Welcome to Our Practice

New Name - New Building

Same Excellent Care provided by the team you have come to trust!

Thank you for choosing Discover Health. We recognize that you have options when it comes to your healthcare. We strive to be up to date on the latest information about how to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight. 

Our team of highly trained medical professionals are compassionate and understanding. They want to see you reach your health goals and will partner with you to help make your goals a reality.

Please look through the links under Patient Resources to learn more about chronic metabolic disease.

Discover Health is a subsidiary of Florida Sleep Specialists

Upcoming Events

Transformational Weight Loss

Wednesday, February 8 5-6 pm

Free Informational Seminar

with

Rachel Smith, DNP, APRN, NBC-HWC, Program Director of Discover Health

You are invited to attend. 

Rachel will be discussing our unique approach to life changing weight loss, metabolic adaptation, the role of the exciting weight loss medications everyone is talking about as well other diet and lifestyle topics about which patients often ask. 

If you have tried other diets.

If you have lost and regained. 

If you are post-menopausal and struggling for the first time. 

If you are frustrated. 

Join me to learn what Discover Health can do for you. 

RSVP for this free event: 941-667-2796



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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Discover Health

Monday:

7:40 am-4:30 pm

Tuesday:

7:40 am-4:30 pm

Wednesday:

7:40 am-4:30 pm

Thursday:

7:40 am-4:30 pm

Friday:

7:40 am-12:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Meet Our Staff

Learn Who We Are

  • Jeremy McConnell,
    MD, FOMA
    Medical Director

    Dr. McConnell is a graduate of the Siena College and Albany Medical College program in Science, Humanities and Medicine.  He went on to pursue training in Family Medicine at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, FL. He is board certified in Family Medicine, Sleep Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. He is one of the original diplomates of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, certifying in the first year of the board's inception.

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  • Rachel Smith,
    MSN, NP-C, CNM, NBC-HWC
    Program Director

    Rachel is a graduate of the University of Illinois, with a degree in English. She went on to nursing school and did her graduate training in midwifery at Philadelphia University. After working for 11 years as a certified nurse midwife, serving her patients during one of the most vulnerable moments of their life, she felt compelled to broaden her scope of practice in order help her patients outside of the childbearing years.

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Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Us

  • "I heard about the program from a few people at work. I needed to make a change in my life with my weight and decided to make an appointment. I am so glad I did! I have been working with Rachel for 7 months and have lost about 65 pounds. I am feeling so much healthier, have a lot more energy and feel confident in myself.
    The plan is manageable and has changed my outlook on eating."
    Enza, 42
  • "I started in November 2019 after being referred by my cardiologist. I have lost 30 pounds and feel more confident in my looks. My blood pressure has also improved. I had been trying on my own doing low fat and low carb diets and was still gaining weight. With Rachel's advice and the medication she prescribed, I have been successful. She continues to encourage and support."
    Deborah, 60
  • "When I first started the program, I had high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I felt awful. I have since lost over 50 pounds and am healthy now. It has changed my life. Truly gave me my life back! They have all been so supportive and I have learned so much about proper nutrition. Thank you all!"
    Angela, 49
  • "I have been working with this program for about a year and have lost 49 pounds so far. I feel so much better! I love to go out more and do things. I've tried all sorts of diets before and none have worked as well as this. If you are thinking about it, you should go for it."
    Patricia, 72
  • "After weight loss surgery I reached a plateau. My doctor recommended I meet with Rachel and it was life-changing. The care, monitoring, suggestions, concerns and recommendations I received put me on a path of going beyond my goals, with good eating patterns, diet changes and knowledge I will use for a lifetime.
    This team is always ready to assist me and made me feel like I matter. I would highly recommend contacting them. I am forever glad that I did. Thanks to Rachel and her care, I am happy and healthier than ever and looking forward to a great future."
    Karen, 65
  • "I heard about the program when Dr. McConnell first did a sleep test on me. He felt that I would improve if I lost some weight. I have been here for approximately 2 years or so and I have lost about 65 lbs so far. My health is much better. My blood pressure is now in the normal range and I was able to stop taking one of my medications. I feel less winded and am able to move around much better. I would highly recommend working with this office and program. Rachel is very encouraging and never scolds if I have a bad stretch."
    Cecile
  • "I found out about the program through Dr. McConell. I have struggled all my life with weight. This program has been a good fit for me. Lots of good tools to help, healthy diet, coaching, appointments to keep you honest. I’ve been on the program for 5 months and have lots 37 lbs. I feel so good about myself. I have about 23 more to lose. I have more energy, and just feel good! I would recommend the program, they have a great program and will help you on your journey – the tough part is deciding to do it!"
    Cathy, 66
  • "I was referred here by PCP in 2021. I started with Rachel in June and LOVE my results. I have lost nearly 70 lbs and still going strong. My whole life has changed with this weight loss. I am so active now; walking, hiking, swimming. I enjoy my neighbors and community more now that I am healthier. At age 57, I have tried everything to lose weight. THIS is the most healthy weight loss I have ever experienced. LIFELONG CHANGE."
    Verified Patient