Dr. JOHN ROTHWELL, ARNP | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Nurse Practitioner, Family
About
Dr. John W. Rothwell III, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, founded Island Direct Primary Care to deliver a patient‑centered, direct primary care model that emphasizes balance among physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and financial wellness. He believes that healthcare should be about building relationships, spending ample time with patients, and addressing the root causes of illness rather than merely treating symptoms. This philosophy drives the practice’s commitment to unlimited communication, same‑day access, and a simple, transparent fee structure without insurance hassles.
Before establishing his DPC practice, Dr. Rothwell began his healthcare career in 1989 as a flight medic in the U.S. Army, later serving in the Florida and New Hampshire National Guard. He earned his registered nursing degree at Florida State College in 1998, a Master’s and Family Nurse Practitioner certification from the University of Central Florida, and completed his Doctor of Nursing Practice at UCF in 2018. He has worked in intensive care, oncology, cardiology, and emergency departments, and now brings that breadth of experience to serve patients of all ages at Island Direct Primary Care.
Education
Medical School: University of Central Florida (2018)
- Military Flight Medic - U.S. Army (1989)
- Nursing Registered Nursing - Florida State College (1998)
- Doctorate Doctor of Nursing Practice - University of Central Florida (2018)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: ARNP
Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Family
Board Certified: Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Designations: FNP-BC
Licensing
NPI Number: 1679943740 Active
Primary License: Florida (FL) - ARNP9325581
Community Involvement
Volunteer coach and mentor with Cape Pirates Rugby Club since 1998; member of a military rugby team that raises funds for families of fallen service members; founder of a street clinic serving homeless veterans.
International Experience
Participated in an international medical mission in the volcanic region of Guatemala, providing care to underserved populations.
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2019