Physicians

Checking Physician Credentials and Experience

The Florida Department of Health, the state agency which licenses physicians, provides a tool to look up information on your physician or potential physician. This tool provides information on:

  • Address(es) for the practice location
  • Years in practice
  • Education and training
  • Hospital affiliations
  • Specialty certifications
  • Faculty appointments
  • Medical liability coverage
  • Final disciplinary actions within the last 10 years
  • Information about criminal offenses
  • Paid malpractice claims in excess of $5,000 in the last 10 years