Gerald J. Fitzgerald Jr., D.O. is known as Doc Fitz to his patients and friends. He’s a graduate of Michigan State University with a B.S. in medical technology and a D.O. from the College of Osteopathic Medicine.

In the mid 1980's, Doc Fitz was the laboratory supervisor for the National Legal Laboratories and ran the DNA laboratory division.  DNA testing was in its infancy and not even accepted in most court systems.  During this time, Doc Fitz served with Dr. Henry Gerschowitz from The University of Michigan, a pioneer in human genetics.

In the 1990's Doc Fitz spent seven years as the physician for the PGA. Today, Doc Fitz owns and operates Fitz Tropics Medical Associations, a successful, active family practice in Florida. He’s also on staff at Largo Medical Center, Suncoast Hospital and is the director of Wright’s Nursing Home and Oak Manor Nursing Home.

Doc Fitz is passionate about preventing and treating colorectal cancer, which he says is almost 100 percent preventable. “No one should ever die from this horrible disease. It’s time to eliminate the barriers to getting tested and beat the embarrassment!”

In his many years of practice Doc Fitz has seen many patients and their families suffer from the effects of colorectal cancer. “Your privacy, dignity and well being are my most important concern,” Doc Fitz says. 

In Doc Fitz’s spare time, he volunteers with the Special Olympics and enjoys many activities including physical fitness, golf, tennis and swimming.