Said Awad, MD, MBA

Dr. Said Awad, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at PureVida Primary Care and Wellness in Wesley Chapel, with more than twelve years of clinical experience. A Tampa native, he brings a personal commitment to the community that shaped him, and his style of practice is built on compassion, clear communication, and long-term patient relationships.

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of South Florida and his Doctor of Medicine from AUA College of Medicine, graduating with honors, before completing his internal medicine residency at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital through USF. He also holds an MBA in General Management and Healthcare Administration from Plymouth State University, and today he serves as Program Director for an internal medicine residency program while teaching as core faculty and assistant professor at USF. Fluent in English and Arabic, he cares for a diverse patient population across preventive, acute, and chronic needs, and patients know him for unrushed visits and an open, unhurried communication style. He also offers aesthetic medicine and testosterone replacement therapy alongside his primary care practice.

When he is not with patients, Dr. Awad likes to travel, try new foods, fish, and stay active through mixed martial arts, weightlifting, and time outdoors.