Dr. Rebekah Bernard, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Rebekah Bernard, MD, FAAFP is a family physician and the owner of Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care in Fort Myers, FL. She earned a BA in Sociology from the University of Florida and her MD from the University of Miami. She completed a residency in Family Medicine at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida, and was board certified in 2002. After serving six years as a National Health Service Corps scholar in Immokalee, FL, she worked in outpatient hospital practice before converting her practice to Direct Primary Care in 2016. Dr. Bernard is a nationally recognized speaker on physician‑led care, author of four books, and an advocate for the DPC model, emphasizing personalized, high‑quality, affordable primary care.
Education
Medical School: University of Miami (2002)
Residency: Florida Hospital
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine (expires 2002)
Designations: FAAFP
Years in Practice: 20+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1417976994
Primary License: Florida (FL) - ME81729
Community Involvement
Served as a National Health Service Corps scholar in Immokalee, FL; adjunct professor for Florida State University College of Medicine and Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine; President‑elect of Collier County Medical Society; frequent speaker and author on physician wellness and DPC advocacy.
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 12/7/2023