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Telehealth care in Tampa, Florida.
Wade’s Care First sees Tampa patients by secure video for primary care, mental health, ADHD, weight management, urgent care and more. Labs, imaging and prescriptions go to facilities in and around Tampa.
Telehealth only. No office in Tampa: you join from wherever you are in Florida. Pricing · Insurance Accepted
Services
What Tampa patients book.
Every service is available statewide by video. Each page explains what can and cannot be handled remotely.
Your ongoing Primary Care ProviderPrimary Care
Acute Care, Routine Care, Preventive Care, and Chronic Care with one provider who knows your history.
Screenings for your age and riskPreventive Care
Screenings, labs and risk checks chosen for your age, history and family history.
Evaluation and treatmentMental Health
Anxiety, depression, panic, PTSD symptoms and more. A full evaluation first, then a plan you help build.
Adults and teensADHD
Evaluation and follow-up for attention, focus and executive-function concerns.
Medication with a plan around itMedical Weight Management
A workup first, then nutrition, lab monitoring and medication when it fits.
Sick visitsUrgent Care
Sinus infections, UTIs, rashes and stomach bugs. Check the scheduler for available appointments, including same-day openings when offered.
Skin concerns by videoDermatology
Acne, eczema, psoriasis, melasma, fungal nails and rashes, evaluated from clear photos and a conversation.
Strains, sprains and flare-upsShort-Term Pain Management
Back and neck pain, sprains, joint flares and headaches over a short course of care.
Hormones, prostate and screeningMen’s Health
ED, testosterone testing, prostate health, PSA and the screenings men tend to skip.
Every stageWomen’s Health
Periods, birth control, perimenopause, menopause and the questions in between.
Ages 5 and upPediatric Care
Video visits for the things that keep a kid home from school.
Older adults and their familiesGeriatric Care
Medication review, chronic conditions and coordination with everyone involved.
Part of your primary careSleep Concerns
Insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea screening and sleep-study coordination.
Pharmacogenomic testingGeneSight® Testing
A cheek swab that adds genetic information to mental-health medication decisions.
Booking & Insurance
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More Than a Video Visit
How It Works Your care doesn’t end when the video visit ends.
Wade’s Care First is a full medical practice delivered through telehealth. When it is medically appropriate, we order, prescribe, refer and coordinate the services you would expect from a traditional outpatient practice.
- 1VisitSecure video from your phone or laptop
- 2TestingLabs and imaging ordered near you
- 3ResultsReviewed and explained with you
- 4TreatmentPrescriptions and a plan you helped build
- 5ReferralSpecialists and in-person care when needed
- 6Follow-upContinued care with the same provider
Laboratory testing
Blood work, urine tests, hormone and PSA testing, completed at a lab near you.
Diagnostic imaging
X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans and MRIs ordered through local imaging centers.
Additional testing
Testing matched to your symptoms, history and plan, including sleep studies when indicated.
Equipment and supplies
Orders for durable medical equipment and supplies when medically necessary.
Specialist referrals
Referrals to cardiology, endocrinology, sleep medicine and more, with your care kept connected.
Prescription management
Prescribing and adjusting medications when clinically appropriate and allowed by law.
Results and follow-up
Every result reviewed with you, explained, and turned into a next step.
GeneSight® Testing
Pharmacogenomic information that may help inform mental-health medication decisions.
Care coordination
Orders and referrals sent to facilities near you, with Wade’s Care First staying involved.
Telehealth when appropriate. In-person services when needed. Coordinated care throughout.
Book a VisitHow It WorksOrders go local
Labs, imaging and pharmacies near Tampa.
Blood draws are easy to arrange in Tampa. Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp operate patient service centers across Hillsborough County, and orders are transmitted electronically before you arrive. Hospital outpatient labs at Tampa General, St. Joseph’s and AdventHealth also accept outside orders. For imaging, TGH Imaging, the practice formerly known as Tower Radiology, offers X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI and mammography at outpatient sites around the region, and Akumin has centers in Tampa, Lutz and Wesley Chapel. Prescriptions go to the Publix, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart or Winn-Dixie pharmacy you name. If cost is a barrier, Tampa Family Health Centers offers sliding-fee medical, dental and pharmacy services at sites across the county.
Blood work
Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp both run patient service centers across Hillsborough County; Tampa General, BayCare and AdventHealth operate outpatient labs for orders sent to them; Tampa Family Health Centers provides lab draws for its patients.
Imaging
TGH Imaging (formerly Tower Radiology Centers; MRI, CT, mammography, X-ray, PET/CT, ultrasound) across the Tampa Bay area; Akumin centers in Tampa, Lutz, Wesley Chapel and Trinity (Brandon listed as temporarily closed); hospital imaging at TGH, St. Joseph’s and AdventHealth Tampa.
Pharmacies
Publix, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart and Winn-Dixie pharmacies are available throughout Tampa and Hillsborough County.
Before you go, confirm the requested test, outside-order acceptance, insurance, collection fees and hours with the facility. These resources are examples, not a complete directory. Quest Location Finder · Labcorp Location Finder.
Patient Questions
All Patient Questions Tampa questions.
Does Wade’s Care First have an office in Tampa?
No. Wade’s Care First is a telehealth practice. You join your visit by secure video from home, work or anywhere in Florida, and Charles Wade, FNP-BC is licensed to treat you while you are in the state. Anything that needs hands-on care is coordinated with facilities in and around Tampa, such as Tampa General Hospital (Level I adult and pediatric trauma center and primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine), BayCare St. Joseph’s Hospital (3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd), AdventHealth Tampa and HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital.
Where will I go for blood work if I live in Tampa?
Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp both run patient service centers across Hillsborough County; Tampa General, BayCare and AdventHealth operate outpatient labs for orders sent to them; Tampa Family Health Centers provides lab draws for its patients. We send the order electronically to a location that is convenient for you or in your insurance network. Results come back to us for review with you.
Which Tampa hospitals have an emergency department?
Tampa General Hospital (Level I adult and pediatric trauma center and primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine), BayCare St. Joseph’s Hospital (3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd), AdventHealth Tampa and HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital. For chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, a major injury or thoughts of harming yourself, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than booking a video visit.
Are there community health centers in Tampa for in-person care?
Tampa Family Health Centers, Inc. (roughly 15-16 sites in Hillsborough County with medical, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health) serve the area with in-person primary care on a sliding scale. Many patients pair that kind of local clinic with telehealth for follow-ups, medication management and specialist coordination.
Can I use Florida Medicaid or other insurance for a telehealth visit from Tampa?
Florida Medicaid plans are not on the participating list right now. Plans accepted in Florida: BCBS / Anthem PPO, UnitedHealthcare PPO, UMR (PPO), Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, Humana PPO, Ambetter PPO, Florida Blue, TRICARE. Benefits are verified before your visit, and self-pay pricing is posted if your plan is not accepted.
Can orders be sent to a laboratory or imaging facility near me?
When clinically appropriate, we can send orders to a laboratory or imaging facility you choose. Confirm that the location performs the requested test, accepts the order and participates in your insurance network. Availability and travel distance vary by community.
More answers
Questions Tampa patients ask about mental health, ADHD and medical weight management.
- How can I tell whether worry has become an anxiety disorder?
- What is the difference between a panic attack and generalized anxiety?
- Can ADHD first become apparent in adulthood?
- What is executive dysfunction?
- What is medical weight management?
- Am I a candidate for medical weight loss?
All Mental Health Questions All ADHD Questions All Medical Weight Management Questions
Good to know
Services, screening recommendations, testing, treatment options, referrals and prescribing may vary with your age, medical history, symptoms, where you are physically located at the time of the visit, state and federal requirements, insurance requirements, and whether your condition can be safely managed by telehealth. Conditions and services listed here are examples. An appointment does not guarantee a particular diagnosis, a prescription, a controlled medication, hormone therapy, a lab order, an imaging study, a sleep study, a specialist referral, an accommodation letter or a particular treatment. Treatment decisions follow a clinical evaluation and the provider’s judgment.
Sources
Practice provider: Charles Wade, FNP-BC. Information updated October 25, 2026.
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Metro area · Hillsborough County
Getting care in Tampa
Fast-growing Gulf Coast city with a young median age (35.8) and a large academic medical hub on Davis Islands.
Tampa residents can use a video visit for primary care, mental health, ADHD, weight management, sleep, skin concerns and minor urgent problems without fighting I-275 or Dale Mabry traffic. Charles Wade, FNP-BC, sees you on camera and sends labs, imaging and prescriptions to locations near your neighborhood, whether that is Seminole Heights, Westchase, Brandon or New Tampa. Tampa General, BayCare St. Joseph’s, AdventHealth Tampa and HCA Florida South Tampa cover emergencies and hospital care; telehealth is for the ongoing management that otherwise competes with work and family time. If a visit reveals something that needs hands-on evaluation, you will be told clearly and pointed to the right local option.
Access in Hillsborough County
Florida’s uninsured rate for people under 65 was 13.6% in 2024 versus 9.8% nationally (KFF, ACS 1-year); all-ages uninsured was 10.9%, ranking 45th among states (America’s Health Rankings, ACS 2024). As of January 1, 2026, Florida had 320 primary care HPSAs and 239 mental health HPSAs, and would need 1,434 more primary care practitioners and 545 more mental health practitioners to eliminate them (Florida Senate analysis of SB 1480, 2026). Hurricane season continuity: during qualifying emergencies, ask your pharmacist and insurer about early refills under Florida law; authorized refills and other coverage requirements still apply.
Who this helps most in Tampa
This fits Tampa’s many working adults, students and young families who want quick, consistent access for anxiety, depression, ADHD, blood pressure, diabetes, weight or sleep issues, and for parents of children five and older with routine concerns. It also helps older residents who prefer not to drive to appointments for medication review and lab follow-up. Choose an in-person clinic or urgent care for physical exams, injuries, suturing or same-hour X-rays. Call 911 or go to an emergency department such as Tampa General, St. Joseph’s or AdventHealth Tampa for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing trouble, serious allergic reactions or any crisis involving risk of self-harm.
Local health considerations
- Tampa’s median age is 35.8 (ACS 2024), younger than Florida’s 42.7, so demand skews to working-age primary care, mental health, ADHD and family needs.
- Heat: NWS identifies older adults, children, pregnant women and people on certain medications as highest risk; outdoor workers in Tampa’s long summer should plan hydration and know heat-illness warning signs.
- Hurricane season on the Gulf Coast: Florida’s emergency-refill law requires covered insurers to waive early-refill timing restrictions under qualifying emergency conditions when authorized refills remain. Ask your pharmacy and insurer whether your prescription qualifies.
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