IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Historic Old Northeast is among the most coveted addresses in St. Petersburg — and among the least likely to turn over. Brick-paved streets, hexagonal block sidewalks, and a dense concentration of pre-war homes from craftsman to Mediterranean revival have made this the neighborhood that defines the city's residential prestige. Coffee Pot Bayou runs along its eastern edge, a tidal inlet where residents kayak in the mornings and herons stand in the shallows at dusk. The neighborhood is bordered by Tampa Bay to the east, the downtown waterfront to the south, and a civic continuity that has kept it stable for a century.
Our St. Petersburg office is a 7-minute drive from the Old Northeast — south on 4th Street N, then west on 5th Avenue N or 1st Avenue N to MLK Jr Street. The route goes through the heart of the city without the waterfront congestion, and private parking is waiting at 2552 1st Ave N. For many Old Northeast members, the trip to the office feels like a natural extension of the morning — coffee, a walk past Coffee Pot, and an appointment with a physician who already knows them.
Old Northeast residents expect the best — and have the referent experience to know the difference. They have lived in Chicago or New York or London, they have experienced excellent medicine in other cities, and they moved here because the waterfront and the quality of life justified the choice. Griffin concierge medicine is the healthcare equivalent of that choice: a physician relationship characterized by depth, continuity, and access that is completely unlike the standard primary care system. The same physician every visit, a Patient Care Coordinator who knows your file, and 24/7 direct access when the situation requires it.
Our board-certified internists see the long game of medicine — prevention as the default, intervention as the exception, and a relationship that matures with time. If you are a resident of Historic Old Northeast and you are ready for primary care that fits the standard you hold for the rest of your life, we would welcome the conversation. Call (727) 516-7272 or inquire online.