Dr. B Integrative Veterinary Care is an exclusive house call practice born out of Dr. Bartholomew’s dream to bring exceptional care to his patients using a comprehensive array of integrative modalities with the goal of providing them high-quality, enhanced care—building on the best of both worlds philosophy. Our mission is to partner with general practice, specialty, and emergency hospitals to improve overall health and wellness for our shared patients, provide relief from chronic diseases and conditions, enhance the efficacy of cancer treatments, and speed recovery. Our patient's quality of life is our top priority no matter their age or stage in life!
Areas We Serve
Pinellas County*
Hillsborough County
Pasco County
Northern Manatee County
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* Dr. B is currently unable to serve residences located within the Dunedin, Northern Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, and Oldsmar areas through 1/12/28.
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Patients We Treat
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Dogs
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Cats
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Horses
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Exotics
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Cattle, Sheep & Other Livestock
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Pigs
Treatments & Services We Offer
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Acupuncture & TCVM
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Herbal Medicine & Supplements
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Homeopathy
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IV Vitamin C Therapy
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Laser Therapy
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PEMF Therapy
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Cryo-Therapy
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Physical Rehabilitation
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Nutritional Counseling & Weight Management including Biome Testing
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Post-Vaccine Detox
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Palliative & End-of-Life Care
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Vaccine Titers​
MEET DR. B
Michael D. Bartholomew
DVM, MSTCVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT, CVTP, CTCVMP, CTPEP, CERPV
Dr. Michael D. Bartholomew (Dr. B) is a 25-year veteran of the veterinary field, earning his DVM from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2001. After discovering his passion for integrative modalities early in his career, he went on to obtain certifications in Veterinary Acupuncture, Tui-na, Food Therapy and Chinese Herbal Medicine, being awarded the first ever (in the world) Master of Science in TCVM from the Chi Institute in 2016. He is also certified in TCVM End of Life & Palliative Care, Equine Rehabilitation, Magnawave and is Fear-Free® Certified. Additionally, Dr B is currently working to earn his Doctorate in TCVM. He was also recently named a Tampa Style Magazine Veterinarian of the Year 2026 and serves on the Medical Advisory Board for The New Barker magazine.
Throughout his career Dr. B. has incorporated TCVM, homeopathy and many other integrative modalities into practice on a daily basis. With a career spanning 25 years and 4 states (MD, PA, NY, FL) Dr. B has spent the past 12 years practicing in sunny Dunedin, FL. There he served as medical director of his hospital for eight years as well as senior partner for his last five. Dr. Bartholomew has treated pets across the United States and from around the world, including locations as far as Turkey, France, England and Hong Kong and counts integrative medicine pioneers Marty Goldstein and Hushing Xie as his mentors. He is a contributing author of several textbooks including Xie’s Veterinary Herbology, Integrative Chinese Veterinary Medicine Food Therapy, and contributing author and editor of Application of Tui-Na in Veterinary Medicine. He has also been published in multiple scholarly journals and magazines including the American Journal of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and IVC Journal.
Additionally, Dr. B is an Assistant Professor at the Chi University (Reddick, FL). In 2018, he helped to establish a Chi University developed TCVM program at St. George’s Veterinary College in Grenada and has also traveled to teach veterinary students at Ross University (in St. Kitts), UC Davis and the University of Florida.
The Dr. B Difference
Dr. Bartholomew brings with him a vast wealth of experience and extensive credentials in a wide range of integrative modalities.
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Integrative medical treatments are an effective way to provide additional therapeutic options when practiced by a qualified practitioner. Whether your pet has been given a challenging prognosis, is suffering with a chronic illness, or you are just looking to improve or maintain the overall health of your beloved pet — It is Dr. B’s goal to help every patient (and the families who love them) by employing ALL of the tools in the toolbelt to achieve optimum results. His care is specifically tailored to the needs and condition of each patient.
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Best of all Dr. B will come to your home or farm at your convenience to treat your beloved pets where they feel most safe and comfortable. This reduces stress and anxiety for both patient and pet-parent.
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Testimonials
I have known Dr. B for over 12 years and had the privilege of working alongside him as a teaching assistant at Chi University, where we helped educate veterinarians in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. Dr. B is not only exceptionally knowledgeable in integrative and holistic veterinary care, but he is also one of the most compassionate and big-hearted professionals I know. His dedication to his patients and their families is genuine and unwavering. He combines deep clinical expertise with true empathy, always taking the time to listen, educate, and support both animals and their humans. I trust him completely and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone seeking thoughtful, integrative veterinary care.
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— Suzanne
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