Steven D. Shell, DO
Family Medicine
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About Steven D. Shell, DO
Achieving better health is my ultimate goal.
As a board-certified physician in osteopathic family medicine, I view my role in your life as your healthcare advocate, coach and guide. I am able to help you navigate our complex healthcare system by using the latest medical information and tools made available through my affiliation with MDVIP.
With skill, experience, knowledge, compassion and a focus on wellness and prevention, I'll work with you to help you achieve your healthcare goals. My personalized healthcare practice affords me extra time with patients to better understand what is happening in their lives that can affect their health. I see a limited number of patients in order to devote my full attention to their needs - inside and outside of the office. Similar to concierge medicine practices, I also offer conveniences like same- or next-day appointments that start on time. I firmly believe that if you are hospitalized, the physician who knows you best is the physician you want to see if you are in the hospital. I follow patients at Fawcett Memorial Hospital and Bayfront Medical Center and will be available for you and your family.
My practice serves all of Charlotte County, Florida, including Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Arcadia, Boca Grande and Rotonda.
Let's work together to take your personal healthcare to a new level.
Westlake, OH
Family Medicine 2000-2002
Largo, FL
1999-2000
Athens, OH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 1999
Outstanding Medical Student Award 1999
Auburn, AL
Master of Business Administration 2008
Westerville, OH
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry and Psychology 1989
Deans List 1986-1989
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration
Peace River Regional Medical Center
Secretary/Treasurer, Charlotte County Physician's Hospital Organization 2013-present
Associate Team Physician, Tampa Bay Rays 2011-present
County Delegate, Florida Medical Association 2010-present
Member, Board of Trustees, Fawcett Memorial Hospital 2010-present
Advisory Board, Member, Florida Golf Coast University 2010-present
Flight Physician, Air Trek Air Ambulance, Inc. 2003-Present
Urgent Care Physician, Emergency Professional Services Urgicare 2001-2002
Reader's Choice for "Best Family Practitioner in Charlotte County, Charlotte County Sun-Herald Newspaper 2008
Florida Medical Association
Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
Charlotte County Medical Society
Ohio
Benefits of joining Dr. Shell's practice with MDVIP
The office of Steven D. Shell, DO
| Mon | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
What our members are saying
Since being a patient of Dr Shell’s for 3 years this August he has managed to get…
Thank you Dr Shell for everything you do for us!
Dr Steve is always available 7 days a week to take my text or call. I feel that my health as gotten much better since I started going to Steve several years ago. He spends a lot of time with me and reviewing all of my findings with me. I truly recommend Steve and his wife Stephenie to anyone needing a great doctor. Thank…
Reviews from the web
operations. He also followed up when I was in recovery. He definitely goes the extra mile for his patients!! R.W. WOODY
Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.
**The message above is a personal introduction from the physician, intended to help you get to know them better. The views, opinions, and statements expressed above are solely those of the physician and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of MDVIP. This content is intended for general background purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any mentions of expertise or quality of care are personal expressions and should not be interpreted as guarantees of performance or outcomes.