Natalie Shnitser, MD

WellMed at Downtown Clearwater

Growing up, Dr. Natalie Shnitser had fine footsteps and great examples to follow into the field of medicine. Her mother was a physician, as was her grandmother. But it was her love of science and passion for helping people that drew this native of Russia into the field. “In my mind, there is no better way to help people than to help them live their best, healthiest lives,” she said.

Dr. Shnitser received her medical degree from Kishinev State Medical Institute in Kishinev, Moldova. She completed her internship and residency at Capitol Health System in Trenton, New Jersey. She fellowship trained in geriatrics at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shnitser has more than 20 years of experience in multiple medical settings, outpatient, hospital and nursing homes.

After years in private practice, Dr. Shnitser joined WellMed in 2014. She is lead physician at the WellMed clinic in Clearwater where she specializes in internal medicine and geriatrics.

She is board certified by the American Board of Geriatrics Medicine, and is a certified medical director. Dr. Shnitser has been recognized multiple times as one of America’s Most Compassionate Doctors by “Patients’ Choice Awards.” The National Institute of Quality Assurance has recognized Dr. Shnitser for achieving the highest standard of quality in patient care.

Dr. Shnitser is committed to changing the face of health care delivery for seniors by focusing on preventive medicine. This means delivering more personalized medical care and providing the preventive tools patients need to improve their health and wellbeing.

A message from Dr. Shnitser:

“WellMed at Downtown Clearwater focuses on providing patients with high-quality medical care and creating the best patient experience. We look forward to serving the health care needs of seniors in the Clearwater community and to becoming your health care home.”

In her spare time, Dr. Shnitser enjoys traveling, yoga and paddle boarding. She is married and has one son.

“To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson