About Dr. Shiva P. Tadakal
Dr. Shiva P. Tadakal, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician providing primary care through BayCare Medical Group in Wesley Chapel, Florida. He cares for patients age five and older and helps manage preventive health needs, new illnesses, and chronic medical conditions that benefit from regular follow-up.
Dr. Tadakal earned his medical degree from JSS Medical College in Mysore, Karnataka, India. He later completed family medicine residency training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. His family medicine background supports comprehensive care that considers a patient’s current symptoms, medical history, medications, preventive needs, and long-term health risks together.
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Focus Areas
- Family medicine and primary care
- Adult physical examinations
- Preventive health and wellness
- Diabetes management
- High blood pressure
- Cholesterol monitoring
- Heart-related health concerns
- Arthritis and musculoskeletal pain
- Immunizations
- Osteoporosis
- Acute illnesses
- Weight and lifestyle management
BayCare’s Wesley Chapel primary care office lists services that include diabetes monitoring, hypertension care, cholesterol assessment, immunizations, physical examinations, and management of common chronic conditions.
Patients can learn more about high blood pressure through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases provides reliable guidance about diabetes, while the CDC explains current recommendations for adult vaccination.
Family Medicine and Patient Care Approach
Family medicine provides broad healthcare for common illnesses, preventive needs, and ongoing medical conditions. Because family physicians often see patients regularly over time, they can monitor changes in health, review medications, interpret laboratory results, and decide when specialist involvement may be helpful.
Dr. Tadakal’s BayCare profile describes a thorough approach to consultations, with attention to understanding symptoms and reaching an appropriate diagnosis. His practice includes both routine primary care and management of chronic concerns that may require repeated monitoring.
His ability to communicate in Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada may also help patients who are more comfortable discussing health concerns in those languages.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Tadakal earned his medical degree from JSS Medical College in Mysore, India. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
He is certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Clinic Information
Dr. Tadakal practices at BayCare Medical Group Primary Care, 2529 Cypress Ridge Boulevard, 1st Floor, Wesley Chapel, Florida 33544. The office telephone number is (813) 920-1800, and his individual NPI is 1568750941. BayCare currently lists weekday office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Patients should confirm current appointment availability, insurance participation, and specific services directly with the practice before scheduling.
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