Walk with a Doc Program

AARP’s “Walk with a Doc” program originated from a concept created by cardiologist Dr. David Sabgir in Columbus, Ohio. He invited his patients to join him for a walk in a local park, which unexpectedly drew a large crowd, thus sparking the idea for a community-based walking program led by a doctor.

Beginning in early Spring, 2025, FPMA would like to replicate this community-based walking program led by our members in Walk with a Doc locations throughout Florida. Volunteer Walk Leaders are licensed healthcare providers that truly walk the talk!

Each Walk with a Doc event starts with a brief discussion on a current health topic, followed by the opportunity to ask questions while the group walks together. Walk Leaders will deliver reliable tips to help patients/walkers maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Research suggests that building connections with others can improve your quality of life, boost your mood, and decrease your risk of depression. Walk with a Doc groups are a fun way to get to know new people, or spend time with your neighbors, family, and friends to share a common goal: walking TOGETHER for better health.
Walk with a Doc is located all around the nation and the world; find a Walk closest to you by using the search tool on the Walk with a Doc website.

Additional Information

Walk with a Doc Participants in Miramar, Florida (6/28/25)

Walk with an FPMA Member

FPMA member Jenneffer Pulapaka, DPM launched a Walk with a Doc program in DeLand, Florida. Dr. Pulapaka leads a walk every 3rd Monday at 4:45 p.m. in downtown DeLand. For more information, go to Dr. Pulapaka's Walk with a Doc web page and Walk with a Doc Group Page on Facebook.

FPMA members who are interested in this program should email breese@fpma.com to advise FPMA if they plan to schedule a Walk with a Doc event in their community. As always, FPMA requests that participants share stories and pictures!

Join Walk with a Doc in Your Area

Walk with a Doc Chapters can be found all over the state of Florida. Access information about Florida WWAD chapters below.

Boca Raton, FL Genesis Community Health, Inc. Get Walk Details	Miami, FL AARP Get Walk Details	Pinellas Park, FL Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber of Commerce/ Pinellas Park Medical District Get Walk Details
DeLand, FL See Information Above	Miami, FL Borinquen Healthcare Center, Inc. Get Walk Details	Pompano Beach, FL Dr. Kimberly Corson Get Walk Details
Fort Lauderdale, FL Wilton Feet, LLC Get Walk Details	Miami, FL University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Integrative Medicine Club Get Walk Details	St. Petersburg, FL DreamLife Medicine & Wellness Get Walk Details
Fort Myers, FL Sunny Mathews Get Walk Details	Naples, FL Magnolia Breast Center Get Walk Details	Tallahassee, FL Capital Health Plan Get Walk Details
Jupiter, FL WholeBody-MD Get Walk Details	New Port Richey, FL Dr. Anastasia Labeaud Get Walk Details	Tampa, FL AARP Get Walk Details
Key West, FL Womankind Get Walk Details	Ocoee, FL AARP Get Walk Details	Tampa, FL Dr. Ben Mena Get Walk Details
Kissimmee, FL AARP and Lydia Rivera Get Walk Details	Orlando, FL Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Get Walk Details	The Villages, FL Tri-County Heart Institute Get Walk Details
Lithia, FL TampaWell activated by Tampa General Hospital Get Walk Details	Palm Beach & Broward County, FL Humana / Careplus Get Walk Details	West Palm Beach, FL Rising Star Pediatrics Get Walk Details
Merritt Island, FL AARP and Lydia Rivera Get Walk Details	Parkland, FL Healthview Lifestyle Institute Get Walk Details	Winter Garden, FL Russell Smith Get Walk Details