Dr. Les Wilson

About the Doctor

Dr. Les Wilson is a family medicine doctor in Tallahassee, Florida, affiliated with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. He received his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency in Family Medicine at Florida State University College of Medicine/Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (1988–1991). He has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Wilson has expertise in treating dementia, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and enlarged prostate. He is highly recommended by patients, earning a Patients’ Top Choice award with a 5/5 rating from 44 reviews. Patients describe him as knowledgeable, communicative, and patient, with excellent bedside manner.

• Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine

• Residency: Florida State University/Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Family Medicine (1988–1991)

• Years of Experience: 21+ years

• Patient Awards: Patients’ Top Choice, Patients Recommend, Listens Attentively, Clearly Explains, Great Bedside Manner

• Expertise Areas: Chronic hypertension, high cholesterol, enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia), chronic diabetes, dementia

• Practice Setting: Outpatient primary care at Wilson Family Medicine LLC

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Florida College of Medicine
Residency – Florida State University College of Medicine/Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Family Medicine (1988–1991)
Fellowship/Additional Training – Not specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Chronic hypertension (high blood pressure) – area of special expertise

• Chronic diabetes (type 2 diabetes) – area of special expertise

• High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) – area of special expertise

• Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) – area of special expertise

• Dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease)

• Upper respiratory infections

• Bronchitis

• Allergies

• Asthma

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Depression and anxiety

• Obesity and weight management

• Thyroid disorders

• Arthritis and joint pain

Medical Procedures Performed

• Annual physical exams (wellness visits)

• Preventive health screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, cancer screenings)

• Immunizations and vaccinations (flu, pneumonia, COVID-19, shingles, etc.)

• In-office diagnostic testing (rapid strep, flu, urinalysis)

• Spirometry for asthma/COPD

• Electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation

• Chronic disease management (medication adjustments, lifestyle counseling)

• Dementia screening and cognitive assessment (e.g., Mini-Mental State Exam)

• Prostate evaluation (digital rectal exam, PSA discussion/referral)

• Minor dermatologic procedures (skin biopsy, wart removal)

• Wound care and suture removal

Services Offered

Dr. Wilson provides comprehensive primary care for adults and children, with a strong focus on managing chronic conditions common in aging populations, including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, BPH, and dementia. His practice emphasizes preventive care, early detection, and patient education. He is known for taking time to listen, explain clearly, and involve patients in treatment decisions. Services include routine checkups, chronic disease management, acute illness care, vaccinations, and coordination with specialists. Dr. Wilson also offers cognitive assessments for dementia and prostate health evaluations for enlarged prostate. Patients consistently report long-term satisfaction with his knowledgeable, patient-centered approach.

• Routine checkups – Annual physicals, Medicare wellness visits, school/sports physicals

• Preventive care – Immunizations, cardiovascular risk assessment, diabetes screening, cancer screenings (colorectal, breast, cervical, prostate)

• Chronic disease management – Hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, asthma, COPD, thyroid disorders, BPH, dementia

• Geriatric care – Dementia screening and management (medication review, caregiver support, safety planning), fall prevention, polypharmacy management

• Prostate health – BPH symptom management (medications, lifestyle advice), PSA counseling and monitoring

• Acute illness care – Respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, flu, minor injuries

• Mental health support – Screening and medication management for depression and anxiety

• Lifestyle counseling – Weight management, smoking cessation, nutrition, exercise, diabetes education

• Minor procedures – Skin biopsy, wart removal, laceration repair, toenail care

• Coordination of care – Referrals to cardiology, urology, neurology, geriatrics, and physical therapy; hospital follow-up

Accepted Insurances

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Capital Health Plan (HMO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Also accepts Medicaid

Practice Locations

Address: 2621 Mitcham Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: (850) 219-2273

Hospital Affiliations

• Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare – Tallahassee, Florida