Kirksak J. Poonkasem
300 Pinellas St MS44, 
Clearwater, FL 

Overview

Dr. Kirksak “Jay” Poonkasem specializes in integrative medicine, as part of BayCare Medical Group. Dr. Jay’s integrative medicine program focuses on the individual needs of patients by helping them improve their nutrition, fitness and mental wellness. Some of the services which may be offered include, medical acupuncture, auriculotherapy, cupping, coaching, healing touch and stress management (Heart Math, breathwork, meditation).', 'Dr. Jay earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. He then completed a family medicine residency at the University of South Florida/Morton Plant Mease Family Medicine Residency Program in Clearwater, Florida. He continued his medical education with a fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. Additionally, Dr. Jay is board certified in family medicine, integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. His greatest passion lies with lifestyle medicine, medical acupuncture and integrative medicine. He has seen firsthand the long-term implications of poor lifestyle choices, while working within the hospice care industry. Many of those choices lead to numerous chronic diseases. Dr. Jay believes in an integrative approach to health and wellness, taking into account the mind, body and spiritual connection, and getting back to the basics of nutrition, sleep, exercise and other modalities to rebuild health through lifestyle modifications.', 'In addition to his medical board certifications, Dr. Jay is certified in massage therapy and as a personal trainer/corrective exercise specialist. He’s a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, the Florida Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Florida Medical Association.', 'Please note that integrative medicine services that he provides are only available for a fee, no insurance plans are accepted.

Dr. Poonkasem is board certified in AB Family Medicine - Family Medicine and AB Family Medicine (Hospice & Palliative Medicine).

Graduate Institution

University Of Arizona College Of Medicine - Arizona Health Sciences Center

Residency

USF/Morton Plant Family Practice Residency

Specialties

Palliative Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Family Medicine

Licenses

Hospice and Palliative Medicine in FL

Board Certifications

AB Family Medicine - Family Medicine
AB Family Medicine (Hospice & Palliative Medicine)

Hospital Affiliations

BayCare Alliant Hospital
Mease Countryside Hospital
Mease Dunedin Hospital
Morton Plant Hospital
Morton Plant North Bay
BayCare Physician Partners ACO
BayCare Physician Partners
BayCare Medical Group

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

BMG Palliative Care West - MPH
300 Pinellas St MS44, Clearwater, FL 33756
Other Locations
Integrative Medicine at PTAK
430 Morton Plant St, Ste 400, Clearwater, FL 33756
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