Dr. Swati Chalavarya — Board-Certified Endocrinologist
Compassionate, judgment-free endocrinology care for diabetes, thyroid disorders, and hormonal health — delivered virtually to patients across Florida.
Patient Rated
Telehealth Made Simple
No waiting rooms, no long drives — get expert endocrinology care from wherever you are in Florida.
Fill out our simple online form with your symptoms and preferred time. Our team will be in touch within 7 business days.
You'll receive a private, HIPAA-compliant video link by email.
Connect face-to-face with Dr. C via secure video. Receive your diagnosis, treatment plan, and prescriptions sent to your pharmacy — all from the comfort of home.
What We Treat
Expert management of hormonal and metabolic conditions — all available via secure video visit from anywhere in Florida.
Advanced care for Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes including CGM setup, insulin therapy optimization, and lifestyle coaching.
Diagnosis and management of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's, Graves' disease, and thyroid nodule surveillance.
Renowned expertise in Vitamin D deficiency, hyperparathyroidism, and osteoporosis — treated more frequently than comparable providers.
Expert evaluation of Cushing's syndrome, adrenal insufficiency, pituitary tumors, and PCOS with individualized care plans.
Addressing the hormonal roots of weight gain with a non-judgmental approach — including GLP-1 therapy (Ozempic, Mounjaro) management.
We deeply respect and support the transgender community. However, Florida law mandates in-person physician visits for hormone therapy — a requirement our telehealth practice is unable to fulfill. We are therefore unable to accept transgender patients for hormone-related care at this time.
Your Virtual Endocrinologist
Patients consistently describe Dr. C as warm, thorough, and deeply caring — a rare combination in today's healthcare landscape. Reviewers note she "takes time to listen," "goes out of her way" for patients, and treats everyone without judgment.
With a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, she brings both exceptional expertise and genuine human connection to every visit.
"She went out of her way to get me an appointment with an OB-GYN who wasn't accepting new patients. She is the BEST."
Patient Stories
Real words from real patients — here's what they say about Dr. C's care.
Start Your Care Today
No more long waits for specialist appointments. Dr. C is accepting new patients now — virtually, on your schedule, from anywhere in Florida.
No months-long waits for a specialist. We prioritize your time.
One transparent fee. No claims, no surprise bills, no middlemen.
We send lab orders to a facility near you — no office visit needed.
Get your treatment started without any extra trips.
Direct Specialty Care
Sunshine Endocrinology operates as a Direct Specialty Care (DSC) practice. You pay a simple, transparent per-visit fee directly — no insurance claims, no surprise bills, no middlemen. We also accept Medicare which would not be subject to our DSC fees.
Comprehensive initial evaluation including full medical history review, diagnosis, and personalized treatment plan. You can still use insurance for medications, imaging, and covered labs.
30-minute follow-up for lab review, medication adjustments, treatment monitoring, and ongoing care coordination.
Medicare billing is subject too requirements set by the Federal Government, with services submitted to Medicare and subject to coverage guidelines, copays, an deuction. In this practice, Medicare patients will continue to use their insurance as usual and will not pay any of the DSC Fees.
* Insurance is not accepted for DSC patients. Traditional insurance requires in-person visits for covered health checkups, which is incompatible with our telehealth-first model.
About
A board-certified endocrinologist with 15+ years of experience, known for her vibrant warmth, deep expertise, and genuine commitment to each patient's wellbeing.
Dr. Swati Chalavarya is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and board-certified specialist in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with additional certification in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. Over 15 years of clinical practice, she has become one of the most trusted endocrinologists serving Florida patients — now bringing her expertise directly to patients' homes through telehealth. She is known for going above and beyond - from coordinating care with other specialists to ensuring her patients feel heard, supported, and empowered to manage their health.
Her patients describe her as "an absolute blessing" who "takes your concerns very seriously" and "never makes you feel rushed." She is known for going above and beyond — from coordinating care with other specialists to ensuring her patients feel heard, supported, and empowered to manage their health.
"I believe every patient deserves to be treated as a whole person — with respect, warmth, and the very best that modern medicine has to offer."
— Dr. Swati Chalavarya
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine · Graduated 2011
Completed post-graduate training in internal medicine, building a strong foundation for whole-person care
Advanced subspecialty training focusing on hormonal, metabolic, and endocrine diseases
Unlike many specialists with 6–8 month wait times, Dr. C prioritizes timely access to care. Through her Direct Specialty Care practice, patients across Florida can get expert endocrinology care without months-long waits or long drives.
As a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, she approaches weight care as the complex, deeply personal metabolic condition it is — not a number on a scale.
MEET
Meet Cookie, our Chief Comfort Officer. A stylish little Yorkie with a big personality, Cookie reflects the approach at Sunshine Endocrinology—care that is warm, personalized, and completely judgment-free.
She reminds us that great medicine isn’t just clinical—it’s about making people feel comfortable, supported, and genuinely cared for.
The only cookie we recommend: admire, not eat—she’s strictly low-carb. We know… she’s a lot (in the best way).
— Dr. C
Meher Sara leads the technology and digital experience behind Sunshine Endocrinology, ensuring that every patient interaction is smooth, secure, and intuitive.
With a focus on building efficient systems and modern workflows, she bridges healthcare and technology to support a practice that is accessible, reliable, and future-ready. Her work enables care that feels effortless while maintaining the highest standards of privacy and performance
I couldn't have done this without her. She understood the vision, elevated it, and executed it flawlessly - into something beautiful, seamless and real.
— Dr. C
Our Services
Dr. C offers a full range of endocrinology services — all available through telehealth. From complex diabetes management to thyroid care, expert help is just a video call away.

Comprehensive, ongoing care for all types of diabetes. Dr. C works with patients on insulin strategies, medication optimization, CGM interpretation, and lifestyle modification.

Expert evaluation of all thyroid conditions with careful management of both over- and under-active thyroid, autoimmune thyroid disease, and nodule surveillance.

Dr. C has particular depth of expertise in Vitamin D and parathyroid-related disorders — treating these conditions at a rate that significantly outpaces comparable endocrinologists.

Thorough evaluation and management of complex neuroendocrine conditions involving the pituitary and adrenal glands, often in collaboration with neurosurgery and oncology teams.

As a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, Dr. C approaches weight management as the complex, deeply personal metabolic condition it is — without judgment.

Lab reviews, e-prescriptions, and ongoing chronic condition monitoring — all coordinated through your secure virtual portal. Florida law requires transgender patients seeking hormone therapy to be seen in person; gender-affirming hormone care is therefore not available through our telehealth practice at this time. Transgender patients are warmly welcomed for all other endocrine needs.

Sunshine Endocrinology is committed to providing respectful, inclusive care to all patients, and Dr. C is deeply passionate about transgender health. Due to current Florida regulations, gender-affirming hormone therapy must be provided in person and cannot be delivered via telehealth.
As a virtual practice, we are therefore unable to initiate or continue gender-affirming hormone therapy at this time. We continue to welcome and care for transgender patients for all other endocrine needs — including thyroid, diabetes, bone health, and metabolic care — and are happy to help guide patients to appropriate in-person resources.
We look forward to expanding these services should regulations allow in the future.
Ready to Start?
Dr. C is accepting new patients. Book an Appointment today — same-week slots often available.
Dr. SWATI CHALAVARYA
Serving patients across Florida via telehealth
All appointments are conducted via secure HIPAA-compliant video. No office visit required. We serve all of Florida virtually.
7901 4th St N #300 St. Petersburg, FL, 33702, USA
Mon – Thu: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat – Sun: Closed
HIPAA-compliant video — no app download required
We're currently welcoming new patients across Florida through our Direct Specialty Care telehealth practice. Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch within 7 business days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our Direct Specialty Care model, how the practice works, and what to expect as a patient.
Direct Specialty Care (DSC) is a direct-pay model where patients pay for medical care without involving insurance. Most specialist offices are tied to insurance companies that dictate how much time a doctor can spend with you. Direct Specialty Care means you work directly with Dr. C, allowing for longer appointments, transparent pricing, and a focus on your health instead of insurance paperwork.
No. Concierge clinics typically charge a monthly or yearly membership fee just to be a patient. We do not have membership plans. At Sunshine Endocrinology, you only pay for the appointments you need, when you need them.
No, we do not bill insurance plans. Traditional insurance models often require in-person visits and short appointment times, which doesn't work for our telehealth-first approach.By not accepting insurance, Dr. C can offer time that is necessary for complex endocrine care.
Medicare billing is subject too requirements set by the Federal Government, with services submitted to Medicare and subject to coverage guidelines, copays, an deuction. In this practice, Medicare patients will continue to use their insurance as usual and will not pay any of the DSC Fees.
We believe in clear, upfront pricing with no surprise bills:
It is very simple. We use a secure, private video link that is sent to your email or via text.
While you can often see results in your lab's portal, Dr. C will schedule a dedicated appointment to go over them with you. This ensures that you are given one-on-one time to understand exactly what the numbers mean and how they affect your treatment plan.
At Sunshine Endocrinology, obesity care is approached as the complex, deeply personal metabolic condition that it is — not a number on a scale. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, Dr. C provides elevated, individualized care. Each plan is thoughtfully tailored using evidence-based medicine, with attention to hormones, lifestyle, and long-term sustainability — within a supportive, judgment-free space.
Sunshine Endocrinology is committed to providing respectful, inclusive care to all patients, and Dr. C is deeply passionate about transgender health. Due to current Florida regulations, gender-affirming hormone therapy must be provided in person and cannot be delivered via telehealth. As a virtual practice, we are therefore unable to initiate or continue gender-affirming hormone therapy at this time.
We continue to welcome and care for transgender patients for all other endocrine needs and are happy to help guide patients to appropriate in-person resources. We look forward to expanding these services should regulations allow in the future.
To get started, please fill out our online contact form. We review each request to ensure that Dr. C can give your case the time it deserves.
Because we provide personalized attention to each inquiry, a member of our team will typically reach out within 7 business days to discuss your needs and help you schedule your visit.
Request for appointment and a member from our team will be in touch.