Accel Research – Lakeland
About This Site
Accel Research – Lakeland is a trusted clinical research center dedicated to helping patients access new treatment options while advancing medical research. Established in 1998 and located in the Greater Tampa Bay area, our 10,000-square-foot, research-dedicated facility has decades of experience conducting Phase I–IV clinical trials.
Our experienced team provides a supportive, patient-focused environment where your safety, comfort, and privacy always come first. Led by Principal Investigator Dr. James Andersen, who has conducted over 300 clinical trials, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to offer studies across a wide range of health conditions—bringing innovative therapies to the Lakeland community.
Conditions at this location
Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Alcohol Use Disorder
Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Fibromyalgia
Healthy Volunteer
Hypothyroidism
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Opioid Use Disorder
RSV Vaccine
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity
Providers at this location
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James Andersen
M.D.
James Andersen, M.D. – Dr. James Andersen is a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician, subspecializing in Addiction Medicine, with over 15 years of research experience. His expertise extends to various medical conditions including Infectious diseases, Addiction, ADHD, Cardiology, Depression, Dermatology, Device, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Gynecology, Hypertension, Lipids, Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Renal, Alzheimer’s Disease, Smoking Cessation, Urology, and Vaccine. He has completed over 230 clinical trials as a principal investigator. Additionally, he served as medical director for two facilities operated by Bridges of America. Dr. Andersen is a Fellow in the American Society of Addition Medicine and a Diplomate with the American Board of Addiction Medicine. He is a former medical review officer, AAMRO, and diplomate, emeritus, of the American Board of Family Practice. He also formerly served for two, three-year terms as director of the Florida Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Andersen is currently the Medical Director of Lakeland Centres, opioid treatment program and has a private practice in addiction medicine.
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