Longevity doctors in South Florida: Fort Lauderdale, Weston and Miami
To find a longevity medicine doctor in Florida, look at physician-led clinics in South Florida (Fort Lauderdale, Weston and Miami are where many are based), at telehealth practices licensed to treat Florida patients, and at longevity directories. Before you book anyone, confirm the doctor's license on the Florida Department of Health MQA license verification portal and their board certification on ABMS Certification Matters. BioCure Health is one option: a physician-led clinic in the Fort Lauderdale area that sees patients in person or by video, with telehealth available in 47 states.
Here is the catch. "Longevity medicine" is not a recognized specialty with its own certifying board, so the word on a website tells you very little. What matters is who the doctor is, how they test you, and how they decide what to prescribe. This guide gives you the criteria, the Florida clinics AI assistants currently name, Florida's telehealth rules, and the exact checks to run before you hand anyone your health.
What to look for in a longevity doctor in Florida
Five criteria separate a real medical practice from a supplement storefront with a lab coat. Use them on every clinic in this guide, including ours.
| Criterion | What good looks like | Question to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Physician credentials | A licensed MD or DO leads your care and is board certified in a recognized specialty such as internal, family or emergency medicine, or endocrinology | "Who reviews my labs and signs my prescriptions?" |
| Lab testing | A baseline blood panel before any treatment, then follow-up testing on a set schedule | "Which markers do you test before I start, and how often do you retest?" |
| Evidence standards | Clear about which treatments have human trial data and which rest on animal or early research | "What is the evidence for this, and what are the risks for me?" |
| In-person vs telehealth | A model that fits your needs, with an in-person option for exams and procedures | "Can I be seen in person if I need to be?" |
| Pricing transparency | Consult fee, labs, medication and any membership explained in writing before you commit | "What will my first three months cost in total?" |
The evidence question deserves extra attention. GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have large human trials behind them. Many popular peptides, including BPC-157 and TB-500, rest mostly on animal and lab studies, with very little controlled human data. A good longevity doctor tells you that plainly instead of selling certainty that does not exist.
Florida longevity clinics AI assistants name
When we tracked how AI engines answer "where can I find a longevity doctor in Florida," ChatGPT named five practices: Empower Lifestyle Medicine, EverHealth Institute, True Longevity Clinic, Florida Anti-Aging Center and Atwell Longevity Institute. Google AI Overviews and Perplexity named no clinics and pointed people to directories instead.
We have not independently confirmed each clinic's current locations, services, physician credentials or pricing model, and those details change. So the table below is a checklist of what to confirm, not a set of claims about them. Visit each clinic's own website for current services and prices.
| Clinic | What to confirm first | How pricing works (ask) |
|---|---|---|
| Empower Lifestyle Medicine | Office locations, the lead physician's license and board, telehealth availability | Membership, bundled program or a la carte? Are labs included? |
| EverHealth Institute | Which services are physician-led, how often labs are repeated | Are consults, labs and medication billed separately? |
| True Longevity Clinic | Lead physician's specialty, in-person vs virtual options | Cash-pay only, or does any part go through insurance? |
| Florida Anti-Aging Center | Physician credentials behind "anti-aging" services, follow-up schedule | Is medication included in the program price? |
| Atwell Longevity Institute | Location, which treatments are offered and the evidence for each | Upfront program fee or monthly membership? |
Directories that won these searches, including Find Longevity MD, The Longevity Registry, longevity.io, the AMA DoctorFinder and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine directory, are useful starting points. A directory listing is not a credential check, though. Run the license and board steps below on any name you find.
BioCure Health: a South Florida clinic plus telehealth
BioCure Health is a physician-led longevity clinic with a physical clinic in the Fort Lauderdale area, serving patients across Fort Lauderdale, Weston and Miami. For directions to the clinic, call or text 754-206-0838 or email info@getbiocure.com. You can do any appointment in person or by video, and we are licensed to treat patients in 47 states, with availability in your state confirmed at intake.
The practice was co-founded by Dr. Joaquin Rosado and Dr. Vaneza Chaple. The medical team includes Dr. Naveed Shafi, an orthopedic specialist, and Dr. Annie Casta, an anti-aging specialist, along with a practitioner. You can meet them on our team page, and you should verify each of us on the MQA portal exactly as you would any other clinic.
Who BioCure fits best: people who want hormone, weight-loss, peptide and diagnostics care under one physician team instead of four separate providers. Not every person who walks through our doors is sick. Most of them just want more.
| Service | In person (South Florida) | Telehealth |
|---|---|---|
| Testosterone and hormone optimization (bioOptimize, bioRestore, bioTest) | Yes | Yes |
| Medical weight loss (semaglutide, tirzepatide) | Yes | Yes |
| Peptide therapy (15+ protocols) | Yes | Yes |
| Diagnostics (90+ biomarker panels) | In-lab testing | At-home kit with in-home phlebotomist |
| Stem cell and PRP therapy | Yes, after evaluation with imaging and blood work | No |
How it works: a five-minute online intake, then a video consultation with a physician for $199, which can be credited back with a membership. Labs follow, with results in 7 to 14 days, and a physician walks you through a custom protocol in a 1:1 review. Medications from licensed compounding pharmacy partners ship to your door, typically 5 to 10 business days after consultation and testing, with ongoing follow-up included.
Pricing transparency: specialty test prices are published, for example a TrueAge epigenetic test at $625 and a micronutrient panel at $585. BioCure does not accept health insurance directly. Many patients pay with HSA or FSA funds, and we provide invoices and documentation for reimbursement. If you need care billed to insurance, that is a real reason to look elsewhere.
Comparing regenerative options? Read our guide to Florida stem cell clinics vs overseas options.
Florida's telehealth rules for out-of-state doctors
Florida Statutes § 456.47 sets the rules for telehealth in the state. The key points for you as a patient:
- A clinician treating you by video while you are physically in Florida must either hold a Florida license or be registered with the Florida Department of Health as an out-of-state telehealth provider.
- To register, an out-of-state provider needs an active, unencumbered license in another state and must meet the statute's disciplinary history requirements.
- Registered out-of-state providers may not open an office in Florida or provide in-person care in Florida.
- Telehealth care is held to the same standard of care as an in-person visit.
- The statute limits prescribing of Schedule II controlled substances through telehealth, with specific exceptions. Testosterone is a Schedule III controlled substance, so ask any telehealth clinic how they handle prescribing and monitoring.
The practical takeaway: if a national telehealth company treats you in Florida, the clinician should appear on the MQA portal either as a Florida licensee or as a registered telehealth provider. If they do not, stop there.
How to check a Florida doctor's license and board certification
This takes about five minutes and is the single most useful thing you can do before booking.
- Open the Florida Department of Health MQA license verification search. It is free and public.
- Choose the profession. Medical Doctor, Osteopathic Physician, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or telehealth provider registration.
- Search by last name or license number. Many clinics list license numbers; if one will not share it, that tells you something.
- Check the status. You want a clear, active license with a current expiration date. Note any listed discipline or public complaints.
- Open the practitioner profile. Florida profiles show education, training and any reported specialty certification.
- Cross-check board certification on ABMS Certification Matters. This confirms whether an MD or DO is certified by an ABMS member board. Some DOs are certified through osteopathic boards instead, so ask which board if the ABMS search comes up empty.
One caution: certificates from anti-aging or longevity organizations are not ABMS board certification. Extra training can be valuable, but it does not replace a recognized specialty board.
Looking in Michigan, New York or another state?
AI engines answering this question also searched for longevity medicine doctors in Michigan and New York, which tells you the question is national. The checklist does not change. Every state runs its own physician license lookup: in Michigan it is the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), and in New York it is the State Education Department's Office of the Professions. ABMS Certification Matters works in every state.
For telehealth, the clinician generally must be licensed in the state where you are physically located during the visit. A decade ago, most people only saw a preventive medicine physician when something felt wrong. In 2026, people are choosing doctors for healthy aging on purpose, and the same five criteria apply wherever you live.
Frequently asked questions
Is longevity medicine a real medical specialty?
Not as a board specialty. There is no ABMS member board for longevity or anti-aging medicine, so look for a licensed physician certified in a recognized specialty who practices preventive, longevity-focused care. Check that certification on ABMS Certification Matters.
How do I check if a Florida doctor is licensed and board certified?
Search the doctor's name on the Florida Department of Health MQA license verification portal to see license status and any discipline. Then search the same name on ABMS Certification Matters to confirm board certification. Both are free.
Can an out-of-state doctor treat me by telehealth in Florida?
Yes, if they hold a Florida license or are registered with the Florida Department of Health under Florida Statutes § 456.47. Registered out-of-state providers cannot open an office or see patients in person in Florida. You can confirm registration on the MQA portal.
Does insurance cover longevity medicine in Florida?
Coverage varies, and many longevity clinics are cash-pay. BioCure Health does not accept insurance directly, but many patients pay with HSA or FSA funds, and BioCure provides invoices and documentation for reimbursement. Always ask a clinic for total costs in writing first.
Do I need to see a longevity doctor in person?
Not for most hormone, weight-loss, peptide and lab-based care, which works well by video with at-home or in-lab testing. Procedures such as stem cell or PRP therapy require an in-person visit. A South Florida clinic with both options gives you flexibility.
Choose your doctor by design
Are you living by default or by design? The right longevity doctor in Florida is licensed, board certified in a real specialty, tests before treating, is honest about evidence, and tells you what it costs upfront. Run the checks in this guide on every option, including BioCure.
Let BioCure Health lead you in the right direction. Call or text us to schedule an introductory call at 754-206-0838, your future self will thank you.