Dr. RAAFAT BEKHEIT, ARNP | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Nurse Practitioner, Gerontology
About
Raafat Bekheit, MSN, APRN, is the founder and dual board‑certified Nurse Practitioner of Bekheit Care, a Direct Primary Care clinic serving Hollywood, FL since 2018. He combines over 30 years of medical experience with a patient‑centered DPC philosophy that emphasizes longer visits, personalized care plans, and direct access without the barriers of insurance paperwork. Bekheit Care focuses on adult and geriatric primary care, providing comprehensive chronic disease management, preventive health, and coordinated referrals while maintaining continuity and trust with each patient.
Before transitioning to nursing, Dr. Bekheit earned his medical degree from Ain Shams College of Medicine in Egypt and practiced as an ENT physician for more than 25 years. After relocating to the United States, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Florida International University, worked as a registered nurse for six years, and earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University, becoming a licensed Adult‑Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. He also holds extensive training in aesthetic medicine, having studied under renowned experts and completed advanced hands‑on courses in injectables and facial rejuvenation. Today, he leverages his broad clinical background to deliver holistic, evidence‑based primary care alongside aesthetic services, all within the Direct Primary Care model.
Education
Medical School: Ain Shams College of Medicine
- Medical School Medicine - Ain Shams College of Medicine (Cairo)
- Bachelor Nursing - Florida International University (Miami)
- Master Nursing - Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: ARNP
Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Gerontology
Board Certified: Board Certified Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Designations: APRN, MSN
Years in Practice: 30+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1235507765 Active
Primary License: Florida (FL) - ARNP 9293689
International Experience
ENT physician in Egypt for over 25 years
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2018