Dr. Brett Winkeler | DPC Provider | DPC Directory

Dr. Brett Winkeler, MD, is a Family Medicine physician at Rural Family Direct Care. He grew up locally in New Baden, earned his undergraduate degree at Quincy University, and completed his medical education at the University of Illinois at Rockford. After medical school, he completed a residency in Family Medicine at Spartanburg Regional Hospital in Spartanburg, SC, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Winkeler joined Rural Family Medicine in 2008 and has a special interest in treating sports injuries while enjoying the care of patients of all ages.

He is passionate about the Direct Primary Care model, believing it allows physicians to focus on the patient‑physician relationship without the constraints of insurance regulations. Dr. Winkeler emphasizes longer, uninterrupted visits, personalized care plans, and direct communication with patients, aiming to provide high‑quality, compassionate care that puts the patient first. In his personal time, he lives in Smithton with his wife and two children, enjoys golfing, and volunteers as a coach for local sports teams.

Medical School: University of Illinois at Rockford (2005)

Residency: Family Medicine - Spartanburg Regional Hospital (Spartanburg SC)

Specialty: Family Medicine

Board Certified: American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine

Designations: Diplomat of American Board of Family Practice

Years in Practice: 21+ years

Volunteer coaching local sports teams; avid golfer

Rural Family Direct Care

Freeburg, IL

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618-268-3444

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