Meet Alston B. Calderon
Founder & CEO | Metabolic Psychiatry PA-C
Alston B. Calderon, PA-C is a decorated U.S. Air Force combat veteran, founder and CEO of Calderon Medicine Concierge Mental Health in Jensen Beach, Florida, and a leader in virtual concierge metabolic psychiatry serving patients across all of Florida.
With nearly two decades of frontline patient care, Alston’s journey began in the intense environments of military service. As a firefighter and one of the pioneering EMTs during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, he volunteered in combat emergency rooms treating wounded American soldiers and local civilians alike. These experiences forged his unshakeable commitment to root-cause healing rather than simply masking symptoms.
After honorable discharge in 2008, he continued public service as a firefighter and paramedic at Patrick Air Force Base while pursuing higher education. He graduated cum laude from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Pre-Clinical. He later gained acceptance into Florida State University College of Medicine’s Physician Assistant program on his first attempt in 2017. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, he excelled as Vice President of the Fort Pierce Regional Campus and graduated in December 2020.
Alston’s clinical background spans Psychiatry and Mental Health at Riverview Community Mental Health Center and Trauma & Critical Care / General Surgery at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital. This dual expertise gives him a rare 360° understanding of how mental and physical health are deeply interconnected.
His passion for metabolic psychiatry is personal — shaped by watching his mother battle breast cancer at age 41 and his father’s studies in Eastern medicine and acupuncture. Today, Alston delivers personalized, high-touch concierge mental health care that combines evidence-based psychiatry with nutrition, inflammation control, sleep optimization, and lifestyle transformation. He specializes in helping adults overcome depression, anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and metabolic dysfunction — without relying solely on lifelong medications.
As the founder of Calderon Medicine Concierge Mental Health, Alston continues to advocate for integrated, root-cause care that empowers patients with knowledge and real results. Whether you’re a veteran, first responder, high-performer, or anyone ready to address the underlying causes of mental health challenges, his veteran-led approach delivers compassionate, cutting-edge support from the comfort of your home or office.
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Alston B. Calderon
Battle-Forged Credentials
Education:
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Florida State University College of Medicine
- August 2018 – December 2020
- Master of Science Physician Assistant Practice (MSPAP)
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University of Central Florida
- January 2016 – August 2017
- Health Sciences Pre-Clinical (BS)
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Eastern Florida State College
- January 2012 – May 2014
- Emergency Medical Services (AS)
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Brevard Community College
- January 2010 – May 2012
- Associates in Arts (AA)
Professional Medical Experience:
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Calderon Medicine Concierge Mental Health
- March 2026 - Present
- Metabolic Psychiatry & Mental Health
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All Star Healthcare Solutions
- September 2022 - Present
- Trauma & Critical Care Surgery
- General Surgery
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Florida State University College of Medicine
- January 2023 - Present
- Clinical Assistant Professor
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Riverview Community Mental Health Center
- January 2021 - February 2026
- Psychiatry & Mental Health
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Coral Shores Behavioral Health
- March 2023 - March 2024
- Hospital Medicine
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HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
- April 2021 - August 2022
- Trauma & Critical Care Surgery
- General Surgery
Clinical Medical Experience:
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Cleveland Clinic Florida
- Emergency Medicine
- Pediatrics
- General Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Family Medicine
- Radiology
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Sebastian River Medical Center
- Emergency Medicine
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Riverview Community Mental Health Center
- Behavioral and Mental Health
- Outpatient services
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HCA Florida Healthcare
- Behavioral and Mental Health
- Inpatient services
Civilian Paramedic / Firefighter Professional Experience:
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Homestead Air Reserve Base
- Homestead, Florida
- Firefighter / Paramedic
- January 2018 - August 2018
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Palm Bay Fire Rescue
- Palm Bay, Florida
- Inventory Control Coordinator
- November 2017 - May 2018
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Patrick Air Force Base
- Cocoa Beach, Florida
- Lead Paramedic / Firefighter
- August 2008 - May 2015
Military Paramedic / Firefighter Professional Experience:
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Ramstein Air Force Base
- Kaiserslautern, Germany
- Rescue EMT / Firefighter
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Landstuhl Air Base
- Landstuhl, Germany
- Rescue EMT / Firefighter
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Kapaun Air Station
- Kaiserslautern, Germany
- Rescue EMT / Firefighter
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Sembach Air Base
- Sembach, Germany
- Rescue EMT / Firefighter
USAF Military Deployments:
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NASA Space Shuttle Recovery Team
- Transoceanic Abort Landing site
- Morón Air Base - Andalusia, Spain
- Rescue EMT / Firefighter
- NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter Fire / Crash / Rescue
- NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter Crew Rescue
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NASA Space Shuttle Recovery Team
- Transoceanic Abort Landing site
- Zaragoza Air Base - Zaragoza, Spain
- Rescue EMT / Firefighter
- NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter Fire / Crash / Rescue
- NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter Crew Rescue
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Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
- AL Udeid Air Base
- Doha, Qatar
- Rescue EMT / Firefighter
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Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
- Forward Operating Base Salerno
- Khost, Afghanistan
- Rescue EMT / Firefighter
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Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
- Manas Air Base
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Rescue EMT / Firefighter
Sales & Customer Service Professional Experience:
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HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
- Miami, Florida
- Office Manager / Case Manager
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Avmed Medicare
- Miami, Florida
- Telephone Marketing / Insurance Sales Agent
Technical Skills:
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Electronic Health Records
- Meditech EHR Software
- Kareo Clinical EHR Software
- Tebra Clinical EHR Software
- eClinicalWorks EHR Software
- PatientKeeper
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Microsoft Office
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Excel
Certifications and Licenses:
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- Florida Board of Medicine PA-C Licensure
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Florida State Licensed EMT-P (Paramedic)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services Certifications:
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- Firefighter I and II
- Driver/Operator ARFF
- Airport Firefighter
- Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply
- Driver/Operator Pumper
- Fire Inspector I
- Fire Inspector II
- FEMA Safety Officer
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- Hazmat Awareness and Operations
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Hazardous Material Incident Commander
- Public Telecommunicator I/II
- Rescue Technician I
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Officer II
- Fire Instructor I
Department of Defense Manned Space Flight Support:
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- Orbiter Crew Rescue Procedures Course
- Space Shuttle Orbiter Fire / Crash / Rescue Procedures Familiarization Course
Awards:
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- Military Firefighter of the Quarter United States Air Forces in Europe (2006)
- Military Firefighter of the year United States Air Forces in Europe (2006)
- Airman of the Quarter United States Air Forces in Europe (2006)
- Airman of the year United States Air Forces in Europe (2006)
- Nominee for 12 Outstanding United States Air Force Airman of the year (2006)
- Nominee for military service member of the year (2006)
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- Civilian of the Quarter Patrick AFB (2009)
- Civilian of the Quarter Patrick AFB (2012)
- Air Force Space Command Civilian Firefighter of the year (2012)
- Outstanding Civil Engineering Manager of the Year, Civilian Technician Category (2012)
- Air Force Space Command Civilian of the Year, Category I (2013)
Military Decorations and Ribbons:
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- Air Force Training Ribbon
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Service Medal
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 1 Oak leaf cluster with Valor
- Air Force Commendation Medal
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT
THE AIR FORCE COMMENDATION MEDAL
HAS BEEN AWARDED TO
SENIOR AIRMAN ALSTON B. CALDERON
FOR
MERITORIOUS SERVICE
7 OCTOBER 2004 TO 12 APRIL 2008
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Senior Airman Alston B. Calderon distinguished himself by meritorious service as Fire Protection Apprentice, Fire Protection Flight, 435th Civil Engineer Squadron, 435th Civil Engineer Group, 435th Air Base Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. During this period, Airman Calderon exhibited unparalleled dedication and firefighting skills as a member of the emergency response force. Airman Calderon was dispatched to a dormitory fire, initiated ventilation and check for fire extension. His actions helped save the 2.2-million-dollar facility and 275 occupants. Additionally, Airman Calderon responded to a C-130 engine fire. He immediately deployed a hose line, extinguished the fire, cleared a path for firefighter’s to search for possible missing crew members and saved a 23-billion-dollar warfighting asset. Furthermore, Airman Calderon responded to a patient experiencing cardiac arrest. He quickly conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and delivered lifesaving compressions to restart the pateint’s heart and save the patient’s life. Finally, Airman Calderon was awarded the United States Air Forces in Europe’s coveted Military Firefighter of the Year Award for 2006 and contributed toward his flight winning the 2007 United States Air Forces in Europe’s Chief Master Sergeant Ralph E. Sanborn Award for Outstanding Fire Protection. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Calderon while serving his country reflect credit upon himself and the United Stated Air Force.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND
23 MAY 2008
RICHARD J. WHEELER
Colonel, USAF
Commander, 435th Civil Engineer Group
Metabolic Psychiatry Blog
Fresh 2026 science shows the ketogenic diet can improve depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia symptoms by fixing brain energy metabolism. Combat veteran PA-C Alston Calderon shares the latest research and how personalized metabolic psychiatry at Calderon Medicine Concierge Mental Health can help.