Doctor Cheeseman has been my primary care physician since I turned 65 and had to transition from TRICARE. He has exceed my expectations; his care, reviews, follow ups and recommends have been spot on! My appointments are always on time and to the point, he always gives me the time for any questions or details to my care. Thank you Doctor Cheeseman.
About George R. Cheeseman, III, MD
Dr. Cheeseman was born and raised in Puerto Rico, where he also completed his Medical Education. Prior to moving to Florida in 2003, Dr. Cheeseman lived in Iowa. He currently resides in Lithia along with his wife and two children. In his spare time, Dr. Cheeseman enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and playing the piano.
Your provider is available by phone for urgent issues 24/7. Call the office.
Board Certifications
- American Board of Family Physicians
Medical Education
Caribbean Central University School of Medicine
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Internship/Residency
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Professional Activities
American Academy of Family Physicians
Florida Academy of Family Physicians
Alpha Omega Alpha
Hospital Memberships
Brandon Regional Hospital
South Bay Hospital
Scope of Service
Coordination with Hospital and Specialist Care
Chronic Disease Management
Acute Care Visits
STI Screening
Well Woman Visit
Physicals
Annual Wellness Visits
General Pediatric Care (Age 5+)
Nutritional Counseling
Immunizations
Preventative Screening & Education
Weight Loss Counseling
Hospital Follow-up
Pre-operative clearance
Urgent Care Services
Repair of Lacerations
Minor Surgery (removal or mole, warts, cysts, ingrown nail, etc.)
Minor injury care (cuts, burns, bruise, sprain, etc.)
Abscess drainage
Suturing and suture removal
Diagnostic testing
Laboratory Services including Coumadin Clinic
Nebulizer Treatments
Infusion Services
Transitional Care from Adolescent to Adult
Special Interests
Family Medicine
Diabetes Management
Ages Accepted
5+
Physician Team
Melissa Garrison Smith, APRN, DNP
- P: (813) 677-8418
- F: (813) 355-5906
Riverview 7229 Highway 301 South Riverview, Florida 33578
P: (813) 677-8418
F: (813) 355-5906
F: (813) 355-5906
Provider Hours
- Monday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
- Tuesday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
- Wednesday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
- Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
- Friday: 7:00am - 12:00pm
- Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm (during availability)
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health participates with most major carriers. Please consult your insurance carrier prior to your appointment to verify our participation status with your insurance plan. This list is subject to change and is not all-inclusive.
Aetna
- Aetna Medicare PPO
- Aetna PPO
AvMed
- AvMed HMO
- AvMed PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield aka: Florida Blue
- BC Advantage 65
- BCBS HMO
- BCBS Medicare HMO
- BCBS Medicare PPO
- BCBS Network Blue (Blue Options)
- BCBS PPO (Includes EPO, PPC, BlueOptions, Blue Select)
Cigna (Includes Great West)
- Baycare Exclusive Network
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
Coventry
- Coventry HMO
- Coventry Medicare PPO
- Coventry PPO
Evolutions
Health First Health Plans
Humana
- Humana HMO
- Humana PPO
Longevity Health Plan
Medicare
Multiplan (Includes Multiplan, Beechstreet/ PHCS)
Partners Direct Health (verify through directory)
Railroad Medicare
Tricare
- Tricare East
- Tricare East HMO (Prime)
United Health Care
- United Healthcare AARP Medicare Complete HMO
- United Healthcare AARP Medicare Complete PPO
- United Healthcare Dual Complete HMO
- United Healthcare Dual Complete PPO
- United Healthcare HMO
- United Healthcare PPO
WellMed
- Wellmed- UnitedHealthcare Medicare
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