ancillary services (FibroScan at $130/scan, body composition at $72, Orbera at $7,500 all-inclusive), supplement sales, and remote monitoring reimbursement. The go-to-market motion is referral-driven from primary care plus direct patient self-referrals and insurance network participation. The company holds AAAHC and Joint Commission accreditations, hosts one of only two Florida-based IBD support groups sponsored by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, and in February 2026 joined the Tampa General Hospital Provider Network to access academic resources including advanced diagnostics and AI-powered personalized medicine.

Name

Gastro Florida

Legal name

Gastro Florida

Website

https://gastrofl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gastro Florida is a physician-owned gastroenterology practice operating 25+ clinic locations and 6 ambulatory surgery centers across five Florida counties, staffed by 60+ providers delivering general GI care, advanced interventional endoscopy, IBD biologics, nutrition/weight loss, and clinical research to adult patients in the Tampa Bay region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gastroenterology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General Gastroenterology (HLAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endoscopy & GI Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAG), Outpatient Endoscopy & GI Procedure Centers (Non-ASC) (HLAFABAL), Digestive Oncology (GI Cancer Care) (HLAKAEAF), Gastroenterology Specialty Pharmaceuticals (HLAIACAE)

Keywords

• Gastroenterology services
• Colon cancer screening
• Inflammatory bowel disease care
• Advanced endoscopic procedures
• Liver disease treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices29 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Fee-for-service revenue from gastroenterology consultations, procedures, colon cancer screenings, and treatments billed to insurance or patients directly
2. 340B Drug Pricing Program: Federal program providing discounted medication costs, supported by affiliation with Florida Department of Health for HIV, hepatitis, and STD treatment programs
3. Clinical Research: Clinical trial participation providing access to latest treatments at no cost to patients, supported by pharmaceutical company partnerships
4. In-House Pharmacy: On-site pharmacy providing probiotics, supplements, and medications with pickup and delivery options
5. Weight Loss Programs: Orbera balloon system and associated nutritional counseling as self-pay weight management services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gastro Florida is a physician-owned gastroenterology practice that diagnoses and treats diseases of the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and colon, providing colon cancer screening, advanced interventional endoscopic procedures, IBD care (Crohn's and ulcerative colitis), weight loss programs including Orbera balloon placement, liver and infectious disease treatment, and clinical research trials. The practice operates over 25 locations and six ambulatory surgery centers across Tampa Bay, supported by an on-site pharmacy, in-house pathology, infusion centers, and remote patient monitoring capabilities.

Product overview

Gastro Florida is Tampa Bay's largest gastroenterology practice offering a comprehensive integrated digestive care platform. The portfolio includes core GI services (general gastroenterology, advanced interventional procedures like ERCP and EUS), specialty programs (IBD/Crohn's & Colitis care, Liver Plus, HIV/Hepatitis/STD testing), and supportive services (Nutrition & Weight Loss with FibroScan diagnostics, Gastro+ Connected Care remote monitoring, Probiotics & Supplements under the Vital Pro Naturals brand). Procedural offerings include the Orbera Balloon weight loss system, colon cancer screening, and an active clinical research trials program. The practice operates an onsite pharmacy and maintains affiliations with Tampa General Hospital for academic-based care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gastro Plus Connected Care: Remote patient monitoring and care coordination program for Medicare and participating commercial insurance beneficiaries.
• Liver Plus Program
• HIV, Hepatitis, STD Testing & Treatment
• Vital Pro Naturals

Products and services

• General GI Services Comprehensive gastroenterology services covering diseases of the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and colon for adult patients in Tampa Bay. Includes hospital and outpatient care for IBS, Crohn's disease, GERD, celiac disease, pancreatitis, and ulcerative colitis, along with colorectal cancer screening and treatment of digestive disorders.
• Advanced Interventional Procedures Advanced gastroenterology procedures for adult patients including ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS), endoscopic mucosal resection, balloon-assisted enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy, cryotherapy, radiofrequency ablation for Barrett's esophagus, ampullectomy, volumetric laser endomicroscopy, and transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF).
• IBD Care Program (Crohn's & Colitis) Comprehensive care program for patients diagnosed with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, including biologics therapy, on-site infusions, infection control, insurance and financial assistance, in-house pharmacy support, nutrition counseling, and IBD support groups affiliated with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.
• Orbera Balloon System Self-pay bariatric endoscopy service using the Orbera intragastric balloon placed for six months combined with professionally supervised nutrition and exercise program. Priced as an all-inclusive package of $7,500 covering balloon placement and removal plus 12 months of aftercare with monthly physician visits and 24/7 nutrition counseling; financing available through Prosper Healthcare Lending.
• Nutrition & Weight Loss Services Registered dietitian-led nutrition services for patients with digestive conditions including IBS, celiac disease, gastroparesis, GERD, and fatty liver disease. Includes FibroScan liver assessment ($130 per scan), body composition analysis via BIA ($72 per test or $125 for initial visit and test), meal planning, and weight loss medications. First nutrition visit priced at $90 with follow-up visits at $45 and group classes starting at $30.
• Gastro+ Connected Care Remote patient monitoring program for Medicare and participating commercial insurance beneficiaries with chronic GI conditions. Provides a personal Care Navigator, physician monitoring between office visits, and an optional home weight scale, and focuses on conditions including IBD/IBS, fatty liver, chronic constipation, Crohn's/Colitis, and motility disorders.
• Probiotics & Supplements (Vital Pro Naturals) Doctor-recommended proprietary supplement line branded Vital Pro Naturals, including Ultra Daily Probiotic (60 billion cultures, 60 strains), Advanced Fiber, Advanced Lax, Advanced Gut Renew, Advanced Omega, and Advanced Digest enzyme formula. Available for order with pickup or delivery through Gastro Florida Pharmacy.
• HIV, Hepatitis, STD Testing & Treatment Comprehensive testing and treatment navigation program for adult patients at risk for HIV, hepatitis A/B/C, and sexually transmitted infections. Includes antiretroviral therapy, individualized hepatitis care, free HIV testing, free condoms, FibroScan liver imaging, and medication access support through the on-site pharmacy under 340B federal pricing.
• Liver Plus Program Comprehensive liver health program for adult patients addressing hepatitis, HIV, STD, and overall liver health through a network of physicians, clinical research partners, pharmacies, and community resources. Supported by the federal 340B drug pricing program and affiliated with the Florida Department of Health.
• Clinical Research Trials Active clinical trials program offering patients access to investigational therapies across Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, GERD, NAFLD/NASH, primary biliary cholangitis, C-Diff, and cirrhosis. Partners with pharmaceutical companies including Janssen, AbbVie, Takeda, Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, and Merck.
• Colon Cancer Screening Colonoscopy screening service recommended for all adults age 45 and older and for those with a family history of colorectal cancer. Procedures are performed at six outpatient ambulatory surgery centers across Tampa Bay, use propofol anesthesia for a pain-free experience, and can identify polyps before they become cancerous and detect cancer at early curable stages.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90 percent of colorectal cancers are completely curable when diagnosed early
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tampa General HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026Gastro Florida joined the Tampa General Provider Network in February 2026. This strategic affiliation enables Gastro Florida to leverage Tampa General's academic resources including advanced diagnostics, personalized medicine, and AI integrations. The partnership enhances healthcare delivery and clinical education while maintaining Gastro Florida's practice locations across Florida.
• Florida Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGastro Florida is supported by a federal 340B Program and affiliated with the Florida Department of Health to provide expensive medication costs at significant discounts for HIV, hepatitis, and STD treatment programs.
• Crohn's & Colitis FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGastro Florida hosts one of only two Florida-based IBD support groups sponsored by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. The practice is a proud sponsor of Tampa Takes Steps fundraising events and provides community support for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis patients.
• Multiple Pharmaceutical CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGastro Florida conducts clinical research trials in partnership with pharmaceutical companies including Janssen, AbbVie, Takeda, Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Merck, and others for IBD, GERD, NAFLD/NASH, and liver disease treatments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tennessee GI Specialists: Mid-size multi-location independent GI practice with infusion and advanced endoscopy services. Comparable mid-market regional single-specialty GI model.
• Digestive Health Associates of Texas (DHAT): Large single-specialty GI group formed via practice consolidation in North Texas. Highly comparable operating model - independent practices joining a unified brand to deliver general, advanced, and research GI services.
• Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates: One of the largest independent GI groups in the U.S., affiliated with the GI Center for Research. Highly comparable on scale, advanced procedures, and integrated research program model.
• Borland Groover Clinic: Large Florida-headquartered GI practice with multiple Jacksonville locations. Comparable as a Florida-based single-specialty GI group offering advanced procedures, infusion, and research.
• Capital Digestive Care: Large independent gastroenterology practice in the DC/Mid-Atlantic region with research arm, infusion, and multiple ASCs. Comparable integrated-delivery GI model.
• GI Associates: Wisconsin-based independent GI practice group with multiple locations, ASCs, and research capabilities. Comparable multi-site single-specialty GI operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Gastro Health: Florida-headquartered, PE-backed (Audax) multi-specialty GI platform with 100+ locations and full ancillary services. Most directly comparable due to Florida roots and parallel integration model including endoscopy centers, infusion, and clinical research.
• United Digestive: PE-backed GI platform built through affiliations of independent GI groups across the Southeast. Same consolidation playbook as Gastro Florida but with external capital and broader geographic reach.

Others

• Tampa General Hospital: Academic medical center and confirmed strategic partner (Provider Network affiliation Feb 2026). Relevant as both distribution/clinical-research enabler and a potential competing employer of gastroenterologists in the Tampa market.
• Crohn's & Colitis Foundation: National nonprofit that sponsors one of only two Florida IBD support groups hosted by Gastro Florida. Ecosystem partner that drives IBD patient acquisition, awareness, and brand credibility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gastro-florida

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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